It seems there is more madness afoot at the European Parliament. Legislation is currently being drafted up to force food producers to sell all food items by weight rather than by the number of items in a pack. This means that we would
WASPS face a daunting start to the new Guinness Premiership season, with trips to Newcastle, Gloucester and Sale in between clashes with Northampton and Leicester. The men in black and gold start at 'home' against Harlequins on September 4,
I would recommend first aid training to everyone – although it’s a skill one may never need, it is reassuring to have some knowledge that could really help someone one day. I’m one of the designated first aiders at work, and for the majority
A MUM who left her broken down car in a loading bay to feed her baby said she cannot believe the “lack of common sense and judgement” after receiving a parking ticket. Kelly Craft, 30, broke down last month in Desborough Road, High Wycombe with her
WASPS will start the new Guinness Premiership season against Harlequins at Twickenham on September 4. They go to Newcastle on September 11 while their Boxing Day fixture is a mouth-watering clash with Saracens at Vicarage Road. The full fixture list
THE future is looking rosier for a community carnival after what organisers believe may have been a record fundraising day. Marlow Bottom's Rose Carnival attracted between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors on Saturday. Frustrated committee members had warned
TWO suspected shoplifters managed to escape from security guards at Marks & Spencer in High Wycombe this afternoon. Police are currently searching for a man and a woman who allegedly stole items from the food store at Wycombe Retail Park. Police
A POLICE helicopter was deployed last night after reports of breaking glass and people on the grounds of a Marlow school. Thames Valley Police were called out to Holy Trinity School in Wethered Road at 11.48pm. Police dogs were also
BOWLERS from Glory Mill Bowls Club in Wooburn Green are celebrating winning Division 2 of the Handy Cross Indoor League. Len Rogers, Sid Rose, Mike Churn, Brian Collins, Dennis Oxby, and Ron Yates are shown with their winning plaques. The club
NEARLY 50 drivers were caught speeding during a day-long police operation in the Princes Risborough area. The operation was carried out in Ellesborough, Princes Risborough and Longwick on Wednesday after residents had raised concerns over speeding
ASTON Rowant captain Wesley Morrick took seven wickets as his team shocked High Wycombe on Saturday, but says his figures were down to bad batting as much as good bowling. Wycombe were all out for 205 in their Home Counties Premier League match, which
A FAMILY gathered for a touching tribute to a High Wycombe man who lost his life to drugs, in a bid to raise awareness about the support available to users and their families. Mother Gail Pitts was joined by friends and family at her Alford
TWO teenage girls have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 23-year-old woman who was visiting Maidenhead last week. She died during a house fire on Friday morning. The teenagers – aged 16 and 19 – were arrested at their home
A MAN wearing a German football shirt was punched in the face in High Wycombe’s High Street after England were beaten 4-1 on Sunday. The 31-year-old – who is thought to be English – was assaulted at 5pm but was reportedly not injured.
BEN Strevens says he’s no Emile Heskey despite a reputation as goal provider rather than goal poacher. Strevens signed for Blues on Friday after Gary Waddock had spent much of the summer chasing him, and has told the Wanderers fans that as much as he
CALLOUS thieves stole money from a collection bucket left out by a ten-year-old boy who is climbing Snowdon to raise money for a charity set up in memory of his brother. Steven Holland put the bright orange bucket in the front garden of his grandfather's
HEALTH bosses have admitted Wycombe Hospital's midwife-led birthing centre may be closed temporarily because of “extreme staffing shortages”. Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust says it is considering shutting the baby unit from August 1 for
A PUB kitchen was damaged by fire this morning after a fridge freezer burn out. Crews from High Wycombe were called out to The Old Oak in New Pond Road, Holmer Green, at 7.10am. Watch Manager Andy Ward said: “The fridge freezer was burnt
GARY Waddock continued his summer job by bringing Ben Strevens and Danny Foster to Adams Park on Friday, but the Blues boss has promised fans even more good news in the next few weeks. He said: “There is still more to come in, possibly this week. I
UNCERTAINTY surrounds plans for a high speed railway line through the county after a review of the route was announced by the Government. The proposed route of the project, called High Speed 2, would go through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural
