HEROIC mum Alison Branch had her arm broken while protecting her son from a rugby ball kicked by a top England international. Mrs Branch, from Marlow Bottom, and James, six, were watching last Saturday's crunch tie between Wasps and Sale Sharks with
MARLOW Town Council has apologised for the gaffe which saw it fail to honour the town's war heroes on VE Day. Sunday, May 8, marked the 60th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe, however, the fact that no flag was raised at Marlow's war memorial
CELEBRITY chef Jean-Christophe Novelli sought comfort in fine French cuisine at the Artichoke, Old Amersham, after losing to Gary Rhodes in ITV series Hell's Kitchen. Mr Novelli's first thoughts after exiting the show focussed on food. Minutes after
AN inspirational 11-year-old from Chesham has been rubbing shoulders with the stars in the first Wavemaker's national award ceremony for courageous young people. Brain tumour patient Jack Sawyer, of Portobello Close, has received public recognition for
CHILTERN'S top policeman warned businesses "to be careful what they wish for" after a plea was made for a town centre drinking ban to tackle rowdy drunks. Chief Inspector Clive Webb said a blanket ban could stop law-abiding people from enjoying themselves
WYCOMBE Wanderers and Wasps have signed a new two-year groundshare agreement with a view to a 20-year deal. The partnership was announced in a joint statement released by the clubs on Thursday and paves the way for a long-term agreement, subject to Wasps
THE Community Church in Bourne End is restarting its football for youngsters on Friday. Anyone aged between 11 to 18-years-old can meet up for five-a-side football games as organised by church youth worker, Andy Cowan. It takes place from 7pm to 9pm
THE newly implemented anti-traveller defences on East Common, Gerrards Cross, have been branded an "eyesore" by people living in the area. A bund, standing three feet high, stretches around the edge of the grassed area and cuts the common in half at
A DISABLED pensioner whose chihuahua was snatched from her garden is on the verge of quitting her village after claiming her defiant attitude led to attacks on her home. Shirley Winterbourne, 69, was left devastated when Jake, a 15-week-old chihuahua
Wanderers are holding a golf day at Magnolia Park on May 23 to raise money for the youth team's pre-season trip to Norway. It costs £200 per team to enter and anyone interested shouold call the club on 01494 472100.
