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‘We condemn perpetrators’
I AM writing on behalf of the Wycombe Islamic Mission and the Muslim community to express our sorrow and disgust at the outrages carried out in London. Even more shocking was learning that the criminals involved were of Islamic faith. We, as a Wycombe
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Madagascar (U)
THAT Dr Doolittle was a fraud. If animated adventures are to be believed, worker ants speak the same nasal New Yorkisms of Woody Allen (Antz), donkeys speak rapid-fire jive like Eddie Murphy (Shrek) and, according to Dreamworks' latest adventure Madagascar
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Shared mourning
ON behalf of members and officers of Wycombe District Council, I extend deepest sympathies to all families and friends of those who lost their lives, were injured or are missing following the atrocities in London. Our thoughts are with them and particularly
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Veterans remember the fallen
VETERANS from across south Bucks gathered on Sunday, July 10, to celebrate the 60th anniversary year of Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan Day. Second World War servicemen and women came together in Amersham, Chesham, High Wycombe and Flackwell Heath
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Don’t fob us off with meaningless phrases
THE responses from Tony Blair and the Queen to the awful London bombings really jarred with me when both talked reverentially about defending our "way of life". Now, I'm normally proud when our marvellous monarch and our PM speak to the nation after
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Ten years as a BFP columnist and I’m still going strong
THIS is my 520th consecutive column. Those of you who are reading these words are, by virtue of that fact alone, learned and wise citizens and will instantly note that I have therefore had the privilege of sharing my opinions with you for ten years.
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Like mushrooms
I AM absolutely appalled at what is happening in High Wycombe, and I don't mean the new Eden shopping centre. What I'm worried about is the brick bungalows that are springing up like mushrooms, in back gardens. They are completely out of character with
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Our voting rights
THOUSANDS of people in Buckinghamshire may soon lose the right to vote in future European elections. Spain is taking the British Government to the European Court of Justice in a bid to ban Commonwealth citizens in Gibraltar from voting in elections to
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Memorable day
AFTER having run the Wycombe Half Marathon I would like to thank all the organisers, the sponsors, the volunteers and residents for their support and contribution in making it a very memorable day. I hope that it continues to feature as a local annual
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Roads concern
LIKE Robert Street said in his letter, I was disappointed with the response from Cllr Val Letheren's stock response to road safety. And at the same time saddened to hear of yet another death in Valley Road near the church. If Ms Letheren is so keen
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Tunnel collapse
HUBRIS the dictionary definition is "ambition ultimately causing the transgressor's ruin". That seems to me to be a perfect definition of Tesco's apparent desire to milk the rich area of Gerrards Cross at any cost. That cost will now be borne by the
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Really bad timing
I SHUDDER to think of how Tesco, contracting engineers plus inspectors allowed those plans for a tunnel in Gerrards Cross to go ahead. Trains, because of their weight, set up rhythmic vibrations that will crack open almost any structure, particularly
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We need limits
VAL Letheren, the Conservative cabinet member for transport, with the county council is supporting Freedom Under the Law, as strongly endorsed by Margaret Thatcher as prime minister, in wanting enforcement of speed limits. This is not an attack on liberty
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Disregarded us
CLLR Reed (Letters, July 1) seeks to claim credit for South Bucks District Council over the inspector's decision to dismiss the appeal on Waldenbury, Holtspur, and to imply that this outcome was "despite" views expressed by the Beaconsfield Campaign Group
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Retrograde plan
I REFER to Prestwood High Street and the Wycombe Road route, A4128. Following considerable delays, consultants were commissioned by Buckinghamshire County Council in May 2004 to develop a route strategy for the above main roadway between High Wycombe
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The evil people in our midst
THIS is my proclamation. These evil deeds in London last Thursday make victims of us all. It is our civilisation that must bring us shoulder to shoulder to condemn, to oppose, to overcome those who would spread fear and hatred and death amongst us.
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Really bad timing
MANY people must have been as perplexed as I was last Thursday at around 10.15pm to hear the great thunderclap of fireworks, and to see the sky brilliantly lit as if in celebration, coming from the direction of Mill Road in Marlow. Who could be so insensitive
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Wooburn worries about this plan
LAST week's Bucks Free Press reported on the continuing debate about the future of Wooburn Park, and readers may have got the impression that the Wooburn Park Sports Association is campaigning for a large scale development of the park. Nothing could
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Parents told find new nursery by September
A POPULAR nursery school is set to close leaving 80 children with nowhere to go. The decision to close Little Fishes Day Nursery at The Wycliffe Centre, Horsleys Green, was announced on Wednesday, July 6. The facilities were originally built for the
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How you can help save some energy
WAYS to help save energy in the home feature in a new exhibition at the Environment Centre on the Rye. Opened last Saturday morning by mayoress Roxanna Ali, the exhibition looks to provide advice on how to prevent climate change and live in a more ecological
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Woman hit over head in vicious street robbery
AN ASSAULT and robbery on a High Wycombe woman has left her with a loss of sensation and hearing. The 29-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, was walking along Desborough Road, in High Wycombe, near the Rose and Crown pub, when she was approached
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Nurses complain about Makosi’s behaviour in the Big Brother House
MAKOSI is rapidly falling out of favour with fellow nurses. The cardiac nurse's sexual antics in the Big Brother House have shocked some people in the nursing profession and they have brought her behaviour to the attention of The Nursing and Midwifery
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Blind Janice makes it round
BLIND Janice Newman completed last Sunday's Wycombe Half Marathon two years after breaking her leg in a skiing accident. The all-action 60-year-old from Eastcote, Middlesex, completed the course, attached by a piece of string to her guide and friend
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The Wycombe Half Marathon Results
ALASTER Stewart won the Thrifty Wycombe Half Marathon, finishing almost four minutes ahead of his nearest rival. The 32-year-old Belgrave Harrier and Redhill Road Runner made a glorious return to the area where he grew up to win the 13.1 mile event despite
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Budding reporters get a taste of journalism
PUPILS at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, in Marlow, got an insight into the working day of a journalist as they undertook workshops with the help of Free Press editor Steve Cohen. Mr Cohen stopped by for a day of workshops with the Year 10 pupils
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Improvement works at Handy Cross delayed
THE summer of hell predicted for Marlow's drivers could become a winter of discontent after the £12million Handy Cross improvement scheme was put on ice. A row over costs between the Highways Agency and the scheme's contractor Edmund Nuttall has delayed
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Hero tells of dash to save blast victims
HERO Gareth Edwards helped treat an injured victim of the London bus bomb before rescuing a 14-year-old boy who was caught up in a Tube explosion. The 21-year-old of High Road, Cookham, told the Marlow Free Press of the moment he came face to face
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O’Neill urges fans to turn out for Brownie
FORMER Blues boss Martin O'Neill has pleaded with the fans to turn out in their numbers for Steve Brown's testimonial against Aston Villa tonight (ko 7.45pm). The ex-Celtic and Leicester chief signed Brown from Northampton 11 years ago for an initial
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Muslim leaders vow to stop extremists
SHOCKED Muslim leaders have vowed to ensure that suicide bombers are not bred in Bucks. Senior Wycombe Mosque members said they would work closely with young Muslims to make sure they are not lured towards extremism. The moves come following the news
