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I followed notices, but buses drove past me
ON Sunday, Sept 2 there were notices in the High Street bus stop in High Wycombe explaining that buses would not be stopping there and would passengers please use the bus stop in Easton Street. I along with another elderly passenger waited for
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Help to honour Battle of Britain heroes
THE week commencing 10th September is Battle of Britain Week Appeal from the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), which itself is part of their year-on-year Wings Appeal. The 15th September is acknowledged as Battle of Britain Day, and let’s not
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Peter Game: A community activist of the first order
TUESDAY last, September 4, saw the funeral of one of the valley’s most influential personalities of the last several decades, a community activist of the first order. Peter Game’s health had deteriorated most significantly over a relatively short
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Waddock pleased with the point
GARY Waddock says his players deserve credit for grinding out a draw against an impressive Cheltenham Town side today. And the Blues boss says injuries to several key players means it would be unfair to judge his side on recent performances.
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Bath tub to be flung down hill in wacky event
EVER seen a bath and a giant slipper flung down a steep hill at the same time? Well, Sunday could be your chance as a whole range of wacky contraptions, driven by daredevil contestants, race for victory in one of the area's most bizarre annual
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Blues outplayed but earn a point
Wycombe Wanderers were fortunate to earn a point at home against Cheltenham Town today as the visitors controlled the game for long periods and wasted several chances. An early own goal by Cheltenham defender Keith Lowe was cancelled out after
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Underwhelming Wasps cleaned up in Bath
BATH 30, WASPS 23. THE full extent of the damage done by last weekend's capitulation at Twickenham won't be known for a while, but early signs aren't encouraging. Wasps were flat, uninspired and riddled with silly errors as they capsised again
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Road name winner awarded prize
A ROAD in Hazlemere has a new name following a competition run by the parish council. At last week's Hazlemere Parish Council meeting the winner of its Name the Road competition was presented with his prize by chairman David Brown. Daniel Hatfield
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Ambitious project for RGS music department
THE music department at High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School has taken on an ambitious project, which will be performed this weekend. They will stage a full production of Walton's Belshazzar's Feast at Watford Colosseum, which is a tale of ambition
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Historic buildings to open for special heritage event
HISTORIC school buildings are to be opened up to the public tomorrow. Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in West Street, will open its doors as part of Heritage Open Day. Marlow is participating in the national event, which gives history
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Council leader challenges fellow Tory over hospital plan
ONE person to speak out against proposals for a new Thames Valley regional hospital last night was Wycombe District Council leader Alex Collingwood. The Marlow ward member was almost a lone voice among the 80-strong audience at Great Marlow School
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Flytippers land fines and costs over £1,000
BOSSES heading a crackdown on flytipping have issued a warning to others thinking of doing the same - after two men were convicted for separately dumping waste illegally around Little Marlow. In the first case plastic drawers, cardboard and plastic
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Fierce A404 car fire 'like war film scene'
TYRES were exploding and metal parts popping off as a car was engulfed by a spectacular, fierce fire on the Marlow bypass described as being like something from a war film scene. There was nobody to be seen in or anywhere near the wrecked
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Updated: Olympic doll fetches £1,700 for charity
A KNITTED doll of an Olympic Games volunteer with one foot - inspired by a comedian born with a disability - has raised £1,700 for charity. The impressive handcrafted doll of the Gamesmaker by Marion Watson – who was a volunteer at Dorney Lake
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Rugby club assures residents after noise complaints
MARLOW Rugby Club has assured its neighbours it takes their views 'extremely seriously' after complaints about an event held at its site. There were three official complaints to Wycombe District Council's licensing team, mainly about excessively
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Risborough residents will have their vote on Thursday
A NEW councillor will be elected onto the Princes Risborough Town Council next week. There are two candidates in the Princes Risborough by-election on Thursday, September 13. Residents can vote for either Iain McLauchlan or Billy Pettigrove
