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It’s denying residents a place to meet
How disappointing to read in the paper that plans for a much needed facility in Prestwood have been turned down by Chiltern District Council (BFP August 10). I fail to comprehend the reasoning behind this decision. How can a development be “out of
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Blues start home campaign with a loss
Wycombe Wanderers 0, Gillingham 1. WANDERERS paid the price for being second best in the second half as their home campaign got off to a losing start. Gillingham full-back Joe Martin notched the only goal of the game, tapping in from close
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The Olympic Legacy: Volunteering
Has it really been a week since the Olympics ended? It seems like a lifetime to me. Looking back to those sixteen wonderful days so much was achieved however if it hadn't been for the 70,000 volunteers, known as Games Makers, who kept things ticking
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Former clerk to appear at crown court for fraud trial
A FORMER village clerk will be sent for trial for ten counts of fraud, following a not guilty plea. Lynne Turner, 50, of Tancred Road, High Wycombe appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates Court today for a committal hearing. She had previously
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New hospital 'just speculation for now', says Wycombe MP
MP Steve Baker says radical plans to build a ‘super hospital’ near Wycombe are nothing more than speculation at the moment – though he wants to hear more about the idea. His Conservative colleague Dr Phillip Lee has produced a detailed report which
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Unemployment rises in Chesham and Amersham
THE number of unemployed people in Chesham and Amersham has risen - bucking the national trend. New figures from the House of Commons Library show unemployment rates in the Chesham and Amersham constituency went up by 2.2 per cent in July.
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Inquest: Man died of alcohol poisoning
A POLISH man who lived in High Wycombe died from alcohol poisoning, an inquest heard. Krzysztof Karasinski died on March 4, aged 32, at his home address in Dashwood Avenue. Today the inquest at High Wycombe Law Courts heard the post mortem
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Torchbearer left speechless after meeting Prime Minister
FLORENCE Rowe isn't usually lost for words, but she was stunned into silence after learning she would be taking the Olympic torch to Downing Street. The effervescent Hughenden grandmother only found out the day before she was due to take part in
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Teachers on shortlist for new awards as voting begins
CELEBRITIES may be all about glitz, glamour and fame but a new set of awards aims to celebrate the people making a real difference to their community. The Hidden Gems Awards, launched by Marlow FM, are intended to recognise the efforts of people
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Fracking in the Aylesbury Vale
Less than a week ago I learnt that pre-planning applications had been made to Aylesbury Vale District Council for hydraulic fracturing. If that means nothing to you then maybe the term “fracking” does. It is highly controversial. It is time we started
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Air ambulance flies motorcyclist to hospital
A MOTORCYLIST was flown by air ambulance to hospital after a crash on the Marlow bypass. Paramedics have now confirmed that the man, who was riding a a blue Suzuki SV, did not suffer life threatening injuries. The accident occurred on
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Afghan student who fled the Taliban secures university place
FIVE years ago Ali Qamari arrived in Buckinghamshire not being able to speak a word of English and having had no formal education. Both of his parents were dead, having been shot by the Taliban, and he had just endured unimaginable hardship
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Planning applications for August 17
THE following planning applications were validated by south Bucks councils on Friday. Wycombe District Council 225 Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5PG. Householder application for construction of single storey/three storey
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Marlow Lock to close as part of £2.75m repair scheme
MARLOW Lock is set to close temporarily later this year as part of a £2.75million repairs scheme. The cash is being spent by The Environment Agency at 12 of its 45 locks along the River Thames to ensure they are in good condition for boaters and