Bucks Free Press

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Petition to reinstate ice cream vendor reaches nearly 1,000 signatures
A petition urging the council to reinstate a much loved ice cream vendor at The Rye has reached nearly 1,000 signatures.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Astro pitch plans at farm thrown out over great crested newt concerns
Plans for an astro pitch at a Chesham farm have been thrown out after planners raised concerns about the impact on great crested newts.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Listed: New branches announced for High Wycombe
Multiple businesses are set to open stores in High Wycombe.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:39:37 +0100
Crash and flooding causing heavy traffic on M40-Live updates
A traffic collision and flooding have caused heavy traffic on the M40 near High Wycombe

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:23:17 +0100
Two and a half hour delay on M4 following serious crash-Live
A crash has been reported on the M4

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major housing development moves forward with plan to protect reptiles
A major housing site will move forward under a plan designed to protect reptiles during development.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:54:22 +0100
Emergency services respond to fire in Wexham-Live
Emergency services have been called to a fire in Wexham, Slough

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plea for guide dog volunteers as two puppy litters are born
Seven-week-old puppies are preparing to embark on a journey that could change someone’s life.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boutique hotel owners seek 'vital' extension to keep pub open
The owners of a hotel in Cookham Dean have submitted plans for a ‘vital’ extension to keep the inn viable in the future.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
See inside the modern five-bedroom house set in secluded woodland
Skywood House in the Chiltern Hills is currently on sale for £2,995,000.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Missenden churches to host first Christian literature festival
Great Missenden will be holding its first Annual Christian Literature Festival within the Churches of Great Missenden on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:02:02 +0100
Residents launch petition opposing 200-home development
Residents have launched a petition opposing a proposed 200-home development near Richings Park.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:03:12 +0100
Parking charges to rise across Buckinghamshire from June 1
Updated: Please note I have included a statement from the council about the charges in the piece below.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:49:30 +0100
Police, fire and ambulance teams called as search launched at Buckinghamshire river
A search operation has been launched in Buckinghamshire after reports of a person in the Jubilee River.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bucks law firm shut down following serious breaches
A law firm has been shut down following serious regulatory breaches.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:48 +0100
Before and after photos show transformation of Wycombe street after resurfacing work
A busy High Wycombe road has been transformed as resurfacing works were carried out to make the area safer.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:38:22 +0100
Police crack down on anti-social motorbike riders in Buckinghamshire villages
Police launched a crackdown on anti-social motorbike riders this weekend.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:05:15 +0100
Police issue safety warning after swimmers spotted at popular Bucks beauty spot
Concerns have been raised about people swimming in dangerous waters at Denham Country Park.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:02:56 +0100
Thousands attend Eid event at a park in Buckinghamshire
Thousands of people attended an Eid event at a High Wycombe Park last week.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:16:51 +0100
Photo shows vile child rapist who attacked young girl at property
A photo has been released revealing the man sentenced for the rape of a young child in Chesham.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:28:59 +0100
Major motorway reopens after 'emergency' repairs following warning from engineers
The M25 has reopened after emergency works to fix a road defect caused long delays through Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Redline Buses depot approved in town
Plans for a temporary Redline Buses parking site in Aylesbury have been given the go-ahead.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Team of Tesco colleagues in Buckinghamshire to embark on 13-mile charity walk
Tesco colleagues in Buckinghamshire are aiming to help raise over £300,000 for Cancer Research UK as they take on a 13-mile sponsored walk, building on the success of last year’s event.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular pig farm opens waiting list for spring and summer piglets
A popular pig farm has opened a waiting list for its spring and summer piglets.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record number of young athletes join Buckinghamshire fitness scheme
Young athletes across Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from a decade-old talent development programme backed by big names in British sport.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:07:55 +0100
Anti-social motorcyclists reported at Buckinghamshire motorway services
A group of motorcyclists were reported to be riding anti-socially through Beaconsfield motorway services.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:55 +0100
Man sentenced after M40 crash leads to 1,300 bottles of pills being found in car
Man sentenced after M40 crash near Beaconsfield lead police to find £88,000 worth of drugs at a Buckinghamshire property.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:41:21 +0100
Motorists warned s busy road closed due to burst water main
Motorists are being warned as a busy road is closed due to a burst water main.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe drug driver among cases heard at town magistrates' court
A drug driver who was caught in High Wycombe is among those who have been sentenced at the town's magistrates' court.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy Morrissey MP: 'I am fighting for our Green Belt'
Over the past few weeks, I have continued my work as your local champion – fighting for our Green Belt locally and standing up for national issues in Westminster, writes the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield Joy Morrissey.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:41 +0100
Man, 24, arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon offences after traffic stop
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon offences.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Clubs and activities invited to join newspaper showcase
Children’s clubs are being invited to take part in a special newspaper showcase.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: All of the latest planning applications in Buckinghamshire
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council in the week commencing May 18.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aspiring actors and filmmakers get career guidance from industry leaders
Film and television dreams could become reality for young people, thanks to a new hands-on industry event.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Watermill summer musical dedicated to the late Chris Boulton
Watermill Theatre has announced it is dedicating its summer musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, to Chris Boulton, who passed away earlier this year.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire ranked among top 10 areas for energy efficient homes
Buckinghamshire has been named among the top 10 areas in England and Wales for energy-efficient homes according to new data analysed by Emperor Paint.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:18:40 +0100
Train company explains after announcement that train hit an 'obstruction'
Chiltern Railways have confirmed the cause of the earlier delays after a train hit an 'obstruction'.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:51 +0100
Inquests into deaths of young men killed in horror crash to be heard this month
The inquests into the deaths of two young men after a horror crash on Daws Hill Lane are due to take place in the coming weeks.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:05:16 +0100
Train hits obstruction on Bucks railway line as passengers warned of disruption
A Buckinghamshire railway service faced delays after a train hit an obstruction.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Wycombe Wyrm dragon to star in new annual folklore festival
The Wycombe Wyrm, based on the centuries-old Hughenden Dragon legend, was unveiled during the first folklore event in central Wycombe earlier this year.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:31:54 +0100
Roadworks on Buckinghamshire road causing traffic delays
Roadworks on a Flackwell Heath road are causing traffic delays.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:06:56 +0100
Chesham road safety fears grow after “terrifying” near miss
Calls have been made for more to be done to tackle speeding near schools in Chesham following a “terrifying” incident.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:56 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
The top mispronounced place names in Buckinghamshire revealed
Locals are familiar with the particular place names around High Wycombe and Buckinghamshire, but others find struggle to say some of the area’s suburbs and towns.

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:19:34 +0100
Buckinghamshire town famous for its history and celebrity residents
A town centre has gained a reputation for something beyond its charm and history.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:22:38 +0100
PHOTOS: 1979 Pontiac Firebird 'bursts into flames' at Tesco petrol station
Photos show a 1979 Pontiac Firebird 'bursting into flames' at a petrol station, as well as the scene after the blaze had been put out.

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:27:51 +0100
Youths identified following complaints about anti‑social behaviour on moped
Police have identified four youths involved in anti-social behaviour on a moped in Marlow following a recent appeal for information.

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:13:04 +0100
Nostalgia: Exhibition remembers Marlow’s ‘Mr Jazz’ in Michael Eagleton
The Marlow community commemorates Michael Eagleton.

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:05:56 +0100
Nostalgia: The History of Wycombe’s Red Lion statue and its Misfortunes
Over the last couple of weeks there has been a lot of ‘chatter’ on Facebook about the Red Lion Statue in the High Street and its missing tail, some of it mis-informed. This article sets the record straight.

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:47 +0100
Nostalgia: Memories of Sainsbury's shop, butchery and hostel in Amersham
Amersham Nostalgia with Alison Bailey

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