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Reports of fallen trees flood in as storm takes hold
HIGH winds have brought down trees across the county, with council response teams battling to keep roads clear as harsh conditions look set to continue overnight. Transport for Bucks confirmed it has received reports of 45 fallen trees, with emergency
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Fire engine involved in road crash
FOUR people were injured during a crash involving a fire engine last night. An appliance belonging to Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was involved in a collision with two cars on the A40 at Denham just after 6.30pm. Another two fire
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23 December, 2013: John Bercow MP
It’s practically Christmas Day and another year has flown by. There have, of course, been highs and lows. The spectre of HS2 continues to haunt, in spite of the best efforts of local residents and campaign groups but I plan to continue the fight in
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Window smashed during burglary
ELECTRICAL goods were stolen from a High Wycombe house over the weekend after a window was smashed. Thieves forced their way into the property in Perth Road by breaking the window in the back door. Among the stolen items are a laptop, DVDs,
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Emergency teams on alert as weather warnings issued
WEATHER warnings in place for the next 24 hours have put council teams on alert as strong winds and heavy rain batter the county. The Met Office have issued warnings of between 20mm and 40mm of rain and wind with gusts of up to 60mph, with the
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Predicted storm to impact on Chiltern Railways services
SPEED restrictions will be in place for train services through Bucks this evening, with stormy weather predicted. High winds are expected in the south of the country later this afternoon and overnight, leading to safety concerns over rail journeys
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Tributes to ex model who "always had a twinkle in her eye"
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former model who "lit up any room she entered". Avril James modelled at the Festival of Britain and worked for a top London boutique that included the Royal Family among its clients during a colourful career before
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Rain wins the day
BAD weather won the day with much of the football schedule wiped out at the weekend. Chesham's home match with Banbury had to be cancelled because of a water-logged pitch in Southern League Premier, while in Division One Central Marlow's match
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Goal a huge release for Lewis
STUART Lewis said he took out two months' worth of frustration in hitting the shot that resulted in a key goal against Northampton. The Blues skipper had just had a blazing row with Cobblers striker Roy O'Donovan when the ball landed perfectly
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Lewis: That win was for Gaz
WANDERERS skipper Stuart Lewis dedicated Saturday's victory over Northampton Town to manager Gareth Ainsworth. The Blues boss came under increasing fan pressure as Wanderers failed to win for eight matches, but that run came to an emphatic finish
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Council agrees traffic calming extension
FURTHER traffic calming measures for a Beaconsfield speeding hotspot have been agreed by county councillors. Last year, Beaconsfield Town Council successfully bid for funding towards speed cushions on Holtspur Top Lane as part of Bucks County Council's
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Post Office open as usual after unexpected closure
MICKLEFIELD Post Office is open for business as usual after it was closed on Saturday unexpectedly. Staff did not open the branch in Micklefield Road on Saturday for personal reasons. The Post Office apologised for any inconvenience caused
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Planning applications for December 19
THE following planning applications were validated by south Bucks district councils. To see Wycombe click here, to see Chiltern click here and to see South Bucks click here. Wycombe District Council: 41 Cambridge Road Marlow Buckinghamshire
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School reveals plans for new sixth form block
THE HEADTEACHER of a Marlow school has revealed plans to overhaul part of the campus to provide a new sixth form block. Linton Nash, acting head at Great Marlow School, said an old part of the school building will be revamped in the £800,000 project
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Solicitors firm spreads wings with new recruit who refused to abandon his dream
A FIRM of solicitors in Chalfont St Peter is spreading its wings to become a multi-disciplinary legal practice – a change driven by a new recruit who was once told by a careers advisor he would never make it in the profession because of his background
