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Waitrose buys site to expand
WAITROSE wants to double its supermarket space by building a new store at the Portlands Alley site. The supermarket chain has confirmed speculation that it has paid "several million" pounds for the land in Marlow. The deal to buy the three-and-a-half
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CREDIT control manager Robert Edmonds was given a parking penalty notice after buying a ticket from the wrong machine.> Driver buys ticket and is still fined Picture shows Mr dmonds CREDIT control manager Robert Edmonds was given a parking penalty
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Midweek columnist Jenny Loweth thinks taking lessons in love might not be such a bad idea
THESE new Marriage Preparation classes seem like a good idea. Even if they prevent a handful of poor souls making a catastrophic mistake, they must be worthwhile. There is nothing more tragic, soul-destroying, and damaging to vigorous good health than
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Design students are big in Milan
STUDENTS from Buckinghamshire Chiltern University College took the prestigious Milan Furniture Fair Salon Satellite by storm. They came home with their order books bursting with potential customers and offers from around the world to produce their furniture
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Sharon Hendry meets a mother who lost her four-month-old son to cot death THE very mention of the term 'cot death' fills parents with horror and trepidation. In Britain alone, ten babies die suddenly and unexpectedly of the syndrome every week. And recent
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Brothers start to show their age
IT'S 18 years since Jake and Elwood Blues graduated from America's Saturday Night Live to the big screen. Time has taken its toll. In the first place, the various members of the Blues Brothers Band, reassembled today for a delayed encore, are now even
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MARLOW Cricket Club have appealed to the English Cricket Board over the Thames Valley League's refusal to allow them to wear their snazzy new yellow and blue kit in matches.> Club gets shirty over kit ban Picture shows Graham Paskin and Keith Hillier
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North End speed debate optimism
RESIDENTS in North End, Buckinghamshire, are optimistic they will get the same 30mph speed limit as their neighbours on the Oxfordshire side of the village. The optimism follows a meeting with officers from both county councils on Monday night. Oxfordshire
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TRAIN and coach loads of people from South Bucks helped form a six-mile human protest chain against Third World debt.> Campaigners join human chain to cut world debt Picture shows demonstrators at High Wycombe station taking their message to world
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Anti-speeding campaign starts at blackspot
POLICE persuaded close to 50 speeding motorists to visit a display of the consequences of driving too fast after they were caught at the launch of a summer-long road safety campaign. Officers said they thought the motorists took the anti-speeding message
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Thug is jailed for attack on dogwalker and his pet
THUG Alexander Francis has been jailed for nine months for beating up a man and kicking his dog in a drunken attack. Francis, 32, of Spearing Road, High Wycombe, appeared before Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to assault occasioning
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Camper goes missing in Wales
POLICE have launched a search for William Livingstone who went missing while camping in Wales. Mr Livingstone, 63, of Cherry Tree Road, Holtspur, was camping in the Cwnmdu area of Crickhowell, Wales. He has not returned to his tent since Wednesday morning
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POLICE are continuing to search for William Livingstone who went missing on a camping holiday more than a week ago.> Police and rescuers search for missing camper Picture shows Mr Livingstone POLICE are continuing to search for William Livingstone
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Waitrose adds a twist to a long-running saga
THE Waitrose buy-up is the latest twist in fate of the Portlands Alley site but is unlikely to be the last, according to Wycombe district councillor Maurice Oram. Cllr Oram (Lib Dem, Marlow South) said: "It has been allocated as housing in the Local Plan
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Frankie, who lives in High Wycombe, told Midweek: "He is absolutely on his own.> Frankie's tribute to legend Sinatra ENTERTAINER Frankie Vaughan has paid tribute to singing legend Frank Sinatra who died last week aged 82 Frankie, who lives in High
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SADDLE Safari threw a party for its customers to celebrate its first five years in business.> Bike shop holds party Picture shows party time at Saddle Safari in Marlow SADDLE Safari threw a party for its customers to celebrate its first five years
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QUICK-thinking supermarket staff have been given awards for helping to revive a shopper who had a heart attack in their store.> Shopper thanks first aid heroes Picture shows Mrs Groves with Kelvin Shell (left) and Matthew Lambert QUICK-thinking supermarket
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Friend helped slasher escape
A COURT has heard allegations that Peter Jones helped old school friend Bernard Pillay escape from police after Pillay slashed two officers' throats. But Jones, 24, of Dawes Court, Iver, told Reading Crown Court this week he had 'not knowingly' helped
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BFP columnist Arthur Church says planning to lose factory is a mistake
AFTER my column recently on the decline of High Wycombe's furniture industry I received an interesting and informative letter from an 'old hand' in the business, Mr David Wiltshire, once a near-neighbour of mine and now of Flackwell Heath. David worked
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Space research team's work is out of this world
PHYSICIST Dr Bill Williams describes himself and his staff as the 'back room boys'. But the products designed by his small Marlow Bottom company are at the leading edge of space research technology. "We work very much in a niche market, offering technical
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ARMSTRONG Healthcare has become a world leader in medical robotics, just seven years after it was founded.> Robotic camera gives surgeons a third hand Picture shows consultant surgeon Jonathan Gilbert FRCS uses the Endo Assist machine in a clinical
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McCormick earns 'by royal appointment' status
A ROYAL award has taken pride of place at the European headquarters of a Haddenham company. The Queen has granted McCormick (UK) plc her Royal Warrant for the supply of Schwartz herbs, spices, seasonings and sauce mixes to the royal household. As a result
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THE story of Lochindaal started in 1995 when film director Ken Hyman of the Hill and Dirty Dozen fame, who lives in SKirmett was fishing a Scottish river, warming himself with the local tipple.> Whisky lovers develop a new brand Picture shows Derek
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Turner signs on
WANDERERS boss Neil Smillie began his backroom reshuffle this week by appointing Wayne Turner as his assistant and lining up a mystery Norwegian manager to run the youth team. Turner helped Smillie towards the end of last season and the two hit it off
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Bosses welcome new University for Industry scheme
THAMES Valley employers were among the first to hear details of a new Government initiative which could revolutionise traditional workplace training methods. Ufi expert Prof Peter Goodall explained the aims of the University for Industry (UfI) when he
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Marlow win County Cup
MARLOW put the disappointment of losing the league title behind them to win the Bucks Cup and secure a place in the Tetley Bitter Cup next season. They beat Slough 11-10 in the final to make up for being pipped in the league title race by Salisbury, who
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OUTGOING county education boss Peter Lawrence has launched a scathing attack on fellow Tories after losing the job.> Savage attack on Tory group Picture shows Peter Lawrence OUTGOING county education boss Peter Lawrence has launched a scathing attack
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THERE'S been a lot of outrage at the new Princess Diana Sindy-style doll and I'm not surprised because most of us girls know exactly what happens to Sindy or Barbie when she is taken out of the toy box.> Midweek columnist Karen Hoy does a bit of Straight
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Police warn burglary victims
INSPECTOR Martin Bolton of Marlow police has warned burglary victims to guard against a repeat visit from raiders after a family was targeted for the second time this year. The family, from Woodland Way, Marlow, had two Raleigh bicycles and a socket-set
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NEW High Wycombe Mayor Frances Alexander should be congratulated for her decision to concentrate on promoting the town's image rather than raising money for charity.> The Bucks Free Press comments on some of this week's stories Let's join new mayor
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GARAGE manager Terry Parslow has a bright yellow Reliant Robin for sale on his forecourt which is worth about £700 - or £8,500 with its DEL BOY number plate.> Number plate bumps up price of Reliant Robin Picture shows Terry Parslow with the comical
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NEW High Wycombe Mayor Frances Alexander should be congratulated for her decision to concentrate on promoting the town's image rather than raising money for charity.> The Bucks Free Press comments on some of this week's stories Let's join new mayor
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TEENAGER Lee Burden has been jailed for 90 days for killing a hedgehog by cooking it in a microwave oven.> Hedgehog killer jailed for cruelty Picture shows Lee Burden TEENAGER Lee Burden has been jailed for 90 days for killing a hedgehog by cooking
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TWO of the most powerful men in the world were in Bucks on Tuesday to relax after the G8 summit.> A round of golf with Blair and Clinton Picture shows Tony Blair and Bill Clinton with Peter Yorke TWO of the most powerful men in the world were in Bucks
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MARLOW beat Slough 11-10 to win the Bucks Cup on Sunday and earn a passport into next year's lucrative Tetley's Cup - but there were no scenes of wild celebration afterwards. Coach Derek White said: "It was nice to finish with some silverware but it does
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Campaigners fight on after defeat
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight on after developers won their battle to tarmac over a quiet country lane. Residents have been trying to prevent TDK Motors resurfacing Hill Farm Lane, Chalfont St Giles, since the company announced its plans last month.
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ENGLAND'S World Cup players have teamed up with the Bucks Free Press to sign a football which will be auctioned off for charity.> England squad sign football for Scannappeal auction Picture shows Alan Shearer, David Seaman, Rob Lee and David Batty
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Patient slams GPs' private surgeries
MARLOW NHS GP Chris North has defended his decision to set up a private out-of-hours surgery following a complaint from one of his patients. Dr North and Dr James Morrow, also based at the Victoria Road surgery, had set up the out-of-hours surgery at
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Man denies aiding slasher's escape
A CROWN court jury was told Peter Jones tried to help the escape of a man who slashed two police officers across the face, near High Wycombe. Jones, 31, of Dawes Court, Iver, denied perverting the course of justice when he appeared at Reading Crown Court
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MORE than 40 residents have received red electricity bills by mistake after the original statements were lost in the post.> Residents see red over bills Picture shows Margaret Pickard and other residents with their bills MORE than 40 residents have
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BFP columnist Colin Baker says rubbish ranting touches a nerve
SINCE I began writing this regular column, I have had a varying level of reaction to the subjects I have touched upon. Some provoke little or no response either way. Others seem to hit a raw nerve, whether it be pro or anti. Until last week, I would say
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Fewer water customers are cut off
WATCHDOGS have welcomed figures which show the number of householders whose water is cut off by privatised companies has fallen for the sixth year in a row. Water watchdog Ofwat said figures show Thames Water and Three Valleys Water have improved contact
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HEADTEACHER Maggie Moore was relieved when her school received a smashing OFSTED report - especially after she reversed her car into an inspector's brand-new Alfa Romeo.> My school's a big hit with OFSTED Picture shows Mrs Moore HEADTEACHER Maggie
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Boy tells inquest of crash
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has spoken of the tragic moment his motorbike was involved in a collision with a moped ridden by David Tucker. David, also 14, of Southfield Road, Princes Risborough, was rushed to Wycombe Hospital with a fractured skull after the crash
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Redgrave opens the Rose Carnival
OLYMPIC rowing champion Steve Redgrave will open tomorrow's Rose Carnival in Marlow Bottom. The news that Marlow-based Steve will do the honours at the event is a huge boost for the carnival which nearly did not take place. At one stage, the carnival
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Columnist Anne Edwards reports from a week at County Hall
IT is ironic that, only a year after his death, Bernard Peatey's dream of a new library for High Wycombe is becoming reality. A library to replace the run-down building in Queen Victoria Road, was one of the main reasons why Bernard stood for, and won
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Revelling in excess at old temperance hotel
AFORMER temperance hotel is hardly the setting you would imagine for a Chinese restaurant, but luckily none of the austerity of the building's early origins are reflected today at the Golden Palace. The building's beginnings are revealed through the words
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Why Rula is longing to be back in Bucks
WHEN Rula Lenska found out that she was going to be appearing in Barbara Taylor Bradford's play Dangerous To Know at the Theatre Royal in Windsor, she couldn't have been happier. Not only did she feel privileged to be in the best-selling novelist's first
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More talks planned
MORE talks are planned between Wycombe Wanderers' midfielder Dave Carroll and Adams Park boss Neil Smillie after Carroll failed to put pen to paper following their contract talks last Friday. The pair met at the ground but Carroll, who had a testimonial
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GRANDMOTHER Vera Mead keeps in shape with an incredible three gym visits a week despite being 85 years old.> The superfit gran who works out Picture shows Vera Mead at Strides Health Club GRANDMOTHER Vera Mead keeps in shape with an incredible three
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Car thieves set fire to evidence
CAR thieves burnt vehicles to get rid of their fingerprints, a court heard. Frederick Collins, 22, of Chestnut Lane, Amersham; Kevin Garrett, 19, of Middle Close, Amersham; and a juvenile appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday. Collins faces sentencing
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PUPILS at The Beaconsfield School have won the Chiltern Cup for business enterprise.> Team bags enterprise contest cup Picture shows members of The Beaconsfield School business team with their trophy PUPILS at The Beaconsfield School have won the Chiltern
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Education boss leaves Bucks after nine years
SOUTH Bucks area education officer, Brian Edwards, is leaving to become director of education in Gateshead. Mr Edwards joined Buckinghamshire County Council's education department in 1989 after a spell as principal education officer in Walsall. He begins
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A NEW school building was blessed in a ceremony at Princes Risborough on Monday.> £500,000 school building blessed Picture shows Alexander Hobern, five, enjoying a parachute game as part of the celebrations for a new school building A NEW school building
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Disabled people may lose centre
RISBOROUGH Day Centre - battling to stay open after losing county funding from next April - may have to reduce its provision for disabled people. Buckinghamshire County Council's social services department this week confirmed that relocation of key help
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DAD John Crowther has raised more than £11,000 to fight heart disease after it killed his baby son.> Dad helps fight disease which killed his son Picture shows John Crowther DAD John Crowther has raised more than £11,000 to fight heart disease after
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Midweek comments on the closure of a popular sweet shop
THE news that Sweet Talk, a well-loved and old-fashioned sweet shop, is to close after 75 years trading, will be a huge disappointment to people in Marlow. Independent retailers in the Nineties are facing pressure from spiralling rents and from supermarkets
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Everyone can have fun messing about on river
MARLOW Sailing Club is preparing to celebrate the opening of its brand-new £75,000 clubhouse on the River Thames at Temple Lane. Lord Burnham will open the timber clubhouse in an official ceremony on June 13, but members are already getting good use out
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Spirited businessmen launch new whisky
THE love of a wee dram has led four Thames Valley businessmen to launch a new brand of quality malt whisky. Associated Distillers Ltd, of Bourne End, has launched Lochindaal, a 43 per cent proof whisky from Islay, Scotland. It is already being stocked
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NEW High Wycombe Mayor Frances Alexander is urging people to love the town during her year in the hot seat.> Mayor Frances Alexander wants people to show their pride in the town. JOHN WEAVER reports Picture shows incoming mayor Frances Alexander tries
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Police snare Handy Cross drivers
MOTORISTS jumping red lights will face court action after a police operation to tackle gridlock at Handy Cross roundabout. Six police officers, who were stationed covering every junction at the notorious roundabout, stopped 39 motorists between 7.45am
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Andy shows the big boys how it's done
ANDY Thompson left some of the world's top golfers in his wake as he won the Benson and Hedges Pro Am celebrity tournament at the Oxfordshire last week with professional partner Robert Karrsberg. The combination of the former Flackwell Heath youngster
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Wright shows her national statistics again
MEMBERS of the Axa Equity & Law Wycombe District Swimming Club put up an excellent performance at the Southern Counties Championship at Crystal Palace last weekend. In the girls 13 years 800m freestyle Francesca Wright improved her best time by eight
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Sir Nigel voices concerns
THE introduction of European Monetary Union must be a priority among the challenges facing Thames Valley businesses, Sir Nigel Mobbs has warned. The president of the Thames Valley branch of the Institute of Directors was speaking at its AGM last Friday
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Life begins at fifty for Diz
DIZ Murray has her sights set firmly on the world petanque championship after winning the British version for the third time last Sunday. The High Wycombe player, playing in a triple, won the title with her two colleagues from Southampton. They won all
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Tim Gillett finds out why it's closing time for many of the county's small shopkeepers ON Saturday an old-fashioned sweet shop will close its doors for the last time - after 75 years selling 'rhubarb and custard' and other traditional delights. But Sweet
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Marlow win the Bucks Cup
MARLOW beat Slough 11-10 to win the Bucks Cup on Sunday and earn a passport into next year's lucrative Tetley's Cup - but there were no scenes of wild celebration afterwards. Coach Derek White said: "It was nice to finish with some silverware but it does
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Long shot
A PROUD father has staked £60 on his seven-year-old daughter to win a medal in judo at the 2008 Olympics. Toby Corrie has accepted odds of 1,000 to one from bookmakers William Hill for his daughter Devon to win either gold, silver or bronze at the 2008
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Green light for homes at G Plan
PLANNERS have given the go-ahead for hundreds of new homes on the former G Plan furniture factory site. But Wycombe District Council planning applications panel said that the plans for the land, at Spring Gardens, High Wycombe, should have "a little more
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The Boulevard closes
ONE of High Wycombe's best known pubs and restaurants, The Boulevard, has suddenly closed. The restaurant, which is next to the UCI Wycombe 6 cinema in Crest Road, Cressex, shut down without notice on Monday last week. The owners say it will remain closed
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BFP columnist Colin Baker says rubbish ranting touches a nerve
SINCE I began writing this regular column, I have had a varying level of reaction to the subjects I have touched upon. Some provoke little or no response either way. Others seem to hit a raw nerve, whether it be pro or anti. Until last week, I would say
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BFP columnist Arthur Church says planning to lose factory is a mistake
AFTER my column recently on the decline of High Wycombe's furniture industry I received an interesting and informative letter from an 'old hand' in the business, Mr David Wiltshire, once a near-neighbour of mine and now of Flackwell Heath. David worked
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Columnist Anne Edwards reports from a week at County Hall
IT is ironic that, only a year after his death, Bernard Peatey's dream of a new library for High Wycombe is becoming reality. A library to replace the run-down building in Queen Victoria Road, was one of the main reasons why Bernard stood for, and won
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COMA victim Adam Newsholme has one ambition in life - to play football again.> Love of football inspires victim's recovery Picture shows Adam Newsholme COMA victim Adam Newsholme has one ambition in life - to play football again. Adam, 23, who was
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Get your kit off
MARLOW Cricket Club have been banned from wearing their snazzy new yellow and white kit in Thames Valley League matches this season. Traditionalists on the league's committee voted unanimously that the trendy kit, which has the name of the club's sponsors
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Open verdict on dad drowned in pond
PENSIONER Thomas Lamin drowned in his daughter's garden pond six months after suffering a stroke, an inquest heard. Mr Lamin, 69, of Hawridge Road, Hawridge, Chesham, was found dead on March 15. His daughter Jill Lamin, of the same address, told the High
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Cyclists blamed for gas stunt on M40
CYCLING eco-terrorists have admitted dangling gas cylinders over a motorway bridge to highlight their campaign for more cycle lanes. Police said the action risked motorists' lives and have appealed for information about the Chesham Cycling Campaign, which
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Police investigate shooting
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a gun was fired through the window of a house in Holmer Green. Police say someone went around to the back of the house in Sheepcote Dell Road and shot through a ground-floor window. There were four adults in the
