Bucks Free Press
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:51:16 +0100Two men charged after courier fraud incidents in High Wycombe and Oxford areas
Two men have been charged following a courier fraud incident in the High Wycombe and Oxford areas.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children forced to walk past discarded needles on drug-infested footpaths
Children are being forced to walk past discarded needles on High Wycombe footpaths used for drug dealing and drug taking.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:24 +0100Multiple vehicles seized or clamped following police day of action
A police team has seized and clamped a number of untaxed vehicles as part of a targeted day of action in Wycombe.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:16:29 +0100Police say 78 e-bikes and e-scooters seized so far this year
A total of 78 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across High Wycombe, Aylesbury, and Chiltern and South Bucks so far this year.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:07:58 +0100Delays as overhead wire damage leaves some train lines blocked
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby following overhead electric wire damage.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents form 'vigilante' group as they claim Chesham has become 'lawless'
Chesham residents have set up a "vigilante" group to reduce speeding and dangerous driving in the town.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Crazy Bear launches new-look pool terrace with Beaconsfield summer party
The Crazy Bear Hotel in Beaconsfield welcomed guests to a sun-soaked pool party to celebrate the unveiling of its transformed outdoor terrace and refurbished pool area.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for action as concerns grow over sewage discharges into River Thames at Marlow
Fresh concerns have been raised about water quality of the Marlow stretch of the River Thames following a series of sewage discharges linked to Thames Water's Little Marlow Sewage Treatment Works.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents raise concerns over Marlow drinking culture after Wetherspoons opens
Residents living near Marlow town centre have claimed the town's drinking culture has worsened since the opening of a Wetherspoons, with some alleging an increase in anti-social behaviour involving young people.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'He is deeply missed' - Finance manager found dead at Bucks home, inquest hears
A travel-loving Amersham man who was planning trips across the world in the weeks before his death has been remembered as a kind, thoughtful and caring person, an inquest has heard.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:57:04 +0100Royal Mail confirms major UK-wide change to letter delivery system
Royal Mail will introduce the new delivery model nationwide by December, following a review by communications regulator Ofcom.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:16:03 +0100Zoo speaks out on 'one of the most distressing incidents' in its history
A zoo where a three-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure has broken its silence.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100School gets new immersive story pods to help inspire love of reading for students
Quainton Church of England Primary School in Aylesbury have created new immersive story pods to inspire a love of reading thanks to new funding
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Finance Column - ISAs: Simple in Principle, Valuable in Practice
Finance column by Phil Sole FPFS, chartered financial planner and director at CG Finance Ltd
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:28:25 +0100Motorbike seized in Wycombe amid concerns over manner of riding
Police have seized a motorbike in Wycombe after concerns were raised by officers.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100Residents asked to share views on water quality improvement plans for Bucks pond
Residents are being invited to share their views on plans aimed at improving water quality and enhancing the environment around Skottowe’s Pond in Chesham’s Lowndes Park.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100Bucks estate agent team wins national award
A lettings team has been recognised with a British Property Award.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:26:29 +0100Mother 'crying with joy' after missing son found safe and well
A boy who went missing from his school has been found safe and well, police say
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:40:58 +0100Police work with council to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour hotspot
Police have worked with the council to clean up a spot known for fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour in High Wycombe
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Planning boss responds to 2,378-signature petition to reinstate public comments
Buckinghamshire Council’s planning boss has responded to a petition urging the council to renege on its decision to stop publishing planning comments.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100Bucks student awarded runner-up for Shakespeare performance
A student has finished runner-up in a national Shakespeare competition after performing at London’s iconic Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:03:08 +0100New motorcycle safety cameras to tackle ‘Fatal Five’ offences
Thames Valley Police is using motorcycles equipped with mobile cameras to tackle motorists across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Best ever' Coke flavour returns to UK shelves 8 years after being discontinued
Vanilla Coca-Cola is back in stock and is now available exclusively at Iceland stores and online, after quietly disappearing from most retailers.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:43:51 +0100David Tennant 'disengaged' with the Doctor says Doctor Who co-star
David Tennant "disengaged" with the character of the Doctor during his final full season of Doctor Who, according to co-star Alex Kingston.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:56 +0100Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks MP raises concerns over late payments to creative freelancers
A Bucks MP has raised concerns that creative freelancers are being left waiting months to receive payment, as she urged ministers to do more to support workers in the industry.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:54 +0100Amersham property of the week - 'one-of-a-kind' award-winning family home
An Amersham family home that has been described as 'one-of-a-kind' is currently on sale for £4.95m.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:56:24 +0100Man, 35, jailed for stealing £1.70 bottle of Coke from Tesco Express in High Wycombe
A HIGH Wycombe man has been sent to prison for stealing a £1.70 bottle of Coca-Cola from a Tesco Express branch.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:47:31 +0100Loudwater woman, 37, admits racially aggravated incident against a police officer
A LOUDWATER woman has admitted to a racially aggravated incident in High Wycombe.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Absolutely hated': Bucks chief rejects blanket 20mph school speed limits
Blanket 20mph speed limits are 'absolutely hated' by residents and are being pushed for ideological rather than safety reasons, Buckinghamshire Council's transport chief has claimed.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:21:48 +010020 vehicles ticketed by police after causing an 'unnecessary obstruction'
A total of 20 vehicles have received fixed penalty notices for causing an unnecessary obstruction on a High Wycombe road during a school sports day.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:06:53 +0100Wycombe £3k approved for artwork at bus station despite councillors' criticism
Plans to spend £3,600 on artwork at High Wycombe Bus Station have been approved despite criticism from councillors over whether it should be a priority.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:45:28 +0100Nearly 1,000 homes approved on greenbelt in Buckinghamshire town
A charity has been given permission to sell land for a major new housing scheme that could bring 975 homes to a Bucks town.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:01:13 +0100Police and council working on plan after 'ongoing' anti-social behaviour at park
Police officers are working with the council to tackle ongoing anti-social behaviour at a Bucks park.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:48:10 +0100Development stops suddenly as 'burial ground found' at Chilterns Shopping Centre
Questions are being asked about the future of High Wycombe's former Chilterns Shopping Centre after residents and traders reported seeing little or no activity at the site for several weeks.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:17:32 +0100Signage put up for High Wycombe's latest supermarket which is due to open this month
Fresh signage has appeared on the new Food Warehouse store in High Wycombe as preparations continue for the supermarket’s opening later this month.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:43:11 +0100Officer to face public misconduct hearing over systems misuse following conviction
A Thames Valley Police officer based at Aylesbury Police Station is set to face a public misconduct hearing later this month after being convicted of accessing police systems for a non-policing purpose.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:26:31 +0100Home care agency named as one of the best in the country for 2026
A home care company supporting residents across Chesham and the surrounding area has been named one of the top providers in South East England.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0100Signal fault at Buckinghamshire train station causes rush-hour delays
Rail passengers travelling towards London this morning are facing disruption after a signalling fault between Amersham and Rickmansworth.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:48:18 +0100Inquest to open into death of father, 49, killed in car crash
An inquest is due to open this month into the death of a man who was killed in a crash on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:24:17 +0100CCTV shows moment High Wycombe man is caught stealing from Tesco Express
CCTV footage showing a prolific shoplifter in action has been released by Thames Valley Police after a High Wycombe man was jailed for a series of thefts from a Tesco Express.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100'An important role in the High Wycombe community' - Café celebrates 10th anniversary
A High Wycombe community café is set to mark its 10-year anniversary with a boost after teaming up with a highways specialist to improve its facilities.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man was found dead in caravan at Bucks stables, inquest told
A man with a history of mental health issues and alcoholism was found dead inside his caravan, an inquest has heard.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:11:30 +0100Sentencing Act will lead to more reoffending, warns commissioner
Thames Valley's Police and Crime Commissioner has warned the Sentencing Act will lead to more criminals reoffending because fewer offenders will be sent to prison.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:46:19 +0100What residents love most about living in and near High Wycombe
High Wycombe residents have been sharing what they love most about the town – and, despite some grumbles, many still say it’s the people, culture and setting that make it special.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:35 +0100'Satin Black' Lamborghini supercars spotted in Hazlemere
Lamborghini supercars turned heads in Hazlemere after a fleet of luxury vehicles was brought to the village last weekend.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Buckinghamshire education trust shortlisted for national award
An education trust has been named shortlisted for a national award.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:41:30 +0100E-bikes and e-scooters seized as part of police crackdown
Police seized 12 e-scooters and two e-bikes in a crackdown on illegal use.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks shopping centre shortlisted for five awards
A shopping centre has been shortlisted for five awards.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:08:01 +0100AI assistant Bobbi transforms police contact with public
An AI-powered virtual assistant named Bobbi was launched in November 2025 by Thames Valley Police and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.