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Council tax rises by 4.3 per cent
Council tax payers in Wycombe will have to fork out an extra 4.3 per cent from April. The final bill - an extra £57 a year for the average band D ratepayer - was agreed by Wycombe District Council tonight. Tax payers in the town centre, for example,
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Residents have say in how Lottery money is spent
BOOKWORMS have until the end of the month to help decide how Bourne End Library should spend its lottery money. Three libraries in the county received more than £1.4million Lottery funding between them, which will see the library, in Wakeman Road, extended
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Colour returns to Marlow as trees replanted
MARLOW'S High Street was today once again lined with soon-to-be blossoming pear trees. The final trees were planted today to replace those taken out which council chiefs were too old and could prove a hazard to pedestrians. Marlow Town Council and
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Webber signs contract extension
WASPS have signed versatile forward Rob Webber for another two years, keeping him at Wasps until the end of the 2009/10 season. Webber, just 21, is a hooker but has played successfully in the back row to cover for injuries and international call-ups.
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Winckless: We want revenge
SARAH Winckless has vowed to take revenge on Russia when the Beijing Olympics get underway in the summer. Marlow's double world champion rower missed 2007 with a knee injury, but is back to top speed now and closing in on pay-back time. She was part
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Council tax - final bill being set tonight
COUNCILLORS will set the new council tax bill for Wycombe in the next hour - and it looks like an average rise of £57. The overall rise for a band D property will be 4.3 per cent on last year Wycombe District Council is expected to agree tonight.
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Wheres the rush?
What a joy to drive on the roads over the past few days. The rush hour appears to have been downgraded into the busy hour. With the schools on holiday the roads are virtually empty meaning my journey to and from work is swift and without stress. The tailbacks
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Wheres the rush?
What a joy to drive on the roads over the past few days. The rush hour appears to have been downgraded into the busy hour. With the schools on holiday the roads are virtually empty meaning my journey to and from work is swift and without stress. The tailbacks
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Fake advertising scam
A SCAM selling fake advertising space has been reported in the county. Businesses are urged to be cautious if they are approached by companies selling advertising space in wallplanners, particularly if they say they are working in partnership with
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Blues in the firing line
WANDERERS have arranged a fans forum where supporters will be able to quiz manager Paul Lambert and managing director Steve Hayes. The Forum will take place in the Vere Suite at Adams Park on Wednesday, March 19 at 7.15pm.
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Wombles want Blues winger
AFC Wimbledon want to sign Blues miss-fit Derek Duncan. Blues pulled out all the stops to sign the winger, hijacking Conference club Grays' attempt to sign him in the summer, but it hasn't worked out. He has made just one substitute appearance and now
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Dance fever hits High Wycombe
DANCE spectacular, Simply Ballroom, arrives in High Wycombe on Sunday. The production is hosted by Sam Kane and former EastEnders star Sophie Lawrence, who lives in Denham. Dance professionals Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, who have both appeared on BBC's
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Wycombe Swan appoints new theatre director
WYCOMBE Swan will welcome a new theatre director in March. Giles Ballisat, who was previously general manager at Venue Cymru, has a wide range of arts and entertainment management experience, and has worked for a number of theatres, including The White
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Jason's animal magic
COMEDIAN Jason Byrne has been described as "the mad Irishman" and speaking to him ahead of his new show, which arrives in High Wycombe this week, it quickly becomes apparent why. We start off by discussing the unusual title for his latest touring gig
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Towards dance for all
DANCE for all: that's exactly what Maria Ryan would love to provide in High Wycombe and beyond. Appointed as Wycombe Swan's community dance officer last October, Maria now faces the formidable challenge of attracting local youngsters to step out in style
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Waldouck: We'll show our strength now
DOMINIC Waldouck believes Wasps will stand up to their international call-ups over the next month. The 20-year-old centre admits the squad hasn't delivered all the time season, but has backed them to front up now. He said: "The strength of the squad
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Myths and folklore of art
ARTIST Ed Org, whose unique style is influenced by mythology and folklore, has returned to Obsidian Art in Stoke Mandeville for his third solo show. The Shropshire-born artist has selected more than 60 originals, including several new works, for his
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Pygmalion on stage
PYGMALION, written by George Bernard Shaw, is the latest offering from The Thame Players. Directed by Simon Baynes, this classic tale revolves around flower girl Eliza Doolittle (played by newcomer Alison Hulett), who is tutored by a pompous linguistics
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From butcher to bootmaker
JOHN Savident in full anecdotal flow is surely one of the great phenomena of British show business today, a spontaneous outpouring so entertaining that it should really be classed a national treasure and saved for posterity. Even the fact that he's recently
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Bogus policemen steal cash from woman's home
BOGUS policemen have stolen cash from a woman's handbag in a distraction burglary in High Wycombe. Two men pretending to be police officers knocked on the front door of the woman's home in Hollis Road and told her they were looking for a burglar. Once
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Everything's coming up Dusty
WHEN Katy Setterfield sang her last notes as Dusty Springfield in the finals of a BBC talent show, that was the exact moment her wishin' and hopin' for international stardom finally came true. Speaking just days after winning The One And Only, the talented
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Missing woman found
A WOMAN who went missing from her home in Marlow last night has been found safe and well. 86-year-old dementia sufferer Mary Lewis was reported missing from Sir Aubrey Ward House care home at around 11pm. She was found in a footpath near Gypsy Lane
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Discussions under way to end M40 chaos
IMPROVEMENTS are set to be made to the Handy Cross junction to help put an end to the traffic chaos around High Wycombe. Yellow box markings are set to be introduced before the opening of the Eden shopping centre to improve traffic flow and regulate
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Two injured in street brawl
TWO men were injured in a fight outside a bookmaker yesterday evening. A number of people were involved in the fight outside the Coral bookmaker in Micklefield Road, with police being called to the scene at about 6.20pm. The two injured men were
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Lewsey thriving on new responsibility
WASPS coach Shaun Edwards believes Josh Lewsey is thriving on the responsibility of being one of the senior pros during international weeks. He said: "I think he's really enjoying the responsibility. "We've had a few of our most senior players missing
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Bus driver pleads not guilty to grandmother death
A BUS driver has denied causing the death of a grandmother by driving dangerously. John Anthony Houghton, 56, of Hatters Lane, pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court this morning
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Thieves steal fuel from petrol tanks
CARS had their petrol tanks drilled into last night by a gang of thieves who then siphoned out the fuel. Two cars parked in Windsor Drive, High Wycombe were attacked for petrol and another was broken into at around 11pm. Four youths were spotted acting
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The Millstream Hair & Beauty
The Millstream Hair & Beauty rooms are located at Ambers of Amersham', London Road, Old Amersham. The beauty rooms are owned and managed by Natalie with over 10 years experience behind her, together with her team of fully qualified Aveda beauty therapists
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86-year-old Marlow woman disappears
AN 86-year-old dementia sufferer disappeared from her home in Marlow last night. Mary Lewis went missing from Sir Aubrey Ward House in Prospect Road at around 11pm. Staff at the care home contacted the police who launched a search operation. They are
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Blues undone by Saints
A STRONG Wanderers reserve side were beaten 2-1 by Southampton reserves at Adams Park yesterday. Blues included Sam Stockley, Andre Boucard, Martin Bullock, John Sutton and Jamie Young in their starting 11, but fell two behind before captain Robbie Rice
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Bus driver in court over pensioner death
ARRIVA bus driver John Anthony Houghton is due in court this morning accused of causing the death of a pensioner who was knocked down by a bus. Mr Houghton, 56, of Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Wladyslawa
