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  • Six arrested after "violent disorder" outside university

    WEAPONS were recovered following a violent disorder in High Wycombe this morning which left a man with a broken nose. Police said they found the semi-conscious man in a car-park outside the Buckinghamshire New University’s Students’ Union in Lily

  • Cueto keeps moving the goalposts for Varndell

    MARK Cueto keeps pushing the finishing line further back for Tom Varndell, in his quest to become the all-time top try scorer in Premiership history. Varndell looked ready to reel in the World Cup winger this season, but a biceps injury robbed

  • Waitrose to open store at Handy Cross?

    WAITROSE appears to be the favourite to operate a food store which is expected to be built as part of the Handy Cross Hub project. Wycombe District Council has so far remained tight-lipped about which retailer would move into the store earmarked

  • Plans made to turn pub and hotel into family home

    A HOTEL and pub in Saunderton could be turned into a house, if planning approval is given. A planning application has been put in for a change of use at The Chiltern in Wycombe Road, formerly known as The Rose and Crown. Arafat Akhtar from

  • Wade commits future to Wasps

    WASPS sensation Christian Wade has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract. The England winger has come through the Wasps academy to establish himself as one of the stars of the side and one of the most devastating finishers

  • Sneesby confirmed in GB squad for Sochi

    HIGH Wycombe's Ben Sneesby has been selected to represent Team GB at the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The 19-year-old is part of a seven-strong ski team that has been challenged to win between two and five medals at the Games, having

  • Distinguished sportsman has died

    A DISTINGUISHED sportsman, who was captain at both Beaconsfield cricket and golf club, has died aged 93. George Irving, who lived in Penn Road, Beaconsfield passed away on January 18 after a long illness. He was a keen sportsman who loved to

  • Blues snap up Arsenal attacker

    WYCOMBE Wanderers have signed an Arsenal youth forward to solve their goal-scoring problems. Anthony Jeffrey, 19, has joined until the end of the season with a view to staying longer if things go well. Blues boss Gareth Ainsworth said: “We’

  • Chesham semi-final postponed

    BEACONSFIELD SYCOB will have to wait a little longer to find out who they will play in the final of the Berks & Bucks Cup Final after Chesham United's semi-final with Aylesbury United was postponed last night. The pair were due to meet in the

  • Council opposes traveller site application

    A PARISH council has opposed a planning application for a travellers' site, which the applicant wants to make into a prototype with landscaping and play areas. David Curtis, 48, who currently lives at a travellers' site at Five Oaks Farm in Studley

  • Missing man found

    A MAN who went missing from Amersham has been found safe and well. Brian McParland went missing on Tuesday morning but police said he has now been found. Thames Valley Police would like to thank the public for its help in tracing him.

  • Company withdraw appeal against crematorium planning refusal

    A COMPANY which wanted to build a crematorium in Little Kimble have withdrawn their appeal against the rejected planning appeal. At the end of October Wycombe District Council refused to grant planning permission for a crematorium on a 12 acre

  • Just the ticket: Your leisure guide

    Theatre Honk!. Honk! is the enchanting fairytale based on the Hans Christian Anderson Classic the Ugly Duckling. This stunning musical is being performed by the Chesham Bois Catholic Players. Go to www.elgiva.com or call 01494 582900. 24 to

  • This week's gig guide

    Fri 24th # Two Non-Blondes (Pop-Rock) @ The Red Lion, Penn Road, Knotty Green   01494-680888 # The SkaSouls (Ska & 2-Tone), DJ Rude Boy @ Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Road; Bourne End; start 8pm; £10. Great dance-floor, & real ales     01628

  • Nigel Farage to visit south Bucks this weekend

    UKIP leader Nigel Farage will be making a whistle-stop tour of the county this weekend. The Buckinghamshire MEP will be visiting Amersham, Beaconsfield and Chalfont St Peter on Saturday. His tour starts at the Kings Arms pub in Old Amersham

  • Affordable couples counselling on offer from Bucks charity

    COUPLES counseling is now on offer to adults in and around the Wycombe area thanks to a charity dedicated to helping people through hard times. While South Bucks Counselling – formerly MPF Counselling – makes a charge for the service, the charity

  • Rangers raring for derby day

    RISBOROUGH Rangers are hoping to attract a bumper crowd for derby day on Saturday. They will host Amersham Town at Horsenden Lane with three South Midlands League points on offer. Rangers will be in good heart after a 6-2 away win at Langford