Bucks Free Press

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe Station incident: What we know so far
An man was rushed to hospital after falling from a height at High Wycombe train station.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New childcare hub planned at school amid 'unprecedented demand'
Plans to build a new childcare block at a village primary school have been submitted amid an ‘unprecedented demand’ for wraparound childcare.

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:56:02 +0100
Police issue dispersal order after 'large gathering of youths' in Bucks
A large gathering of young people in Bucks led to police issuing a dispersal order.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe e-bike rider banned from roads for disqualified driving without insurance
A Wycombe e-bike rider who was caught with no insurance while disqualified is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Headteacher at Wycombe school with 'historic failings' pledges continued improvements
A High Wycombe school has been undergoing 'significant improvements' in recent years.

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:26:35 +0100
Police catch 8 drivers for speeding in Wycombe
Eight drivers have been ticketed for speeding during a one-hour police operation on Plomer Hill.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:37 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:53:08 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after fall from height at High Wycombe train station
A man has been rushed to hospital after a fall from height at Wycombe train station as services have been delayed or cancelled, National Rail warned.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Meet the Bucks councillor taking on Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election
A Hazlemere councillor standing in the Makerfield by-election has admitted he does not expect to win and described himself as “effectively a paper candidate”.

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:45:09 +0100
High Wycombe's famous Red Lion statue still missing tail one year on
High Wycombe's historic Red Lion Statue still remains without a tail, and residents aren't happy about it.

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Wycombe: 'Overbearing' 48-flat development rejected by planners
Plans for a huge 48-flat development in Wycombe have been thrown out by planners after the scheme was branded “overbearing”.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere Italian pasticceria and pizzeria applies to sell alcohol until 11pm
A Hazlemere pasticceria and pizzeria has applied for permission to sell alcohol until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:19:16 +0100
Police issue e-fit after reported inappropriate touching
Police have released an e-fit image of a teenage boy they are seeking in connection with an exposure incident.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:05:36 +0100
Eight drivers caught speeding in police operation
Eight motorists were caught speeding in just one hour during a police crackdown.

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:54:40 +0100
Two more arrested after man in his 20s killed in alleyway stabbing
Five arrests have been made as part of a murder investigation.

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:34 +0100
Woman in her seventies robbed of about £2,000 gold necklace
A woman in her seventies was robbed of an approximately £2,000 gold necklace.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:36:09 +0100
Police and paramedics attend High Wycombe train station after trespasser incident
Trains have been delayed and cancelled from High Wycombe train station this morning after a trespasser incident blocked the line

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic pub and thriving off-licence among properties for sale in High Wycombe
A thriving off-licence, a historic pub and a potential development site.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks council leaders clash in war of words over roads and secrecy
The leader of Buckinghamshire Council has defended his administration’s record after a heated exchange with the Liberal Democrat opposition.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community thanks 'genuine, caring' ice cream lady after losing pitch at The Rye
There has been an outpouring of sadness on social media after Lisetta's ice cream van lost its pitch at The Rye.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe 13-year-old wins national boxing title in his first competition
A 13-year-old boxer has become a national champion in his very first competition.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A very welcoming place' - Reaction as Bucks town named one of UK's friendliest
Shoppers, residents and visitors have all had their say after Marlow was named one of the country’s friendliest towns.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Inappropriate' homes plan by elite school rejected over green belt concerns
Plans by one of Britain’s most prestigious independent schools to build homes in the Green Belt have been thrown out by Buckinghamshire Council.

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:41:11 +0100
Two arrested after incident involving around 30 youths
Two people have been arrested after an incident involving a group of around 30 youths.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:31:34 +0100
Heat Health warning issued for South East during heatwave
A heat-health alert has been issued for the South East as temperatures rise, with warnings of significant health impacts.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:56 +0100
Inside former M40 Wetherspoons left untouched months after closure
A divisive Wetherspoons pub which closed after almost 12 years in business, remains empty months after shutting its doors.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:40:39 +0100
Thames Valley policeman denies death by dangerous driving of woman
A police officer accused of hitting a woman while responding to an emergency call has denied causing her death by careless driving.

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Much-loved TV presenter Johnny Ball talks about maths and memories at event
Guests at a Marlow Inner Wheel anniversary tea were entertained by much-loved children's presenter Johnny Ball, who shared stories from his colourful career.

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:55:24 +0100
Woman walks away with MINOR injuries despite serious car crash on motorway
There were delays along the M4 between High Wycombe and Reading because of a car crash.

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:52:13 +0100
High Wycombe teenager arrested following launch of murder investigation
A teenage boy from High Wycombe has been arrested following the launch of a murder investigation in Reading.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:51:48 +0100
Car owner 'shaken' after vehicle catches fire when entering Buckinghamshire town
The owner of a car that caught fire in High Wycombe said he was “shaken and shocked” at how his vehicle was engulfed in flames “so quickly”.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:38:34 +0100
'Genuinely pretty' Buckinghamshire town named one of the most friendliest in the UK
One of the world’s most popular travel websites has named Marlow as one of the six friendliest towns in the United Kingdom.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:13:32 +0100
Reason given why popular High Wycombe gym is set to close for one day this week
The Gym Group in High Wycombe will temporarily close for one day this week to allow for a refresh of the facilities.

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:17:42 +0100
Thunderstorms to hit Buckinghamshire as yellow weather warnings issued
Buckinghamshire residents have been warned of thunderstorms as yellow warnings are issued.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Construction set to start on almost 200,000 sq ft in Bucks town
Work is set to start to construct almost 200,000 square feet of industrial and logistical space in a Bucks town.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New nursery officially opens at independent school
A new nursery has officially opened at a Buckinghamshire town school.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds attend Wycombe Wanderers' Picnic on the Pitch event
More than 300 people gathered at Adams Park on Monday (May 25) as Wycombe Wanderers hosted their first-ever Picnic on the Pitch event

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work underway to relaunch popular WWII café in new location
A 1940s-themed tea room is being brought back to life thanks to a wave of community support.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe craft centre to close doors for final time
A longstanding craft centre is closing its doors for the final time.

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:21:45 +0100
Driver caught at 60mph by automatic camera on motorway is banned from the roads
A Buckinghamshire driver who was caught by an automatic camera at 60mph on the M4 in Gloucestershire has been banned from the roads.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-known bookshop celebrates 25 years of trading in Iver
Pemberley Books, a natural history and entomology bookseller, has spent a quarter-century at its 1930s mock-Tudor premises in Iver.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket giant calls on Bucks residents to nominate area to get new store
A supermarket giant is calling on shoppers to help shape its next wave of store openings.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Care provider marks 10th anniversary with community celebration
A care provider has marked 10 years of delivering support with a community celebration.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dispute resolution specialist joins Buckinghamshire firm
A dispute resolution specialist has joined a Buckinghamshire legal and professional services business.

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Tennis club takes part in fun run carrying rackets
Gerrards Cross Tennis Club brought a novel twist to this year's Family Fun Run.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Ex-policeman faces misconduct hearing over alleged relationship with junior colleague
A Bucks police officer will face a misconduct hearing next month.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thinking about solar panels? A new scheme opens in Wiltshire
Energy costs are rising — and households across Wiltshire are looking for ways to take back control. A new solar scheme is now open, giving homeowners in the region the chance to generate their own clean electricity at genuinely competitive prices.

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:34:39 +0100
High Wycombe fire: Burnt car on Marlow Road
Good afternoon, welcome to our live coverage after a fire appears to have occurred in High Wycombe.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:26:49 +0100
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Tue, 26 May 2026 07:36:30 +0100
High Wycombe set to be as hot as a holiday destination
High Wycombe is forecasted to be as hot as a sunny holiday destination, according to the Met Office.

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