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  • Town council meetings could be recorded

    TOWN council meetings in Princes Risborough could be recorded, depending on the cost. Cllr Wally Woolf said at the monthly meeting on Tuesday night he thinks it would be a good idea to have the meetings recorded to refer back to in case of later

  • Christmas lights will be switched on in Risborough tonight

    THE Christmas lights switch on in Princes Risborough takes place tonight, with the fun starting from around 5.30pm. Carol singers from local schools and churches will set the scene in readiness for Father Christmas who will have some sweets to

  • Bake Off star returns to school kitchens

    THE cook of the moment, Mary Berry, officially opened a new kitchen at a school in Tylers Green- 21 years after she opened the original school kitchen. Pupils and staff at Tylers Green Middle School in Cock Lane welcomed the Great British Bake

  • Santa specials come to Chinnor this weekend

    THE Santa Specials return this Sunday to the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. The charity run train service will welcome back Father Christmas on board as he visits children on the train and hand out presents. Adults meanwhile can enjoy

  • Handling errors a trial

    INDIVIDUAL errors continue to blot Wasps’ copybook this season. Handling errors, misplaced passes, kicks straight into touch... Wasps have been guilty of them all and as such have struggled to build momentum in matches. The errors are as

  • Gift donations sought to help send sick children on holiday

    DONATIONS of gifts are being sought for a fundraising event that will help to send children suffering from serious illnesses such as cancer on much-needed holidays. The Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund is asking people to give small gifts, such

  • Cerys Matthews on a mission to demystify music

    CHART music does not warm the heart of Cerys Matthews - so she is on a mission to reclaim music from record label bosses and wants you to join you to join her crusade this Christmas. The BBC 6 Music presenter and former lead singer of Catatonia

  • Faith groups join forces for community litter pick

    Buckinghamshire New University students from various religions joined forces to help clean up High Wycombe through a litter pick past some of the town’s religious buildings. The students, belonging to the Christian Union and Islamic Society, did

  • No concerns for Ingram after keeper attack

    MATT Ingram said he's not concerned about pitch invaders after a fellow goalkeeper was attacked at the weekend. Leyton Orient keeper Jamie Jones was allegedly punched by a Swindon Town supporter who got onto the County Ground pitch during the O's

  • Just the ticket: Your leisure guide to the week ahead

    Christmas Events and Sales Christmas Food Market The Manor's longest running market which has a range of goods to tempt the foodies among us and to get ready for the Christmas celebrations. There will be fresh ducks and local meat for sale, as

  • Edwards targets 30-point mark by New Year

    CHALFONT St Peter are hoping for a strong finish to the year to reach 30 points by January 1 and begin the long slog away from the Southern League Central Division relegation zone. They were beaten 2-0 by Northwood on Saturday but bounced back

  • Householder interrupts burglary attempt

    A HOUSEHOLDER interrupted an attempted burglary at her home in High Wycombe on Monday. At 11pm two men tried to gain entry to a bungalow in Hick Farm Rise by reaching through a partially open window and releasing the catch on the larger window.

  • The George and Dragon in Princes Risborough

    Name: Terry Stanmore Address: Princes Risbrough Age: 72 Pub: The George and Dragon in Princes Risborough. What do you drink? Bitter - real ale. Do you have a regular spot where you sit? Not really a seat, I’ll sit anywhere that’

  • Top five things to do this weekend

    1. HUGHENDEN Manor's Victorian Christmas opens this Sunday and runs until January 1 (it is not open on 24 and 25). See the manor decked out in a Victorian style Christmas with lots to see and do. Father Christmas will be at the manor during the weekends

  • Gaz recalls baptism of fire as Blues face Daggers test

    IT'S back to where it all began for Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth tomorrow as he returns to the scene of his first match in charge of the club. The 40-year-old was handed the reins in the wake of Gary Waddock's sacking last year and days later

  • 'Business Cafe' coming to Wycombe

    A 'BUSINESS Cafe' comes to Wycombe next weekend to held give a boost to small firms and anyone thinking about setting one up themselves. The event, sponsored by Wycombe District Council, is being held to mark 'Small Business Saturday' - an American

  • Gone swimming: Wycombe enjoy Tenerife sun

    WYCOMBE District Swimming Club have just returned from Tenerife where a squad of 40 of their top swimmers were put through their paces in a one-week warm-weather training camp. Head coach Kevin Brooks said: “It was a chance to get away and focus

  • "We're going to stick a few goals in soon"

    BULLISH Wanderers players and staff are convinced a big win is just around the corner if they keep their levels of performance up. A failure to take chances has cost Blues dearly in recent weeks and it was the same again on Tuesday night as a 1

  • Mystery surrounds teenage motorcyclist's crash death

    A TEENAGE motorcyclist died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a brick wall, an inquest heard. Ryan Leech died at Wexham Park Hospital on Friday, August 30 as a result of serious chest injuries he sustained in the crash on Hedsor

  • Wycombe respond to cup miss with biggest victory

    JUST seven days after failing to raise a team for a Bucks Shield semi-final, High Wycombe RUFC marched to their biggest league victory of the season. They steamrollered Wallingford 43-26 in Southern Counties North to draw a bold line under the