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Rocky helps England to European glory
CHESHAM head coach Rochelle Clark was in the England Women’s side that won the European Cup after a nailbiting win over France. The experienced prop helped England to a 29-25 victory over their old rivals on Saturday night as they won their
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New mayor for Beaconsfield
BEACONSFIELD’s new mayor is Conservative councillor Graham Corney. Cllr Corney has been a member of the town council for five years and is a director of accountancy firm Harwood Hutton Limited, based in the Old Town. The dad-of-three
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Amersham chiropractor addresses my pain in the neck
AT the age of 27 most people would think I was too young to be suffering from a bad back and I would agree with them. But somehow I find myself with precisely that ailment. Over the years it has gradually developed leaving me unable to pinpoint exactly
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Review: The Coriander in Bourne End does not disappoint
THE Coriander in Bourne End could easily go unnoticed with its modest restaurant front, but it shouldn't as the food is different to any other Indian restaurant I have been to before. And it is this difference which the restaurant prides itself on,
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Newly married circus act at West Wycombe this weekend
CARTERS vintage Steam Fair is in West Wycombe this weekend where a newly wed couple will be performing. Kirsty Electra married sword swallower Sebastian Vittorini at a ceremony with a twist at the Pedestal Field on Friday. The new bride took a
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Council 8 students 0 in Community Cup
THE first-ever Wycombe Community Cup resulted in Bucks New University’s sports teams being whitewashed by their Wycombe District Council counterparts. The council selected a number of teams to represent them against a squad from the High
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UPDATED: Road diversions as fuel leak shuts petrol station
This story was updated at 4.02pm. A PETROL station has been closed this afternoon by firefighters after a fuel leak on the forecourt. Shell in Hazlemere has been shut as fire crews deal with a spill. The leak came from a BMW which
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Crunch meeting for Wycombe Hospital tomorrow
HEALTH chiefs will meet at noon tomorrow to decide whether Wycombe Hospital’s former A&E ward will remain open 24/7. While the controversial transfer of several specialist services to Stoke Mandeville looks set to be rubber-stamped, campaigners
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Review: House Guest at Little Theatre by the Park, Chesham
HOUSE Guest by Francis Durbridge (of Paul Temple fame for those old enough to remember) is a thrilling play with many unexpected twists and turns. Staged by the Chesham Bois Catholic Players it kept the audience engrossed by the action throughout.
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Business chief urges Wycombe firms to seize 'golden opportunity'
BUSINESSES are being urged to seize a golden opportunity and back innovative plans to transform High Wycombe into a thriving economic hub. 654 firms in the town centre will be balloted next month over proposals to create an initial five-year
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Delays on M40 this afternoon after accident
THERE are delays on the M40 this afternoon after an accident between junctions 3 and 4 northbound. A car hit a nearside barrier at about 12.45pm, The Highways Agency said, but there are no injuries. The vehicle is being removed by agency
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Labour claim fee rises could force people out of homes
LARGE rises in basic maintenance fees for some leaseholders in over 6,000 former Wycombe council houses could force them out, Labour claims. The Wycombe branch of the party have lambasted council chiefs after learning of the increases.
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Blues announce Watford friendly
CHAMPIONSHIP club Watford will pay Wycombe Wanderers a visit in the latest pre-season friendly to be announced by the Chairboys. The Hertfordshire club come to Adams Park on Tuesday July 31, with the match kicking off at 7.30pm. Blues players Marvin
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Bucks woman runs with Olympic flame today
A DETERMINED cancer combating fundraiser from Marlow will today run with the Olympic torch. It may not be coming to Wycombe district, but this afternoon Jane Daly, 45, will be taking the flame through Swindon. The Gossmore Walk resident was nominated
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Bucks miss out in County Championship
VICTORY over Staffordshire wasn't enough to take Bucks through to the quarter finals of the Minor Counties Trophy. Former England batsmen Mal Loye and Fahim Qureshi were the star men as they both hit half centuries on the way to a five wicket win at
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Questions put me off being a volunteer
WITH Government cuts and the recession affecting charities I, as a qualified accountant, offered my services free of charge to the charity Age UK. I provided them with my profile including qualifications and a summary of experience. I also
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Planning applications for May 21
The following applications were validated by Wycombe District Council on Monday. Harleyford Estate, Harleyford, Marlow. Certificate of existing lawfulness for use of land for stationing of permanent residential caravans. Ivy Cottage, Bryants Bottom
