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High Speed trains "every four minutes"

11:51am Tuesday 16th March 2010

HIGH speed trains could run along a planned new line every four minutes, residents were told last night.

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Hughenden Valley in firing line for High Speed rail

11:21am Tuesday 16th March 2010

HORRIFIED villagers in Hughenden are fearing for the future of their precious valley after it emerged it is in the firing line for the Government's High Speed rail project.

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Campaigner on track to halt railway bid

7:30am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A CAMPAIGNER who successfully fought the introduction of car parking charges in her home town is starting a new battle – to halt plans for a new high speed railway line.

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Green light for new school building

12:29pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A SCHOOL in Beaconsfield has won permission to construct a new two-story building.

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Robber knocked man unconscious

11:27am Tuesday 16th March 2010

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a robber knocked a man unconscious and stole £30 in High Wycombe.

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Man in court over Kingsey fatal crash

11:27am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A 26-YEAR-OLD has appeared in court today in connection with a car crash that killed an 18-year-old.

Balloon travels 670 miles from Bledlow to Germany

9:40am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A NINE-year-old who let go of a balloon on a starry Friday night in Bledlow was amazed to discover it travelled 670 miles to Germany.

• Obermain Tagblatt story

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Council advertises for stadium project officer

5:05pm Monday 15th March 2010

WYCOMBE District Council has signalled its intention on mooted proposals for a new stadium by advertising for a stadium planning project officer.

• WDC job advert

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Woman stunned by plans to bulldoze her home for High Speed trains

10:21am Monday 15th March 2010

A STUNNED resident whose home and workplace could be bulldozed to make way for a 250mph train line was in an emotional state after the route was announced by the Government.

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Marlow Forum demands cash for bridge renovation

6:30am Monday 15th March 2010

MONEY must be released by council bosses “immediately” to save ailing Marlow Bridge falling into further disrepair, the town’s major bodies have demanded.

• The online petition

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Bucks councillors slam High Speed 2 plan

3:30pm Monday 15th March 2010

'IRREPARABLE' damage will be caused to the Buckinghamshire countryside if plans for a 250mph railway line are given the go-ahead.

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Branch rallies support from town to save legion

3:13pm Monday 15th March 2010

MORE than 160 people turned up to fight for the future of the Royal British Legion Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Princes Risborough on Thursday.

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Prince Harry supports awards launch in Bucks

1:35pm Monday 15th March 2010

PRINCE Harry is backing the Royal British Legion's latest awards initiative to recognise people who have gone out of their way to provide support for the forces.

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More anger at High Speed rail plan

11:40am Monday 15th March 2010

A RESIDENT who lives next to the Government's proposed route for a High Speed train line said the plans made him feel “physically sick”.

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