Bucks Free Press
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Government health department weighs in on High Wycombe A&E debate
The Department of Health has said the future of High Wycombe’s A&E department lies firmly in the hands of local NHS bosses.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks bridal boutique named among UK's best at Guides for Brides awards
A Marlow bridal boutique has been named among the UK’s best, winning the ‘Bridal Wear’ category at the Guides for Brides Awards 2026.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:54:37 +0100Buckinghamshire grassroots rugby clubs can win £5,000 in building materials
Grassroots rugby clubs in Buckinghamshire are among those eligible for a significant opportunity to enhance their facilities, as Northampton Saints and Travis Perkins have announced a new competition.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Thames Water fined over A40 Wycombe lane closure with 'no workers present'
Thames Water has been fined after causing heavy traffic with an A40 lane closure in High Wycombe with 'no workers present'.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Plans to combine and extend High Wycombe’s conservation area unveiled
Plans have been unveiled to combine and extend High Wycombe’s conservation area.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:42 +0100Five home plan on farm near Great Missenden withdrawn
Plans to build five homes at a farm near Great Missenden have been withdrawn.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:44:16 +0100High Court injunction after caravans move onto land despite refused plans
An urgent High Court injunction has been secured after caravans were seen moving onto land despite plans having been refused.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:14:28 +0100Officer due in court after 'kind' woman killed in cop car crash on Bucks A-road
A serving police officer accused of killing a " kind and thoughtful" 27-year-old by careless driving in an Aylesbury crash is set to appear in court.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Opening date set for inquest into death of 15-year-old girl who died in A-road crash
The inquest into the death of Lexi Catlin "caring, funny and outgoing" 15-year-old girl who died in a crash on a Beaconsfield A355 will open next week.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:17 +0100Man in his seventies robbed and sexually assaulted
A man in his seventies was robbed and sexually assaulted by a young woman in Aylesbury
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:29:42 +0100Police probe after fake online account posed as organiser of town event
A police investigation is underway after reports of an online account posing as an organiser of a popular event.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:57:13 +0100Traffic chaos on M40 after 'multi-vehicle' crash - live updates
There is heavy traffic congestion on the M40 following reports of a multi-vehicle crash
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Travel shop celebrates success two years on from opening
A travel shop is celebrating a dream start after opening in the heart of the high street to years ago.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:11:43 +0100Pottery painting studio announces opening in Bucks this spring
A new creative activity space is set to open in Bucks, offering pottery painting fun for all ages.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:20:11 +0100Man arrested after crashing into street furniture in Wycombe
A man has been arrested and charged on suspicion of drink driving after a crash in High Wycombe.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drug drivers, drink drivers and shoplifter among those sentenced at Wycombe court
Drink drivers, drug drivers and a shoplifter are among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Church secures £30k funding to support new young adult congregation
A church in Loudwater has secured £30,000 in funding to support a new role aimed at engaging young adults and growing its congregation.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks charity pays tribute to supporter after 'generous donation'
A Buckinghamshire charity has paid tribute to one of its supporters after a generous donation to help its work.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:13:14 +0100My speeding shame: Three hours that will change how I drive
Forgive me, reader, for I have sinned.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:26:30 +0100Ancient Wycombe tradition returns for the first time in three years
One of High Wycombe’s oldest and most unusual traditions is set to return this weekend for the first time since 2023.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:21:59 +0100Fun things to do in and around High Wycombe this weekend (and some are free!)
Spring sunshine and a packed calendar are set to bring High Wycombe to life this weekend, with a mix of tradition, music and family-friendly events across the town.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:21:50 +0100Two people arrested in road safety crackdown in Wycombe
Officers made two arrests during a road safety crackdown in High Wycombe.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:09:12 +0100Person with neck and chest injuries cut out of vehicle after Wycombe crash
A person had to be cut out of a vehicle after suffering neck and chest injuries in a crash on a busy High Wycombe road.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:17:16 +0100Bridge to close again this weekend as engineers report 'good progress'
Marlow Bridge is set to close once again this weekend, as work is making good progress.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:14:11 +0100'Good outcome': NHS trust buys council offices to create neighbourhood hub
High Wycombe’s MP, Emma Reynolds, has called the decision to sell the town’s council offices to an NHS trust a “genuinely positive” step for the town.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chalfont St Giles shop alcohol licence plan submitted
A shop in Chalfont St Giles could soon begin selling alcohol if new plans submitted to Buckinghamshire Council are approved.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:46:46 +0100'Imposing' mansion still standing despite council ordering its demolition
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.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Update: Council will not take over Wycombe Lido after operators enter administration
Bucks Council has confirmed that it will not take over the operation of Wycombe Rye Lido after its operators entered administration last week.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +010079-home development planned on Bucks green belt fields
A 79-home development has been proposed for green belt fields in Beaconsfield near the Beeches Park development.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:59:07 +0100Door smashed and tills stolen from A40 Esso garage in early-hours burglary
Tills and cigarettes were stolen in an early-hours burglary which saw a door smashed in at the Holtspur A40 Esso garage.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:40 +0100Ricky Gervais wins two-year planning battle to build £5m riverside mansion
Ricky Gervais has won his two-year planning battle to build a £5m Marlow riverside mansion after resolving flooding fears.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0100Wycombe steakhouse 'stronger than ever' after closure and 'cannabis factory' probe
A High Wycombe Caipirão Restaurant says it is open and "stronger than ever" after a police closure and "suspected cannabis factory" probe.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:21:13 +0100Esso garage door boarded up after police cordon amid 'robbery' reports
The door to Holtspur A40 garage has been boarded up amid social media reports of a 'robbery' at the Asda Express and Esso premises.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:24 +0100Pair arrested on suspicion of cocaine supply after Renault Clio stopped by police
A pair of 26-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of Cocaine supply offences after a car was stopped in Aylesbury.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:05:03 +0100Rail passengers warned as 'safety-critical electrical fault' forces closure of line
Passengers face disruption after a 'safety-critical electrical fault' forced the closure of the railway line between Amersham and Aylesbury Vale Parkway.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:21:33 +0100Marlow Studios repeats pledged to cycle paths and improved transport amid opposition
The developers behind the controversial £1 billion Marlow Studios project have repeated their pledges on transport, green space and biodiversity — but opposition from residents and campaign groups shows no sign of fading.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:39:59 +0100Buckinghamshire Highways' grass cutting programme to 'start soon'
A seasonal grass cutting programme is set to begin across Buckinghamshire this month, with crews working in a number of towns and villages throughout April.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:53 +0100Accessible club night at Wycombe Swan is coming this month
An accessible nightclub-style event is coming to Wycombe Swan Theatre later this month.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:31:45 +0100Fancy a new job? Chesham Town Council is looking for a new town crier
A historic role is up for grabs in Chesham as the town council searches for a new town crier.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:33 +0100Business rates shake-up 2026: the changes every small business owner must know
Local businesses across High Wycombe and Buckinghamshire are being urged to check how changes to business rates - which came into force on 1 April 2026 - will affect their bills.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:02:27 +0100New weekly craft club coming to High Wycombe store
A new weekly craft club is set to launch in High Wycombe later this month.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:53:58 +0100Want to tell your community's story? Become a correspondent - here's what to know
The Bucks Free Press is relaunching its beloved community, district and club news pages -and we need YOU to help bring them back to life.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:57:59 +0100Tribute to legendary rock group Queen coming to Wycombe
Queen by Candlelight will arrive at Wycombe Swan on Thursday, October 8.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:46:40 +0100The Overtones are coming to Wycombe for Jukebox Idols tour
A UK tour featuring platinum-selling group The Overtones is coming to High Wycombe.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-bedroom home near sought-after schools on market for £850k
A detached four-bedroom house located just a short distance from sought after grammar schools is now on the market in High Wycombe.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:41:02 +0100Former Penn distillery given green light to become private event venue
A bid to create a private function room at a former Penn distillery has been given the go-ahead.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0100Marlow Bottom: Planning inspector rejects plan to knock down church for housing
Plans to demolish a former church in Marlow Bottom and replace it with new homes have been rejected by a government inspector.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:22:19 +0100Long M40 delays amid reports of crash after all lanes stopped
Motorists are being warned of delays on the M40 near High Wycombe.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:33 +0100Safety overhaul begins on busy road with high crash rate
Road improvement works have begun on a busy stretch of the A4154 Woodside Road in Amersham, with more than £200,000 being invested to improve safety for road users.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:34:41 +0100Disruption as NHS strikes begin at Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire hospitals
Disruption is expected to health services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire as resident doctors walk out in a row over pay.