Bucks Free Press
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls for action on speeding after fatal crash that saw drug driver speed at 70mph
Calls have been made for urgent action on speeding in Wycombe after an inquest heard a drug driver in a fatal crash was travelling at nearly 80mph.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police confirm 'nightmare' dog attack after man arrested and Pitbull Terrier seized
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after a fatal dog attack in Chesham.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillor calls for south Bucks fire station to be upgraded to full-time
A Marlow councillor is calling for the town's fire station to be upgraded to a full-time operation.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beaconsfield school given £25k to go towards new sixth form and help girls study STEM
A £25,000 donation will support the next generation of female talent in data and technology.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Police boost patrols and enforcement in town amid safety concerns
Thames Valley Police has increased patrols and enforcement activity in High Wycombe following concerns about road safety, warning of the “devastating consequences” of collisions.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:02:52 +0100Woman slams 'appalling' parking at Wycombe Hospital car park
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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Are Bucks parks safe? Cllrs respond after robberies and anti-social behaviour
Councillors have said incidents of anti-social behaviour, robberies and indecent exposure in Buckinghamshire’s parks in recent months reflect wider problems.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:57:13 +0100Future of Rye Lido secured with new operator after Fusion Lifestyle administration
The future of High Wycombe's Rye Lido looks secure after a new operator was found for the site.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shoplifting concerns ease for High Wycombe retailers amid police crackdown
Shoplifting concerns ease for High Wycombe retailers amid ongoing police crackdown
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:40:58 +0100Closure order secured on property in Loudwater after reports of anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been secured on a property in Loudwater following reports of serious anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Hundreds gather at Bucks football club to watch England play
More than 100 football fans gathered at Chesham United’s Meadow ground to watch England's opening match.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Why Beaconsfield Services is deemed one of the best in the UK
What makes Beaconsfield Services so popular?
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100Bucks residents voice opinions on feeding the red kites
Residents have had their say on social media after a council told people to stop feeding the red kite birds.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:01:04 +0100Amber weather warning issued by UKHSA for Bucks and the south east
An amber heat health alert has been issued for Berkshire and the South East.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:25:34 +0100Phone lines disrupted after car crashes into telecommunications box near Wycombe pub
Phone lines have been disrupted in High Wycombe after a crash into a telephone box.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100Shop re-applies to sell alcohol after licence holder passes away
An application has been submitted for a premises licence to sell alcohol at a convenience store.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mini raves with drag racing and drug use taking place near National Trust site
A Royal Borough councillor has raised the alarm about anti-social behaviour happening around rural roads in Cookham Dean.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe thief who stole bicycle and meat in Bucks town among cases at court
A Wycombe thief who stole a bicycle and meat in Marlow is among those who have been sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:46:48 +0100Two people reported for theft during plain clothes operation at Tesco Express
A plain clothes police operation led to two people being stopped and reported for theft.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:59:55 +0100Police target shoplifting and anti-social behaviour on streets as arrest made
Plain clothed officers carried out a targeted operation in Aylesbury town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and wider crime.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:26 +0100Three cars completely destroyed by fire in wave of vehicles blazes all on same day
Three cars were destroyed in separate fires across Buckinghamshire in a single day.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:26:24 +0100Boy, 3, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo as man arrested
An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:11 +0100How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:27 +0100Police seize 7 vehicles after concerns raised by community
Police have seized several untaxed vehicles following a neighbourhood policing operation in Wycombe.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100High Wycombe six‑bed with pool and double garage at £1.475m
Listed at £1,475,000, a vacant freehold High Wycombe home will be included in an auction sale scheduled for June 23.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:32:07 +0100Calls to cut speed limit on Bucks road as petition nears 400 signatures
Petition launched to reduce the speed limit on a Bucks road is nearing 400 signatures.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:13:19 +0100Three arrested after cannabis factory found in Bucks town
Three men have been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Aylesbury.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Couple to renew vows at same church 50 years after wedding
Couple to renew their vows at a High Wycombe church 50 years after they got married there.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Parents angry after school announces no new sixth form students will be enrolled
Parents have reacted with anger and frustration after Sir William Ramsay School announced it would not run a new Sixth Form intake from September 2026.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:07 +0100Driver in High Wycombe prosecuted for unsafe driving near school
A driver who failed to stop for a school crossing patroller has been prosecuted.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:50:55 +0100Man sentenced in Bucks after being caught with 28 bags of cocaine
A man has been jailed for more than two years after being found with cocaine.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:58:27 +0100Woman jailed for assaulting a young baby
A woman has been jailed after repeatedly assaulting a 'tiny' baby girl last year.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:10 +0100Man charged and 500 plants seized as police dismantle two cannabis farms in Wycombe
A man has been charged and remanded into custody after more than 500 cannabis plants were found at two properties in the Deeds Grove area.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:52:32 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped on e-scooter
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after being stopped on an e-scooter.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:08 +0100Emergency services attend vehicle fire on M40 that saw lanes closed off
A vehicle fire led to delays for motorists on their morning commute this morning as police closed off a section of the M40.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:36:16 +010016-year-old known to frequent High Wycombe reported missing from Slough
A 16-year-old girl has been reported missing from Slough.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bucks MPs react to under-16 social media ban announcement
Politicians across Bucks have reacted to a landmark government move to ban social media for under 16s.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:21 +0100Police appeal after suspected arson in Buckinghamshire
A suspected arson attack caused 'significant' damage to two vehicles in Aylesbury.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:24 +0100Teenager known to frequent High Wycombe reported missing
A teenage girl known to frequent High Wycombe has been reported missing.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Wycombe pensioner 'frightened' to go outside own home due to falling branches
A High Wycombe pensioner says he is “frightened” to go into his own garden amid concerns over large, rotting tree branches falling near his home.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two Buckinghamshire figures awarded MBEs in King's Birthday Honours
Two Buckinghamshire figures have been awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours, praising the life-changing impact of their work with vulnerable people and communities.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:17:17 +0100Former Wycombe Wanderers fan favourite to receive honorary doctorate
Former Wycombe Wanderers favourite Luke O’Nien is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Sport this summer.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trust with schools in Bucks gets 'exceptional' rating in Ofsted report
High praise has been given to a specialist academy trust for its approach to inclusive education.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fire remediation works approved for Eden Apartments given the go-ahead
Plans for works on the Eden Apartments in High Wycombe to bring the building up to current fire safety standards have been given the go-ahead.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Six‑bed Lutyens house in Chalfont St Giles on market at £1.575m
A six-bedroom detached house at Pollards Park House, in Nightingales Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, was designed by highly regarded English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:09:10 +0100ITV commissions two new series of 'record-breaking' hit show
The series follows former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who played Andy Sugden, as his family transitions to life on a 120-acre farm in the Peak District.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:09:39 +0100Aldi announces plans for 16 new stores across the UK - see the full list
Aldi claims the expansion is part of their long-term ambitions to build from 1,080 stores to 1,500 across the nation.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:35 +0100Brits issued pub warning over next few weeks amid '5 million pints to be pulled'
Football fever is set to bring a boost to the hospitality industry as fans flock to pubs - but it comes at a price.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:07:51 +0100Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis in heart breaking scenes
Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.