Bucks Free Press
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New water provider could take over services for 370 homes in High Wycombe estate
A new water provider could take responsibility for supplying hundreds of homes planned in High Wycombe.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man disqualified from driving for using e-skateboard and others in court
PAUL MEAKINS, 57 of GLENFIELD DRIVE, GREAT DODDINGTON, admitted to speeding the 40mph limit in Lathbury in Buckinghamshire on December 17 last year, speeding 48mph. He was fined £601 and given three penalty points.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grade II-listed former Stokenchurch pub alteration plans refused over heritage fears
Plans to make a series of changes to a Grade II-listed former pub have been refused over fears they would damage its historic character.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0100Child, 1, remains in hospital after falling from second-storey High Wycombe window
A one-year-old who fell out of a window in High Wycombe remains in hospital.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:39:32 +0100Man, 25, arrested for alleged drug crimes in Buckinghamshire town
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after police stopped a car in Aylesbury.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:02:33 +0100Driver clocked at 55mph in 30 zone zone during Wycombe checks
A motorist was caught travelling at 55mph in a 30mph zone during police speed checks in High Wycombe.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man pleads guilty to ALL charges as boy suffers 'life-changing injuries' in crash
A man from Farnham Common who left a 12-year-old boy with ‘life-changing injuries’ following a car crash has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Six large homes approved despite cul-de-sac traffic and overlooking fears in Wycombe
Plans for six homes in Wycombe have been approved despite residents raising concerns about traffic, overlooking and pressure on a narrow cul-de-sac.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hobbycraft fundraiser to help ill children
Hobbycraft is asking residents to become superheroes for a charity fundraising day on August 22.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'An exciting new chapter' - Bucks New University degrees to be offered in Pakistan
Students in Pakistan will soon be able to study for Buckinghamshire New University degrees without leaving the country.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to bulldoze large Gerrards Cross house for six properties have been withdrawn
Plans to demolish a large detached house and replace it with six new properties have been withdrawn.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wayne Manor stately home could face compulsory purchase after urgent repairs warning
The owner of a stately home used as Wayne Manor in Batman Begins has been warned it could face compulsory purchase unless progress is made on vital repairs.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:20:23 +0100Police tackle domestic issues, uninsured vehicles and lost sheep in one night
Police officers dealing with a string of incidents across Buckinghamshire ended a busy shift by helping to round up escaped sheep.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police step up patrols at Gerrards Cross anti-social behaviour hotspot
Neighbourhood officers from Thames Valley Police attended Gerrards Cross on August 14.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wildfire alert issued for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service asked people to take a recent warning seriously.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0100Emergency calls rose during recent hot weather period, Bucks fire say
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has reported a sharp rise in callouts during the recent period of hot, dry weather.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Chalfont campaigners launch High Court fight against nearly 1,000 green belt homes
A campaign group has launched a High Court challenge against the approval of nearly 1,000 homes on green belt land.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0100Ofqual data shows over a third of GCSE entries in Bucks awarded top grades
More than a third of GCSE entries in Buckinghamshire were awarded the highest grades this summer, according to new figures published by exams regulator Ofqual.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:36:14 +0100Three arrested as police find 150,000 nos cannisters at Wycombe homes
Three people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into drug-related activity.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:28:46 +0100Bucks students receive GCSE and BTec results
Follow live as thousands of pupils in Buckinghamshire are set to receive their GCSE and BTec results.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:44 +0100'Wish I'd stayed true to Wycombe' - Actor James Corden on his love for Wanderers
Gavin & Stacey star and television host James Corden has spoken fondly of his lifelong connection to Wycombe Wanderers, admitting the club played a huge part in his childhood and teenage years.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:37:43 +0100High Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds advertises for new senior aide
High Wycombe's Labour MP Emma Reynolds is looking to recruit a new senior member of staff to support her work in Parliament and across the constituency.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:13 +0100Live facial recognition vans coming to Buckinghamshire town
Live facial recognition technology will be deployed in Aylesbury town centre next week as part of efforts to identify wanted suspects and deter crime.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:54:09 +0100Drivers face delays due to urgent leak repair works
Drivers could face delays due to urgent leakage repair works.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:31 +0100Three arrested after police raids on homes in High Wycombe
Three people were arrested after police searched three addresses in High Wycombe as part of an investigation into suspected drug activity.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:36 +0100Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge to open NEW bar in September
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, who runs two popular restaurants in Marlow, is set to open a new bar in London next month.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:12:23 +0100Covert operation leads to three arrests in Buckinghamshire town
Three people were arrested during a targeted policing operation aimed at tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury town centre.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:32:16 +0100Smiles all round as thousands celebrate GCSE success across Buckinghamshire
Thousands of students across Buckinghamshire were celebrating today as they collected their GCSE results, with schools across the county reporting impressive performances, record-breaking achievements and exceptional individual success stories.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:05:15 +0100Wycombe High students celebrate top GCSE grades and perfect maths scores
Students at Wycombe High School were all smiles as they collected an impressive set of GCSE results, with several pupils achieving top grades and some even securing full marks in their maths exams.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100More than £30,000 raised to help High Wycombe man's cancer fight
More than £30,000 has been raised to help a High Wycombe man battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer seek specialist treatment and medical advice overseas.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Widespread evidence of rat droppings and urine' in shop with zero hygiene rating
Food inspectors found widespread rat activity, a strong smell of rodent urine and significant cleanliness issues at a Chesham convenience store and butchery, newly released documents have revealed.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New 24-hour gym set to open in a Bucks town later this year
A new 24-hour gym is set to open in Amersham later this year, with its owner promising a state-of-the-art fitness facility and a strong community feel.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0100Thames Valley Police launches domestic abuse staff support group
Thames Valley Police (TVP) introduced Empower on August 4 to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within the force.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:58:55 +0100Dragons' Den star loses £200,000 dispute appeal after King strips MBE
A Dragons' Den spin-off star has lost a contempt appeal in a £200,000 dispute after King Charles III stripped her of an MBE.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:11:22 +0100Slough consultancy expands AI operation as demand for new technology grows
A Slough company has expanded its work in artificial intelligence as it looks at ways the technology could be used by financial services businesses.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100CarFest 2026 takes over Silverstone this August bank holiday
CarFest 2026 with bp roars into Silverstone, the home of UK motorsport, across the August Bank Holiday weekend (28th–30th August), for three days of family fun that doesn't let up
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:49:18 +0100Three men jailed after threatening children with weapons at family home
Three men have been jailed for a violent aggravated burglary at a family home.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:54 +0100Why I travelled thousands of miles to watch solar eclipse from Spain
There are not many things for which I will willingly travel thousands of miles just to stand outside and stare at the sky.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:12:33 +0100Milton Keynes vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:46:44 +0100Football club renames home ground as part of community partnership
Risborough Rangers Football Club has renamed its home ground the Children's Memorial Garden Stadium as part of an expanding partnership aimed at supporting families across Princes Risborough.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners tear up Tory green spaces leaflet as work continues at Gomm Valley site
Campaigners have torn up a Conservative leaflet promoting the party’s protection of green spaces as work continues on the Gomm Valley housing development.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:32:44 +0100Man jailed for drug offences and possession of criminal property
A man has been sentenced for drug offences and possession of criminal property following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Huge 24-hour vehicle centre could be built despite fears from Wooburn Green residents
A huge vehicle centre with a 24-hour inspection building could be built despite residents’ opposition.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:21:05 +0100Marlow hotel says drought fireworks display should not have been allowed to go ahead
A Marlow hotel has admitted that a fireworks display held at the venue should not have been allowed to go ahead amid exceptionally dry conditions in Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:12:37 +0100Police issue multiple acceptable behaviour contracts in High Wycombe
Thames Valley Police have issued multiple acceptable behaviour contracts (ABCs) in High Wycombe.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Life-saving bleed kit and defibrillator approved for High Wycombe High Street branch
A bleed-control kit and defibrillator are set to be installed on High Wycombe High Street.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100Popular High Wycombe pub gets green light for slew of changes after plans scaled back
A slew of changes has been approved at a popular High Wycombe pub after bosses returned with scaled-back plans.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100'A symbol of High Wycombe' - Town's famous red lion is FINALLY getting repaired
One of High Wycombe's most recognisable landmarks is finally being restored after years of deterioration.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0100Suit shop closes after nearly five years at High Wycombe shopping centre
A suit retailer has closed its High Wycombe store after nearly five years in business.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:34:17 +0100'Much-loved father and son' remembered at High Wycombe inquest
A High Wycombe mother paid a moving tribute to her "much-loved" son at his inquest, five months after his death.