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  • Paxman tries to uncover why men went to war in 1914

    GETTING inside the minds of the men who chose to go to war in 1914 was the driving force behind Jeremy Paxman's new book, the author has told the BFP. The combative news host, speaking in Marlow on Friday night, revealed the story of his Yorkshire

  • Support local manufacturers to help Wycombe

    As another day draws to a close I find myself once again sitting in my drawing room putting the finishing touches to another blog. Looking around I can see the possessions, furniture and collectables that  yours truly and my ancestors have accumulated

  • Search is on for movie directors of the future

    STAR movie directors of the future are being invited to learn the tricks of the trade from two of the leading names in British filmmaking. Pinewood Studios and the British Film Institute (BFI) are collaborating to offer young people the chance

  • Injured Hause should be back before Christmas

    KORTNEY Hause should be fit to play again before Christmas after originally being diagnosed with a fractured ankle. Fans spotted the 18-year-old central defender on crutches at Adams Park on Saturday after he picked up an ankle problem in the Johnstone's

  • Worthing the trip for Micklefield’s Sydykov

    SAMIR Sydykov battled to gold for Micklefield Judo Club at the South Coast Open in Worthing on Sunday. Joe Chraniuk and Chloe Dodge added silvers at the same event while bronze medals went to Tyrese Yearwood, Luke Stallwood, Kim Day and Callum

  • Second court appearance for man charged with sex offences

    A HIGH Wycombe man charged with sexual offences was back in court this morning. Luke Fisher, formerly of Vipont Court, appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court charged with one count of grooming and four counts of sexual activity with a child under 16

  • Downley girl through to next open mic stage

    A SINGER from Downley is one step away from performing at the o2 arena in London. Lily Taylor came first in the 16 to 20 age group in the regional finals of the open mic UK competition singing here own song. This Sunday she will be competing

  • Police suspect car theft items to become Christmas presents

    A SMARTPHONE and a picture frame were stolen from a car in Little Kingshill this week - prompting police to suspect the items may be used as Christmas presents. On Tuesday a Vauxhall Zafira, parked in New Road, was broken into at around 7pm.

  • Mullan: Inside the England cap at Twickenham

    ENGLAND and Wasps prop Matt Mullan says that while there might have been panic in the stands as the All Blacks stormed into a 17-3 lead at Twickenham, the players themselves never lost the faith. He said: “It happened so quickly, but the good thing

  • Mullan returns to world stage against All Blacks

    MATT Mullan was rewarded for a stellar season in the front row with his second cap three years after his first in England’s titanic defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. The Wasps prop actually believes he’s playing better now than when he made his

  • Marlow's Christmas begins tonight

    CHRISTMAS in Marlow will begin tonight as the town's lights switch on ushers in the festive season. The illuminations will be turned on by actor and Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers. The Marlow resident is the star guest at Marlow

  • RAF Daws Hill housing plan approved

    RESIDENTS say they have lost faith in the democratic system after contentious plans to transform the former RAF Daws Hill base into a housing estate were approved by council chiefs. The proposals for 362 houses, 79 apartments, nine industrial units

  • Mullan: No backwards steps

    THE Wasps’ pack has been warned they are just one back game from undoing all their good work this season. They prepare to pack down against one of the most high-performing forward units in the country on Sunday when Bath come to Adams Park, and

  • Chesham's unbeaten run ends with shoot-out defeat

    CHESHAM United's 13-game unbeaten run ended last night. They lost to Aylesbury United 4-3 on penalties after finishing their Red Insure Cup tie level at 2-2 after 90 minutes. An own goal and Steve Wales took the game to spot kicks, but Inif

  • Wasps waiting on Wade

    WASPS are sweating on the fitness of Christian Wade for Sunday's clash with Bath. The electrifying winger hasn't played since his two-try display against Gloucester after injuring his hamstring during England training. Wasps haven't ruled him

  • McClure happy to give Craig penalty chance

    MATT McClure said he had no qualms passing up the chance to score in three successive games as he handed penalty responsibility to his strike partner. With regular taker Dean Morgan on the bench, Blues' five goal joint top scorer immediately put

  • Mystery over couple's motorbike death

    A DEVOTED couple died after their motorbike hit a motorway barrier - but the reason for the collision will remain a mystery, a coroner ruled this week. Amanda and Nick Hall died at the scene of the crash on the M40 after their motorcycle veered