Bucks Free Press

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are Bucks parks safe? Cllrs respond after robberies and anti-social behaviour
Councillors have said incidents of anti-social behaviour, robberies and indecent exposure in Buckinghamshire’s parks in recent months reflect wider problems.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoplifting concerns ease for High Wycombe retailers amid police crackdown
Shoplifting concerns ease for High Wycombe retailers amid ongoing police crackdown

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mini raves with drag racing and drug use taking place near National Trust site
A Royal Borough councillor has raised the alarm about anti-social behaviour happening around rural roads in Cookham Dean.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe thief who stole bicycle and meat in Bucks town among cases at court
A Wycombe thief who stole a bicycle and meat in Marlow is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:27 +0100
Police seize 7 vehicles after concerns raised by community
Police have seized several untaxed vehicles following a neighbourhood policing operation in Wycombe.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe six‑bed with pool and double garage at £1.475m
Listed at £1,475,000, a vacant freehold High Wycombe home will be included in an auction sale scheduled for June 23.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:33:00 +0100
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:32:07 +0100
Calls to cut speed limit on Bucks road as petition nears 400 signatures
Petition launched to reduce the speed limit on a Bucks road is nearing 400 signatures.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:13:19 +0100
Three arrested after cannabis factory found in Bucks town
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Aylesbury.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple to renew vows at same church 50 years after wedding
Couple to renew their vows at a High Wycombe church 50 years after they got married there.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parents angry after school announces no new sixth form students will be enrolled
Parents have reacted with anger and frustration after Sir William Ramsay School announced it would not run a new Sixth Form intake from September 2026.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:07 +0100
Driver in High Wycombe prosecuted for unsafe driving near school
A driver who failed to stop for a school crossing patroller has been prosecuted.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:50:55 +0100
Man sentenced in Bucks after being caught with 28 bags of cocaine
A man has been jailed for more than two years after being found with cocaine.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:58:27 +0100
Woman jailed for assaulting a young baby
A woman has been jailed after repeatedly assaulting a 'tiny' baby girl last year.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:10 +0100
Man charged and 500 plants seized as police dismantle two cannabis farms in Wycombe
A man has been charged and remanded into custody after more than 500 cannabis plants were found at two properties in the Deeds Grove area.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:52:32 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped on e-scooter
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped on an e-scooter.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:08 +0100
Emergency services attend vehicle fire on M40 that saw lanes closed off
A vehicle fire led to delays for motorists on their morning commute this morning as police closed off a section of the M40.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:36:16 +0100
16-year-old known to frequent High Wycombe reported missing from Slough
A 16-year-old girl has been reported missing from Slough.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks MPs react to under-16 social media ban announcement
Politicians across Bucks have reacted to a landmark government move to ban social media for under 16s.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:21 +0100
Police appeal after suspected arson in Buckinghamshire
A suspected arson attack caused 'significant' damage to two vehicles in Aylesbury.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:24 +0100
Teenager known to frequent High Wycombe reported missing
A teenage girl known to frequent High Wycombe has been reported missing.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe pensioner 'frightened' to go outside own home due to falling branches
A High Wycombe pensioner says he is “frightened” to go into his own garden amid concerns over large, rotting tree branches falling near his home.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Buckinghamshire figures awarded MBEs in King's Birthday Honours
Two Buckinghamshire figures have been awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours, praising the life-changing impact of their work with vulnerable people and communities.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:17:17 +0100
Former Wycombe Wanderers fan favourite to receive honorary doctorate
Former Wycombe Wanderers favourite Luke O’Nien is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Sport this summer.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trust with schools in Bucks gets 'exceptional' rating in Ofsted report
High praise has been given to a specialist academy trust for its approach to inclusive education.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fire remediation works approved for Eden Apartments given the go-ahead
Plans for works on the Eden Apartments in High Wycombe to bring the building up to current fire safety standards have been given the go-ahead.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six‑bed Lutyens house in Chalfont St Giles on market at £1.575m
A six-bedroom detached house at Pollards Park House, in Nightingales Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, was designed by highly regarded English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:09:39 +0100
Aldi announces plans for 16 new stores across the UK - see the full list
Aldi claims the expansion is part of their long-term ambitions to build from 1,080 stores to 1,500 across the nation.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:09:10 +0100
ITV commissions two new series of 'record-breaking' hit show
The series follows former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who played Andy Sugden, as his family transitions to life on a 120-acre farm in the Peak District.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:35 +0100
Brits issued pub warning over next few weeks amid '5 million pints to be pulled'
Football fever is set to bring a boost to the hospitality industry as fans flock to pubs - but it comes at a price.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:07:51 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis in heart breaking scenes
Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:06:19 +0100
Aldi's £2.95 sun cream beats £33 rival in Which? test – how to save £30 this summer
Aldi's £2.95 Lacura SPF30 sun lotion has been named a Which? Best Buy after outperforming premium brands including Ultrasun and Eucerin.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:06:54 +0100
easyJet new ‘Drop Everything’ 48-hour fares with last-minute deals under £50
EasyJet is launching a "Drop Everything" scheme highlighting the cheapest flights leaving in the next 48 hours

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:05:46 +0100
Should you pay for insurance monthly or annually? New report shows huge price hike
Millions of motorists are paying interest rates of up to 29.9% to spread the cost of car insurance in monthly payments

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:04:57 +0100
Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on £500 a year in Council Tax help
Millions of Universal Credit claimants may be missing out on council tax support worth more than £500 a year.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:04:22 +0100
HMRC delays major tax change that will affect millions of workers
HMRC has delayed the rollout of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind, with experts warning the phased approach could cause confusion

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:03:45 +0100
Tesco shoppers can get free blood pressure checks this summer - Here's how
Tesco is offering free blood pressure checks this summer with no booking required.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
87-home development moves closer to construction after approval
A housing development in Hazlemere has moved closer to construction after plans for 87 homes received reserved matters approval, subject to several conditions.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Group aims to raise £150,000 to build new playground in Bucks park
A community group behind one of Chesham’s biggest recent park upgrades has launched a fresh £150,000 appeal — this time to build a new playground for the town’s youngest children.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:14:16 +0100
Man sentenced for over 3 years after being seen during a drug deal
A man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for possession with intent to supply cocaine in Aylesbury.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:19:44 +0100
Listed: 5 NHS GP surgeries in High Wycombe that are accepting new patients
Below are 5 GP surgeries in High Wycombe that are currently accepting new patients.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Thames Water 'would need to pay £749m' under controversial deal
Thames Water would need to pay £749m if a controversial deal that would see creditors take control of the utility is agreed to.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:04:27 +0100
Five fire crews rush to blaze that spread into roof space of three-storey building
Five fire crews rushed to Chesham after a blaze spread to the roof space of a three-storey building.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
TVP sergeant attempted unwanted contact with junior colleague
A police sergeant who pestered a junior colleague and attempted to engage in unwanted physical contact would have been sacked if he had not resigned, a misconduct panel found.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:22:03 +0100
Thames Water on brink of nationalisation after Wycombe MP criticises £10bn deal
Thames Water is reportedly on the brink of temporary nationalisation after the Environment Secretary cast doubt on a £10 billion rescue deal for the troubled supplier.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:34:15 +0100
Daws Hill Lane: Driving instructor warned of fatal crash moments before tragedy
A High Wycombe driving instructor feared a speeding driver would “kill someone” moments before a catastrophic crash that claimed two lives, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man, 19, was over drug limit and speeding 'between 70 and 80 mph' before crash
A High Wycombe crash that left one victim “incarcerated” in a burning wreck was the result of high speed, drug use and reckless driving, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:43:39 +0100
Plain-clothes officers carry out retail crime crackdown at Bucks M&S
A plain-clothes police operation was carried out at Marks & Spencer in Princes Risborough on June 15 to tackle shoplifting and retail crime.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:13:25 +0100
Former plumber finds unexpected passion for art after retirement
A former tradesman from Holmer Green has swapped plumbing tools for paintbrushes after retirement – and discovered an unexpected passion for art.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:34:04 +0100
Rowing regatta returns to the River Thames as hundreds attend
Hundreds gathered along the banks of the River Thames on Saturday, June 13, as the Marlow Town Regatta returned in style for its 2026 edition.

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