Bucks Free Press

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Everything we know so far after man stabbed in High Wycombe car park
High Wycombe shoppers shared their fear and frustration after a Swan Car Park stabbing shook the town centre with Eden Centre sections closed.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:31:11 +0000
Update on Eden Centre opening after Wycombe car park stabbing
The Eden Shopping Centre has shared an update on its opening status after a stabbing in Wycombe Swan car park yesterday, December 23.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of Bucks households set for council tax changes under new proposals
Council tax relief for thousands of households in Buckinghamshire is set to be overhauled under new council proposals.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New Bucks school pitch with floodlights approved despite dozens of objections
Plans to build a new sports pitch at a Bucks school which have drawn dozens of objections from residents, have been approved.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:11:03 +0000
Video shows moment dangerous driver runs into pub cellar in police chase
Footage shows the moment a dangerous driver rushed from his car to hide in a pub cellar in a Milton Keynes police chase.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:45:19 +0000
Image released in manhunt after teenage girl sexually assaulted
An e-fit image has been released amid a manhunt after an alleged sexual assault on a teenage girl in Milton Keynes.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents outraged as more than 200-year-old tree cut down despite protection calls
Village residents have been left ‘outraged’ after discovering a more than 200-year-old lime tree had been chopped down.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bucks woman wins national Christmas design competition
A Bucks woman has won a national Christmas tree design competition. 

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Donation of £33,000 helps to improve Bucks attraction
A donation of £33,000 has helped to improve learning opportunities at a popular Bucks museum

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Children and parents given opportunity to try their hand at AI
Families explored the world of artificial intelligence at a hands-on workshop

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
County named one of the top places in the UK to relocate to
A county has been named one of the top places in the UK for people looking to relocate

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Academia supports NHS staff and patients with gift donation
Brightly wrapped presents and festive spirit lit up the corridors of hospitals this Christmas

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire schools trust wins energy conservation award
A multi-academy trust has become the first of its kind to achieve an energy-conscious award

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:33:03 +0000
Eden Centre evacuated after major police incident saw busy street cordoned off
The Eden Centre in High Wycombe has been partly evacuated after police cordoned off White Hart Street.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:48:58 +0000
Wycombe Swan shares statement before panto after stabbing in car park
The Wycombe Swan has released a statement after a car park stabbing, which saw a major police cordon in High Wycombe.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:48:18 +0000
Man stabbed in abdomen as Eden Centre and High Wycombe car park cordoned off
A huge police cordon has seen part of High Wycombe's Eden Centre closed off just two days before Christmas after a man was stabbed.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:35:57 +0000
Photos show huge cordon as police swarm Wycombe after stabbing
Images show the major police cordon as officers swarmed High Wycombe and the Eden Centre after a stabbing at the Swan Car Park.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:13:45 +0000
Wycombe stabbing: Eden Shopping Centre entrances and sections that are open
Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe open areas after a man was stabbed at the Swan Car Park.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Bucks town parking restrictions temporarily lifted amid ongoing bridge repairs
Parking restrictions have been temporarily lifted on Marlow High Street and Causeway amid ongoing works to restore its bridge.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Kimblewick Hunt says government 'risks wasting parliamentary time' on trail hunt ban
The Kimblewick Hunt has criticised government plans to ban trail hunting, warning that the move would reopen a debate it says was settled nearly 20 years ago.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:17:13 +0000
Probe launched amid reports of windows being 'shot and smashed'
A police probe has been launched amid 'multiple' reports of windows being 'shot and smashed' in Lee Crescent, Stone near Aylesbury.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas Day bus travel to reach highest level in decade amid first Bucks service
Christmas Day journeys on local buses in Britain are expected to reach the highest level as Bucks Carousel bus services are set to run for the first time.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Flats approved above suit shop as 'precedent set' on High Street
The first floor above a Marlow suit shop is set to be redeveloped into two flats following a 'precedent set' on the High Street.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
New frozen food supermarket planned for Wycombe former bed store
The Food Warehouse supermarket in the former Bensons for Beds/Harveys in Wycombe Retail Park at Ryemead Way.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:26:17 +0000
Bletchley man charged with terrorism offences
A 23‑year‑old man from Bletchley has been charged with several terrorism offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:40:41 +0000
Arson investigation after flames spread from garden to kitchen of Bucks pub
An arson investigation has been launched after flames spread from the garden to the kitchen of a Buckinghamshire pub.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents urged to bid to keep Wycombe council offices in public control
Wycombe residents have been urged to submit a bid for the town’s Queen Victoria Road council offices if they want the site to remain under public control.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:22:33 +0000
Tesla driver caught by camera at 58mph on motorway handed points and fine
A Reading driver who was caught by an automatic camera at 58mph on the M4 near Earley has been handed points and a fine.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
GreenAcres sponsors Trunks across the Thames campaign
GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks has announced its sponsorship of the Thames Hospice’s Trunks Across The Thames campaign, a new project set to launch in 2026

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wycombe Abbey alumna named UK DofE youth ambassador
A young woman from Beaconsfield has been named a UK Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Former mayor and headteacher among heroes recognised
A former mayor, headteacher, and youth leader are among 12 community heroes who have been recognised

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
5 of the best pubs in Buckinghamshire you need to visit for a pint
Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in Buckinghamshire according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Buckinghamshire logistics company ranked one of UK's top delivery firms
A Buckinghamshire based logistics company has been ranked among the UK’s top delivery firms

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New nursery with room for 102 children opens in Aylesbury
A new nursery has opened its doors and is ready to welcome children

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Grade II cottage with 'rarely to market' tag on the market for £230k
A Grade II listed character cottage located in the heart of Old Town Chesham is now on the market

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:26:39 +0000
Russell Brand charged with two further offences of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences of rape and sexual assault, the Met Police has confirmed.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:21:16 +0000
Christmas hit singer Chris Rea dies aged 74: did you know about his Bucks link?
Driving Home for Christmas singer and former Bucks business owner who lived in Cookham, Chris Rea, has died, aged 74.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:22:57 +0000
Wycombe e-scooters could remain while Princes Risborough scooters could be scrapped
E-scooters could remain on the streets of High Wycombe until at least 2028, while they are due to be scrapped in Princes Risborough.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Padel courts set for vacant units despite loss of employment land concern
Indoor padel courts are set to be built at vacant lots of a Chesham retail park despite concerns about the loss of employment land.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Over 70 bodies found at potential Bucks execution cemetery
Over 70 bodies have been discovered by archaeologists at a Buckingham potential execution cemetery.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:49:54 +0000
Plans to convert part of Wycombe office into homes refused
Plans to convert part of an office building in High Wycombe into up to two flats have been refused by the council.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
New 'community-focussed' venue open at former Bucks Royal British Legion Club
A new 'community-focussed' live events venue has opened in a former Marlow Royal British Legion Club.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:29:59 +0000
Wycombe police inspector on final warning facing misconduct panel and maybe dismissal
The police inspector has previously been issued with a final written warning for prior misconduct and is now facing a new Oxfordshire panel.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'We always do our best' - Popular kebab shop owner up for two national awards
The owner of a High Wycombe kebab shop said that he and his staff are ‘doing their best’ after two of his businesses have nominated for two separate national prizes.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
South Central Ambulance Service invites public to stand for election
South Central Ambulance Service is inviting the public to stand for election to its council of governors

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:09:51 +0000
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies age 74, his family confirm
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has told the BBC.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:54:47 +0000
Charity festival in Amersham distributes £3000 to local charities
The Amersham Christmas Festival raised £3000 for three local charities

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:43 +0000
Pupils donate van full of supplies to fight food poverty in Wycombe
A donation drive has made a big difference for families in need

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:56:55 +0000
Sixth formers join forces to help families in need this festive season
Sixth form students have joined together to help families in need this festive season

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:51:24 +0000
See piglets enjoying cosy time in blankets at local farm
Young piglets are being kept cosy in blankets this season

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