Archive

  • Mills book finally launched

    AN account of the county's watermills has finally been published after a 68 year wait - and High Wycombe's Pann Mill was the site for its launch. The Buckinghamshire Archaeological Socie- ty (BAS) has spent more than a year putting together the writings

  • Going solo in London

    BUCKS sculptor Andrew Sinclair is exhibiting his work in the Arndean Gallery in Cork Street, London. Starting on June 4, the exhibition - called Serendipity - takes the theme of "The art of finding something by looking for something else," and is Andrew's

  • Hailed as modern day St George

    A CAMPAIGNING Stokenchurch resident has been named a modern day St George after he helped re-establish a community centre. Derick Randall, from Britnell Court, was nominated for the unsung hero award by Kerry Kelleher for his tireless work to get Studley

  • Driver in speeding fine battle

    A MOTORIST who was caught speeding by a mobile camera says his fine should never have been issued in the first place. Peter Steadman, 60, was flashed on his way home from a dental surgery in Holmer Green. Mr Steadman, of Wayside Gardens, Gerrards Cross

  • One killed in second M40 pile-up

    A PERSON was killed in a five vehicle pile-up on the M40 this morning. An articulated lorry, two vans and two cars were involved in the crash between Beaconsfieldd and Gerrards Cross at around 8.40am. Three fire crews from Beaconsfield, Amersham and

  • New Flackwell Heath traffic plan

    A VILLAGE traffic plan has been drawn up in a bid to stop speeding cars destroying the quality of life for villagers in Flackwell Heath. Flackwell Heath Residents' Association (FHRA) proposed the plan to reduce the potential danger of traffic incidents

  • Parking: It's a constant battle

    NEW measures are being looked at to ease the parking nightmare faced by visitors to Wycombe Hospital. A review is currently being carried out which could see more bays and a different ticketing system. This is seen as necessary to help stop unauthorised

  • Newcomers to town do care

    I CAN understand the disappointment felt by Maurice Oram in his election defeat, having lost in the recent elections myself. However, I do think it's a bit disingenuous to say those people who haven't lived in Marlow for many years do not care about

  • Will they listen?

    IN THE aftermath of a very poor turn out for the local elections and whether it is the public or the councillors who count; the report on the Downley Parish Council meeting may not have been noticed by many BFP readers. Downley residents expressed their

  • Grainger powers to World Cup glory

    KATHERINE Grainger stormed to victory as Britain enjoyed their best World Cup performance in Austria over the weekend. The Marlow rower stroked the women's quadruple scull to a comfortable victory over the Dutch crew. It was one of four golds Britain

  • Wasps stars sting Maoris

    WASPS wingers Tom Voyce and Paul Sackey both scored tries as England won the Churchill Cup at Twickenham on Saturday. They were joined in the team by club team-mates James Haskell, Danny Cipriani and Ayoola Erinle, who is leaving for Leicester this summer

  • Set for the Three Peaks Challenge

    EXECUTIVE Ian Horler has a hard mountain to climb following a tip off at a business breakfast that Maplewood School in Downley is raising funds for a hydrotherapy pool for its special needs pupils. Ian, 40, who runs Excel Office Supplies in West Wycombe

  • Haleacre future in doubt as ward goes

    AMERSHAM'S Haleacre unit looks set for the chop after health bosses have agreed to close its inpatient ward - which was branded "unfit for purpose". Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (OBMH) has taken the decision, which