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Purse stolen from woman in Bourne End Parade
A PURSE was stolen from a woman in her 60s after she was approached by three people yesterday in Bourne End’s Parade. At around 11am the 62-year-old woman was in the fruit market on The Parade and was approached by a man with a map. A second man
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Scrutiny committee urges council chief to reconsider bus link decision
A SCRUTINY committee has urged a council chief to reconsider her decision to select a residential road as the preferred route for a bus link. Buckinghamshire County Council’s Environment, Transport and Locality Services Select Committee has asked
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Entrepreneur seeks 'Young Business Tigers' for £5k investment in new competition
A HAZLEMERE entrepreneur who made his name charting the ever changing whims of the weather is hoping to send a stiff breeze of good fortune towards two up-and-coming businesses – with £5k investments in each. Jim Dale is the founder and owner of
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Man charged with assaulting police officer in Flackwell Heath
A MAN has been charged with assaulting a police officer after an incident in Flackwell Heath on Saturday night. Thames Valley Police confirmed officers were called to a disturbance in Common Road at about 11.38pm on Saturday. Nicholas Martin
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Haskell: It's time to deliver
WASPS are often talked about as a side brimming with potential but James Haskell claims it's time for Dai Young's charges to deliver. With the likes of Joe Launchbury, Sam Jones, Elliot Daly and Christian Wade in the side, Wasps have a crop of
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Meakin: We're moving in the right direction
BEACONSFIELD are all set for a push for the play-offs after the final piece of the puzzle fell into place last weekend. Boss Gary Meakin has been fighting fires all season but at last it was his team raising the temperature as they finally added
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Archaeologists' hunt for answers as dig extended
ARCHAEOLOGISTS hope they can answer some of the burning questions raised by their dig last year after the council granted permission for the excavation to be extended. Marlow Archaeology Society discovered artefacts and the remains of a cellar
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Council defends grammar schools in wake of Ofsted chief's criticism
A LEADING voice in education has criticised the grammar school system, operated in Bucks, saying it does not do enough to help the disadvantaged in society. Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted's chief inspector of schools in England, said grammar schools
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Ainsworth urges players to keep tackling
GARETH Ainsworth has told his players to keep flying into tackles even though they have the worst disciplinary record in League Two. Their six red cards and 54 yellows mean they’re out on their own in terms of ill-discipline this season, with Josh
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HWBIDCo: What defines a thief?
What defines a thief? Imagine the scenario. You are a parent who has received a phone call from store security in the town centre telling you that your son or daughter has been caught shoplifting. What is your reaction? Are you full of disbelief
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The Jolly Sportsman in Chesham
Name: Clive Affleck Pub: The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham. How long have you been a regular here? About a year. I used to live in Rickmansworth but visited Chesham once a week, and this pub is part of the reason why I moved back to Chesham.
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Soap star spreads some Christmas cheer in Eden
SOAP star Steven Arnold hopped on board the Santa Express with a south Bucks family to spread some Christmas cheer in the Eden shopping centre. The ex-Dancing on Ice contestant, who played Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street, visited the complex
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Fixtures offer point-to-point posts on changing landscape
FIXTURES for next season’s Home Counties Cricket League have been released, but the landscape will look a lot different next summer after another major restructure. The Herts clubs have opted to leave the Home Counties League and rejoin the Saracens
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Just the ticket: What's on this week
Talks and meets Coffee Morning Monthly coffee morning with a talk by Trading Standards representative at 11am. Join in for a pre-Christmas coffee and mince pie. Call 08452303232. Tickets: free. 20 December, 10.30am, Beaconsfield Library, Reynolds
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My first panto was a learning curve - this one is my 33rd
I feel lucky this year because Basingstoke, where I am panto-ing, is altogether more Christmas-friendly for me than past years, and I will be home early enough to join in the Christmas Eve festivities that have apparently evolved due to the enthusiasm
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An increasing number of emails are ignored
This is a season of goodwill and attempts to treat people in a more civil way, though we mainly refrain from touching or removing hats when greeting someone, as used to occur a century ago. It is a sad comment on current practices at Transport
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Local charities also need help to survive
David Lidington (Letters, December 13) is right to remind us all of the importance of local businesses in Buckinghamshire. It is indeed a dynamic sector which needs help to thrive. The same can also be said for the local voluntary and community
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Cairo has had its first snowfall in 112 years
While test cricketers swelter in Perth, Cairo gets its first snow for 112 years. Is something odd happening to the climate? Does it matter? If the Government tries to cut fuel bills by reducing its green commitments, should your readers care?
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Spectacular panto is as good as West End
I agree with every word of your review of this year’s performance of Cinderella at the Swan Theatre, High Wycombe. I attended the matinee this week, packed out with schoolchildren, and have never enjoyed myself or laughed so much. Shane Richie
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Visit our 13th display, all for a good cause
Once again the Shepherd family are lighting up Marlow Bottom in aid of charity. This is the 13th year we have been fundraising and each year we try to introduce some new elements to the display. This year, Tony has been making additional features,
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Looking forward to future success in 2014
On behalf of everyone at Wycombe District Council, I would like to send my best wishes to all residents, local businesses and partner organisations. 2013 has been challenging, locally and nationally, but the council has continued to strive to provide
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Economic upturn is good news for many
As Christmas approaches, it is a good time to reflect on the year we have had and what the future holds in 2014. We have just proposed, after our recent public consultation, a council tax increase of two per cent for next year. We have frozen council
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The grammar school system - a topic never far from people's minds
THE grammar school system is a topic that is never far from people’s minds in Bucks – these days more than ever, it seems. Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw attacked the grammar system this week, saying he doesn’t think it works any more; that these
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Don't miss today's BFP for a FREE wallplanner and your Santa's Grotto picture special
DON’T miss this week’s festive edition of the BFP, crammed with our fantastic Santa’s Grotto picture special and with a free 2014 wallplanner to help get you organised for 2014. For the past four weeks children have been visiting our Narnia-themed
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Frustration as rowing club rebuild slips behind schedule
PROJECT managers tasked with raising a Marlow landmark from the ashes have voiced their disappointment at the slow progress caused by a slew of problems at the site. The Property Committee responsible for monitoring and steering the £2million Marlow
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Top five things to do this weekend
1. ROALD Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity Christmas Concert takes place this Saturday evening at 7pm. Musical Director Fiona Firth, Singers for all and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity present a seasonal extravaganza of Dahl readings,
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Festive fundraiser at Downley pub
A FESTIVE fundraiser will be held at a pub in Downley on Christmas Eve. Santa’s Grotto, husky dogs, Christmas songs and games, and a selection of festive foods will all be at the Bricklayers Arms on December 24. The Christmas Stocking Fundraiser
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Easy game? Cobblers to that
GARETH Ainsworth said tomorrow's opponents Northampton Town's struggles this season are proof of how competitive League Two is. The Cobblers were tipped to do well after making it to a Wembley play off final last year, but instead they find themselves
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Council chief praises three "good" Wycombe primary schools
A COUNCIL chief has praised staff and pupils of three High Wycombe primary schools after they received “good” reports from Ofsted. Kings Wood and Hannah Ball Primary Schools received the “good” ranking following visits from inspectors. It follows
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Amersham to rest first team for cup final
AMERSHAM & Chiltern RFC don’t want to pick a single first team player for their Bucks Cup Final against Buckingham tomorrow. The final was meant to be a two-legged affair, but Buckingham pulled out of the home game a few weeks ago because of
