Bucks Free Press

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 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 Beaconsfield 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.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:44:09 +0000
Cause of death of man, 20, killed in High Wycombe crash confirmed
The cause of death of a man who was killed in a High Wycombe car crash has been determined to be a ‘trauma and fire injury’, the opening of an inquest has heard.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:07:57 +0000
Man due in court accused of impersonating police officer and assault
A Buckinghamshire man is due in court accused of assault and impersonating a police officer.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:03:08 +0000
New Italian restaurant with a 'warm atmosphere' opens in Buckinghamshire village
A new Italian restaurant has opened in Chalfont St Peter.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:58:43 +0000
Coffee shop with 'friendly and helpful staff' gets new hygiene rating
A frequently used coffee shop in Beaconsfield has received a new hygiene score.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:26:43 +0000
High Wycombe day-by-day forecast as Met Office issues weather warnings
Wycombe residents can expect a rainy, overcast week to begin December as weather warnings are in place across parts of the UK. 

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
High Wycombe shoplifter who assaulted police officer among cases at court
A High Wycombe shoplifter who assaulted a police officer is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New homes and dental practice among latest planning applications in Bucks
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, featuring a range of proposals from extensions and tree works to new dwellings

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas cinema event to be held in Bucks village
Hambleden Cinema is gearing up for a special Christmas matinee

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New book sheds light on intense battle faced by British troops in Afghanistan
A new book is shedding light on one of the most intense battles faced by British soldiers in Afghanistan

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Yoga fundraiser raises thousands to support Palestinians in crisis
A yoga and wellness fundraiser has raised over £1,700 for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Festive campaign giving community groups chance to win prizes
A festive campaign is giving community groups the chance to win daily prizes

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe Swan to host murder trial... with you as the jury
Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord will be at the Swan Theatre in Wycombe on February 6 and 7

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Marlow playing cards get new additions at celebration event
A celebration at La Dolce Bolla on November 24 showcased new additions to Ace Places Playing Cards, which celebrate Marlow

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi announces Christmas and New Year opening hours
Aldi has announced its Christmas and New Year opening hours

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Children's author celebrates release of debut book inspired by her work
A children’s author is celebrating the release of her debut book

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
People urged to donate to Christmas appeal over 'life-threatening' infections
A spinal research charity is launching its 2025 Christmas appeal, highlighting the life-threatening impact of UTIs on people with spinal cord injuries

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Police ramp up patrols to address winter crime risk for residents
Police are increasing patrols as part of a national campaign to make communities safer

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New scheme to help residents install heat pumps and solar panels
A new online platform is making it easier for residents to adopt renewable energy at home

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Four-bed family home with five-car driveway on market for just shy of £1.1m
A refurbished four-bedroom family home in Beaconsfield, with a five-car driveway and an EV charger, is now on the market for just shy of £1.1 million

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Church to be demolished for redevelopment despite objection calling it 'harmful'
The demolition St Mary's Lantern Church Marlow for redevelopment has been approved despite objections, calling the planned new build 'overbearing'.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe school with 'crumbling buildings' MP support as plans approved
St Michael’s Catholic School with 'crumbling buildings' has been visited by Wycombe's MP after its approval for three new classroom blocks.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:53:13 +0000
Bucks quadruple amputee reveals she is now left-handed after transplant
A Milton Keynes woman who suffered a quadruple amputation has undergone a successful hand transplant - and revealed how she is now left-handed.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
TV comedian presenting new documentary series about Bucks town football club
A documentary series about a Chesham United football club presented and produced by its club director Alex Horne is set to premiere this week.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:03:59 +0000
Bucks driver who told police officers to make 'better use of their time' fined
An Amersham driver has been fined for parking after telling police officers 'they should be making better use of their time'.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:53:18 +0000
Bucks antisocial behaviour crackdown bodycam footage shared after 246 arrests
Bodycam footage shows police operations amid a Milton Keynes antisocial behaviour crackdown, which saw 246 arrests made.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bridge, footway restoration and drainage works planned across Bucks this week
Bucks Highways roadworks planned for this week include Burnham footways reconstruction, Ley Hill drainage works and Marlow Bridge foundation installations.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Planning round up: Burnham bungalow to flats plan denied and loft conversion approved
Plans to demolish a bungalow and build five flats in Burnham have been refused after being branded as “unneighbourly”.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:22:10 +0000
High Wycombe G-wagon driver caught littering on camera fined £500
A Mercedes G-wagon driver caught littering on Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, in dashcam footage has been fined £500.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Taskmaster creator visits hospital to learn about footballers' recovery
The creator of Taskmaster visited a local hospital to learn about the recovery of injured footballers

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Cllr Steven Broadbent: Investing £3 million to support children and families
One of the biggest challenges facing all upper-tier councils across the country is the sustainable funding of SEND provision given the exponential rise in demand for this provision within the population, , writes Steven Broadbent leader of Buckingham...

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing judge to bring festive show to Wycombe
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is set to bring a festive show to Wycombe Swan

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Two Buckinghamshire business leaders appointed trustees of national charity
Two business leaders from Buckinghamshire have been appointed as trustees of a national charity

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Walking club lighting the way to help more women feel safe staying active
A walking club is lighting the way to help more women feel safer while staying active after dark

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