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This week's gig guide
Gigs start at 9pm unless otherwise stated. Fri 13th # CoolBeans (covers) @ O’Neill’s, Pauls Row, Wycombe centre 01494-532499. # Jason Stretch (Rock covers) @ The Queen & Albert (The Steps), Wooburn Green; 9-11.30pm 01628-520610
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Postmen threaten strike over sorting office closure
POSTMEN in Princes Risborough are threatening strike action after Royal Mail said it will proceed with plans to close the town’s sorting office. More than a hundred people attended a meeting at Princes Risborough Community Centre last night
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Agony Aunt: Separated on Christmas Eve
Dear Kaye, I feel ashamed and heartbroken at what I have done. I don’t want names published to protect my children and family but I feel the need to put pen to paper. Three days before Christmas was our office party. I don’t remember
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Ex Olympic champ loses appeal against driving ban
FORMER Olympic champion Linford Christie has failed in a bid to overturn a driving ban given to him after a car crash in Bucks that saw another driver break both his legs. The 51-year-old was given a 15 month ban from driving after an Aylesbury Crown
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Fair' wind for Heathens tomorrow?
FLACKWELL Heath FC will expect to return to winning ways tomorrow when they entertain Fairford The Heathens are still waiting for their first league win of 2012 after following defeat to Henley with a 2-2 home draw with Slimbridge last Saturday. However
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Robbers with gun raid store and attack shopkeeper
GUN and knife wielding robbers stole £300 from a store, then punched the shopkeeper in the face. Three men with their faces covered entered D P Superstores in Denham Parade last night, police said. One had a handgun, another a knife.
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Westley set to watch Wanderers against Preston
GRAHAM Westley looks set to be unveiled as Preston North End's new manager ahead of their game against Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The Lancashire club has announced today a compensation package has been agreed with Stevenage to take the Borough boss
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Council meetings shown live on web
LIVE internet broadcasts showing meetings at Buckinghamshire County Council have begun. The first webcast featured The Budget Scrutiny Challenge Group on Monday. It marks the start of a year long trial, costing £18,628, aimed at increasing public awareness
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I'm A Celebrity star talks about new show at The Swan
I'M A Celebrity star, Stefanie Powers, is of course most recognisable for her role as Jennifer Hart in the popular 1980s American TV series, Hart to Hart. She has had a long and varied career and now takes to the stage at the Wycombe Swan in On Golden
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Sponsorship offer for Bucks' best
TALENTED athletes looking for sponsorship have been offered a lifeline through the HexxTalent Endorsement Programme. Hexx is a UK sportswear brand and each year supports selected athletes by providing kit. To apply send your name, age, sport, achievements
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How much did Wycombe District Council make from these fines?
I CHALLENGE Wycombe District Council to disclose how much revenue it took from parking fines from Sainsbury’s car park in Marlow during the first week of the new store opening. I was also caught out by the malfunctioning ticket machine which only discharged
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Ex Mayor quits Tories in HS2 protest
A FORMER Mayor of Amersham has quit the local Conservative group in protest at HS2 - and he predicts more will follow his lead. Martin King resigned his membership of the Chesham and Amersham branch of the Conservatives after the government officially
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NHS staff are priceless
I RECENTLY spent some time in Wycombe Hospital, and I would like to say a big thank you for the wonderful care and attention I received from all the staff. They all work so hard, but are always ready for a kind word and a smile. They are priceless,
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Uncovered river would be polluted by rubbish
RE: Columnist Ivor’s call for the River Wye to be uncovered. THE recent article by Ivor expressed the thoughts of many older residents of High Wycombe and surrounding villages regarding the River Wye. However, as an older resident myself, who has
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"Make the most of your opportunity"
UNDERPERFORMING Wanderers players are running out of chances to nail down a regular first team slot, manager Gary Waddock has warned. Injuries and players losing form has led to Waddock changing the side around and bringing in new faces on loan in
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Time for talking nearly up in ownership debate
WASPS could be under new ownership by the end of the month. It’s understood that negotiations with potential investors have gone through a number of phases already and are now reaching the due diligence stage. More than one party is believed to still
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What's coming up this week
Friday 13/01/2012 Milling and Baking - Past and Present, 7:30pm. The Guildhall, High Street, High Wycombe. A talk by Stanley Cauvain- the director and vice president of research activities, Baketran. Call 01494 443552. Free admission to members and
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Get fit with competition in today's BFP
GET back into shape after the Christmas break with a fantastic competition in today's Bucks Free Press. We've teamed up with Xcelerate Fitness in Beaconsfield to offer one lucky reader the chance of winning a 30 day body transformation package
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Well done to the Time Lord who has stood the test of time
I WAS delighted to watch our very own Doctor Who, Colin Baker, triumph in a TV cookery show at Christmas. Colin turned out to be a baker both in name and deed as he beat four other celebrities to take top prize for making the best meal in Come Dine
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Bourne End dad to carry Olympic flame
A DAD from Bourne End has been selected to carry the Olympic Torch for a 400 metre stretch this summer. Dominic John, 46, was nominated for the London 2012 honour by a sports governing body after his work as the founder of TeamedUp. The scheme
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Remember this? It’s time for the rematch
BEACONSFIELD RFC can expect to have whatever’s left of their Christmas cheer knocked out of them tomorrow when they make the short journey north to take on Bucks rivals Milton Keynes. The two clubs have clashed in two rambunctious matches already this
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Blues facing defensive headache
WANDERERS face a defensive dilemma against Preston North End with first choice defenders Leon Johnson and Dave Winfield both struggling to make tomorrow's game. Johnson needed stitches in a knee injury picked up during Friday's defeat against Huddersfield
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‘If spirits drop now as well we’ll be in a difficult place’
APART from reaching the quarter-finals of a major European competition, Wasps have another reason for targeting a few big results in the next fortnight. They return to the Amlin Challenge Cup in the driving seat in their pool, knowing that two bonus
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Community news: Cadets offer to restore war memorial
ARMY cadets in Beaconsfield have offered to restore the town's war memorial. The offer from the Wilton Park cadets comes after Hilary Coales, of Walkwood Rise, asked the town council to restore the Windsor End memorial in time for 2014, the centenary
