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Did you know 12,000 children in Buckinghamshire live in income poverty?
The finishing touches were put to my blog a little later than usual this evening because my good self took the opportunity to do some late night Christmas shopping. Of course my presents were bought weeks ago so this evening excursion around the
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Thieves steal Christmas lights from two homes
CHRISTMAS decorations have been stolen from two houses in Chalfont St Giles. A set of external lights in the shape of a reindeer were taken from a house in Nightingales Lane, while another set were stolen from a property in Tripps Hill Close.
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Giant polar bear needs a home
INSTEAD of a window display of suavely dressed men, Christmas shoppers at a Marlow clothes shop have been greeted by a huge polar bear. Independent family run men’s clothing store Hewetts of Marlow will raffle off the five-foot fluffy bear toy
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Gaz undecided on Christmas Day training
WANDERERS manager Gareth Ainsworth is undecided whether or not to bring his players in for training on Christmas Day. With a game against Newport County to prepare for the following day, December 25 is often viewed as just another working day for
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Schoolboy heading for Africa after school's charity drive
A MARLOW schoolboy is all set to jet off to Africa and lend a hand with a charity project after his yeargroup spent a week raising money for the cause. Year eight Great Marlow pupil Ben Roddick will make the trip to Tanzania as part of the Walser
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Blues optimistic over Cowan-Hall fitness
BLUES boss Gareth Ainsworth is optimistic Paris Cowan-Hall will be able to feature against Northampton on Saturday. The winger injured his knee against Scunthorpe but tests have shown he has not twisted it, as first feared. Ainsworth said:
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Blues stars head to hospitals to spread Christmas cheer
WANDERERS players spread some festive cheer as they paid a visit to children's wards at two hospitals this week. Six players headed to Stoke Mandeville Hospital on Tuesday while another six went to Wexham Park to hand out Wanderers-themed goody
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This week's gig guide
Fri 20th # Oye Santana (Santana Tribute Band) @ Arts4every1, Desborough Road, Wycombe; Doors 7.30pm; Tickets in advance £15 from Counter Culture, Ruby Moon, Wegottickets, or venue Box Office (Mon - Fri 11-5) 01494-445517, Dave Quinton 07926-002047
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Row over Risborough Springs proposal continues
A COUNCIL says it submitted a planning application to expand a leisure centre to see whether the scheme would actually be viable. Princes Risborough Town Council branded Wycombe District Council “arrogant” for ploughing ahead with a the proposals
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Jack masters his trade
GEORGE Jack has been awarded a 6th Dan for his contribution to judo. Black belt 5th Dan is the highest level of competitive judo, with the red and white belt for 6th, 7th or 8th Dans awarded for servives to the sport. Jack has been part of
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Pedestrian killed while crossing road
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman has died after being in a collision with a car while crossing the road. She was declared dead at the scene of the collision, Langley Park Road in Iver last night. The incident happened at 7.10pm when the pedestrian was hit
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Wasps' back pains deepens
WASPS’ debilitating injury crisis among the backs deepened this week with two more players ruled out for the rest of the season. Scrum half Jack Moates is unlikely to play again for six to nine months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament
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Baker hits out at Bucks poverty levels in food bank debate
STEVE Baker said yesterday it is "a scandalous indictment of the welfare state" that up to one in three children in his constituency go to bed hungry. The Wycombe MP was speaking in the House of Commons during a debate called by Labour demanding
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Family's dazzling home light show for charity
A DAZZLING light display at a family home, which has become a Christmas tradition, is once again brightening up a Marlow Bottom street to raise money for charity. Jancis and Tony Shepherd’s home on Hill Farm Road is transformed each year into a
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Dean steps up to win bronze
KELLY Dean battled to a bronze at the Junior British Championships in Sheffield. The Micklefield Judo Club player has had a mixed time at the event, winning U18s gold last year after missing out in the final the year before. However, she stepped
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Fresh calls for HS2 report to be made public
A COUNCIL boss has renewed calls for a key report on HS2 to be made public, amid claims the Prime Minister could halt its publication. Chiltern District Council Leader Nick Rose said failing to make the findings of the Major Projects Authority
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Leese: We all need to take responsibility
AS it’s pantomime season it seems appropriate that Chesham United should start worrying about who’s behind them. A long unbeaten run took them clear at the top of the Southern Premier League table, but three losses in a row in all competitions
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Fire service to strike over festive period
THE Fire service has announced more strike action over the coming weeks - with both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve set to be affected. The Fire Brigades Union which is in dispute with the Government over pensions, intends to strike from 7pm to
