WE had a discussion in the office the other day about the nature of democracy as one does. Other subjects that come up regularly include whether Waitrose is superior to Tesco and the state of the traffic on the way to the office. So all human life is
CHARITY fundraising gets harder every year. The pressure on the public from the ever-increasing number of very worthwhile causes grows too, as successive governments rely more and more on the voluntary sector. Those who wish to support charity have
I AM becoming increasingly concerned that we are badly neglecting the River Wye. Along many stretches there is rubbish building up, it is becoming obscured by unchecked growth of trees and weeds, and nobody seems to care. There are a few notable
AS reported in the Free Press last week, we are once again facing the unwelcome prospect of a renewed threat to our business as the superstore giant Waitrose has submitted revised plans to Wycombe District Council. As we expressed when the original
AS a paediatric social worker I know the important role that CLIC Sargent plays in the lives of children and young people with cancer and because of this I would like to tell your readers about the CLIC Sargent Chocolate Ball which is held annually to
THIS spring, 3,300 additional troops from the British forces are to serve in Afghanistan, increasing the number in the country to 5,700. They will leave behindthousands of loved ones who wait and pray for their safe return. SSAFA Forces help the Soldiers
I READ recently in the BFP about an unfortunate lady councillor (MBE) being caught twice for speeding, accusing the police for being sneaky. A few weeks later I read another article in the Marlow Free Press about the police being sneaky with their speed
IN response to the letter from Alison Latham, I think it is she who has a warped view of the, in her opinion (failed) Hunting Act. What she doesn't appreciate is the fact that the dogs and horses she mentioned are now being used in drag hunting.
I AM writing to you on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society to offer your readers the chance to experience one the most extraordinary places in the world the beautiful, amazing Iceland. Trek Iceland will be a once-in-a-lifetime challenge and make a real
TM JONES of Hazlemere (March 3) asks if something has changed in relation to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since he was at school, and states that "CO2 is far less dangerous than some gases and particles". The confusion is understandable we are not
I WRITE to express my concern and dismay at sections 61 and 62 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill (NERC) as they wend their way to becoming law. It is not only bad legislation it is plain wrong and unjust. Also, why is its effect
IN today's (March 3) edition of the Bucks Free Press there is an advertisement addressed specifically to householders informing them of their responsibilities in the disposal of waste removed from their premises by contractors. The advertisement also
DWAYNE Blake smashed his personal best to claim silver in the AAA Indoor U17 Championship in Birmingham. The 15-year-old High-crest School student, competing in the 400m, charged through the heats, semis and final to grab a superb second spot with the
A RECORD attendance at Adams Park saw Charlton beat Arsenal 2-1 to win the FA Women's Premier League Cup Final last Sunday. A total of 3,506 watched Eni Akulo score twice as Charlton gained revenge for last year's defeat at the hands of the Gunners.
HIGH Wycombe's Jade Forbes-Wattley helped England retain their European Championship crown in Sheffield this month. The 15-year-old Wycombe High Student was the youngest member of the squad which won the title after winning every game they played at
London United entertained newly promoted Kings Lynn on Saturday and title chasers Reading Rockets on Sunday at Brunel Osterley. In a lack lustre performance on Saturday London won by a 24 point margin against a battling Kings Lynn team that have improved
Browns Motor Group were originally established in 1936 and have operated through three generations of the Browns family. Ron Skinner has recently acquired the company from the Browns family and introduced the Toyota brand to the company's portfolio
ROAD bosses have no plans to improve the route between High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals, the mayor of Princes Risborough has revealed. The revelation came at a meeting of Princes Risborough Town Council on Tuesday and is contrary to assurances
A MAN who was abused by a priest more than 40 years ago has said that victims of child abuse should not have to take their torment to the grave. Luke Holland, 54, from Chalfont St Peter, has waived his legal right to remain anonymous as a victim of sexual
FURIOUS parents will hold a demonstration over changes to grammar school admissions outside County Hall this week. The group will not be able to speak at the children's services scrutiny committee on Thursday, despite asking to be represented, because
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MPs have told a Labour member to stick to his home territory amid claims he would consider getting rid of the 11-plus exams. David Chaytor, MP for Bury North and a member of the education select committee, was quoted last week as saying
PATIENT notes from Wycombe Hospital are being sent thousands of miles to India for typing, because of a lack of staff to do the job. Letters dictated between GPs and consultants have been delivered via computers to the far-off country for the last
