DON’T miss today’s BFP for a packed guide to Christmas shopping and festive fun across the area with our fantastic 32-page seasonal pull-out supplement.

The special edition is crammed with ideas of Christmassy things to do, festive fashions, shopping tips, tasty treats and recipes, a panto guide and much more besides – all you need to get into the spirit of the season.

Also this week you have the chance to win a first class rail return trip to the top London attraction Ripleys Believe it or Not!.

And, as ever, we have the usual round up of the news that matters in your area. We have the latest on Frogmoor’s woes, with the imminent closure of Hull, Loosley & Pearce, good news for Eden as more shops get set to open their doors, Jeremy Paxman speaks about his new book and Buckinghamshire County Council assures us our roads are prepared for the onslaught of winter weather.

We have a packed Freetime section, complete with an interview with Shane Richie as he prepares for Wycombe’s panto, Cinderella, and a guide to the top things to do this weekend.

And we also have all the sports news from the area, including a report on the upcoming disbanding of Broomwade Bowls Club after 60 years and updates on Wasps and Wanderers.