Bucks Free Press

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:50:19 +0000
Appeal launched for missing 42-year-old man from Bucks town
A missing person appeal has been launched for a 42-year-old Chesham man.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Aghast' call for 'better policing' of Nitrous Oxide use after 80 canisters haul
An "aghast" call for action has been made after a Piddington and Wheeler End Parish Council litter pick collected a haul of 80 NOS canisters.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:29:03 +0000
Over 200 students walk through knife arch as sweeps carried out around school
Over 200 students walked through a knife arch as officers carried out a sweep in Walton High Milton Keynes.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man spared prison after attempting to engage in sexual chat with child in Bucks
A Cornwall man has avoided prison after attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in Buckinghamshire.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Calls for clarity on support for low-income Bucks families amid cost of living rise
Buckinghamshire Council leader, Steve Broadbent has called for urgent clarity from the Government after new support was announced for low-income households using heating oil.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Speeder must pay more than £900 after being caught by camera on town road
A High Wycombe speeder has been given points and a fine after he was caught on a busy town road.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Breast cancer risk clinic returning to town following strong demand
A breast health clinic offering women insight into their cancer risk is returning to Amersham later this month following strong demand.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:03:04 +0000
Meningitis outbreak declared 'national incident' amid deadly outbreak
A deadly meningitis outbreak has been reportedly declared a "national incident".

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:44:48 +0000
Three teenagers released on bail after 15-year-old girl killed in crash
Three teenagers have been released on bail after the death of a 15-year-old girl in a three-vehicle crash.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:28:33 +0000
Lib Dem Cllr crosses floor to join Tories on Buckinghamshire Council
A Liberal Democrat councillor has crossed the floor to join the Conservatives on Buckinghamshire Council.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:37:02 +0000
Arrests amid probe into 'suspected cannabis factory' at Wycombe steak restaurant
Two men have been arrested amid a "suspected cannabis factory" probe at Caipirão restaurant in Frogmoor HighWycombe.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Statement after High Wycombe Tesco Express sudden 'voluntary' closure
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe Tesco Express has closed "voluntarily" after a complaint and council visit amid criticism about rats and a "sewage smell".

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:41:30 +0000
Burglary probe image release after man smashed bottle and threatened for till cash
Police have shared images of a man who offices believe may have vital information following the robbery at a BP garage in Gerrards Cross.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:58:54 +0000
Man caught 'walking on M40' killed partner by 'wrapping tape round face', jury told
A 49-year-old man who was allegedly found walking on the M40 near Wycombe, murdered his girlfriend by wrapping tape around her face.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:41 +0000
Road visibility and smoke warnings amid major fire response to recycling unit blaze
Fire crews have rushed to a major ongoing blaze at a recycling unit amid warnings to the public about smoke and roads in Bletchley, Newton Leys.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe steak restaurant closed by police amid antisocial behaviour fears
Caipirão High Wycombe steak restaurant has been closed by police amid antisocial behaviour fears.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:56:35 +0000
Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after crash between van and cyclist
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash between a van and a cyclist.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:48 +0000
Nigel Farage answers BFP questions as he prepares for rally - live updates
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is visiting Buckinghamshire today (March 17) as part of his party’s nationwide tour ahead of May’s local elections.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Wycombe demolition for 'bulky' flats build refused amid flooding and nuisance fears
Plans to demolish a High Wycombe, West Wycombe Road home to build six flats have been rejected amid flooding and nuisance fears.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pavement on Oxford Road in Wycombe set to close for more than a year
A busy stretch of pavement on Oxford Road in Wycombe is set to be shut for more than a year as part of major building works.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:32:48 +0000
High Wycombe delays as emergency works being carried out to fix gas leak
Motorists in High Wycombe has been warned of disruption as emergency works take place to fix a gas leak.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:23:21 +0000
Former Thames Valley Police officer found guilty of multiple rapes
A former police constable who served in the force for 27 years has been found guilty of rape.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man found dead at High Wycombe home after welfare concerns
A man was found dead at his High Wycombe home after concerns were raised by neighbours, an inquest opening has heard.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:45:11 +0000
Speeding crackdown in Bucks villages sees multiple drivers caught
Drivers have been caught speeding as part of a police crackdown across a number of Buckinghamshire villages.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:45:46 +0000
Former Microsoft executive filmed at restaurant hours before death
In the hours before the death of the 44-year-old Henley former Microsoft executive, she was caught by CCTV at a bistro.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:24:50 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more UK retailers adopting new '£13 rule'
This is a list of UK retailers and supermarkets set to adopt the '£13 rule'.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:26:48 +0000
UK drivers urged to act ahead of new legislation affecting all over 70s
Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:25:43 +0000
Urgent warning for UK dog owners as tick season begins - what to do after every walk
Dog owners are being urged to check their pets after walks now that we are entering tick season in the UK.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:33:09 +0000
Mary Berry says it's 'not fair' to watc Bake Off at home
TV cookery icon Dame Mary Berry has revealed she no longer watches The Great British Bake Off – saying it would not be “fair” on her husband.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:45:02 +0000
Nigel Farage coming to Bucks today - live updates
Nigel Farage is the leader of Reform. He is heading to Buckinghamshire today to hold a rally. Updates as we get them

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:25:23 +0000
Gerrards Cross prep school celebrates gynmanstics success at national competition
A Buckinghamshire prep school is celebrating national sporting success after its elite gymnastics team secured a silver medal at a major UK competition.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Morning of reflection as Bucks remembers those lost to Covid-19
Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens held a morning of reflection to remember those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:32:52 +0000
Millions of pensioners could avoid an income tax bill as state pension rises towards £12,570
Rachel Reeves confirmed plans help millions who will hit the £12,570 personal allowance with their State Pension.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:16 +0000
WhatsApp 'to start charging' for certain features with new subscription
A new optional premium subscription called WhatsApp Plus is under development for Android and iOS - here is what is known so far.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:28:07 +0000
UK warning against all travel to these 25 countries
There are several countries in the Middle East that you should not travel to, but the Foreign Office has warnings in place for many more.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:27:14 +0000
Close Brothers to axe 600 jobs in the UK and Ireland over next 18 months
Over the next 18 months, banking group Close Brothers will cut about 600 jobs in the UK and Ireland.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:24:11 +0000
King Charles strips nine people of OBEs and MBEs in 2026 - full list
Media commentators have praised King Charles and the government's "vital" action in stripping nine people of their MBEs and OBEs

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:21:16 +0000
Experts warn: Millions of workers paying the wrong tax without realising it
Experts warn workers could be paying the wrong tax without realising it as payroll mistakes and incorrect tax codes remain widespread.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:18:21 +0000
DfT to introduce stricter rules for railcard users and refund policies
A new fare dodging crackdown means railcard users must validate tickets, but claiming refunds becomes easier

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:06:20 +0000
Pharmacist urges public to watch for meningitis symptoms amid outbreak
The outbreak, believed to have affected mostly people aged 18 to 21, has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to contact more than 30,000 students

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:47:38 +0000
High Wycombe nightclub set for major refurbishment and name change plan
A High Wycombe nightclub is set for a dramatic transformation after closing its doors for a major refurbishment.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Flowers left at scene of fatal crash as tributes paid to 'beautiful' girl
Floral tributes have been left on A355 near Beaconsfield roundabout following the death of a "beautiful" 15-year-old girl after a three-vehicle crash.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Teen who 'lit up any room' named locally after fatal three-vehicle crash
A teenage girl who "touched everyone's hearts" has been named locally after her death following a three-vehicle crash on a Bucks A-road.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Travellers accused of holding village to £600k 'ransom' amid unauthorised camp
Travellers are being accused of Dinton near Aylesbury "ransom" after they bought a plot of land and set up an unauthorised camp.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:50:32 +0000
Fallen tree causes Wycombe A-road road lane closure and blocked pavement
A fallen tree has seen a High WycombeA4128 Glenisters Road lane closed and the pavement blocked close to Morrisons supermarket.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000
Burnt out van has been sat on High Wycombe street for months, residents say
Concerns have been raised about a burnt out van that has been left in a High Wycombe street for months.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:25:13 +0000
Hotel applies for seven‑day licence to sell alcohol 24 hours a day
A High Wycombe hotel is seeking permission to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, seven days a week, under a new premises licence application lodged with Buckinghamshire Council.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:43 +0000
Five dogs seized by police after car spotted in field by police helicopter
Five dogs were seized by police in a vehicle after three people were arrested on suspicion of hare coursing during an incident near Thame.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of Buckinghamshire roadworks which are due to take place
Here is a full list of roadworks which are due to take place in Buckinghamshire in the coming days/weeks.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses confirm official merger in Buckinghamshire town
A High Wycombe organisation is at the heart of a major shake‑up in the UK’s building compliance sector after a national certification group completed a significant merger this month.

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