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Lewis had a great year
YVONNE Wilkinson, from Chalfont St Peter, sent in this picture of Lewis, this week's Star pet. In one year, Lewis has changed from an unhappy dog to a well-loved one who loves nothing better than catching the sun. Yvonne says: "When we rescued him
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Talented children keep out of mischief by putting on show
WYCOMBE youngsters are keeping out of trouble by taking part in a show in the town centre. Children involved with Wycombe-based charity Bridging Hearts will perform at the Wycombe Swan this Saturday, July 23. The charity was set up by businesswoman
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‘Houdini’ seeks a home
THE Blue Cross adoption centre in Lewknor is looking for a devoted owner who could handle being given the runaround by a special hound. The 11-month-old collie cross was originally a stray from Ireland called Danny. But he has since revealed himself
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Give us a smile. It costs nothing
IT HAS always been drummed in to me that politeness costs nothing. Yet I find myself being constantly faced with people who fail to say thank you, refuse to hold doors open, never smile back ... and they unashamedly carry on with their day as usual.
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Chair making
THE craftsmen of High Wycombe are pictured hard at work in a busy 1950's workshop. The four carpenters are seen making the product the town is famous for quality furniture. The workers are busy constructing the chairs, gluing together the parts
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CLASS 5M Castlefield School
CLASS 5M at Castlefield School, Middle Way, High Wycombe, is this week's Class of the Week. The 25 boys and girls and their teacher, Inger Morris, have been learning about healthy living. Miss Morris said: "We did not just focus on healthy eating, but
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WI ladies ditch jams to take to the skies
LADIES from the Women's Institute took to the skies for an evening of gliding last week. More than 15 members of the WI, more traditionally known for making Victoria sponges and jams, went up in gliders at Booker Airfield. Ruth Potts, a member of the
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Pubs head for a dry Christmas
DRINK could dry up for punters this Christmas because the vast majority of pubs and restaurants in the district have not applied for a licence to sell alcohol. Chiltern District Council has received less than a quarter of applications from the 450 premises
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Countdown to the Wycombe Show
SUMMER is finally here and the Bucks Free Press Wycombe Town Show is less than a month away. This year's event, sponsored by Platts Hyundai, promises to be one of the best ever. Among the many activities confirmed for the show on The Rye is the James
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School starts breakfast club
CHILDREN at Booker Hill School, in High Wycombe, will be getting a healthier start to the day with the introduction of a new breakfast club. Parents can drop their children off at school earlier, knowing they will get a solid meal to set them up for
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RGS loses second battle with education chiefs on admissions
THE Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe has lost a second battle with the Buckinghamshire County Council over admission arran-gements for pupils. School governors at RGS, in Amersham Road, want to change what happens when there are more pupils in the
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Head pledges to help stop latest surge in youth crime
THOUSANDS of pounds are being spent by Princes Risborough Town Council each year to repair damage caused by youths. The claim was made by Wycombe district councillor Bill Bendyshe-Brown at a meeting of the Risborough Area Forum last Monday. Cllr Bendyshe-Brown
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Flackwell Heath’s centenary celebrations go with a swing
Youngsters got into the swing of things at Flackwell Heath Golf Club's centenary party. The club marked its centenary with a Family Day in the sun which attracted more than 500 people including members, their family and their friends. They enjoyed
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Bryan’s landlord was Roald Dahl
A FORMER friend of Roald Dahl has relived his fond memories of the times he spent drinking tea and eating cakes with the famous writer. Bryan Wilson was friends with Mr Dahl in the 1960s when he ran a shop in Great Missenden and says he spent many happy
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Mooney’s effort wins the battle of the Wanderers
NEW signing Tommy Mooney bagged the winner as Wycombe beat Wolves in the battle of the Wanderers. He scored the only goal of the game with defelections off the post and Wolves defender Joleon Lescott to give John Gorman's side a morale-boosting scalp
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Wycombe go through but Becky miss out
Cricket: WYCOMBE won through to the quarter-finals of the Evening Standard Trophy on Sunday with a last-over victory over Sunbury. But there was disappointment for neighbours Beaconsfield as they came close to upsetting Hampstead in their Evening Standard
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New reverend takes charge
NEW reverend Nicky Tottle will be seeking out parishioners as she starts work at All Saints Church. Rev Tottle, 32, has taken up a new role at the church in Church Street, High Wycombe, which will combine both "ancient and modern" duties around the town
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Wife condemns London atrocities
THE wife of London bomber Germaine Lindsay has condemned the attacks carried out by her husband. Samantha Lewthwaite, 21, lived with Lindsay and their young son in Northern Road, Aylesbury. Lindsay carried out the bombings on July 7 after meeting up
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Police chief urges: Be on the look out
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE'S top cop has asked everyone in the county to join the fight against terrorism. Peter Neyroud, Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, has asked the public to be "vigilant" after Aylesbury man Germaine Lindsay was identified as one of
