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In the steps of the Incas
A trek in the Andes to raise funds for a worthwhile cause was also the trip of a lifetime for two local women. STUNNING scenery, mind-blowing history, challenging trekking and conversation dominated by the heart-breaking needs of people whose minds
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Highbrow eyebrows
Eyebrows give definition to a face so Gail Perera says farewell to her wispy ones and has permanent make-up to make an impression. I used to say that if I were ever marooned on a desert island and could only have one personal item with me, it would
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No fear
Spiders, clowns, the letter V and bolsheviks. What do they all have in common? Somebody, somewhere, is terrified of them. Hypnotherapists may be able to help. Hugh Christopher finds out more. BEING tickled with feathers. Drinking copious amounts of
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Focus on Fitness with Helen Robertson
Drink at least two litres of water a day. Most of us are familiar with what we are supposed to do but does it seems like a lot? Why do we need so much? Do we really have to drink more than eight glasses of water every day? Water makes up 80 per cent
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Old Wembley lives on
MATTHEW Biddle ran across the pitch at Wembley Stadium and up the famous 39 steps to the trophy ledge, where the FA Cup always stood ready for presentation to the champion on Cup Final day. It was a lifelong dream come true. Then he hurried back across
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Harley Street in Marlow
FOR many women and an increasing number of men cosmetic surgery offers the chance to do something about areas of their bodies with which they are unhappy. Mel Braham, chairman of The Harley Medical Group, which this month opens its doors in Marlow's
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Sweet charity
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE businesses have been praised for their generosity by two top charities which have benefited from their talent for raising money. Champion fundraiser Harry Baker was singled out by Cancer Research UK for raising More than one million
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How to keep your firm’s name away from conmen
MARLOW accountants Brewer Higgins has issued warnings to clients about a shady practice called company hijack. Also known as the '287' scam, hijacking involves fraudsters forging documents filed at Companies House to order goods and services illegally
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Cyclists given new benefits
EMPLOYERS who provide certain benefits, including bicycles, can now do so without staff incurring any income tax on the value of that benefit. Wycombe accountants Saffery Champness says recent changes to the law mean that firms who wish to make available
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Hotel website sends secret scouts to holiday locations
A GREAT Missenden duo who run their own online hotel booking website called Skoosh.com won't take on a hotel for their lists unless it has been given their personal seal of approval. Their scouts visit hotels in each destination to make sure they meet
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From fishing in Norway to fashion in Flackwell
A FASHION buyer from a small fishing village in Norway is angling to be a top image consultant. With a fashion degree and BA Hons in fashion design, Heidi Pedersen-Leighton has worked with a string of high class designers. The mother-of-two has recently
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Sycob player joins calls to ban bladed boots
BEACONSFIELD Sycob footballer Jason Griffiths has joined those calling for bladed boots to be banned after his knee was sliced open at the weekend. The promising footballer had to have six stitches after he was tackled by an opponent during last Saturday's
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Richard’s still Keen despite receiving fine
AMERSHAM racing driver Richard Keen has been fined £250 after he was involved in a collision with Formula Renault UK Championship leader Oliver Jarvis at Silverstone. The 19-year-old Team Firstair driver ran into Jarvis on the first lap, ending the Manor
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Talking shop
WANDERERS and Wasps have been told they must take down their club shop in the stadium car park at the end of this season. They were denied a third temporary planning permission for the Rova cabin and have been issued with an enforcement notice. Cllr
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Role model is on a pedestal
A BUDDING artist who suffers from a disease has been inspired to continue with her work after a chance meeting with her role model. Ellie Zavaroni, 47, of Whielden Close, Old Amersham, made her way to Trafalgar Square in London to see the unveiling of
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Farm attraction given educational prestige
A RARE breeds farm in South Bucks is the latest attraction to be given an educational accreditation. Odds Farm Park, in Wooburn Moor, has been accredited as suitable for school visits under a national scheme to increase schools' access to farmland by
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Taxi fares set to rise
TAXI fares in Wycombe are set to rise annually. Fares last went up two years ago, with the previous rise seven years before that. Drivers of the district's 50 taxis have asked for fares to be reviewed every year, and on Tuesday Wycombe District Council's
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Welcome to Marlow Memories
The Free Press is going back in time with old photos and postcards of how Marlow used to be. Here, Marlovian Michael Eagleton records his memories with pictures from a past era in the first of a new series of Marlow Memories. WE'LL begin this new
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Bus service future in doubt
"BEST Value" principles could see the local bus service disappear, a meeting of Marlow Town Council heard on Tuesday. In July, the Free Press reported the future of the 160 Marlow town bus service could be under threat, due to a £1,000 hike in costs.
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Flood defence plan attacked
A FLOOD defence scheme for Marlow has been branded "a waste of money" by councillors and prompted a torrent of letters from concerned residents. The Environment Agency (EA) is proposing to construct a 217m verge, called an earth bund, and a 123m long
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Open day is a barn-stormer
LOTS of fun was had by all at Marlow Bottom Barn Club's Open Day. There were sumo wrestlers in rubber suits, a bouncy castle, and barbecue, to name a few of the exciting events on the day. Terry and Sheila Jarvis became stewards of the barn club in
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Carnival is big success
CROWDS of revellers streamed into Higginson Park last Saturday for the annual Marlow Carnival. The event, which is organised by Marlow Community Association, boasted many charity stalls, live music from three different bands including sea cadets,
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It’s bottoms up for Basra
THE MARLOW brewery helped bring a smile to the faces of British troops in Iraq after shipping out beer for the Battle of Britain celebrations. The Rebellion beer company, based in Marlow Bottom, donated 72 pints to the official Battle of Britain celebrations
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Crash driver ‘may have been distracted’
A WELL-known Marlow man was killed in a traffic accident when he possibly became distracted, veered onto the opposite side of the road and hit an oncoming car, an inquest heard. Cyril John Hammatt, 74, of Hillside Road died in the two-car smash on the
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Groups attack comments on Waitrose
ANGRY residents and Marlow groups have disputed officers' comments made on the Waitrose planning applications that the Local Plan "always envisaged" the size of the proposed 25,000 sq ft store. Mike Post, of the Marlow Group, claimed comments made at
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Arthritis sufferer wins gardening awards
A RETIRED gardener who suffers from arthritis has received two top awards from the district and town councils for her picturesque gardens. Edith Cundy, 77, was awarded the first prize in the Marlow general area section of the Wycombe District Council
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Pensioners petrified after pub wins 1am late licence
FRIGHTENED elderly neighbours of the Duke of Cambridge pub in Marlow say they are distraught after a licensing panel granted 1am drinking and "ignored" objections from residents and a nursing home. Wycombe District Council has granted a late licence
