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Bucks escapes major disruption during yesterday's winds and rain
BUCKS escaped major disruption on the roads yesterday, despite the forecast high winds and heavy rainfall. Transport for Buckinghamshire's operations hub fielded just 21 emergency calls yesterday. Of these, five were for fallen trees and two
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Mayor sets date for sheep herding charity stunt
MARLOW’S Mayor is wasting no time in her using her new powers after being awarded the Freedom of the City of London before Christmas. Suzanne Brown has revealed she intends to exercise her right to herd livestock over the River Thames at London
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Fire service warns of flying lantern dangers this New Year's Eve
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to take extra care if they are planning to use flying lanterns or fireworks as part of their New Year celebrations. Flying lanterns – also known as sky lanterns and Chinese lanterns – are usually made of paper, wire
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Drink driving crackdown update: 245 arrested so far
A TOTAL of 245 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving so far in the Thames Valley Police festive season crackdown. The latest figures released by police run from the start of the ‘Is it worth the risk?’ campaign on December 1 until
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Fugitive Christmas turkey escapes oven
A FEATHERED fugitive fled its frightening festive fate last week, spotted in a Flackwell Heath garden as it made its great escape. Pete Hickmott was visiting his family on Boxing Day morning when he opened the curtains at his parents’ home on Phillip
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Leese: This game is about character
CHESHAM United face a crucial top of the table clash with Hemel Hempstead tomorrow after losing ground at the top of the Southern Premier League during the Christmas period. They drew 2-2 with St Albans on Boxing Day and then shared the spoils
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Holy Cross housing plans put forward again
CONTROVERSIAL plans to redevelop the centre of Chalfont St Peter have resurfaced after new proposals were put forward. Plans for nearly 200 new homes and a 65-bed care home to replace the former Holy Cross Convent School were emphatically turned
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Celebrity sports coach leads Bucks New Year's Honours list
THE man who prepared David Walliams and Eddie Izzard for their epic sporting challenges has been awarded the OBE in the New Year's Honours. Marlow resident Prof Greg Whyte was given the honour in recognition to his services to sport, sport science
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New bid for cafe/bar made
PLANS for a new cafe/bar in Amersham are back on the menu after a fresh proposal was submitted. Previously-submitted plans to convert the former Entertainer toy shop in Hill Avenue were withdrawn on a technicality, with council bosses concerned
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Fire service set to strike again on New Year's Eve
THE fire service is set to strike again tonight- the latest of several bouts of action over the festive period. The Fire Brigades Union which is in dispute with the Government over pensions, intends to strike from 6.30pm on Tuesday, December 31
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Sneesby crossing fingers for Sochi selection
WYCOMBE’s Paralympic hopeful Ben Sneesby will find out in the next fortnight if he has made the team for the Winter Games in Sochi. Sneesby has done everything he can to make the team, getting his skiing scores down below the qualification level
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Extra New Year's trains running from Marylebone tonight
ANYONE visiting London to see in the New Year tonight will be able to enjoy the celebrations without leaving early, with extra train services being run by Chiltern Railways. The company has added six late night trains after midnight from London
