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  • Young brothers become chess masters

    BROTHERS from a school in Gerrards Cross took their enjoyment for chess to the next level when they competed in the Bucks Chess Grand Prix. The two boys from Thorpe House School, in Oval Way, had the backing of the home crowd as the event was held

  • Kretzschmar hails Murphy's scoring influence

    MAX Kretzschmar believes Peter Murphy's scoring touch has influenced his Wanderers team mates into being more prepared to take a chance in front of goal. Murphy came with a reputation for goalscoring when he arrived from Accrington in the summer

  • Wycombe's Holly claims Great South Run title

    HOLLY Hodgskinson claimed her first major individual title by winning the Great South Run junior title on Saturday. A sprint finish in the final 20 metres from the Wycombe Phoenix athlete secured the title in nine-11 girls’ race in Portsmouth,

  • Enid Blyton books to be transformed onto the big screen

    A SERIES of novels written by children’s author Enid Blyton, while she lived in Beaconsfield, will soon be shown on the big screen. The Magic Faraway Tree books will be adapted into movies for the first time, it was announced this week. The

  • Sneak peek at George Clooney's dinner plate

    A leaked menu from the Clooneys’ Saturday night dinner revealed the couple enjoyed delights such as foie gras and smoked salmon during the five-course meal. Guests were given a choice of main dishes including fillet of beef or sea bass, with a

  • Pupils given a treat for Halloween work

    SCHOOL children were given an early Halloween treat last week as their scarily good work was rewarded. In a competition organised by the Community Library in Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, children were asked to either write a story or paint a picture

  • Howe: The LV=Cup is my chance

    TOM Howe hasn’t had much of a first team look in this season after Wasps bolstered their wing options during the summer. But the Marlow flyer who made his Wasps debut at Welford Road and played against Saracens in his follow up is hoping the return

  • Planning applications for October 27

    The following applications were verified by South Bucks Councils on Monday, October 27.   Wycombe District Council Callow Down Farm Wigans Lane Bledlow Ridge Buckinghamshire HP14 4BH Listed building application for construction of single

  • Injury forces Sanders to retire

    NICOLA Sanders has retired from athletics due to persistent injury problems. The former world and European indoor gold medallist has been dogged with injuries throughout the last couple of years and has now been forced to admit defeat. The

  • Bees win to set up Wanderers cup tie

    BARNET will provide Wanderers' FA Cup first round opponents after coming through a replay last night. The Conference leaders swatted aside Chelmsford City 4-1, having been held to a goalless draw on Saturday. Former Blues cult hero John Akinde

  • Chesham squander 4-1 lead to draw

    CHESHAM United gave away a 4-1 lead last night as they missed the chance to close on the chasing pack in the Southern Premier League. The Generals led 3-1 at the interval against Cambridge City courtesy of strikes from Dave Pearce, Inih Effiong