Bucks Free Press

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire councillor 'slured' after public meeting comments
A Buckinghamshire councillor accused a fellow member of “effectively” slurring three ward members during a public meeting.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks landowner ordered by council to rip up hardstanding laid without permission
Hardstanding laid without planning permission on Buckinghamshire land has been ordered to be ripped up amid council concerns about harm to the Green Belt and protected trees.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught using mobile phone at 70mph on M40 at Stokenchurch
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks charity says exposure 'isn't a minor or victimless crime' amid police appeals
A Buckinghamshire charity has spoken about the impact that indecent exposure can have on women after police appeal for witnesses to an incident.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S unveils plans for new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a new foodhall between Amersham and Little Chalfont, complete with more than 200 parking spaces.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council condemns arson incident as police urge witnesses to come forward
A Buckinghamshire councillor has condemned an arson incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We have not gone mad' Buckinghamshire residents reassured over unusual gritting
Buckinghamshire residents have been reassured that the sight of gritting vehicles during hot weather does not mean the council has “gone mad”.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco offers support for Buckinghamshire children facing hunger this summer holiday
Tesco is rolling out extra support across Buckinghamshire this summer as concerns grow over the number of children at risk of going hungry during the school holidays.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It is concerning': Businessman and councillor reacts to Wycombe dispersal order
Local figures have expressed worries about anti-social behaviour in High Wycombe after police introduced a dispersal order covering the town centre and surrounding areas.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:11:04 +0100
‘Do not consume’ this milk sold at Tesco and Asda amid antibiotics recall scare
Semi-skimmed milk sold at Tesco and Asda has been recalled by Graham's Family Dairy due to the risk that antibiotics (penicillin) could be found in it.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:11:49 +0100
Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more
Tesco has revealed more than 500,000 Clubcard members have at least £100 in unused vouchers. Here's how to check your balance and boost their value.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:10:41 +0100
Shoppers more optimistic as 'Burnham bounce' sees biggest confidence boost since 2023
Consumer confidence has recorded its biggest monthly jump since 2023, with experts pointing to the 'Burnham bounce', summer weather and football success.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council parks could become ‘parched’ as watering restricted during hosepipe ban
Buckinghamshire’s parks could become “parched” as the council reduces watering during hosepipe bans, its leader has warned.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:37:01 +0100
Burnham FC announces electric vehicle dealership as sponsor
Burnham FC has announced a new sponsor.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks 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 16:00:00 +0100
Location confirmed for new Wingstop in Wycombe
The location of the new Wycombe Wingstop restaurant has been confirmed.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:16:48 +0100
Drug 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 +0100
Arriva 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 16:00:00 +0100
Domino's takeaway receives new hygiene score despite low online rating
A Domino’s Pizza takeaway in Marlow has received a new hygiene score.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57:11 +0100
Tom Kerridge says pub rates cut 'doesn't go far enough' as new PM puts in new plans
Marlow restaurateur Tom Kerridge has welcomed a new business rates discount for pubs but warned that the measure "doesn't go far enough" to support the hospitality sector.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0100
Hotelier and sister deny murder of their 100-year-old mum in Buckinghamshire village
A hotelier and his sister will face a trial after denying murder of their 100-year-old mother in Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Satellite imagery shows extent of damage at historic hotel destroyed in huge fire
Satellite imagery has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the fire which devastated the Kings Hotel in Stokenchurch almost five years ago.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:04 +0100
Buckinghamshire firms secure funding boost for digital technology projects
Two Buckinghamshire manufacturers are set to benefit from new digital technology investments after securing grant funding through the Made Smarter South East programme.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0100
Pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe's busiest streets gets new hygiene score
A pizza joint based on one of High Wycombe’s busiest streets has passed its recent 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.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:50 +0100
Council approves plans for new fire station training tower
Plans to build a new steel training tower at Princes Risborough Fire Station have been approved.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
More than 1,000 plants added to Bucks town through Bloom programme
More than 1,000 pollinator-friendly plants have been added across a Bucks town to support wildlife and brighten public spaces this year.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0100
Walkways beneath flats transformed by flower murals
Murals inspired by wildflowers have transformed walkways beneath a block of flats.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
10-year-old climbs England's highest mountain in memory of uncle
A young boy has climbed England’s highest mountain in memory of his uncle, raising funds for the air ambulance.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire farm park announces summer event
A farm park has announced a summer programme full of family activities and animal encounters.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:36 +0100
Hosepipe ban begins as more than 10 million customers warned of restrictions
Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into force for millions of Thames Water customers following weeks of hot weather, low rainfall and high demand.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:14:20 +0100
Five arrested and warrants executed in ongoing police operation
Police have made five arrests and executed a series of coordinated warrants across High Wycombe, Chesham and Princes Risborough.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:35:49 +0100
Berkshire 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 +0100
Councillors 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 +0100
Wycombe 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 +0100
RSPCA 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
FOI 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 +0100
Air 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 +0100
Retired '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 +0100
Buckinghamshire 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Elderly 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Starbucks 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 +0100
Highway 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 +0100
B&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 +0100
Stokenchurch ‘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 +0100
Cleaning 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.

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