THE disaster caused by the Phillipines typhoon has led to thousands of pounds of donations from Marlovians. An emergency street collection took place on Saturday outside Sainsbury’s and Waitrose and Higginson Park. Members of the Rotary Club
I fully agree with Councillor Snaith, when he describes the extent to which planning applications are now being decided by District Council officers, rather than being referred to the Council’s Planning Committee for a decision by elected councillors
After writing about the new waste and recycling arrangement twice recently, it was not my intention to revisit the subject. However, the letter in last week’s paper [BFP, November 8] from ‘Chiltern and Wycombe District Council’s Joint Waste Team’ publicly
Anthony Weeden is “spot on” about renewable energy, says Roderick Taylor (BFP letters, November 8). Let’s stop installing wind turbines and solar panels, they say. They ignore the facts that renewable energy is free and non-polluting, and progress
JEREMY Paxman has told the Marlow Free Press he was not calling David Cameron an idiot after a Conservative MP demanded an apology. Remarks from the Newsnight anchor, speaking on the Graham Norton show, about the marking of the First World War
Regarding the decline in town centres, maybe it’s time for local councils to “press the reset button” and treat car owners not as pariahs but as potential customers. For too long cars have been seen either as either a problem to be purged from
MOST online services at Wycombe District Council's website will be unavailable for most of the weekend due to maintenance work. Services affected include MyWycombe and the planning and licensing sites (Public Access). The council's main website
1. ENJOY a homemade cake in The Pugin Rooms' vintage cafe before browsing a range of art on display. Collective Art in Marlow is being held this weekend in St Peters Street, Marlow. There will be lots of work on show from local artists and makers including
THE author of The Universe Versus Alex Woods came to talk to a creative writing group in Beaconsfield last week. Gavin Extence, 31, spoke to Creative Ink for Writers at the Fitzwilliams Centre, Beaconsfield. Gavin’s debut novel published by
STEP into the magical world of Narnia at the fantastic new Santa’s Grotto launched by the Bucks Free Press and the Chilterns Shopping Centre. The grotto wowed youngsters when it was unveiled in the Wycombe shopping centre during last night’s Christmas
ALTHOUGH undoubtedly a solemn and serious occasion, the turnouts seen at Remembrance Day are surely to be celebrated. The message about the sacrifices our armed forces personnel have made through the decades in conflicts across the world is being
Fri 22nd # The Weathertop Preachers (Blues) @ Belle Vue, Gordon Road, Wycombe; 9-11.15pm 01494-524728 # XCS (Reggae & Soca) @ The Roundabout, Bridge Street, Wycombe 01494-529639 # The Kingcats, (Rock 'n' Roll) plus DJ Jivin' George
FOUR points separate third to seventh in the Aviva Premiership table and Wasps believe good results against Bath and London Irish next week could catapult them into the top four. Wins in their last two Premiership matches, against Leicester and
A BLUE BMW 5 Series was stolen from a driveway in Widmer End this week. Between 11pm on Tuesday and 7.45 on Wednesday police said the vehicle, which was secured and parked under house lighting, was stolen from Columbine Road “by unknown means”.
A SAFETY notice warning the public about problems with a batch of Hotpoint dishwashers has been highlighted to the public by Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Community safety staff say the notice concerns a batch of dishwashers, manufactured
BLUES boss Gareth Ainsworth said he's tempted to treat Tuesday night's home game with Exeter City as an away match as Wanderers try to turn their faltering form at Adams Park around. Wycombe have lost half of their home League Two matches this
WOOBURN residents will have their chance to get in the festive spirit tomorrow with an event to celebrate the switch on of the village’s Christmas lights. The Wooburn Club will be serving minces pies and mulled wine, along with a guest appearance
AN Academy which launched a contoversial admissions policy last year has announced it is to expand its annual intake of students from next September to cope with the demand for places. Highcrest, in Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, plans to increase
A DATE has been set for formal discussions over the future of a former Ministry of Defence site earmarked for up to 300 homes. South Bucks District Council will consider the draft plan from developer Inland Homes on December 17 after identifying
THE Broomwade Bowls Club is disbanding after 60 years due to an change in rental fees at Magnolia Park, where they lease the green. However, the owner of Magnolia Park, John Walters of Walters Leisure, has launched a passionate defence. He
A CONSULTATION over major improvements for Beaconsfield cyclists goes on display this weekend, including plans for an overhaul of a dangerous junction. The plans on show from Bucks County Council tomorrow include a £200,000 makeover of Station
CHARLES Dunne said he wants to focus on recovering his best form after feeling the pride of making his international debut this week. After several previous squad call-ups the Wanderers defender finally got onto the pitch for the Republic of Ireland
THE streets of High Wycombe were packed last night as the town welcomed Paddington Bear to get its seasonal celebrations off to a sparkling start by switching on its Christmas lights. The famous bear from darkest Peru was on stage with the Ugly
MOST teams pin their hopes on a miserly defence or deadly attack; Chesham United have both this season and the results have been stunning. Wednesday's penalty shoot-out cup loss aside, they have conceded just three goals in their last 13 games,
SHANE Richie will be taking a break from playing Alfie Moon in Eastenders to delight panto audiences at the Wycombe Swan. Last time the actor was in High Wycombe's panto in 2009 he performed with his two eldest sons. This time he returns by himself
Music Pat Nugent and Mustang Live Help the Poppy Appeal by dancing the night away to the award winning Irish Country Music Band, Pat Nugent and Mustang. Call 01628 520257 for more details. Tickets: £6 Entry (payable on the door or pre-book tickets
DON’T miss today’s BFP for a packed guide to Christmas shopping and festive fun across the area with our fantastic 32-page seasonal pull-out supplement. The special edition is crammed with ideas of Christmassy things to do, festive fashions, shopping
FORMER Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers lit up Marlow last night as the town's Christmas countdown began. The new switch on and shop took place in the town centre, with hundreds lining the street to see the illuminations turned on
GARETH Ainsworth said he might have to change his superstitions as he looks to end Wanderers' terrible run at Chesterfield's new ground. Now called the Proact Stadium, it's proved an unhappy hunting ground for Wycombe in the three years since it
A CHARITY launched by the Beaconsfield Mayor after the death of his daughter is poised and ready to fund a new Centre of Excellence dedicated to research into brain tumours. Brain Tumour Research, launched by Sandy Saunders in 2009, has shortlisted
A HOTEL worker with a history of alcohol abuse died after hanging himself following a vodka binge, an inquest heard. Polish national Marcin Pustula was found in his room in the staff quarters at the Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross by coworker Dawid
THE man who spent six years coaching Bath has this week been trying to mastermind their downfall. Brad Davis joined Wasps as defence coach in the summer after leaving The Rec earlier in the year, so he is well-placed to know what the black and
