FIREFIGHTERS were called to battle a huge blaze in Prestwood this afternoon as around 20 tonnes of hay caught fire. Two crews from High Wycombe and another from Princes Risborough tackled the flames on Green Lane from around 3.45pm. Readers
MATTHEW Eyles reflected on a strange game as High Wycombe took seven wickets for the loss of just one run as they hammered Oxford to remain top of the tree. The first wicket went down with Oxford on 14 before James Benning and George Harper took
POLICE have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with a suspicious incident in High Wycombe. The man was in the town centre around the time an 18-year-old woman was found by a member of the public in an agitated state
PRINCES Risborough Town Council has agreed to employ an apprentice in its office from September. The council has an apprentice working in its maintenance team, which the clerk said is going well. Due to the success so far, it was suggested
A LONG serving Marlow landlady is calling time at the bar this weekend and bidding farewell to the town centre after 17 years at the helm. Poon Ling, who runs the Coach and Horses on West Street, has thanked her loyal regulars for their years of
RICHARD Dobson was pleased with the way Wanderers attacked Wealdstone after saying the offensive side of their game had been missing during pre season. Blues had failed to score in three of their first five friendlies but two goals in the second
TOM Howe said Wasps can't afford to play catch-up if they're to improve on last year's league position. The black and golds finished seventh and managed to secure a backdoor route into Europe after beating French side Stade Francais in a play-off
ARTISTIC school pupils put their creative skills to the test for an art exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. The work on display in the art gallery in Eden depicts images of The Great War through the eyes of High Wycombe
PRINCES Risborough Town Council has agreed in principle to take on grass cutting from the county council. At last night's monthly town meeting councillors heard from cabinet member for transportation for Bucks County Council, Ruth Vigor-Hedderly
A HERITAGE trail has been unveiled at a historic Marlow park as it celebrates 100 years since being pledged to the community. Riley Park Trust unveiled the series of eight placards dotted around the green space to the rear of Sainsbury’s off Oxford
WANDERERS appear resigned to losing Anthony Stewart, with assistant manager Richard Dobson saying his contract situation "doesn't look good". Stewart played as a trialist for League One Crawley Town in a team predominantly made up of youngsters
A TOWN council chairman offered to pay for the cost of a public meeting, following concerns raised that the correct procedure was not followed. At last month's Princes Risborough Town Council meeting councillors discussed the protocol of arranging
A COMMUNITY bank launched for people in South Bucks has welcomed its newest member, with MP Dominic Grieve signing up for a savings account. The not-for-profit South Buckinghamshire Community Bank aims to encourage people to get in the habit of
STUART Lewis suffered more pre season injury woe as he hurt his ankle during last night's friendly win against Wealdstone. Just like last week at Chesham, the midfielder had to be withdrawn with barely quarter of the game played after picking up
THE two men who died in a two car collision on the M40 earlier this month have been named. Abdoulaye Mbaye, 24, and Mauhanadou Fall, 28, both from Birmingham, died in the crash near the Loudwater junction on July 18. Police said both men, who
A BOATLOAD of bearded musicians will arrive in Marlow on Friday ahead of a gig as part of a 275-mile musically themed canal adventure across the south of England. Experimental folk trio the Dead Rat Orchestra will play a free show at All Saints
A HEALTH centre in Marlow has been praised for giving outstanding support to student nurses after being chosen for a top award this week. Marlow Community Hospital was named ‘Placement of the Year’ from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and
AN enterprising woman who studied architecture at university in the 30s celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend. Molly Brettell celebrated with a family meal on her birthday on Saturday and a party was also held for her at her home in Abbeyfield
A THIEF has been jailed for two and a half years following two burglaries in High Wycombe. Daniel Hare, of Lynchfield Road, High Wycombe, was sentenced to 30 months behind bars at Aylesbury Crown Court on July 21. The 37-year-old was convicted
A HUGE turnout is expected at a firefighters’ charity car wash on Saturday for Kyrece Francis, organised by his former football coach to raise money for the fund set up in his memory. Full time firefighter Neil Curry coached the teenager at Downley
THE following planning applications were validated by south Buckinghamshire district councils on Monday. Wycombe District Council. Western House Mendy Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2NZ - Application for operational development consisting
THE former Mayor of High Wycombe has announced he raised almost £35,000 for his chosen charities. Cllr Trevor Snaith was weighed out of office in May having attended more than 300 events during his 12 months wearing the mayoral chain. Wycombe
A SPORTY schoolboy with a muscular disease will be able to play freely with his friends after he was presented with a wheelchair. Patrick O’Donovan was presented with a lightweight wheelchair by children’s charity Variety and Veolia Water Technologies
