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Batman Begins (12A)
PERHAPS the biggest crime director Christopher Nolan's Caped Crusader has to fight is the one against cinema perpetrated by 1997's camp disaster Batman And Robin. That this dark, thoughtful film, which is as close to serious drama as a tale about a psychotic
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Celebrating 20 years of caring
THE Iain Rennie Hospice at Home is a registered charity which offers specialist nursing care, support and advice for patients with cancer and other life limiting illnesses in their own homes, writes appeals director Robert Breakwell. The Hospice at Home
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Nominate your favourite bus driver for a reward
IF your bus driver seems to be a bit more congenial than usual, it could be that he or she is angling for a new award. Arriva Buses has introduced the "Bus Driver Idol 2005" initiative, aiming to find the best bus driver in the company's Shires and Essex
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Mum sets off for Andes challenge
HIGH Wycombe mum Sarah Lewis has decided to brave the harsh climes of the Andes in support of Marie Curie Cancer care. Mrs Lewis, 38, is taking part in the charity's Inca Trail trek in Peru where she will hike through rainforests, climb mountains and
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Marathon fun run
ORGANISERS of next month's Wycombe Half Marathon have included a 1.75 mile fun run as part of this year's event. The short flat course has been designed for all ages and standards, and participants will be greeted with a medal and certificate on completion
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Donkey derby
WOOBURN Park's donkey derby gets underway in Town Lane, Wooburn, next Saturday, June 25. Barbecue and refreshments are available throughout the day from noon until 4pm with the donkeys and their riders under starters orders from 2pm. There will also
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Tuneful concert
AN ELITE ensemble of musicians from Harrow School will be belting out the tunes when they play St Lawrence Church, West Wycombe, on Friday. Famed for performing a sublime mix of sacred and secular music, the Byron Consort boasts ex-choristers from
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Staff give up time to help
COMMUNITY spirited employees from GE Healthcare gave up their time for good causes as part of the multinational company's Global Community Days Week. The week was designed to encourage regular volunteering as part of the Little Chalfont based company's
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Women go on bra walk for charity
FIVE women from Widmer End have been decorating their underwear in preparation for an unusual charity walk. Andrea Reed, Cathy Bryant, Nicky Wells, Geri Lancaster and Sue Cavalier will be walking a half marathon in London on Saturday to raise money for
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Pedal power
FITNESS fanatic Mike Horswell will put his pedal power to the test when he takes on the London to Brighton bike ride. The 52-year-old of Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, underwent heart surgery in 2003 and hopes to raise cash for the British Heart Foundation
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Chopper pilots give kids treat
HELICOPTER pilots thrilled Princes Risborough Primary School children by landing their chopper in the school's playing field. The red helicopter was hired by the staff from Heli-Wise Ltd to take aerial photographs of the school. They then dropped in
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TV star gives backing to recycling appeal
TELEVISION presenter John Craven has launched a new recycling appeal that will give the county one native tree for every tonne of aluminium cans and foil recycled. And for every tonne recycled at Buckinghamshire County Council's household waste and recycling
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Robert begins work after his charity concert with Paul Weller raises £30,000
A TSUNAMI survivor has raised a staggering £30,000 for victims of the Asian disaster, with the help of his famous friend, and has now begun building 100 homes for victims. Robert Bateman of Waller Road, Beaconsfield was helped by friend and former Jam
