Blog Update at 20:20pm on 06/05/2011: Well, it has been an eventful week. To start with the world was rid of Bin Laden and today Wycombe is rid of the leadership that has wasted so much of our money on the unwanted stadium. I know an
OVER a thousand runners will be taking to the streets of Marlow on Sunday for the annual Marlow 5 race. Last year’s event attracted a record high number of entrants, with 1,975 competitors putting on their running shoes and heading for Higginson Park
POSITIVE vibes from the fans will make all the difference to the Wycombe Wanderers players on Saturday, believes Kevin Betsy. The winger said the backing of the supporters in an expected sell-out crowd will ensure the final-day victory they need to
POLICE have arrested nine people and charged three after a series of burglaries in Prestwood. Since the beginning of the year there have been nearly 30 burglaries in the area, with properties in Fair Acres, Nairdwood Lane, Wycombe Road, Honor
OFFICERS have been called out to a polling station this evening after taxis blocked the car park. Wycombe District Council were alerted to a problem at Micklefield community centre in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe. WDC spokesman Catherine
A 43-YEAR-OLD man who lived a “lavish lifestyle” has been jailed for five years after it was found he stole more than £2.5 million from his employer. Aren De Vos, of Howards Wood Drive, Gerrards Cross, had worked as a financial consultant at
For further information see www.rupesgigguide.co.uk All gigs start at around 9pm and are Free unless otherwise shown. Fri 6th Riffheads (Rock) @ The Belle Vue, Gordon Road, Wycombe; 01494-524728. Mark Handley & The Bone
'SLOW down' signs are set to be installed on three roads in Beaconsfield next month in a bid to tackle speeding. The vehicle activated signs for Burkes Road, Gregories Road and Sandleswood End have been long-awaited by residents and safety
MATT Bloomfield has won promotion with Wycombe Wanderers before – but doesn’t want to go through the same experience as before. The long-serving midfielder came on as a late substitute in the final game of the 2008-09 promotion-winning season in the
WASPS scrum half Joe Simpson played against Bath with a broken thumb. He injured himself in the warm-up ahead of the St George’s Day game at Twickenham and after some brief treatment he felt well enough to play in the game. But x-rays revealed afterwards
THE Prime Minister will soon receive a visit from a group of pupils from Frieth inviting him to their very own circus performance. The 25 pupils from Frieth School are waiting to confirm their trip to Downing Street where they will invite David Cameron
A LOYAL dinner lady was full of emotion as pupils at a Wooburn Green school helped her celebrate 25 years in the job. Pat Saunders, 58, was the guest of honour for a Royal Wedding party at The Meadows School last Thursday. Though the
THE death of Osama Bin Laden could become 'another JFK' if more evidence is not produced by the US government, according to one figure in Wycombe's Muslim community. Mohammed Khaliel, the founder of Islamix, a national organisation focused
GOAL hero Ben Strevens has had to wait patiently to get his name back on the scoresheet – but a brace against Bury provided him with his best moment as a Wycombe player. He netted his first goals since February 1 – a dozen games ago – as Wanderers
A 35-YEAR-OLD arrested on suspicion of GBH after an incident in Wooburn Green last month has been rebailed until June 20. The High Wycombe man was arrested on April 2, after a 38-year-old man was found unconscious with life-threatening injuries
VOTERS have until 10pm tonight to have their say on who will spend their council taxes for the next four years. Polling stations across the county have been open since 7am this morning – with a variety of choices to be made. As well as district and
PROMOTION will complete a hat-trick of success for Wanderers this week after victory in the County Cup final and the U18s’ triumph the Youth Alliance Cup. Youngster Ollie Taylor scored an injury-time penalty for Blues as they beat Maidenhead United
POLICE will be supporting a training scheme which aims to improve safety for motorcyclists using roads in the area and beyond. Thames Valley Police will be at the Brian Grey Powerbiking dealership in West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe on Sunday from
PEOPLE in the South East are less likely to laugh at jokes about disability, race or sexual orientation than many other parts of the UK, according to a survey. The poll for the Royal London Society for Blind People found 17 per cent of participants
PLANS to build a garage with accomodation in the roof space in Bledlow Ridge have been submitted to a council. The proposals for Windermere on Chinnor Road were receieved by Wycombe District Council yesterday. To view Wycombe applications
