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Basic statistics don’t reveal full story
ML Grey’s comment regarding the amount of money spent on headaches and coughs etc. (BFP August 10) is misleading. My problem is that it trivialises and generalises minor ailments that could be symptomatic of more serious illnesses. Opticians
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Roadworks to close Abbey Way gyratory
A MAJOR road through the centre of High Wycombe will be closed every night this week for resurfacing. The Abbey Way gyratory will be shut to motorists from 7pm-6am as part of Transport for Buckinghamshire's 'We're Working on It' resurfacing programme
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Jail for man who raped girl, 13
A HIGH Wycombe man who raped a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for six years. Stephen Little, of Chairborough Road, denied the charge but was convicted of rape by an Amersham Crown Court jury on August 10. As well
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Two candidates in controversial by-election
TWO people will stand in the Princes Risborough by-election next month. Iain McLauchlan and Billy Pettigrove are both standing as Independents in the by-election for a town councillor on Thursday, September 13. (See links below for other stories
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Lorry driver killed in motorway crash
A LORRY driver died on the M25 this morning after his vehicle collided with a bridge. The driver, who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was reported at 6.21am on the clockwise section between
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Anti-yob zone trial in Marlow extended
POLICE have pledged to keep out yobs after announcing a trial to rid Marlow's streets of rowdy behaviour is being extended. A 'dispersal zone', which gives officers the powers to send away troublemakers with the threat of arrest if they return,
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Wycombe on the brink of title glory
HIGH Wycombe are on the verge of wrapping up the Home Counties Premier League title again after another comfortable win. Matthew Eyles' 148 and a century from youngster Alex Morgan allowed the reigning league champions to chalk up 337-3 from just
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Two off as Chesham open with a win
TWO red cards and a missed penalty featured in Chesham United's first match of the season as they came from behind to claim an opening day win. Both United and opponents St Neots were reduced to ten men as Chesham turned a one goal deficit into
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Beatles take buckets on the bridge
COLLECTING a bucket load of cash proved not to be a bridge too far for these two Beatles. The spirit of Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was invoked to aid Marlow Age Concern. Suzanne Brown and Roland Young got dressed up as the classic
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Olympic great: Teachers need better training to ensure sporting legacy
TEACHERS need to be given better training to teach children sport to ensure the legacy of London 2012 is realised, Sir Steve Redgrave says. The Olympic great told the Free Press that this is an integral part of creating a long and lasting era of
