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  • Wasps shake off admin fears to sign quartet

    WELSH Grand Slam winner Stephen Jones will be one of four new faces in the Wasps team next season after agreeing to join the Adams Park side. Despite uncertainty over the club's future, with administration reportedly a possibility after takeover talks

  • Police investigate sexual assault on teenage girl

    A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was sexually assaulted in Amersham last night, police said. The youngster reported to police she was attacked in bushes in White Lion Road, near to the BP Garage, at 9pm. Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw

  • NHS chiefs aim to ease fears about stroke unit

    HEALTH chiefs have tried to ease fears about the long-term sustainability of stroke and cardiac services at Wycombe Hospital. Victoria Groulef, leader of Wycombe Labour, has joined Conservative MP Steve Baker in expressing concern about the future

  • Handy extras are a waste of our district’s money

    GIVEN that school pupils are exhorted to learn their three ‘R’s [never figured that one out] from as early age as possible, could Wycombe District Council advise how they make £2.1m equate to the cost of the new sports centre, et al of £29m? Once they

  • Loss of this well-used bus service has shocked me

    I WAS shocked to discover that the No.1 bus [High Wycombe to Bourne End route, via Loudwater and Wooburn] is no longer running from April 14 due to Carousel Buses’ purchase by another company. This decision will affect many residents especially elderly

  • Ex-England batsman signs for Bucks

    BUCKS County Cricket Club have pulled off a major transfer coup by signing experienced former England One-Day International batsman Mal Loye. The 39-year-old was released by Northamptonshire at the end of last season after a distinguished first-class

  • Administration threat for Wasps

    WASPS could be plunged into administration after talks over a possible takeover collapsed, it is being reported today. The club said in a statement yesterday there was now "urgency" surrounding finding a buyer for the former Heineken Cup winners

  • McCoy due back in training

    MARVIN McCoy is due to take part in full training tomorrow after picking up an ankle injury during Wanderers' loss to Chesterfield. The full-back had to be replaced after an hour of Monday's 4-0 defeat, but news he could be back in full training means

  • Police chopper called after reports of school break-in

    A POLICE helicopter was sent out along with dogs and officers to Chesham High School. Officers were called at 12.51pm on Easter Sunday to reports of an attempted break-in taking place at the school in White Hill, police said this morning. Thames Valley

  • Spamalot at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

    WITH damp and depressing weather outside, the world was suddenly turned a shade brighter when the madcap crazies from Monty Python’s Spamalot cast charged into Aylesbury. The musical “lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

  • Saints boss bemoans late goals

    LATE goals have been Chalfont St Peter’s nemesis in recent weeks after dropping an astonishing eight points in their last six matches - including conceding goals after the 86th minute in four of them. Two late strikes in the final ten minutes at home