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  • The Olympic torch won't be visiting Wycombe

    As another day draws to a close and the sun sinks below the horizon its time for me to publish another blog. I don't know about you but the days seems to be whizzing by at the moment. Last Christmas the major events of this year, like the digital

  • Hockey players win international bronze

    MARLOW Hockey Club players Jack Clee and Jack Turner represented England U16s in a Four Nations tournament in Holland last weekend. The talented duo, who attend Sir William Borlase's School, were selected for the 18-man squad after impressing at trials

  • Hart forced to retire

    THE bad news plaguing Wasps this week continued as long-serving John Hart has been forced to retire through injury. A former captain of the side, the former Academy graduate has been told to give up the game because of a shoulder problem. The ex-England

  • Where is homosexuality condemned in the Bible?

    I REALLY cannot let The Reverend Peter Simpson get away with peddling his peculiar brand of nonsense three weeks running! In a letter on 16th March, he wrote “Christianity is true and Christ’s resurrection is the evidence.” This is a glorious

  • Stewart making a good first impression

    ANTHONY Stewart has made a big impression with Wanderers players and management after being handed a starting place in the team. The youngster was a surprise inclusion in the team when he was pitched into a physical battle at Stevenage a fortnight

  • Legendary Olympian to open playground

    OLYMPIC legend, Marlow Bottom's very own Sir Steve Redgrave, will officially open the valley's brand new revamped playing fields next week. The record gold medal winning rower will be joined by Wycombe MP Steve Baker next Friday to cut the ribbon at

  • Chesham players on England duty

    TWO Chesham United youngsters are set to play for England on live TV later tonight. Tom Fuohy and Ben Mooney are both in line to play for the England Schools U18s side against their Scottish counterparts in the Centenary Shield. The

  • Donald fails to break Masters duck

    LUKE Donald admitted to feeling frustrated at not being able to produce his best form at a major championship after finishing in a share of 32nd place with a three-over par score at the Masters. The High Wycombe golfer has been in scintillating form

  • Cigarette could have sparked flat fire, say police

    POLICE said a cigarette could have sparked a fire at a Totteridge flat last night. Four fire crews were called to the property on Totteridge Road, near the junction with Bowerdean Road, at 8.55pm. They said the building and roof suffered some fire

  • Police chief praises crime reduction despite cuts

    THE region's police chief has praised the force's performance in cutting crime despite reductions in funding. Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Sara Thornton has hailed the latest figures showing overall level of crime in the area has fallen

  • Future is bright for Wasps, says Young

    ONWARDS and upwards is the message from Wasps despite a year that has tested their resolve in almost every department. However, they've remained resolute throughout, stuck together and director of rugby Dai Young says they'll be better for

  • Planning applications for April 10 and 11

    THE following applications were validated by south Buckinghamshire councils on Tuesday. To view Wycombe applications click here, for Chiltern applications click here and for South Bucks applications click here. You must accept the terms and

  • Raunchy violinist stars on Britain's Got Talent

    A RAUNCHY violinist from Beaconsfield starred on ITV show Britain’s Got Talent at the weekend and became an instant hit with the judges. Analiza Ching, originally from Liu Zhou in southern China, wore leopard print trousers and 5in heels while