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Numbers!
The English Chess Federation's decision to publish biannual rating lists means that there are now January grades to delve into. There are over 12,000 players in the new list - here are the top juniors and top overall in Bucks. For some context, consider
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Win a 'Dreams' experience with the Bucks Free Press
THE Bucks Free Press have teamed up with Wanderers sponsors Dreams to offer fans a unique matchday experience. To be in line to win one of the four prizes listed below, see Friday's Bucks Free Press: 1)Read out the teams on the match-day and commentate
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Wooburn Common death: second man arrested
A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with the ‘unexplained’ death of a Polish man found in Wooburn Common, police said today. The body, found off Green Common Lane on Saturday, was yesterday identified as Ryszard Karpuc, 44, from West Ealing
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No bid from Blues for Strutton
SCOUTS are continuing to keep an eye on Charlie Strutton - but none of them have come from Wycombe Wanderers. Another prolific campaign has led to the Chalfont St Peter striker attracting interest from League One side Leyton Orient, having had a trial
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Grieve rules out Lawrence sentencing review
DOMINIC Grieve has today ruled out reviewing the sentences given to Stephen Lawrence's murderers. The Attorney General, who is also MP for Beaconsfield, ruled the sentences handed to Gary Dobson and David Norris for the racist killing of A Level student
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Risk of significant snow this weekend, says forecaster
THERE is a risk of significant snow this weekend, according to a Hazlemere weatherman. Jim Dale, of British Weather Services, said there will be a real possibility of snow during Saturday, particularly in the evening. He said: "It looks like on
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Flackwell Heath pub bulldozed
THE former Green Man pub in Flackwell Heath was bulldozed this week. A Sainsbury’s convenience store is set to be built on the site, as well as an independent coffee shop. Hundreds of villagers had objected to the Sainsbury's store,
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Man jailed for High Wycombe sexual assault
A 28-YEAR-old man has been given a two year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a female as she walked through a churchyard. Mohammed Patwary, 28, of Bridle Gate, High Wycombe was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to 24 months
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School redevelopment plans announced
EXCITING plans for a major redevelopment of a special school in Amersham have been unveiled. An application for a brand new purpose-built block containing five new classrooms and a performing arts studio at Stony Dean School was officially made on
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Wycombe MP backs David Cameron on benefits cap
WYCOMBE MP Steve Baker, Conservative, writes about the controversial benefits cap policy and the Welfare Reform Bill which Parliament will vote on this afternoon. As I write, today is a difficult day in the Commons. This afternoon, we vote
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Rams charge on at Blues' expense
MARLOW FC were plunged into deeper relegation peril by near neighbours Beaconsfield last night. The Blues lost 2-1 and, with one win since mid September, remain five points adrift. Beaconsfield are third.
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Moses parts the waters on way to silver
AFTER more than six months behind closed doors perfecting her trade, Emily Moses returned to competition at the weekend and promptly won double silver at the British National Cup. The diving hopeful from Wycombe joined up with Georgia Ward to take synchronised
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Generals lose ground in Premier title race
CHESHAM United dropped more points last night in their hunt for the Southern League Premier title. They were beaten 3-1 at Bashley, who eased away from the drop zone with the win. On Saturday Chesham host Banbury.
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Simpson released by England
JOE Simpson has been released by England ahead of their opening Six Nations Championship match against Scotland on Saturday. The Wasps scrum half will now be available to play Northampton in the LV Cup this weekend.
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Business brains battle it out at Eden
BUDDING entrepreneurs went head-to-head in a business challenge at the Eden Shopping Centre on Sunday. A total of 19 teams from schools around south Bucks battled it out to be named the county's top business brains at the Young Enterprise trade
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It was £27 cheaper to drive to Bourne End to take the train to Bristol
WITH reference to the possible reinstatement of the High Wycombe/Bourne End rail Link (HBL), we have just learned that a High Wycombe citizen who recently wished to get to Bristol found it was £27 cheaper to drive to Bourne End to join the rail network
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Sponsor wanted for charity run
A SPONSOR is wanted for the next Dash for Dad run after the success of the inaugural event last year. More than £9,000 was raised for the Saunderton-based Child Bereavement Charity at last year's run - which took place on Father's Day - and organisers
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Review:Legally Blonde,The Musical is an evening of fun and laughter
LEGALLY Blonde, The Musical is so much fun to watch with amazing music, which leaves you humming the previously unknown songs all the way home. There is no doubt about it- the show is incredibly girlie with screeching girls, lots of pink and nice
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Planning applications for January 27
To view Wycombe applications click here, for Chiltern applications click here and for South Bucks applications click here. You must accept the terms and conditions to proceed. Wycombe District Council: 2 And 4 Cavendish Court Beaumont
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Parish council's energy saving idea halted due to costs
A PARISH council has decided not to go ahead with an energy saving scheme due to the costs charged by an electricity company. Penn Parish Council was considering turning the lights off at midnight along Penn Road from Hazlemere and asked Southern Electric
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Star musicians to perform in Beaconsfield
FOUR musicians with international reputations will perform in Beaconsfield this month as part of a fundraiser for an African school. The evening at St Mary’s Church will kick off with a performance by Suzanne Willison-Kawalec, principal harp of the
