Bucks Free Press
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 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 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 promises new cycle paths and improved transport
The developers behind the controversial £1 billion Marlow Studios project have set out fresh 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.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:29:15 +0100In pictures: Royal family attends traditional Easter service
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the traditional Easter service for the first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:14:06 +0100Nursery where children 'feel safe and make strong progress' rated by Ofsted
Riley Park Day Nursery and Pre-School in Marlow has been recognised by Ofsted after achieving a “Strong Standard” across all six assessed areas during its latest inspection.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:22:24 +0100Football chairman to run London marathon to raise thousands for grassroots club
A football club chairman is due to take on the London Marathon in a bid to raise thousands for grassroots football.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:46:20 +0100Firefighters, police and paramedics attend crash on Buckinghamshire road
Firefighters, police and paramedics were called after a crash on a Buckinghamshire road.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire pilot achieves his dreams with British Airways
A TWENTY-seven-year-old pilot who graduated right when the world was shutting down due to a global pandemic has taken to the skies in his 'dream job' as a British Airways First Officer
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:32:43 +0100Wycombe group remembers one of its founding members with new gate
The Ramblers Wycombe and District Group has marked the contribution of one of its founder members with a lasting tribute on the paths he has spent decades improving.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe home care provider helps raise funds for osteoporosis charity
A High Wycombe home care provider has helped to raise money and awareness for a charity supporting people with osteoporosis.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man seriously injured in crash on residential street as driver is banned from roads
A woman has been banned from the roads after causing serious injury in a crash in a residential street.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:40:37 +0100Coleen and Wayne Rooney are onto something with UK holidays
CARAVAN holidays are something of a childhood rite of passage. Buckets and spades, sandy feet and slightly uncomfortable mattresses.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:14:37 +0100ITV is closing down one iconic TV channels after 42 years - could yours be next?
ITV will be closing down one of its most beloved TV channels for good after 42 years.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-bedroom bungalow on sale for £800,000
A detached bungalow, located in Gardner Close, Great Kingshill, is towards the end of a cul-de-sac and is described as 'well maintained' on Zoopla.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:24:55 +0100Fire TV Stick users warned after Amazon pulls popular app — how to protect your device
Fire TV Stick users are being warned to avoid fake apps impersonating Downloader, following its temporary removal from the Amazon Appstore.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:22:55 +0100State pension age rises to 67 — 5 crucial checks to make now
Millions of Britons face a state pension shake-up from April. Payments are rising - but so is the retirement age.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:19:36 +0100Firm that helped design world's fastest tractor enters administration after 68 years
Autostructures UK, a manufacturing firm of steel and aluminium products, has gone into administration after being incorporated in 1958
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:17:41 +0100Is Clare about to make a permanent return to EastEnders?
Gemma Bissix recently returned to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a few episodes, but some fans think the BBC has hinted she'll be back for more