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Did you buy your Christmas gifts in Wycombe?
The weather was rather miserable at lunchtime today. After polishing off the contents of my lunch box in the grounds of the Parish Church it seemed like a good idea to spend a few moments promenading through the complex. For the first time
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Marlow chef teams up with culinary elite for Mince Pie Project
A TOP Marlow chef joined a stellar line-up including Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr for a fundraising bake-off with a festive twist. Michael MacDonald, Chef Owner of the Vanilla Pod on West Street, created two boxes of his signature mince pies
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Bucks shooter wins top BBC award
A SKEET shooter from Bucks has been crowned BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. Sixteen-year-old Amber Hill was presented with the gong at the glitzy Sports Personality of the Year Awards ceremony in Leeds on Sunday evening. She said:
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Wycombe hit best form in years
HIGH Wycombe RUFC are on their best run of form in years after making it five league wins in a row against Stow-on-the-Wold. They needed a try late on to snatch the points 24-21, after trailing for most of the match. But the result follows
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Motorists hit by number plate theft
MOTORISTS are asked to be on their guard after two cars had their number plates stolen within hours of each other on the same High Wycombe street last week. Police are appealing for witnesses after plates were removed from a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall
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Teen trouble
Once you mention to someone your child is a teen (and let’s not forget the teen phase spans seven years) a knowing look of fake dread covers their face. They feel pity; they acknowledge you’re probably arguing most the time (about gadgets, going out
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Council leader: 'No compelling case for Wycombe Town Council'
A COUNCIL chief has not seen a “compelling case” for a High Wycombe town council – as a petition is launched by residents to create parish councils in an area of Wycombe. Wycombe District Council Leader Cllr Richard Scott told Full Council last
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TV star comperes at 'best ever' choral concert
CELEBRITIES and dignitaries joined the sell-out crowd as a choral society celebrated its most successful Christmas concert to date last weekend. TV presenter and newsreader Mary Nightingale was the special guest compere at Marlow Choral Society
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Festive cheer at Old Amersham community event
SLEIGH rides, Christmas music and a visit from Santa brought festive cheer to Old Amersham on Saturday. A Christmas-themed community day organised by Amersham Town Council took place, with festive activities taking place throughout the day.
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Craig set for six weeks out
STEVEN Craig is set to be missing for the next six weeks after suffering a pulled thigh on Saturday. The three-goal striker was forced off before half time against Scunthorpe United at the weekend and the Wanderers medical team have said today
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Warning as fizzy drinks on Bucks' shelves break ingredient regulations
A WARNING has been issued about fizzy drinks which are available in Bucks that broke EU regulations and failed tests for their ingredients and labelling. Seven out of 10 random samples of fizzy fruit drinks taken by Buckinghamshire Trading Standards
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Teens charged with sexual offences against underage girls appear before court
THREE teenagers charged with serious sexual offences against underage victims have appeared before court. The trio appeared before Wycombe Youth Court last Friday charged between them with 19 alleged sexual offences against underage girls.
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Planning applications for December 13
THE following planning applications were validated by South Bucks councils on Friday. To see Wycombe click here, to see Chiltern click here and to see South Bucks click here. Wycombe District Council: 3 Windmill Hill Princes Risborough
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Man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault on boy
A 43-YEAR-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a boy. A man from the Bicester area was arrested yesterday and is currently in police custody. The arrest relates to an alleged sexual assault on an 11-year-old
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Rotarians pass on interviewing tips to Wycombe pupils
PUPILS were given an interviewing master class by Rotarians last week. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of High Wycombe passed on their interviewing tips and advice to Year 11 Cressex Community School pupils on Wednesday. The club runs a workshop
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Panto review: Sleeping Beauty at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
AYLESBURY panto has all the right elements for the traditional pantomime with upbeat songs, hammy one-liners and elaborate costumes- but for me it fell just a bit flat. That is not saying the show wasn't well done and for a pantomime for all the
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"I'll be talking about my goal for the rest of the week"
GOALSCORER Leon Johnson hopes his strike on Saturday will keep fellow defender Anthony Stewart quiet about his exploits in front of goal. His last minute goal against Scunthorpe was only the fourth he's scored for the club and the first since April
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Lights fixed after safety concerns raised
DILAPIDATED lights in a road in Princes Risborough have been fixed after concerns were raised over safety. Cllr Gary Hall complained about the poor standard and lack of Bucks County Council lighting on A4010 Wycombe Road. He said: "The darkest
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Bartley: Four games to shape a season
THERE is only one thing Marlow FC boss Mark Bartley wants this Christmas – league points. His team have lost seven in a row in all competitions but he believes it’s the next four games that will define their season. He said: “We’ve got four
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See out the year with a bang! Get a new hairstyle - plus money off with our offer
The year is almost over, so what better way to see it out with a bang than to have a dramatic change? But rather than just go with a new style, how about getting the 'wow factor' with a new colour? Here colour expert Gail Leadbetter from Albemarle
