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Day Three: Wednesday 27 July
THE bullet which killed High Wycombe woman Natasha Derby was produced at a murder trial today. Forensic scientists said the bullet which hit Miss Derby in the head was fired from a 9mm cartridge. On day three of the trial at Reading Crown Court
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Women invited for challenge
I AM calling on women to sign up for the Hydro Active Women's Challenge in London/Liverpool/Birmingham and run, jog or walk the five kilometre course in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. This women-only event on Sunday, September 4, is a fantastic opportunity
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Thanks to Little Missenden parish committee
WE would like to express a sincere heartfelt thank you to John Barlow and the Little Missenden Parish committee members for organising the replacement of the plaque at Holmer Green Village pond, in memory of Nem and Ian, who died in a road accident in
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Pet hates of a ‘grumpy old man’
NOW that I am old enough to be a grumpy old man, may I share some pet hates with readers. MPVs Why are most of them driven by women who cannot judge the width properly? Why is the size of the vehicle in inverse proportion to the woman driver? I actually
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Re: Last week’s article “Homeless pitch tent on The Rye”
I was pleased to note that your editorial linked to the front page article on homelessness recognised that councils, as housing authorities, do their best to provide accommodation for those who need it most, and that The Rye is no place for people to
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Budding footballers wanted for Town Show
YOUNG football fanatics are needed to take part in a five-a-side tournament as part of the forthcoming Free Press Wycombe Town Show. The tournament, organised by Wycombe Wanderers, will be played out on a giant inflatable football pitch on The Rye during
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The making of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
When Tim Burton completed the filming of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory he wasn't so worried about getting the critical approval of the producer and Warner Bros Pictures but from the Dahl family. Burton says: "I was more nervous showing them the movie
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Depp, Dahl and delicious chocolate
Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in his writing hut in Great Missenden. Now Johnny Depp stars in the latest film adaptation. LINDI BILGORRI catches up with the Hollywood star. AT first glance Charlie Bucket, in Charlie and the Chocolate
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Power to the river
A FORMER mill, which now houses a popular theatre, has gone back in time to the days when it produced its own electricity. The Mill at Sonning has become the first theatre to use a hydroelectric scheme to be powered by the natural resources of the River
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Harry Potter wields his magic again
AS THE clock struck midnight on Friday, June 15, thousands of Harry Potter fans rushed out to get their hands on the most-eagerly awaited book of the year. JK Rowling's latest addition, Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, was finally released to
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Wedding Crashers (15)
Wedding seasons mean different things to different people. For some it's the promise of fun parties and family reunions, and for others it's the depressing thought of awkwardly chatting with distant relatives and buying overpriced presents. For one
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Chitty motors in to kick start fair
CHITTY Chitty Bang Bang, the car from the famous musical, arrived at a fair in Flackwell Heath last Sunday afternoon. Hundreds showed up to take part in the Cherry Fair celebrations, opened by Chepping Wycombe Parish Council chairman Peter Wheeler.
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Beware of ‘hire car attackers’
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned against "highway pirates" in Ibiza after a woman from Bourne End was viciously assaulted when she picked up her hire car. Catherine Monger, 57, of Walnut Way, was assaulted within an hour of landing at Ibiza Airport in
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Housing figure still up in air
TWENTY-nine thousand homes could be built in the region every year for the next 20 years despite concerns it will not meet the housing need. Influential organisations say the figure should be 36,000 and Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott could still
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Worshippers looking for a new home
WORSHIPPERS at a High Wycombe church are desperately seeking a new place of worship after a two-month eviction notice for their church building expired last Saturday. Trustees and leaders of the Abundant Life Family Church, in Corporation Street, gathered
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Factory worker loses out on five-figure sum
A FACTORY worker injured by a heavy roll of foil wrapping while packing Tunes sweets has lost out on a five-figure compensation payout. Nada Fadil Medenni, 33, of Fernhurst Close, Beaconsfield, was expecting as much as a £50,000 windfall from Mars when
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Celebrating success of talented pupils
GREAT Marlow school pupils were recognised for their academic achievements when they attended an awards evening along with a special celebrity guest. Heston Blumenthal, chef of the Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire, whose restaurant has been awarded three
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Youths asked for skate park views
YOUTHS looking for a skateboard park in Marlow will be asked directly where they want it built, and how they think it should look, as soon as the autumn. The latest development comes after a meeting between Marlow Town Council and Wycombe District Council
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Let us praise!
MORE than 1,000 people, including around 750 children, gathered at Holy Trinity C of E School in a collective show of worship for Praise in the Park. The four Christian primary schools in Marlow, which are Marlow C of E, Holy Trinity, St Peter's Catholic
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Company committed to station’s safety
GREAT Western Link has said it is committed to improving the safety of Marlow Railway Station after a national report claimed more passengers felt unsafe at small stations across the country. The National Audit Office said in a report on Wednesday that
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Pupils and pipes bid farewell to Marion
SPINFIELD School pupils said a special goodbye to deputy headteacher Marion Robertson, who retires this year after a career spanning 39 years. As well as receiving gifts and signed messages on Friday, July 15, Mrs Robertson was also treated to a surprise
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Party in the Park as the residents win
RESIDENTS of an exclusive Marlow estate have been celebrating after a High Court judge ruled against developers and brought an end to a bitter legal dispute. The row, between residents and developers, was over who controlled a road running through the
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Hospital petition misses slot
THE MARLOW Evening Towns-womens' Guild will have to wait for its petition for single sex wards and bays in hospitals to be read out in Parliament. Members say single sex wards would give patients more dignity while receiving care. But on Monday, July
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Honours are even in pre-season friendly
THAME'S assistant manager Brett Chowns said their 1-1 draw with Chesham was the best pre-season game he's seen. The Windmill Roaders put their current crisis to the back of their minds by outplaying their higher-league opponents in the first half, only
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BFP reporters to take on SYCOB
BUCKS Free Press sports reporters will be swapping their notepads for their football boots on Sunday when they take on Beaconsfield Sycob. Deputy sports editor Joe Slade and sports writer James Webb are in a media XI that will be taking on the Southern
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Lucky seven for the Blues
Wycombe Wanderers travelled to Basingstoke last night for a pre-season friendly and settled an old score with a 7-2 win. The Blues were dumped out of the FA Cup 5-4 on penalties by the non-leaguers in 1997 and assistant boss Steve Brown who was in
