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Litter louts will destroy the flowers
WHAT a wonderful idea from Mike Chadwick regarding leaving some areas of our currently mown parks unmown, to encourage wild flowers to bloom and seed (Letters, Bucks Free Press, 26/7). There is however a major problem in that litter louts will
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Man arrested after Flackwell Heath crash
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a collision in Flackwell Heath yesterday. Officers said a man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or drink. He has been released on bail
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Further expansion of High Heavens plan not ruled out
THE possibility of further expanding plans for a waste transfer station at High Heavens has not been ruled out by council bosses after the rejection of two other sites. Buckinghamshire County Council want to create two sites for bulking up rubbish
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Police appeal after armed robbery
POLICE are appealing for information about a vehicle they believe was used in an armed robbery in Surrey. Thames Valley Police has issued an appeal today on behalf of officers in Guildford – who are investigating an armed robbery at a jewellery
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230,000 spectators but just five arrests at Dorney Olympic events
NEARLY 230,000 Olympic spectators flocked to Dorney Lake but there were just five arrests, officials announced today. The home of the Marlow Regatta was visited by an average of 20,838 fans each day to see Team GB triumph with nine medals in total
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Stewart surprised to be playing
ANTHONY Stewart admits he's surprised at the number of games he's played in pre-season - but says he needed them in order to get fit. The 19-year-old featured in all but one of Wanderers' friendlies as injuries to Blues' established defenders opened
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Tennis club hopes for Olympic boost
A TENNIS coach in Marlow is looking forward to a surge in enthusiasm for the sport following Andy Murray's remarkable Olympic gold medal triumph. Murray defied his underdog tag to overcome the game's greatest ever player – Roger Federer- in the
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Elderly woman in serious condition after Flackwell 'horror crash'
AN elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a ‘horrific crash’ in Flackwell Heath. The woman, who is believed to be 70, was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital after the collision between a silver BMW and a blue Volvo in Swains
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Man dies after being hit by train
A MAN has died after being hit by a train near Monks Risborough. British Transport Police said they were called to the track near the train station at 10.47pm yesterday after reports of a man being struck by the Aylesbury to Princes Risborough
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Cross still in trouble after dismal showing
GERRARDS Cross remain in a relegation battle after a nine wicket hammering by Harefield. Dan Hampton was the only Cross batsman to show any resistance as he contributed 37 of his side’s 100 runs, with three men being dismissed for ducks and a further
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Sainsbury's to open Flackwell Heath store this week
SAINSBURY’s will open its new Flackwell Heath store on Wednesday – with the firm saying 20 new jobs have been created. Dozens of villagers had opposed plans for the supermarket chain to move into the site of the Green Man pub on Straight Bit, fearing
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High Wycombe take a huge step towards winning the title
HIGH Wycombe took a huge step towards retaining their Home Counties Premier League title when they beat nearest rivals Tring Park by 152 runs on Saturday. Wycombe scored 284-7 off their overs before bowling their hosts out for 132 to put a second
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Olympic success creates surge in rowing club applicants
THE triumphs of the rowers at Dorney Lake have led to a surge in new recruits to Marlow Rowing Club. Club Captain Sally Reay said the huge medal haul of British oarsmen, including the Marlow representatives such as Greg Searle, has sparked interest
