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The buildings of Wycombe: The Rupert Gate
If you have ever travelled up Marlow Hill you are bound to have noticed the elegant fortified building with a large tower situated half way up the hill on the left. Looking like a miniature castle with several towers topped off with battlements and
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Campaigners 'cock-a-hoop' after Pinewood plans rejected
CAMPAIGNERS in Iver Heath and Fulmer are “cock-a-hoop” after Pinewood Studios’ expansion plans were rejected. The £200 million ‘Project Pinewood’ would have included replica streetscapes of Paris and Amsterdam on Green Belt land - with 1,400
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Waddock happy as Blues cope with the pressure
GARY Waddock was delighted with the way Wanderers handled the pressure of today’s crucial relegation six pointer against Rochdale. With so much at stake the match was understandably nervy but once Blues were in front thanks to a clinical Stuart Beavon
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Relief as Blues win basement battle
Wycombe Wanderers 3, Rochdale 0. TWO goals in the space of three second half minutes settled this crucial relegation battle in Wycombe Wanderers’ favour. Top scorer Stuart Beavon added to his first half strike with a jaw-dropping volley
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Villagers hope to save pub from developers
A VILLAGE fighting to save its pub could end up buying it in an act of defiance against developers. Villagers of Butlers Cross are combating the threat of losing its focal point, The Russell Arms, by working on a business plan which will encourage
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Woman led to safety after fire breaks out
A WOMAN was led to safety by firefighters after a fire broke out in a house in High Wycombe this morning. Three fire crews were called to the incident in Desborough Park Road at 11.15am, where a house was becoming badly smoke logged.
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Lawyers cause a splash for charity
HIGH Wycombe lawyers have caused a splash raising money for charity. In an effort to raise money for charities in the area, solicitors from Bruce Lance & Co took part in a sponsored swim, held at Magnet Leisure Centre. The team, named
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Get involved with charity's 25th year
A CHARITY which is celebrating its 25th year is encouraging people to use the extra day in 2012 to raise money for its current appeal. Scannappeal is asking people to fundraise at work, school or with a group of friends or neighbours on February
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The secret world of big cats in Britain
THE carcass of a deer mauled on National Trust property in Gloucestershire sparked a media frenzy last week, as rumours spread of a big cat attack. Experts carried out DNA tests on the body this week to finally try and prove if the deer was savaged
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Crime blighted St John Ambulance gets cash boost
ST JOHN Ambulance volunteers, who were left dismayed after having vehicles either destroyed by fire or stolen, are set to finally get a replacement. A new four by four vehicle is set to be bought by volunteers of the first aid charity's Marlow
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Wearing burkas is part of their faith
ISLAM has many acts which Muslims believe bring us closer to God. These include such things as prayer, fasting and charity which are all pillars of the faith. In addition to these there are other acts which also show our devotion to God. They may not
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Burkas are not a religious requirement
FURTHER to the recent exchange of letters between ML Grey and J Flynn on the subject of wearing burkas as part of everyday ‘dress’, let’s get this straight – a religious requirement? I think not? Reading the Holy Koran, The Light, I quote, … “And say
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Ex-Tory councillors: MP must face residents over HS2
PRESSURE mounted on MP Cheryl Gillan over High Speed 2 this week, as former Conservative councillors demanded she face her constituents. Campaigners against the £33bn rail scheme are furious over revelations that Mrs Gillan, pictured, sold
