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We are blessed to have such a good hospital
UNLIKE Mr Leach (Letters, December 16), I saw the very best of our health service. Whilst travelling back from Yorkshire, I too had bladder retention. I decided to keep driving and try to make Stoke Mandeville. I staggered in and within minutes a
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Paramedics complain about inappropriate 999 calls
PARAMEDICS have hit out at those who make inappropriate 999 calls - including a man who wanted ambulance staff to pass him paracetamol from a nearby table. Other calls have included complaints about broken fingernails, plus appeals for help
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Shooting: 'Wycombe is safe' says police chief
A POLICE chief has reassured Wycombe residents the area remains "a very safe place" despite the launch of a murder inquiry last week and a separate attempted murder investigation in relation to a shooting over the weekend. Area commander
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Marlow Sports Club to host tournament for disabled footballers
MARLOW is set to host a huge tournament for disabled footballers this weekend - with about 30 teams set to travel to the town. It will be the first Berks, Oxon and Bucks Inclusive Football League [BOBi] tournament to come to south Buckinghamshire
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Woman, 65, attacked by dog
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman sustained ten open wounds to her leg after she was attacked by a dog in High Wycombe. She was walking in Everest Road when two dogs started circling her, before one of the dark Labrador-type dogs sunk its teeth into her
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Fulham: Trotta can stay longer
WANDERERS have received some welcome good news this week with Fulham boss Martin Jol saying Marcello Trotta can stay in Wycombe beyond his January 14 recall date. The 19-year-old striker has been a beacon of hope since joining the club on loan
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Government's decision on HS2 expected tomorrow
A DECISION from the Government on High Speed 2 is expected tomorrow. Transport Secretary Justine Greening looks set to announce if the £33bn scheme, which would cut through Buckinghamshire's countryside heartland, will get the go ahead.
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Pub landlady:business as usual after bus stop shooting
THE landlady of the Disraeli Arms in Wycombe Marsh wants to reassure residents it is business as usual after a man was shot at a bus stop up the road from the pub on Saturday. The pub was part of a police cordon from Saturday evening to Sunday
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TV chef Thompson issues apology after shoplifting caution
CELEBRITY chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised for his “stupid and irresponsible actions” after being cautioned for shoplifting. The Ready, Steady, Cook star was arrested for shoplifting offences from the Tesco store in Reading Road,
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Missing man found in Wooburn Green
A 74-YEAR-old man who went missing was found by a friend on Saturday in Wooburn Green, police said. An appeal to locate Benjamin Smith, 74, of Highfield Avenue, Booker was issued on Friday evening. Police said today he was found by a friend and
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Historic bell tower to return to school
AN historic bell tower is set to return to school in Bourne End after some much-needed restoration work. The Claytons bell tower has been removed from its Wakeman Road home after 25 years - after being repeatedly vandalised and targeted by scrap metal
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Celebrity chef cautioned for Tesco shoplifting
TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson has been cautioned for shoplifting. The 60-year-old star of Ready, Steady, Cook was arrested for shoplifting offences from the Tesco store in Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames. The former I’m a Celebrity.
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Action group launched to promote cycling
AN action group has been launched to encourage pupils to cycle to school and improve bike routes in Beaconsfield. Parents, residents and other interest groups have been invited to the inaugural meeting of Beaconsfield Cycle Paths action group, to be
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Beaconsfield stunned at home
CHALFONT St Peter FC and Marlow were both hit by late goals this weekend while Beaconsfield's promotion march was slowed by a surprise home loss. They were beaten 2-1 by relegation-strugglers North Greenford United, while Chalfont went down 2-1 at Biggleswade
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Murder suspect appears before crown court
A 46-year-old man charged with the murder of his wife has appeared before a crown court. John McGrory of Holtspur Avenue appeared before Reading Crown Court on Friday, accused of murdering 39-year-old Marie McGrory at their home. McGrory
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Chesham slip back in title race
CHESHAM United slipped back in the Southern League Premier Division title race with a 3-0 defeat at rivals AFC Totton. The defeat sent Andy Leese's team back to fifth in the table with Totton moving up to second. As it stands, the top eight teams are
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Woman's dream comes true as she opens shop
A KEEN craftswoman who dreamed of opening a shop all her life has done just that- in Princes Risborough. Sally's Sewing Box was opened in the High Street on Saturday morning at 10am by the town's mayor, Eunice Clifford. Owner Sally Baker
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Losing return to league action for Bucks pair
HIGH Wycombe RFC and Marlow both suffered losing returns to league action this weekend. Wycombe were beaten 29-21 at Swanage in South West 1 East, while Marlow went down 22-8 at home to Reading Abbey in the same division. There was some good news for
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Chinnor charge continues but Amersham fall flat
AMERSHAM & Chiltern RFC found it tough going against National League 3 South West leaders Bournemouth, but Chinnor's remarkable season just keeps on going as they extended their winning streak to 14 games at the weekend. Amersham capitulated in a 44-
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Planning applications for January 5
THE following applications were submitted to south Buckinghamshire councils on Thursday. To view Wycombe applications click here, for Chiltern applications click here and for South Bucks applications click here. You must accept the terms and
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World record in sight for Hazlemere woman
A HAZLEMERE woman who is currently taking on a world record rowing attempt across the Atlantic said she is looking forward to having Christmas dinner when she returns home. Debbie Beadle is one of five members who are attempting to complete the quickest-ever
