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Industrial action - but no strikes - at schools on Wednesday

MOST of Buckinghamshire's schools will be affected as teachers take industrial action on Wednesday – but they will stop short of striking. A day of work-to-rule will take place as unions remain in dispute with the Government over pay and working

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Plough pub flats plan petition handed in

A PETITION to stop the Plough pub being demolished and turned into six flats has been handed to planning officials. Members of the Green Verges Neighbourhood Watch Group gained 210 signatures for their protest, which centres on fears over parking

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Olympic comeback launches new book

If not now, when? For Olympic come back hero Greg Searle this has been a key thought and phrase in his life and has hence become the title to his new book. The 1992 Olympic gold medal winning rower decided to make a surprise return to the boat

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Woodward: Waddock the man to take us forward

CHAIRMAN Don Woodward believes Gary Waddock is the right man to take Wanderers forward - saying he's excited at the prospect of what his side can achieve. Poor results early in the season, coupled with last season's relegation, has led to increased

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The popular Kop Hill Climb returns this weekend

DON'T forget the Kop Hill Climb takes place this weekend in Princes Risborough, which last year attracted 12,000 people. This year promises to be bigger and better and organisers say there is something for all the family at the motoring

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This week's gig guide

All gigs start at 9pm unless otherwise stated. Fri 21st # CoolBeans (Covers) @ O'Neill's, Paul’s Row, Wycombe centre  01494-532499 # The Retrosonics (Modern Rock) @ The Falcon Beer Festival, Watery Lane, Wooburn Moor  01628-522752

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Stokenchurch charity break fundraising record

STOKENCHURCH Dog Rescue broke fundraising records as they held their annual summer fair and dog show. Around a thousand visitors attended the fundraiser earlier this month at the kennels on Oxford Road, taking part in dog shows, auctions, bric

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Welfare concern prompts police search in Flackwell Heath

POLICE are currently searching the area around Flackwell Heath due to a concern about a person's welfare. Officers were called at 12.42pm to the village. Police spokesman, Francine Rodrigues, said police were called because of a concern

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Top five things to do this weekend

1. THE Kop Hill Climb is back this weekend for its fourth year after it was revived. The event last year attracted 12,000 people and raised £40,000 for charities in the area. This year there will be an array of veteran, vintage and classic cars and

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Supporters Trust can bring out Olympic spirit in Wanderers

PLAYING heroes Keith Ryan and Keith Scott say Wanderers' return to being a supporter-run club can only be a good thing - while joint chairman Don Woodward is looking for some Olympic spirit to drive the club forward. The Trust model served the

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Man charged with historic sexual offences

A HIGH Wycombe man has been charged with historic sexual offences which are alleged to have taken place in Marlow. Geoffrey Solomons, 56, from Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, appeared at Wycombe Magistrates Court on September 11. He has been charged

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Images released in connection to Marlow fight

CCTV images have been released in connection with a fight outside a Marlow pub. Officers want to talk to the men in the images in relation to an incident of violent disorder in the early hours of September 2 outside the Cross Keys pub in Spittal

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Bartley waves magic wand

MARLOW FC are going about it the right way if they want to return to the Southern League at the first attempt. After relegation last year, they have began their Hellenic Premier League campaign like a house on fire and went top of the pile on Saturday

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The Bell in Princes Risborough

Name: Peter Wooster Age: 45 Lives: Princes Risborough Occupation: Car sprayer Pub: The Bell, Princes Risborough How long have you been coming to this pub? I’ve been coming here for about ten years when I moved here. Why do

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Countdown to Blues' big birthday bash

MEMORIES of cup runs, promotions and trips to Wembley will come flooding back for Wycombe Wanderers fans tomorrow as the club celebrates its 125th anniversary. Saturday's game with AFC Wimbledon at Adams Park is the closest day in the fixture calendar

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Personal trainer: Your last excuse just went back to school

THOSE lovely summer days (erm?) are beginning to dwindle, the nights have begun drawing in and much to most Mums’ relief the little ones have packed up their miniature back packs and returned to school ready to cause their teachers a whole new year

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Carnival organisers hope they've raised £2,000

ABOUT 2,500 late summer revellers gathered for one of Marlow's longest running and most popular events. Marlow Carnival, which has been going for about 30 years, featured a variety of entertainment acts in Higginson Park on Saturday. Soul singers

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Police investigate alleged sexual assault in shop

POLICE are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old boy in a shop in Naphill. Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Police released information today that at

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Strictly duo prepare for panto at Hughenden Manor

DESPITE having never seen a panto, Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood is on his fourth incarnation as the Wicked Queen, performing this Christmas at the Wycombe Swan. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is being performed at the Swan from December

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Waddock challenges players to show same desire

GARY Waddock says his players have to show the same levels of commitment as they did against Exeter if they're to get a result against AFC Wimbledon tomorrow. The Blues boss had questioned the desire of some of his men after recent defeats but

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Wasps boss rallies round Waddock

WASPS director of rugby Dai Young has come out in support of beleaguered Blues boss Gary Waddock. A sluggish start to the League Two season has frustrated some of the club’s supporters with more than 80 per cent of votes on an online BFP poll calling

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Drive and Meet the Head in today's BFP

DON’T miss today’s packed Bucks Free Press for your free 20-page Drive 2012 motoring supplement – giving you all the advice you need on your next car buy. It includes features on motorbikes, electrical vehicles and the latest models to hit the

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What's on this week in south Bucks

Friday 21/09/2012 Momma's Boy - student buzz, 7pm, Moms Diner, 3 - 4 Queens Square, High Wycombe. Acoustic showcase, featuring live jazz and soul from up and coming artists, led by Noma Khosi. Free entry. Go to www.nomakhosi.com/ or go to 01494

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Wasps aim to lay down Kings horses

ONE challenge was met last weekend when Wasps got their first win of the season; tomorrow at Gloucester they want to cross off another with their first away success. Director of rugby Dai Young said: “It would be nice to back last week’s performance

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Planning applications for September 19

THE following applications were validated by south Bucks councils on Wednesday. South Bucks District Council: Martins Newsagents 17 Penn Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2PN- Single storey rear extension incorporating glazed roof. New

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Residents driven crazy by parking scheme

ANGRY residents are calling for a change in the law so they can park outside their houses on bank holidays without being fined. They want restrictions forbidding parking in residential areas in Chesham on weekdays to be lifted after several were

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Sabbath can’t be ignored

MAY I respond courteously to Elizabeth Ward re Sunday trading (BFP Sep 14)? She argued that for Britain to honour the sabbath day as an aspect of God’s law “takes us back to the Middle Ages”. This is effectively a statement that God’s commandments

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HS2: the antis must get behind Mrs Gillan

IT’S heartening to see that Chesham and Amersham MP Cheryl Gillan has gone into overdrive in attacking the loathsome High Speed 2 project which threatens to despoil beautiful parts of her constituency. Mrs Gillan was criticised herself by many

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It is perverse to divide children at age 11

WELL done Highcrest Academy! Buckinghamshire parents deserve a choice for their children’s education, rather than being forced to see them branded as winners or failures at the tender age of eleven on the basis of highly suspect 11+ tests. Even if

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It’s absurd to suggest this will be a rival to grammar schools

RE: ‘Will this end 11+ system’ (BFP September 7) – the news that Highcrest Academy’s controversial new admissions banding policy has been approved by a Government inspector, despite an appeal from 14 other schools and the county council. IT is