Bucks Free Press
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mayor of High Wycombe says town is still safe after two charged with stabbing
The Mayor of High Wycombe has said no one should feel unsafe after the town was rocked by a recent stabbing.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man who stole children's toys and clothes worth £150 among those sentenced at court
A man who stole £150 worth of children's toys and clothes in High Wycombe is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council begins recruitment for new chief executive as incumbent leaves
Buckinghamshire Council has begun advertising for a new chief executive, after confirming its incumbent will leave later this year.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five babies born on Christmas Day at Bucks hospital
Five babies were born on Christmas Day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Christmas cheer spreads as more than 200 shoe boxes delivered to elderly
A festive initiative has brought Christmas cheer to more than 200 elderly people in the Beaconsfield area
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Wycombe: Flats to be created in former conference centre
Plans to turn part of a former conference centre outside Wycombe into flats have been approved.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:35:10 +0000Former council offices to be demolished after resale to supermarket chain
Plans to demolish former council offices after the site was sold to a supermarket chain have been given the go-ahead.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:21:50 +0000Major road closed off by police after car smashes into front of building
A building in High Wycombe town centre has been damaged after a car crashed off the road
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Amersham: Go-ahead for former office building to become five flats
Plans to convert a former office in Amersham into flats have been given the green light.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:07 +0000E-fit released in sex assault probe after teenage girl 'touched inappropriately'
An e-fit has been released as part of a sexual assault investigation after reports of a teenage girl being touched inappropriately.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:47:36 +0000Man arrested on suspicion of driving and drinking crimes following Wycombe crash
A 37-year-old man has been arrested for several crimes after a car crashed into a High Wycombe estate agents.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:42:30 +0000'It was pretty scary' - Car crashes into estate agents on busy High Wycombe road
Crendon Street in High Wycombe was cordoned off after a car crashed into an estate agents.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:24:04 +0000Image released after vehicles damaged and vandalised in early morning raid
A CCTV image of a car that might have information regarding a spate of criminal damage in Beaconsfield has been released.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:16:46 +0000Image of man who might have 'vital information' after 'hate-related crime released
A CCTV image has been released of a man who might have ‘vital information’ regarding a hate-related incident in Aylesbury.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Restaurant that specialises in West African cuisine fails hygiene inspection
A restaurant that specialises in Nigerian cuisine has failed a recent hygiene inspection.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'An accident waiting to happen' - Resident worried over 'dangerous' crossing
An Amersham resident has stated that the zebra crossing next to the town’s railway station is an ‘accident waiting to happen’ and has urged Buckinghamshire Council to ‘completely redesign’ its layout.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'It’s such an honour' - Salon to be under new ownership from January 2026
A popular salon in Amersham will be under new management from the start of January.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:12:41 +0000Snow and ice to hit Buckinghamshire as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Doctor honoured in New Year Honours for work with LGBTQ+ community
A health leader has been honoured for his contributions to healthcare and the LGBTQ+ community
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe Swan set to light up the stage with Whitney Houston tribute
The UK's biggest Whitney Houston tribute will return to Wycombe Swan following sold-out tours across the UK
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Nurse astonished and speechless after receiving major honour
A nurse will be recognised in the New Year 2026 Honours List for her services to children in Africa
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:08:44 +0000Marlow bid to illuminate landmark bridge approved after earlier refusal
A bid to illuminate Marlow Bridge has been approved after a government planning inspector overturned an earlier refusal.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:37:59 +0000Motorists warned of delays on M40 after crash
Motorists are being warned of delays after a crash on the M40 near High Wycombe
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:26:50 +0000Bucks man arrested after church set for conversion into mosque 'ransacked'
An 18-year-old from Buckinghamshire has been arrested after a church in Langley Road, Watford, that was earmarked for conversion into a mosque was reportedly ransacked.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Lord-Lieutenant 'delighted' after Buckinghamshire residents named in Honour's list
Nearly 20 Buckinghamshire residents were announced today in His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year Honours List.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:05:39 +0000Moped dumped in small village seized as rider flees police on foot
A moped that was being ridden across Buckinghamshire illegally has been seized by the authorities.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:39:46 +0000Popular fish and chip shop that serves Chinese food gets new hygiene score
A popular fish and chip shop that also serves Chinese food has received a new hygiene score.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:40:19 +0000Asian supermarket finally opens on High Street after months of planning
A new Asian supermarket has officially opened in High Wycombe.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:30:22 +0000Men arrested for allegedly shoplifting just two days after Christmas
Two men have been arrested for alleged shoplifting crimes in Aylesbury.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'I have been cut on my body' - Ex-councillor 'dragged' from Chiltern Railways station
A former Buckinghamshire councillor who boasts a very popular online following has stated he was ‘physically dragged’ by a member of Chiltern Railways.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'This comes as a big surprise' - Ex-Council leader named in New Years Honours List
The former leader of Buckinghamshire Council has been named in the 2026 New Year's Honours list.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:06:00 +0000Woman "shocked" to receive honour for work supporting people with rare blood disorder
A woman has been honoured for her work supporting others living with a rare blood disorder.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe homeowner allowed to build retaining wall despite starting work already
A Wycombe homeowner has been given permission to build a retaining wall in their garden, despite already having started the work.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:20:00 +0000David Jason turns up at Only Fools merch stall only to deliver brutal putdown
Only Fools and Horses collectors in Milton Keynes got a cheeky surprise at a fan convention - when David Jason himself made a dig about what they were selling.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:30:13 +0000Former Bucks pub ordered to remove flue installed without permission
A former pub in Chalfont St Giles has been ordered to tear down a flue built without planning permission.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000Plan to replace 'deteriorating' village hall where Ozzy Osbourne once lived
Plans to replace a “deteriorating” village hall in Jordans, where Ozzy Osbourne once lived, have been given the go-ahead.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000Conservationist, councillor and broadcaster among residents in New Years Honours
A conservationist, a former council leader and a sports broadcaster are among the Bucks residents to receive awards in the 2025 New Years Honours list.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:14:22 +0000Council considers selling near £3k gantry that was never used
A nearly £3,000 gantry bought by a council is being considered for sale after safety concerns meant it was never used.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:18:26 +0000Exposure investigation after reports of young girl being flashed at leisure centre
Photos have been released after reports that a male exposed himself to a young girl at a leisure centre.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:19:47 +0000Vehicle seized and tickets issued in police crackdown on obstructive parking
A vehicle has been seized and nine tickets have been handed out as part of a crackdown on obstructive parking in High Wycombe.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:56:32 +0000'Change is coming' - Landlords of popular village pub to leave in 2026
A popular pub that is situated along the Buckinghamshire-Berkshire border has confirmed that it will be under new ownership come next month.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:42:45 +0000New charity shop to open inside High Wycombe's Eden Shopping Centre
A new charity shop is set to open in High Wycombe at the start of 2026.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:03:52 +0000Fly-tipping issues continue as mattress is dumped near busy road
A mattress has been dumped next to a busy High Wycombe road as the town's fly-tipping issues continue to grow.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:40:19 +0000Investigation launched after teens inhale NOS, kick doors and damage ornaments
An investigation is underway after reports of teenagers inhaling NOS, kicking doors and causing damage near a town centre.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:37:23 +0000Multiple vehicles destroyed in huge fire as 12 fire engines seen in small village
Twelve fire crews from Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, and West London rushed to the scene of a huge blaze that occurred in Denham.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council leader warns over Bucks housing target in year-end reflection
Buckinghamshire Council leader Stephen Broadbent has raised concerns over government housing targets, warning plans for around 95,000 homes could “change the character of the county”.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:24:29 +0000Snow set to hit Buckinghamshire this week – here is exactly when
A weather forecaster says snow could hit High Wycombe, and other parts of Buckinghamshire, from next week.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Fraudster who damaged police car among cases heard at High Wycombe court
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:43:52 +0000Motorist caught by camera at 64 mph on motorway is disqualified and must pay £2,452
A Surrey driver who was caught by an automatic camera at 64mph on the M4 near Earley has been banned and must pay more than £2,400.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Bucks 2025/2026
There are a range of charity, recycling centre and garden waste options for disposing of a tree in Bucks this year.