Bucks Free Press
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks council leader says tailless Red Lion statue should be fixed
High Wycombe's historic Red Lion Statue still remains without a tail, and Buckinghamshire Council leader says it should be fixed.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:16:48 +0100Drug dealer jailed after ramming police car in attempt to flee
A drug dealer has been jailed after ramming a police car while trying to escape arrest.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Arriva to change some bus services next month
Arriva are set to make changes to bus services in a Buckinghamshire city next month.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100Pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe's busiest streets fails hygiene inspection
A pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe’s busiest streets has failed a food hygiene inspection.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Really good to see' - Stats show that crime in High Wycombe has dropped
New stats have revealed that crime in High Wycombe has fallen during the past year, with councillors praising the efforts of Thames Valley Police and pointing to increased visibility in the town centre as a key factor behind the improvement.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:35:49 +0100Berkshire men jailed over £3.75m drugs and guns plot
Three Berkshire men have been sentenced alongside a British man for masterminding the supply of drugs and illegal firearms worth £3.75m.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Absolute scandal': MP blasts police for charging less than 3% of car thieves
Thames Valley Police bring charges against less than three per cent of car thieves, according to an MP
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillors vow to fight for review of local democracy across Buckinghamshire
Councillors have vowed to continue campaigning for a county-wide review of local representation after their motion was referred to a committee without being debated.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:05:48 +0100Wycombe homeowners ordered to remove fence after losing government planning appeal
High Wycombe homeowners have lost a battle to keep a fence and gate outside their property after a government-appointed planning inspector dismissed their appeals.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:52:05 +0100RSPCA appeal after 'dumped' rabbit gives birth
A family of rabbits rescued after being abandoned in a High Wycombe park has grown to 20 after one of the animals gave birth, prompting a fundraising appeal from the RSPCA.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police pay rise will 'inevitably place pressure on resources'
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire's police and crime commissioner says Thames Valley Police will have to cover most of a nationally awarded pay rise from its own budget.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100FOI request reveals town councils failed attempts at reducing goose faeces in park
A Freedom of Information request made by the Free Press has revealed a Buckinghamshire councils failed attempts to reduce the number of geese.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:36:50 +0100Air Ambulance arrives as 'serious crash' causes delays on two motorways
Hello and welcome to this live blog. Traffic is building along the M4 and M25 near Heathrow following a crash. More on this as we get it.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:49:53 +0100Retired 'kind-hearted' BNU librarian found dead at home, inquest hears
A retired librarian who "loved books, animals and people" died after suffering a spinal injury following a fall at her High Wycombe home, an inquest heard.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:37 +0100Buckinghamshire biscuit factory slapped with £120,000 fine due to asthma risk
A Buckingham food manufacturer has been fined £120,000 after workers were found to be at risk of developing occupational asthma.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:21:29 +0100Police appeal for missing teenage twins with Buckinghamshire links
Police appeal for information after teenage twins with links to Buckinghamshire are reported missing.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Elderly shopper frustrated after permanent closure of M&S entrance in High Wycombe
A regular Marks & Spencer customer has criticised the permanent closure of one of the store's entrances, claiming the decision has made visits more difficult for elderly shoppers and those with mobility issues.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:03:44 +0100Police cadets visit residents and end term with ice cream
In the last few weeks, police cadets visited a residential home.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:05:30 +0100Starbucks confirms return of viral fan-favourite drink after 9 years away
Starbucks is bringing back its Unicorn Frappuccino after nine years.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:03:25 +0100Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for on-street parking
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:19 +0100B&M makes 'genius' and 'game-changer' middle aisle change to its stores
B&M has added baskets to the middle aisles of its stores to make it easier for shoppers to carry their products around.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Stokenchurch ‘waited long enough’ as fire-hit hotel stays empty after five years
A historic Buckinghamshire hotel remains a burnt-out shell almost five years after it was devastated by a fire, prompting renewed calls for action to secure its future.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:06:03 +0100Cleaning expert reveals hack to keep maggots out of your bin and it costs only 65p
A cleaning expert has revealed how using salt can stop flies from laying eggs in your bins throughout the summer.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:08:23 +0100Amersham raised table to be removed after failing to meet required standards
A newly installed raised table in Amersham will be removed and will have to be replaced after it was not built as intended.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:28:47 +0100Emotional vigil held amid battle over metal fence and paths through Finnamore Wood
Around 50 people held an emotional community vigil amid an ongoing battle to protect a Buckinghamshire woodland and its historic paths.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council says 'creating opportunities for residents will be top priority'
Creating opportunities for residents will be Buckinghamshire Council’s top priority over the next five years, leader Steven Broadbent has said, as the authority unveiled its new corporate plan.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Parking at Bucks car park suspended for three days next month
Parking is being temporarily suspended at a Bucks car park for three days next month.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inquest into to the death of a man at his home in Bucks has now opened
An inquest into the death of a man in Buckinghamshire has now opened.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:21 +0100Police appeal after man flashes himself as hiding in bush in Bucks
Police are appealing for witnesses after an indecent exposure in Gerrards Cross.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Family of rabbits 'cruelly dumped' in Bucks park, RSPCA say
A family of domestic pet rabbits has been rescued after being abandoned in a Buckinghamshire park, say RSPCA South Bucks.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:14:07 +0100Passengers facing delays after broken down freight train blocks lines
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals/ Reading.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Man, 68, arrested after suspected cannabis found at scene of Chenies flats fire
A man has been arrested after police were called to a major fire at a block of flats in Chenies where suspected drugs were discovered.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Inquest into 15-year-old girl's death in car crash adjourned
The inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl killed in a motorbike crash earlier this year has been adjourned following a second pre-inquest review.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:17:18 +0100Police appeal for help to find missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 15-year-old boy from Marlow.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:31:22 +0100Wycombe MP appointed to new cabinet post
The MP for Wycombe has been appointed to a new position following the government shake-up.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:24:26 +0100Large section of Morrisons car park in High Wycombe closed off
A large section of the Morrisons car park in High Wycombe has been cordoned off.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:37:40 +0100Inquest date set for aspiring young footballer Grace Middleton
A date has been set for an inquest into a 12-year-old girl who had aspirations of becoming a professional football.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:40:18 +0100WATCH: Burglar who targeted Buckinghamshire homes jailed for 10 years
A prolific burglar who targeted homes in Buckinghamshire as part of a huge crime spree across southern England has been jailed for 10 years.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:08:48 +0100Premier League manager from Amersham pays tribute to the late Kevin Keegan
An Amersham-born Premier League manager has paid an emotional tribute to former Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan following his death at the age of 75.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:28:26 +0100Dog rescued from burning building and given oxygen in middle-of-the-night blaze
A dog was rescued and given oxygen by firefighters after a major blaze broke out at a block of flats near Chesham and Amersham.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:06:53 +0100Moped seized after reports of anti-social behaviour
A moped has been seized following reports of anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents speak of sadness and concerns after death of man in Marlow
Residents in a retirement community in Marlow have spoken of their sadness following the death of a man in his 70s.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I'm proud I walked away' - DV survivor tells her story after ex-boyfriend is jailed
A domestic violence survivor has spoken about the lasting impact of an abusive relationship and her determination to help others recognise the warning signs.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe school hits reading milestone and receives award
A High Wycombe school is celebrating a double success as it reaches a reading milestone and is awarded a Green Flag.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Firefighters rush to scene after arson incident in Bucks town
Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson incident in a Buckinghamshire town.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:55 +0100Neighbours object to plans for extension on Totteridge Road
Plans to extend a house on Totteridge Road are set to be decided by councillors after concerns were raised about the impact on a neighbouring property.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:19 +0100Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court hears
Ann Widdecombe died on July 8 at her house in Haytor on Dartmoor after having sustained serious injuries.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:45:28 +0100Police release e-fit after public order incident in south Bucks
Police have released an e-fit of a man they wish to speak to following a public order incident in south Buckinghamshire.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Detached Edwardian home in 'prime location' goes on market for £1.3 million
A three-bedroom house in Woodside Avenue was built in 1907 and is said to have a 'long rear garden' of around 100 feet as well as off-street parking for two cars.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:33:40 +0100Council leader says Wycombe needs to have an element of civic pride
High Wycombe needs an element of civic pride as Buckinghamshire Council continues efforts to crack down on antisocial behaviour and regenerate the town, its leader has said.