Bucks Free Press

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man's truck has 'severe' damage after hit and run police 'likely won't investigate'
A man has been left with £800 worth of damage to his car after a hit and run, which police said they 'likely wouldn't investigate'.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:23:01 +0100
Bucks - Full list of road closures for resurfacing and repairs
DRIVERS in Buckinghamshire should brace for a series of road closures as essential maintenance work is set to take place.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
German Doner Kebab officially opens on M40 at Beaconsfield services
A new restaurant has just officially opened at Beaconsfield Services, and will feature robotic kebab shavers.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in Buckinghamshire's poshest town with a world-famous pub
Beaconsfield is renowned for being one of Buckinghamshire's poshest towns. Here's how you can spend the day there.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents in Bucks urged to help mission to plant over half a million trees
People across Buckinghamshire are being encouraged to complete a short survey for Bucks Tree Mission, which aims to plant 500k trees by 2031.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:19:21 +0100
Ryanair passenger's travel hack to get 20kg worth of luggage on board for free
A Ryanair passenger shared the simple hack in a video that has since racked up 2.4 million views and over 50,000 likes.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:18:34 +0100
‘I’m a savvy mum – I’ve cut my phone bill down by £40 per month with this hack'
The change is saving her almost £500 a year, a significant saving as she works to pay off £2,500 of debt

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Auditions announced for youth production of the musical Joseph
Auditions are being held for a youth production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover Bucks museum running week of half term activities
Discover Bucks Museum is set to run 'Mythical May Half Term' - a week of activities for children and families

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Touring theatre group bringing The Sword in the Stone to Buckinghamshire
Cambridge Touring Theatre's family-friendly version of The Sword in the Stone, based on the stories of King Arthur and his wise teacher Merlin, promises songs, dances, and interactive fun.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:20:17 +0100
Major parking gripe in UK car parks solved ahead of Bank Holiday heatwave
A major bugbear for seven in 10 drivers has been solved in as many as 1,400 UK car parks ahead of the scorching Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:20:44 +0100
M&S introduces major change to delivery fees for online orders
Marks & Spencer has raised its minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75 for online orders of clothing, home and beauty products

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:16:11 +0100
Heat health alerts have been issued for Buckinghamshire
The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record over the bank holiday weekend, with parts of the country, including Buckinghamshire , set to be hotter than Barbados.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:04:03 +0100
Update on major High Wycombe organised crime crackdown as man charged
A man has been charged with drug offences as further details emerge of Thames Valley Police's serious crime crackdown in High Wycombe.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chauffeur who has driven celebs and royals locked in licencing feud with council
A chauffeur who has driven celebs, royals and a Nobel Prize winner is locked in a feud with Buckinghamshire Council over delays to his licence application.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:43:11 +0100
Row as luxury homes approved despite fears for character of affluent Bucks area
A row has erupted in one of Bucks most expensive streets after councillors approved plans to build two luxury homes on a plot in an area where average house prices top £2million.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:32:52 +0100
Council orders demolition of huge Bucks green belt building built without permission
A huge warehouse-style building erected in Buckinghamshire’s green belt without planning permission must be demolished, council planners have ruled.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks residents launch petition to save green belt and farmland from development
A petition that was launched urging Buckinghamshire Council to protect green belt land and farmland across the county, has now reached over 1500 signatures.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP says HS2 is 'costing nearly a billion pounds a mile' amid fresh delays
An MP has warned that HS2 is “costing nearly a billion pounds a mile” amid fresh delays and rising costs.

Fri, 22 May 2026 19:09:05 +0100
M40 traffic chaos with 30 minute delays after crash - as it happened
There are huge traffic delays on the M40 southbound outside High Wycombe following an earlier crash

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:49:11 +0100
Police carry out 'zero tolerance' crackdown on anti-social behaviour
Police have taken a 'zero tolerance' approach to anti-social behaviour in Wycombe town centre

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire town centre revamp shortlisted for two awards
A newly completed town centre revamp has been shortlisted for two industry awards.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:19:44 +0100
Boy, 14, arrested at Pub in the Park as police called multiple times
A teenage boy was arrested at Pub in the Park.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:19:15 +0100
Man jailed in Bucks after major police drug investigation
A man has been jailed following a major police investigation into drug offences.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to former Bucks council chairman remembered
Tributes have been paid to former Buckinghamshire County Council chairman Kenneth Ross MBE.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Legal expert responds to Vernon Kay and Tess Daly's 'amicable' divorce
A legal expert has highlighted how an amicable approach to separation can ease pressure on families following the announcement that TV presenters Vernon Kay and Tess Daly are to divorce.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:32 +0100
Dame Mary Berry officially opens new office and warehouse in Bucks town
Dame Mary Berry has officially opened a new headquarters.

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:02:07 +0100
Paper Preview: PAPER PREVIEW: Inside this week's Bucks Free Press (May 22)
This week's Bucks Free Press is out on newsstands now - packed with dozens of local stories you won't be able to read anywhere else.

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:24:41 +0100
Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are considering allegations of sexual misconduct as part of a wider inquiry into potential misconduct in public office.

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:13:43 +0100
Shop fails inspection after being caught selling knife to 18-year-old
An 18-year-old was able to purchase a knife in a Buckinghamshire shop as a police crackdown on illegally selling in the county continues.

Fri, 22 May 2026 06:53:27 +0100
Two shops fail knife test during police premises visits in High Wycombe
High Wycombe Police Cadets have been conducting test purchase visits for Knife Crime Awareness Week.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for change after three serious crashes near schools in just over a year
Two High Wycombe councillors have called for new traffic calming measures outside two schools following three crashes in just over 12 months.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe set to be hotter than Spain this weekend
High Wycombe is set to sizzle this weekend with temperatures forecast to reach 30°C

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity football match on Adams Park pitch set for return this month
A charity football match is set to return to Adams Park later this month – three years on from a hugely successful first event.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A great inspiration' - Daughter pays tribute to dad 10 years on from his death
A Marlow woman has paid a moving tribute to her late father, describing him as a devoted family man, successful businessman, and much-loved character whose legacy still resonates across the community.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:14:37 +0100
Property linked to anti-social behaviour and drugs closed down
A full closure order has been granted on a property in Aylesbury Town Centre following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour, drug usage and stolen property.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:55:04 +0100
Police patrols continue after alleged attack by knife-wielding man and drug concerns
Police patrols continue to be carried out across Chesham just days after a man was attacked by a knife-wielding man.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hearing Dogs charity launches new campaign in High Wycombe
A charity is raising awareness with a new advertising campaign.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Work begins on new college campus in town centre to serve over 1,300 students
Work has begun on a new college campus in High Wycome set to serve more than 1,300 students.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:58 +0100
Freeview urges Brits to retune TVs ahead of four channel changes
Freeview has made four changes in its latest update (on May 20) - see the full list.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:14:39 +0100
Martin Lewis furious after fake Nigel Farage Question Time fight story used in scam
Martin Lewis has revealed the bizarre fake story about Nigel Farage that convinced him the UK’s online scam problem is spiralling out of control.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:31 +0100
Drivers warned of severe bank holiday congestion on major roads
Drivers have been issued a warning to expect heavy congestion this bank holiday.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:10:52 +0100
Millions to get £100 from Nationwide in Fairer Share payout – check if you qualify
Nationwide to hand millions of customers £100 bonus again as Virgin Money takeover hits profits

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:09:50 +0100
Millions of households warned as UK electricity bills set to change
Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change energy prices by time of day.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:07:39 +0100
HMRC warns thousands of landlords and freelancers ahead of key MTD dates
Landlords, freelancers and self-employed workers are now receiving warnings from HMRC about a major tax rule change that will soon become a legal requirement

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:05:17 +0100
Health officials monitor Ebola in the UK after global health emergency declared
A public health emergency of international concern was declared after an outbreak of Ebola overseas - learn more about the disease and the risk it poses to the UK.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:03:26 +0100
Fuel duty rise scrapped as 5p cut extended until end of 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the 5p per litre fuel duty cut introduced in March 2022 will remain in place until the end of the year.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:02:16 +0100
Drivers warned against slamming brakes before speed cameras
Speeding fines and convictions have risen sharply across the UK in recent years.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:58:54 +0100
M&S and Asda bosses slam price cap idea as 'completely preposterous'
A Government minister denied any plans for price caps but confirmed ongoing discussions with supermarket chains.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:57:15 +0100
Tributes paid to TV presenter who died aged 90
Judith Chalmers, who has died at the age of 90, was well known for presenting the show Wish You Were Here...?

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