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'Scamnesty' for Thame residents
A 'SCAMNESTY' is taking place in Thame Town Hall, in a bid to tackle the problem of direct mail fraudsters. As part of a national campaign, members of the public are being asked to drop off any potential scam mailings that have come through their door
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Cat owner: "I have nothing but contempt"
THE owner of a cat kicked to death by burglar yobs tonight said: "I have nothing but contempt for them." High Wycombe company director Henry Granata, 56, said it was "hard to understand the mentality" of the thugs who killed Greycat, six, during a
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Cat rescue veteran tells of horror
CAT rescue veteran Marjorie Nash spoke of her horror tonight after hearing that a cat had been kicked to death in Hazlemere. The animal was attacked during a burglary last Monday. Miss Nash said: "It makes you feel there's no hope for human beings when
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Burglars kick cat to death
A CAT was kicked to death during a house burglary. The animal was kicked in the head and body by raiders at a house in Hazlemere, High Wycombe. The devastated owner found his cat in the garden and took it to a vet where it later died. The owner's
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Wasps: Your club needs you
WASPS have urged their fans to lobby Wycombe District Council to give the go-ahead for a new stadium. Wasps and Wycombe Wanderers are expected to meet the council later this week to continue discussions, and Wasps chairman John O'Connell says every voice
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Historic bike race cancelled
A 50-YEAR-OLD cycle race has been cancelled after police told organisers they would be unable to provide support this year. The Archer Grand Prix was to take place on April 20 but now organisers say the landmark event cannot run for safety reasons.
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Town centre street to shut
CORPORATION Street in High Wycombe will be shut from March 30 to April 6. The town centre route will be shut for the removal of a crane and for mains drain connection, Buckinghamshire County Council said. The council said northbound should go through
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Wasps to recruit foreign stars
WASPS will recruit foreign players this summer to avoid being devastated during international breaks. Wasps have regularly provided more England players than any other Guinness Premiership club. But they are fed up with the lack of support from the
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Chalfont eye up title
CHALFONT Wasps could just about wrap up the Hellenic League Division One East title tomorrow night. They play Binfield, looking to make it 18 wins in 21 league games and extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points with two games still in
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Tesco hope third time is lucky
TESCO still hope to move into Bourne End despite being knocked back twice last month. The supermarket had a planning application for a Tesco Express and eight flats, and an application for a store and six flats, rejected by Wycombe District Council on
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Simply French - Buy French..... For Less
Simply French, a ladies boutique in the historic Cathedral city of St Albans, offers an elegant and imaginative selection of Paris fashion at affordable prices. The boutique is renowned for sharp, chic tailoring, fashion knits, exquisite separates
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Rail boss defends Beaconsfield plan.
AN expansion of Beaconsfield train station will free up spaces outside nearby residents' homes, a rail boss has said. And the extra deck at Penn Road station will not see a "significant increase in noise" according to Chiltern Railways. The pledges
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Leaders hit five
HIGH Wycombe Hockey Club maintained their unbeaten run with a 5-1 victory away against Sonning. Chris Goodcchild (1), Adam Grout (2) and Duncan Parnis (2) were on target for the MBB&O leaders.
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Upgrading construction skills
A NEW project designed to improve and upgrade the skills of construction workers is celebrating the success of its first batch of employees. Wycombe District Council is running the scheme, which is funded by the Learning and Skills Council. Workers
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The search for Supermum
THE search is on for to find the nations greatest "Supermum," and children in Bucks are being asked to help find her. In the run up to Mother's Day, youngsters who think their mother deserves the title are invited to nominate. The winning Mum will be
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The Joy of Text
It was my nephew Paul’s birthday last Sunday. As the post is not delivered on Sundays I sent him a ‘happy birthday message’. Quick, simple, cheap and instant. He knew that his uncle was thinking of him on his special day. I did try and call him but it
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The Joy of Text
It was my nephew Paul’s birthday last Sunday. As the post is not delivered on Sundays I sent him a ‘happy birthday message’. Quick, simple, cheap and instant. He knew that his uncle was thinking of him on his special day. I did try and call him but it
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Have fun this half-term
Wycombe Swan ROALD Dahl's Danny, Champion of the World comes to life at Wycombe Swan next week, courtesy of the Birmingham Stage Company. Adapted by David Wood, the popular children's tale revolves around a young boy and his father, who live in a
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Marlow Jazz Club: Jim Mullen and Vasilis Xenopoulos ****
If there was ever proof that jazz as a musical form transcends generations, it was evident last Tuesday when Marlow Jazz Club played host to Jim Mullen, long established as Britain's finest guitarist, and Vasilis Xenopoulos, the rising young tenor player
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Wycombe Swan: City of London Sinfonia ****
WHEN one attends a concert for strings alone, as opposed to one for full orchestra, it seems quite normal and logical. But when the same criteria is applies to wind , this sense of logic does not seem necessarily to apply. So it is to the credit of the
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The Elgiva: A Chorus Line ***
SMASHING all manner of Broadway box office records, A Chorus Line has continued to be one of the most regularly performed works in the Marcin Hamlisch repertoire. Despite its billing as being a musical, A Chorus Line is undeniably a narrative apropos
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Norden Farm: Nikki Iles and Tina May ****
WHEN pianist Nikki Iles and vocalist Tina May played Norden Farm's Courtyard Theatre last week as guests of the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, there wasn't a spare seat in the house. Two of the brightest stars in Britain's contemporary jazz firmament, they
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Looking into the jaws of sharks
MENTION sharks and the inevitable happens: you might just think of heart-thumping, sinister music, an abandoned beach and a lone swimmer desperately trying to make a break from the bloodthirsty Great White. But is this the real picture of a predator
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Maidenhead Painting Club exhibition
Maidenhead Painting Club unveils its annual exhibition at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts this week. Founded more than 25 years ago, the club welcomes new and experieced amateur painters to submit two pieces of work for the exhibition. The club also
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Edwards: The dream is still alive
WASPS coach Shaun Edwards says they would have been out the play-offs if they lost to Bath on Saturday. Wasps twice came from behind to win a monumental match at the Rec 42-34. Edwards said: "It was a play-off game for us. If we'd have lost we'd have
