Bucks Free Press

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nine crashes, No action: Wycombe road scheme scrapped, sparking anger
A Wycombe road with nine recent crashes won’t get speed cushions, angering councillors.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'A real honour' - Bucks pub named one of UK's best after picking up award
A pub in Chesham has officially been ranked as one of the best in the country after it picked up a national award.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stalker turned up at victim's workplace and entered her home by breaking window
A stalker who broke into his victim's home by breaking a window is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Senior police officer awarded for services in Thames Valley
A senior police officer has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Club raises awareness of violence against women and girls
A club is raising awareness of violence against women and girls

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:45:09 +0000
Wycombe parent demands new crossing near school after 'multiple' near misses
A High Wycombe parent is calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed near a school after multiple near-miss accidents.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Tougher police action needed to stop late-night Wycombe boy racer gatherings
Fresh calls have been made for tougher police action on late-night boy racer gatherings and persistent anti-social behaviour across High Wycombe.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:49:51 +0000
New plan to help victims of fly-tippers in Bucks
A new pilot scheme to help victims of fly-tipping is set to be launched in the Thames Valley.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:58:23 +0000
Mother admits killing her own four-year-old son by stabbing him to death
A Maidenhead mother has admitted killing her own four-year-old son by stabbing him to death at their home.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:29:40 +0000
M25 cleared after multi vehicle collision but long delays still expected
There are currently delays of up to 90 minutes for drivers travelling anti-clockwise on the M25 between J16 at Rickmansworth and J17 due to a multi-vehicle collision.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:11:53 +0000
New suite opens for successful charity in Buckinghamshire town
The Curzon Centre in Beaconsfield has unveiled its newly refurbished Clare Suite.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:15:37 +0000
Residents from Bucks town raises over £30,000 for the Royal British Legion
Over £30,000 has been raised by the residents of Marlow for the Poppy Appeal.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:10:25 +0000
Main road on Bucks High Street to close for nine hours for annual Christmas event
The annual Late Night Shopping event is due to take place in Marlow on December 4.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:44:45 +0000
'A truly devastating loss' - Police call for 'privacy' as four-year-old is found dead
The police have called for ‘space and privacy’ after a four-year-old who was found dead in Maidenhead has led to a conviction.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:46:48 +0000
Investigation launched after woman spat at while crossing road
An investigation has been launched after a woman was spat at while crossing the road.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:37:21 +0000
'Fight for fairness for our residents' - Council hit out at Autumn 2025 Budget
The leader of Buckinghamshire Council believes the new budget will ‘negatively impact’ the county and offers ‘little genuine relief’ for residents and businesses.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:50:00 +0000
£5,000 worth of fines issued as fly-tipping continues in the Thames Valley
Multiple fines have been issued to members of the public after they were caught fly-tipping along the Buckinghamshire-Berkshire border.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:03:19 +0000
Buckinghamshire woman spends £2k on blood filtration 'like Orlando Bloom'
A High Wycombe mum has revealed that she spends around £2,000 per session to filter her blood and maintain her youthful appearance - a new trend in wellness.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'The council need to sort this out' - Concerns over 'dangerous' trees on busy road
A Chalfont St Peter resident has demanded that Buckinghamshire Council ‘fix the issues with the trees’ along one of the village’s main roads before ‘someone is killed’.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Café in need of £30,000 for renovations gets new hygiene score
A frequently visited High Wycombe café has received a new hygiene rating following inspection.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'It's been surreal' - Buckinghamshire school pupil visits Parliament for competition
A secondary school student from High Wycombe was invited to the House of Lords to meet several Members of Parliament as part of a huge nationwide project.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Local food and wine store set to open in Grade II listed former charity shop
A new Princes Risborough convenience store proposing to sell alcohol between 7am - 11pm daily in the Helen and Douglas House shop.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
In pictures: Beaconsfield celebrates festive season with Christmas Light switch-on
Beaconsfield celebrated the beginning of the festive season with the annual Christmas Light Switch on in Old Town Beaconsfield.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Over 100 people attend Wycombe 'revival' meeting amid call for town strategy
Around 125 people attended a meeting on the 'revival' of High Wycombe this weekend.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Amersham Christmas Festival draws in the crowds
In spite of rainy weather last Saturday, Amersham Christmas Festival was a great success, drawing crowds in the thousands.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Award winning restaurant ranked number 1 in Bucks despite food hygiene report
Radhuni Lounge Restaurant is the highest rated Indian restaurant in Buckinghamshire despite its past food hygiene report.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:11:43 +0000
Council health boss told to resign over handling of adult day centre closures
A Buckinghamshire Council cabinet member is facing calls to resign over the handling of the closure of a day centre for disabled adults.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn 'dilapidated' home into four new flats above former WH Smith
There are plans to turn a 'dilapidated' home above a former Gerrards Cross WH Smith into four new one-bed flats.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:32:25 +0000
Man, 36, accused of grievous bodily harm and strangulation to appear in court
A 36-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and strangulation offences after a Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes incident.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:31:45 +0000
Wycombe benches to be removed to try deter groups of 'street drinkers'
Benches in Frogmoor are set to be removed and reused elsewhere in an effort to deter groups of ‘street drinkers’ from gathering in the area.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:28:01 +0000
Man in fifties in hospital fighting for life after Bucks two-car crash
A man in his fifties is in hospital fighting for his life, close to a week after a two-car crash on V9 Overstreet Milton Keynes.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks venues celebrate AA Rosettes in 2026 Restaurant Guide
The Jolly Cricketers in Seer Green and The Greyhound in Beaconsfield named in the AA Restaurant Guide 2026.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:43:56 +0000
High Wycombe train breakdown delaying Chiltern Railways services
Due to a broken-down train at High Wycombe, trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards London with Chiltern Railways delays through the station.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:36:59 +0000
VW Golf with no MOT seized after driver 'tested positive for cocaine'
A VW Golf has been seized in South Bucks after a driver tested positive for cocaine on a roadside drug wipe and no MOT.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:22:28 +0000
'A growing concern' - Fly-tipping issues continue as waste is dumped in Bucks village
A member of the public has called the ongoing fly-tipping issues in and around High Wycombe a ‘growing concern’ after a large amount of waste was dumped in a small village.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched to restore grave of cricketer and Ashes star at Bucks church
A man who stumbled upon the grave of one of England’s greatest-ever cricketers in Buckinghamshire has started a campaign to get it restored.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 150 major road schemes Buckinghamshire Council is carrying out
Highways teams have completed more than 150 major improvement schemes in just six months

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds attend Princes Risborough Christmas light switch-on event
Hundreds of local residents gathered this weekend for Princes Risborough’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man who had brain tumour is taking on swimming challenge
A man is swimming 70 laps a day for 30 days to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council backs campaign to end violence against women and girls
A council is backing a national campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity urges people to make single donation this Christmas
A charity is urging people to make a single donation this Christmas that will have double the impact

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Santa's grotto gets a special touch thanks to local residents
A group of residents have pitched in to help Santa prepare for a much-loved festive event

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Chilling thriller The Silence of the Lambs to come to Milton Keynes
A chilling game of cat and mouse will soon unfold on stage in Milton Keynes

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charming 3-bed cottage on market for just under £1 million
A charming three-bedroom detached cottage in the heart of Little Chalfont is on the market for just under £1 million

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pub planning 'improvements' after five years in community ownership
Red Lion Knotty Green/The Lion of Beaconsfield became a community pub five years ago has revealed that it has 'improvements' planned.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:07:17 +0000
Fire service update after seven crews from across two counties battle house blaze
Seven fire engines from across two counties responded to a blaze that saw a busy road closed off by emergency services.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:06:55 +0000
Patrols across villages and towns amid rise in burglaries
Patrols have been taking place across South Buckinghamshire after a rise in burglaries.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Third children's home opens in major care transformation programme
A third children’s home has opened as part of a major care transformation programme in Buckinghamshire

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:37:42 +0000
Teenage girl suffers black eye after being punched in the face in broad daylight
A teenage girl has suffered a black eye after she was punched in the face in broad daylight in Chesham.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:16:56 +0000
Rotherham thank Wycombe for the 'impeccable way' they honoured young fan's death
Rotherham United have thanked everyone connected with Wycombe Wanderers for their support following the passing of a young Millers supporter.

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