Bucks Free Press
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Does Marlow have a pothole problem?
Potholes across Marlow are causing traffic delays, damaging vehicles and raising safety concerns among residents.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than £15,000 raised after death of 15-year-old girl in motorcycle crash
More than £15,000 has been raised for the family of a 15-year-old girl who was killed in a motorcycle crash near Beaconsfield.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Wycombe railway station thief who stole £500 iPhone 13 among those at court
A thief who stole a £500 iPhone 13 from a person at High Wycombe Railway Station is among those who have been sentenced at the magistrates' court.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Changes made to NHS organisations in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
NHS South East ICBs, including BOB and Frimley, to merge into new Thames Valley Integrated Care Board by 2026 under 10-Year Health Plan reforms.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:48:59 +0000Paedophile who abused two children for eight years had thousands of indecent images
A Buckinghamshire paedophile was who abused two children over an eight-year period was caught with almost 5,000 indecent images.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:01:16 +0000Two fire stations closing and six engines scrapped despite 'cuts kill' warning
Stokenchurch and Great Missenden fire stations and six on-call fire engines are set to be scrapped after the approval of an "improvement programme".
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Over 500-home development for Wycombe rubber stamped by council with formal approval
Formal approval has been given for 544 new High Wycombe Gomm Valley homes despite anger and concerns raised by campaigners and residents.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:55:35 +0000'Firefighters and police' spotted amid reports of road being closed after crash
A High Wycombe road has been closed off by police amid reports of a crash, a witness has claimed.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:02:50 +0000Emergency A40 one-way system in High Wycombe amid traffic light failure
A traffic light failure due to an electrical fault on a High Wycombe A40 junction near Sainsbury's has seen a one-way system put in place.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:29 +0000Severe 50 minute delays on motorway after crash with lane closure
There are severe delays of 48 minutes and delays easing on M25 anticlockwise between M25 through Bucks and J15 M4 J4B towards Slough following a crash and an earlier stalled lorry.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:50:19 +0000Appeal launched for missing 42-year-old man from Bucks town
A missing person appeal has been launched for a 42-year-old Chesham man.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Aghast' call for 'better policing' of Nitrous Oxide use after 80 canisters haul
An "aghast" call for action has been made after a Piddington and Wheeler End Parish Council litter pick collected a haul of 80 NOS canisters.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:29:03 +0000Over 200 students walk through knife arch as sweeps carried out around school
Over 200 students walked through a knife arch as officers carried out a sweep in Walton High Milton Keynes.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man spared prison after attempting to engage in sexual chat with child in Bucks
A Cornwall man has avoided prison after attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child in Buckinghamshire.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Irish dancers aged 3 - 67 perform for St Patrick's Day at Wycombe social club
Irish dancers aged 3 - 67 took to the stage at High Wycombe Social Club for an "incredible evening" of four St Patrick's Day performances.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Milton Keynes among finalists for UK City of Culture receiving £60k to make bid
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire's only city, has been named among the final candidates to be the UK City of Culture in 2029 receiving £60k for its bid.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:01:43 +0000Nigel Farage branded 'racist' and told to “f*** off” during visit to Bucks town
Nigel Farage was confronted by members of the public and called a racist during a campaign visit to Bletchley on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Calls for clarity on support for low-income Bucks families amid cost of living rise
Buckinghamshire Council leader, Steve Broadbent has called for urgent clarity from the Government after new support was announced for low-income households using heating oil.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Speeder must pay more than £900 after being caught by camera on town road
A High Wycombe speeder has been given points and a fine after he was caught on a busy town road.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Breast cancer risk clinic returning to town following strong demand
A breast health clinic offering women insight into their cancer risk is returning to Amersham later this month following strong demand.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:03:04 +0000Meningitis outbreak declared 'national incident' amid deadly outbreak
A deadly meningitis outbreak has been reportedly declared a "national incident".
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:13:16 +0000Is X down? Users report widespread issues with site amid huge outages
This afternoon users of X, formerly known as Twitter, reported huge outages with the social network platform.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:50:51 +0000Mortgage overpaying warning: Martin Lewis shares 2 must-have conditions
Martin Lewis explains when overpaying your mortgage beats saving and the two crucial checks before you decide.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:55:33 +0000The collective passport that costs £39 and allows travel to some European countries
A collective passport is much cheaper than getting a single adult or child's passport - see what it is, who can use it and which countries you can go to.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:54:35 +0000The two-minute fridge job that could help UK households save up to £534 - it's simple
Energy specialists say a simple two-minute task regarding your fridge could significantly improve efficiency and cut running costs.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:52:09 +0000Warning issued for popular tourist hotspots Malta and Italy amid 'imminent' threat
A major travel warning has been issued as the popular holiday hotspot Malta faces 'ecological disaster'
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:47:39 +0000Evri parcel lockers rolling out to 30 Tesco store locations
Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:12 +0000DVSA confirms when driving test booking changes will be introduced in 2026
Thinking about booking your UK driving test soon? This is what you need to know
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:43:14 +0000Dragon's Den star steps in to rescue homeware chain established in 1872
Theo Paphitis featured on Dragons Den from the show's inception in 2005 until 2013 when he left to focus on his business empire
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:41:19 +0000Meningitis symptoms as outbreak hits Kent - the key signs
Meningitis B affected 378 people in the most recent statistics from 2024-2025
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:37:31 +0000Meningitis cases linked to club and university 'has risen to 20'
The chairman of the National Pharmacy Association said there was currently no stock of meningitis B vaccines for people to pay for privately.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:16 +0000Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:44:48 +0000Three teenagers released on bail after 15-year-old girl killed in crash
Three teenagers have been released on bail after the death of a 15-year-old girl in a three-vehicle crash.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:28:33 +0000Lib Dem Cllr crosses floor to join Tories on Buckinghamshire Council
A Liberal Democrat councillor has crossed the floor to join the Conservatives on Buckinghamshire Council.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:37:02 +0000Arrests amid probe into 'suspected cannabis factory' at Wycombe steak restaurant
Two men have been arrested amid a "suspected cannabis factory" probe at Caipirão restaurant in Frogmoor HighWycombe.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Statement after High Wycombe Tesco Express sudden 'voluntary' closure
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe Tesco Express has closed "voluntarily" after a complaint and council visit amid criticism about rats and a "sewage smell".
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:41:30 +0000Burglary probe image release after man smashed bottle and threatened for till cash
Police have shared images of a man who offices believe may have vital information following the robbery at a BP garage in Gerrards Cross.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:58:54 +0000Man caught 'walking on M40' killed partner by 'wrapping tape round face', jury told
A 49-year-old man who was allegedly found walking on the M40 near Wycombe, murdered his girlfriend by wrapping tape around her face.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:41 +0000Road visibility and smoke warnings amid major fire response to recycling unit blaze
Fire crews have rushed to a major ongoing blaze at a recycling unit amid warnings to the public about smoke and roads in Bletchley, Newton Leys.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wycombe steak restaurant closed by police amid antisocial behaviour fears
Caipirão High Wycombe steak restaurant has been closed by police amid antisocial behaviour fears.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:56:35 +0000Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after crash between van and cyclist
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crash between a van and a cyclist.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:48 +0000Nigel Farage answers BFP questions as he prepares for rally - live updates
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is visiting Buckinghamshire today (March 17) as part of his party’s nationwide tour ahead of May’s local elections.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Wycombe demolition for 'bulky' flats build refused amid flooding and nuisance fears
Plans to demolish a High Wycombe, West Wycombe Road home to build six flats have been rejected amid flooding and nuisance fears.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pavement on Oxford Road in Wycombe set to close for more than a year
A busy stretch of pavement on Oxford Road in Wycombe is set to be shut for more than a year as part of major building works.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:32:48 +0000High Wycombe delays as emergency works being carried out to fix gas leak
Motorists in High Wycombe has been warned of disruption as emergency works take place to fix a gas leak.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:23:21 +0000Former Thames Valley Police officer found guilty of multiple rapes
A former police constable who served in the force for 27 years has been found guilty of rape.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man found dead at High Wycombe home after welfare concerns
A man was found dead at his High Wycombe home after concerns were raised by neighbours, an inquest opening has heard.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:45:11 +0000Speeding crackdown in Bucks villages sees multiple drivers caught
Drivers have been caught speeding as part of a police crackdown across a number of Buckinghamshire villages.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:45:46 +0000Former Microsoft executive filmed at restaurant hours before death
In the hours before the death of the 44-year-old Henley former Microsoft executive, she was caught by CCTV at a bistro.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:24:50 +0000Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more UK retailers adopting new '£13 rule'
This is a list of UK retailers and supermarkets set to adopt the '£13 rule'.