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  • Wasps back on track in polar express

    WASPS strengthened their top six credentials with a 17-12 victory over Newcastle that was nearly as welcome as a hot drink on an Arctic North East night. A biting wind whipped around Kingston Park all evening, numbing the hands and robbing the

  • Family effort produces horse help book

    A FAMILY effort has helped produce a new book offering fun and friendly advice on how to look after horses. 'Sue's Helpful Horse Hints' is the second book by equine physiotherapist and animal behaviourist Sue Palmer and encourages the reader to

  • Post Office trial charity present scheme in High Wycombe

    UNWANTED Christmas gifts are being taken in at a Post Office as part of a scheme being trialled in High Wycombe. Today has been branded Re-Boxing Day by the Post Office as part of an initiative to give presents to disabled and disadvantaged children

  • This week's gig guide

    Fri 27th # Mac & Keith plus Mike Wesson, Mike Newell, Russell Chaney, Tony Dubinski and the lovely Suzanne Rice (Progressive Rock) @ The Belle Vue Gordon Road, Wycombe      01494-524728 # Tony Goff, The Precious Few, Swoons (Indie/ Rock) @

  • Marlow on flood alert

    A FLOOD alert is in place for Marlow after rising river levels submerged footpaths and threaten to flood parkland. The Environment Agency have confirmed the River Thames will continue to rise over the next 24 hours, with "flooding of roads and

  • The Belle Vue in High Wycombe

    Pub: The Belle Vue, Gordon Road, High Wycombe Name: Chris Blackwell Age: 36 From: High Wycombe Why do you love this pub? It’s got live music on every week, and I can’t afford to go to Wembley every week to watch bands so it’s good to

  • Motorist trapped by floodwater

    A DRIVER had to be rescued by firefighters after being trapped in his car by floodwater. The male motorist ground to a halt as his car became swamped by metre-deep water in Upper Icknield Way, Saunderton, at around 10.20pm on Christmas Eve.

  • Christmas tree recycling scheme to be launched

    ONCE the Christmas festivities are over, revellers are often left wondering what to do with their trees. But thanks to a new scheme Christmas trees can be recycled and composted at two garden centres in the Chiltern district in the New Year.

  • Blues boss optimistic over Morgan injury

    WANDERERS boss Gareth Ainsworth is hopeful the hamstring injury sustained by top scorer Dean Morgan isn’t too serious. The striker came off just before half time of the Boxing Day defeat by Newport County with the injury. He should miss Sunday

  • Generals lose ground in promotion race

    CHESHAM United dropped to third in the Southern League after holding St Albans to a 2-2 draw. They were leapfrogged by Cambridge City and drifted five points behind leaders Hemel Hempstead, having played a game more, as Saints hit back to level

  • Wasps aim to clip Falcons' wings

    WASPS take on Newcastle tonight hoping to give their top-six ambitions a shot in the arm. They are still smarting from a last-second defeat to Northampton last weekend - the second season in a row Saints have won in Wycombe in the final moments

  • Top cop to leave Wycombe after HQ promotion

    TOP policeman Superintendent Gilbert Houalla - who has been described as the district’s best ever commander - is leaving Wycombe after receiving a promotion within Thames Valley Police. Supt Houalla, who has served as the Wycombe LPA Commander