Bucks Free Press
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0100David Brent issues unexpected apology to Slough
David Brent has issued an unexpected apology to Slough - while offering his support for the town’s growing cultural ambitions.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:50:40 +0100Pre-inquest hearing into death of man, 48, fatally stabbed at his home, takes place
A pre‑inquest review hearing has taken into the death of a 48-year-old man who was fatally stabbed at his home in Milton Keynes.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:09:47 +0100Confirmed: New date changes for bin collection over the Easter break
Residents across Buckinghamshire are being reminded that bin collections will operate on a revised schedule over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with all Household Recycling Centres also switching to summer opening hours from April 1.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:25:23 +0100Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of several drug and motor-related crimes
A 21-year-old man from Hounslow has been arrested after officers stopped a vehicle in Aylesbury.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:13:52 +0100Man rescued from building following middle-of-the-day roof fire
A man was rescued and given treatment after being saved from a roof fire in Chalfont St Peter.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100NHS plan to move into council building by 2027 following purchase
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust plan to move into the Queen Victoria Road site in High Wycombe in 2027, after purchasing the building from Buckinghamshire Council.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Businesses raise concerns after mischief of rats filmed at train station
Local businesses in High Wycombe have raised their concerns after a mischief of rats was seen by the town’s railway station.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Flagship Beaconsfield site included in 15-year motorway partnership pact
Beaconsfield services at M40 Junction 2 is among the flagship locations covered by the agreements between Extra Motorway Service Area and WYE.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Artistic tribute to D-Day heroes to leave from Buckinghamshire to Normandy
A bon voyage convoy will leave from Waddesdon Manor on April 10, transporting an artistic installation to Normandy.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New action plan launched by Buckinghamshire Council after positive review
Buckinghamshire Council has launched a new action plan following a Corporate Peer Challenge by the Local Government Association (LGA) last autumn.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0100Council announces trial of 'self-healing potholes' thanks to 'smart AI tarmac'
Buckinghamshire Council has pledged tough action to tackle the county’s pothole crisis by trialling new “self-healing” road technology.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents create comforting quilts for children in need
Haddenham Park Care Home held a sewing day where residents and volunteers gathered to create quilts for Project Linus UK.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:51:11 +0100Council could make 'full use' of enforcement powers in row over 'overbearing' house
Buckinghamshire Council has said it will make full use of its enforcement powers if necessary in a long-running row over an 'overbearing' six-bed house.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:37:20 +0100Developer 'profoundly disappointed' as it slams refusal of battery energy site
A developer has slammed Buckinghamshire Council's decision to refuse plans for a new battery energy site.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:59:49 +0100Man charged with possessing offensive weapon after 'armed police' called to street
A man has been charged after reports of armed police and riot officers being called to a Buckinghamshire street.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:25:45 +0100Family pays tribute to security guard stabbed to death in shopping centre
A family have paid tribute to a Buckinghamshire security guard that was stabbed to death while working at a shopping centre.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100High Wycombe CEO charged with raping two women appears in court
A High Wycombe CEO has appeared in court accused of raping a woman he met online while under investigation for another alleged attack.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:42:09 +0100Man charged with multiple sexual assaults across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
A man has been charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:06:09 +0100Primary school teacher to take on London Marathon inspired by mum's charity work
A Prestwood teacher is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, inspired by his mother’s decades of dedication to the charity.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:05:06 +0100High Wycombe couple celebrate 71 years of marriage with sushi trip
A High Wycombe couple have celebrated an extraordinary milestone, marking 71 years of marriage with a special surprise outing organised by their care home.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:24:33 +0100Tickets handed out and e-scooter seized in High Wycombe speeding crackdown
Tickets have been handed out and an e-scooter has been seized during a High Wycombe speeding crackdown.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:44:34 +0100'He showed no regard to the victim's welfare' - Selfish man, 28, jailed for blackmail
A from High Wycombe has been jailed for blackmail offences in Maidenhead.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:47:30 +0100Café that has 'made a difference' in deprived area of Wycombe celebrates 10th year
A much‑loved Micklefield café is marking a major milestone this year as Hills Café celebrates 10 years at the heart of one of High Wycombe’s most deprived neighbourhoods.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:21:40 +0100Russell Brand leaves Buckinghamshire home for US ahead of rape trial
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:06:01 +0100Poachers disrupted and vehicles seized during rural crime operation
A proactive rural crime operation saw officers comb farmlands and backroads across Buckinghamshire over the weekend, resulting in vehicle seizures, stop searches and disrupted poaching activity.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:44:11 +0100Car ‘100 per cent destroyed’ in Great Missenden fire
A car was ‘100 per cent destroyed’ in a Great Missenden fire.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100School students win national top prize in national competition
Five talented Year 10 students from Chesham Grammar School have beaten competition from across the country to win the top prize in this year’s Wickes Challenge, securing a £2,000 donation to transform an unused corner of their school into a dedica...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks resident Vernon Kay tipped as favourite to replace Scott Mills
Vernon Kay has emerged as the favourite to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 after the breakfast show host was sacked over allegations relating to his personal conduct, according to a bookmaker.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community rocked as alleged firearm offence saw 'armed police and helicopter' called
A community has been rocked after an alleged firearm offence led to 'armed police and a helicopter' being called to a quiet suburb.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100WATCH: Numerous rats spotted outside busy railway station
Numerous rats have been spotted just outside High Wycombe Station.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:11:45 +0100Police issue dispersal order after a number of incidents near rural road
A dispersal order has been issued by police after multiple incidents near a busy rural road.
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks charity ACTAsia celebrates 20 years
ACTAsia, founded in 2006 by Penn resident Pei Su, is dedicated to fostering empathy and compassion towards people, animals and the environment.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Chatty tables' and day clubs tackling loneliness among older people
Buckinghamshire Council is backing a series of community projects aimed at reducing social isolation, particularly among older people.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:19:25 +0100Martin Lewis urges 'complain now' as £7.5bn scheme for mis-sold car finance launches
Millions could be owed after a major FCA car finance ruling. Martin Lewis warns drivers to complain now or risk delays.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:17:55 +0100Families may receive early payment from HMRC this week - here's what to look out for
Families who receive DWP Child Benefit could see their money arrive earlier this week thanks to upcoming Easter bank holidays.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:16:16 +0100New bin rules in England start today: Here's what will change for households
Households in England will have to change the way they recycle from today (March 31), including how they dispose of food waste.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:22 +0100When and how to see April's Pink Moon in the UK this week
April's full Pink Moon will be visible in the UK in the early hours of Thursday, April 2 and here's how you can see it
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:12:35 +0100Coronation Street legend Ashley Peacock speaks out on potential return to the cobbles
Steven Arnold, who joined Coronation Street in 1995 as Ashley Peacock, has responded to a potential return to the cobbles.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:07:19 +0100The secret Top Gear special you may have never watched with Clarkson, Hammond, May
Have you heard about the 'all-time great' secret Top Gear special available to watch for free on YouTube?
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:06:16 +0100Flight cancellations and reschedules due to Middle East tensions - airline updates
British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:33:47 +0100Traffic chaos in High Wycombe as part of busy junction closed near supermarket
Motorists are being warned of long delays in High Wycombe after a section of a busy junction was closed off.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:22:38 +0100Delays as busy bridge between Bucks and Berks shut
Motorists are being warned of delays after a busy bridge between Buckinghamshire and Berkshire was closed.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:56:22 +0100Man arrested over alleged knifepoint robbery at Bucks petrol station
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged knifepoint robbery at a Buckinghamshire petrol station.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:56:11 +0100Scott Mills' BBC sacking comes just two months after High Wycombe panto performance
Scott Mills’ sacking from BBC Radio 2 reportedly relates to allegations about a “historic relationship”.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:50:38 +0100Queen Victoria Road site in High Wycombe sold to NHS Trust
A prominent High Wycombe town‑centre building has been sold to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, marking a major step forward in the regeneration of the Queen Victoria Road area.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100Pub honours much-loved landlady for 30 years in charge
Chesham’s longest‑serving landlady has been honoured for three decades at the heart of one of the town’s most cherished pubs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100Town’s Conservation Area could be expanded for the first time in more than a decade
Residents in High Wycombe are being urged to have their say on fresh proposals that could see the town’s Conservation Area significantly expanded for the first time in more than a decade.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:39:14 +0100Man, 41, arrested for alleged firearm, theft and knife crimes
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with several crimes in a suburb of Beaconsfield.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:06:12 +0100Fines handed out for parking offences in High Wycombe police crackdown
Fines have been handed out for parking offences in High Wycombe as part of a police crackdown in the town centre.