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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New Aaron Taylor-Johnson film now available on Sky Cinema and NOW
A new Sky Original film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson is now streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Vacant High Wycombe pub up for sale for £495,000
A vacant pub has been put up for sale.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:50:34 +0100
Police referred to watchdog after fatal M4 crash
Thames Valley Police have been referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a crash on the M4 resulted in the death of a man in his sixties.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:39 +0100
Man dies and woman fighting for life after crash on M4
A man has died following a serious collision on the M4.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:39:37 +0100
RECAP: Traffic delays following heavy traffic and flooding
A traffic collision and flooding have caused heavy traffic on the M40 near High Wycombe
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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
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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.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:07:30 +0100
Sex offender, 62, banned from using the internet admits to new child abuse charges
A Chalfont St Peter convicted sex offender has admitted to making a series of indecent images of children while banned from unsupervised internet use.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
West Wycombe nursery granted approval to create play area on green belt land
A West Wycombe nursery has received planning approval for a play area on green belt land.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New parking enforcement service launched across the whole of Buckinghamshire
A new civil parking enforcement service has been launched across Buckinghamshire.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:14:26 +0100
Oxford women due to be sentenced over assault on female victim
Two Oxford women are due to be sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court after admitting an assault which caused actual bodily harm.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:37:29 +0100
Regeneration plans continue as new apartments open in town centre
A town centre is being revitalised with fresh investment and new homes.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:22:57 +0100
Police catch 18 drivers in High Wycombe roads crackdown
Eighteen drivers have been caught committing road offences during a police operation.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:37 +0100
Town council to fly Pride flag for Pride Month
A Town Council is going to fly the pride flag in honour of Pride Month.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:52:29 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drug offences after stop and search
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:59:07 +0100
People fined after dumping household items in Bucks woods
Fly-tipping continues to be a problem across the Thames Valley, with waste recently dumped in two local green spaces.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:54:22 +0100
RECAP: Emergency services respond to fire in Wexham
Emergency services have been called to a fire in Wexham, Slough
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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.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:23 +0100
Holmer Green 87-home plan set to face further scrutiny
A meeting to rule on the appearance, landscaping, and scale of a nearly 90-home development in Holmer Green will take place next week.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:06:44 +0100
Watch the moment police smash down door at Bucks property
A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs after police executed a warrant at a property in Amersham.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:45:16 +0100
Women's safety event set to be held with police at The Rye in High Wycombe
A community walk focusing on women’s safety will take place on June 25, offering a chance to connect with female officers.
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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.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:37 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:56:33 +0100
Man hospitalised after being punched during robbery
A man 'required hospital treatment' after a robbery in Buckinghamshire.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:01 +0100
Bucks Free Press regional editor to host meet-and-greet at Tesco this week
Bucks Free Press regional editor Andrew Colley will be meeting readers at Tesco in High Wycombe this Friday as part of a special community engagement event.
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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.
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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
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:29:21 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list
Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:26:13 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:25:14 +0100
Krispy Kreme giving away 26,000 free doughnuts this week - see when and how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away 26,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts across the UK on Friday (June 5) - here's how to get one.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:18:49 +0100
The UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda & more, who have introduced new '£13 rule'
UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more have adopted the new £13 rule
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:16:06 +0100
25 Aldi supermarkets set to be upgraded this summer - see the full list
The summer upgrades are part of the retailer’s £300 million investment into existing stores across the UK
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:15:21 +0100
Natwest, Halifax, Lloyds and more closing 87 UK bank branches in June
Among them are 87 set to close their doors for good in the coming weeks, with Natwest, Lloyds, the Bank of Scotland, and Halifax closing branches this month
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018