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Bucks mum takes in 'miracle' Haitian baby

7:30am Thursday 18th March 2010

A TINY Haitian baby – who was trapped under rubble for two days following the recent earthquake - is now being looked after by a Buckinghamshire family.

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Arrest after Desborough stabbing

4:54pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A MAN was arrested following a stabbing in Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe today.

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Stadium 'could be next Eden' boss tells press

8:20pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A COUNCIL chief today hailed a plan to move Wycombe Wanderers and London Wasps to a new stadium – said it could be “Wycombe’s next Eden”. Watch the press conference here.

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'Track should be built' say planning officers

6:32pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

PLANNING officers have advised Wycombe District Council's planning committee to approve controversial plans to move an athletics track to a Hazlemere school.

• Planning officer's report in full

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"Sad day" as garage closes after five decades

6:43pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A GARAGE in Knotty Green has closed – to the apparent shock of its 20-strong workforce.

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Man charged over 1970s sexual offences

2:53pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with nine sexual offences alleged to have been committed in High Wycombe during the 1970s and 1980s.

Beautiful South frontman set for pub gig

2:46pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A PUB in Radnage has been chosen to host Beautiful South frontman Paul Heaton as he tours the country on a bicycle.

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More tunnel trouble for Gerrards Cross?

2:43pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

DIGGING a tunnel underneath Gerrards Cross is part of a “genuine alternative” route for High Speed trains – news that will bring back bad memories for villagers.

• More BFP stories on the tunnel collapse in 2005
• Maps of the alternative Gerrards Cross route

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Woman puts up £1,000 reward to find cat

2:02pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

CAT owner Lyndsey Haley has put up a £1,000 reward in a bid to find Lukey - her “furry baby” who went missing two weeks ago.

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Would-be MP calls for "common sense" on building plan

11:52am Wednesday 17th March 2010

A PARLIAMENTARY candidate has called for a council to fill already-empty houses in the Chiltern district before building new ones.

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Eight metre yew tree returns to former glory

11:53am Wednesday 17th March 2010

A YEW tree which was removed to make way for affordable homes was replaced yesterday in Princes Risborough.

Premier Inn announces plan for High Wycombe hotel

11:28am Wednesday 17th March 2010

BUDGET hotel chain Premier Inn has unveiled early plans for a new 120-bed hotel in High Wycombe.

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Judge: "Too much political opportunism" over Munir Hussain case

10:15am Wednesday 17th March 2010

A RETIRING judge says “too much political opportunism” surrounded the case of a High Wycombe businessman who was jailed for attacking an intruder at his home.

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Council chiefs move to explain parking ticket increases

10:16am Wednesday 17th March 2010

PARKING chiefs have issued a public statement explaining planned ticket increases after an outcry from shoppers and workers.

• See the full list of proposed charges here

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