Bucks Free Press

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolute scandal': MP blasts police for charging less than 3% of car thieves
Thames Valley Police bring charges against less than three per cent of car thieves, according to an MP

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors vow to fight for review of local democracy across Buckinghamshire
Councillors have vowed to continue campaigning for a county-wide review of local representation after their motion was referred to a committee without being debated.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police pay rise will 'inevitably place pressure on resources'
Berkshire and Buckinghamshire's police and crime commissioner says Thames Valley Police will have to cover most of a nationally awarded pay rise from its own budget.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
FOI request reveals town councils failed attempts at reducing goose faeces in park
A Freedom of Information request made by the Free Press has revealed a Buckinghamshire councils failed attempts to reduce the number of geese.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Elderly shopper frustrated after permanent closure of M&S entrance in High Wycombe
A regular Marks & Spencer customer has criticised the permanent closure of one of the store's entrances, claiming the decision has made visits more difficult for elderly shoppers and those with mobility issues.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:28:47 +0100
Emotional vigil held amid battle over metal fence and paths through Finnamore Wood
Around 50 people held an emotional community vigil amid an ongoing battle to protect a Buckinghamshire woodland and its historic paths.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council says 'creating opportunities for residents will be top priority'
Creating opportunities for residents will be Buckinghamshire Council’s top priority over the next five years, leader Steven Broadbent has said, as the authority unveiled its new corporate plan.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Parking at Bucks car park suspended for three days next month
Parking is being temporarily suspended at a Bucks car park for three days next month.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest into to the death of a man at his home in Bucks has now opened
An inquest into the death of a man in Buckinghamshire has now opened.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:21 +0100
Police appeal after man flashes himself as hiding in bush in Bucks
Police are appealing for witnesses after an indecent exposure in Gerrards Cross.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Family of rabbits 'cruelly dumped' in Bucks park, RSPCA say
A family of domestic pet rabbits has been rescued after being abandoned in a Buckinghamshire park, say RSPCA South Bucks.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:14:07 +0100
Passengers facing delays after broken down freight train blocks lines
Good morning, welcome to our live coverage of train delays between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals/ Reading.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man, 68, arrested after suspected cannabis found at scene of Chenies flats fire
A man has been arrested after police were called to a major fire at a block of flats in Chenies where suspected drugs were discovered.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Inquest into 15-year-old girl's death in car crash adjourned
The inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl killed in a motorbike crash earlier this year has been adjourned following a second pre-inquest review.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:17:18 +0100
Police appeal for help to find missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 15-year-old boy from Marlow.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:31:22 +0100
Wycombe MP appointed to new cabinet post
The MP for Wycombe has been appointed to a new position following the government shake-up.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:24:26 +0100
Large section of Morrisons car park in High Wycombe closed off
A large section of the Morrisons car park in High Wycombe has been cordoned off.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:37:40 +0100
Inquest date set for aspiring young footballer Grace Middleton
A date has been set for an inquest into a 12-year-old girl who had aspirations of becoming a professional football.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:40:18 +0100
WATCH: Burglar who targeted Buckinghamshire homes jailed for 10 years
A prolific burglar who targeted homes in Buckinghamshire as part of a huge crime spree across southern England has been jailed for 10 years.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:08:48 +0100
Premier League manager from Amersham pays tribute to the late Kevin Keegan
An Amersham-born Premier League manager has paid an emotional tribute to former Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan following his death at the age of 75.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:28:26 +0100
Dog rescued from burning building and given oxygen in middle-of-the-night blaze
A dog was rescued and given oxygen by firefighters after a major blaze broke out at a block of flats near Chesham and Amersham.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:06:53 +0100
Moped seized after reports of anti-social behaviour
A moped has been seized following reports of anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents speak of sadness and concerns after death of man in Marlow
Residents in a retirement community in Marlow have spoken of their sadness following the death of a man in his 70s.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I'm proud I walked away' - DV survivor tells her story after ex-boyfriend is jailed
A domestic violence survivor has spoken about the lasting impact of an abusive relationship and her determination to help others recognise the warning signs.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe school hits reading milestone and receives award
A High Wycombe school is celebrating a double success as it reaches a reading milestone and is awarded a Green Flag.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Firefighters rush to scene after arson incident in Bucks town
Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson incident in a Buckinghamshire town.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:55 +0100
Neighbours object to plans for extension on Totteridge Road
Plans to extend a house on Totteridge Road are set to be decided by councillors after concerns were raised about the impact on a neighbouring property.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:19 +0100
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court hears
Ann Widdecombe died on July 8 at her house in Haytor on Dartmoor after having sustained serious injuries.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:45:28 +0100
Police release e-fit after public order incident in south Bucks
Police have released an e-fit of a man they wish to speak to following a public order incident in south Buckinghamshire.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detached Edwardian home in 'prime location' goes on market for £1.3 million
A three-bedroom house in Woodside Avenue was built in 1907 and is said to have a 'long rear garden' of around 100 feet as well as off-street parking for two cars.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:33:40 +0100
Council leader says Wycombe needs to have an element of civic pride
High Wycombe needs an element of civic pride as Buckinghamshire Council continues efforts to crack down on antisocial behaviour and regenerate the town, its leader has said.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:18:36 +0100
Flat left with around 50 per cent smoke damage after airing cupboard fire
Fire crews rushed to a fire at a flat in Buckinghamshire this morning, July 20.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery receives new food hygiene rating after return to Eden
A popular High Wycombe bakery has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Aspiring young chefs get taste of restaurant life in Beaconsfield
Four young aspiring chefs from a Beaconsfield prep school have enjoyed a behind-the-scenes experience at one of the town's best-known restaurants after winning a cooking competition.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire Pokémon fans can ‘catch ’em all’ at Stowe Gardens event this summer
Pokémon GO players in Buckinghamshire are being encouraged to head outdoors this summer as part of the mobile game's 10th anniversary celebrations.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks pub reopens after refurbishment with new whisky bar and curated menu
A pub has reopened with a fresh look after almost five weeks of refurbishment.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:42:57 +0100
Lorry gets stuck under railway bridge causing rush-hour disruption
Commuters travelling along the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border faced disruption during Monday morning's rush hour after a lorry became lodged beneath a railway bridge.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:10 +0100
Man in his 70s found dead at South Buckinghamshire home, police confirm
A man in his seventies has been found dead at a property in Marlow.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:35:59 +0100
High Wycombe burger restaurant receives new hygiene rating following inspection
A burger restaurant in High Wycombe has been awarded the highest possible food hygiene rating following its latest inspection.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:43:29 +0100
Health and fitness facilities section at Holiday Inn completes revamp
Holiday Inn Aylesbury has reopened its health and fitness facilities following an extensive refurbishment and rebrand.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:01 +0100
Four treated for smoke inhalation following fire in Buckinghamshire town
Four men were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in Chesham.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two students honoured after impressing judges with service in the area
Two Great Marlow School students have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community after jointly receiving a prestigious Rotary Club of Marlow award.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:19 +0100
Work to transform former PizzaExpress into Wagamama at motorway services
Work has begun transforming a former PizzaExpress into a new Wagamama at Beaconsfield Services.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family home with 'style and flair' on sale for £2.25m
A refurbished family home in Gerrards Cross is on currently on sale for £2.25m

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Company wants to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park
ZR Transport Services Limited has applied to operate six lorries and a trailer from Wycombe Air Park.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed detached in private Beaconsfield development on sale for £1.3m
A four-bedroom detached family home in a private gated development is now listed for £1,300,000 in Beaconsfield.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning playing cards celebrating communities to launch in St Albans
Award-winning playing cards that celebrate Marlow's independent businesses, groups and landmarks are set to launch in St Albans.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Camera Club - Six stunning snaps of the birds spotted across Buckinghamshire
For this week’s Camera Club spread, we’re celebrating some of the wonderful birds spotted in and around Buckinghamshire during the summer months.

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