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  • Revellers gather for Beaconsfield Festival of Lights

    THE streets of Beaconsfield were crammed with revellers tonight as the annual Festival of Lights brought Christmas cheer to the town. At 7pm the town crier, Dick Smith, began the usual procession at Hughes Garage in Station Road. Taking part

  • Motocross champion's sponsorship appeal

    A CHAMPION motocross rider from High Wycombe is appealing for sponsorship so she can take part in next year's world championships. Sophia Paull, 20, needs to raise a total of 3,500 Euros to compete in the seven-stage SIM World Championship, which begins

  • What's on: Big Band make festive jazz appearance

    A TOP Big Band from London will make their traditional festive appearance at Marlow Jazz Club. The Willie Garnett Big Band will perform at the British Legion Hall, Station Approach, Marlow on Tuesday December 16. The night begins at

  • What's On:Wooburn singers perform classic carols

    THE Wooburn singers will stage a Christmas concert of classical carols on Saturday. The event will be held at All Saints Church, The Causeway, Marlow and begins at 7.30pm. Wooburn Singers conducted by Greg Beardsell, featuring organist Richard Carr

  • Parish council fears impact of Daws Hill development

    A PARISH council fears the voices of its residents are not being heard over discussions for a potentially major new development in Wycombe. RAF Daws Hill is being marketed for development, while Abbey Barn South and Abbey Barn North are both

  • BBC weather girl to compere carol concert

    BBC weather presenter Sarah Wilmshurst will compère a Christmas carol concert this weekend. Marlow Choral Society invited the TV weather girl to host their annual festive event, which will be held at the Shelley Theatre, Court Garden, Pound

  • New venue for Lane End Wives Carol Service

    THE Lane End Wives Candlelight Carol Service is returning to the village this year, but will be delighting audiences in an all new venue. The event is normally held in the Methodist Church which has now closed. Instead the service will this

  • Iguana abandoned at petrol station

    AN IGUANA was left behind at a High Wycombe petrol station at the weekend. The reptile was discovered in a box by staff at the Esso garage in New Road, Booker, on Sunday evening. A customer came into the garage and asked if he could leave a box

  • Chamber: We'll bring High Street together

    MARLOW Chamber of Trade have issued a rally rallying cry to businesses and are planning to bring the High Street together in the New Year to find solutions to increase custom. Chamber member Jo Braybrooke said: "The chamber are going to try

  • Mounted police to patrol Wycombe over Christmas period

    MOUNTED police will be out in Wycombe to keep the town's street as safe as possible over the festive period. The patrols start tomorrow from 5pm as part of the Nightsafe initiative, which aims to improve the quality of life in town centres

  • Distraction burglary in Penn

    DISTRACTION burglars struck in Penn on Saturday by telling a resident his dog had escaped from home. At approximately 10pm on Saturday, a woman posing as a local resident approached the occupant of the property in Elm Lane, Penn. She then suggested

  • Credit crunch hits Hazlemere flats work

    BUILDING work on a block of retirement flats in Hazlemere has had to be put on hold because of the credit crunch. The new homes are currently under construction in Penn Road – but work was halted two weeks ago. They are being built by

  • RSPCA inspector tells court of discovery at farm

    THE first RSPCA official to arrive at the farm at the centre of animal cruelty allegations today told a court of her experience. Kirsty Hampton told Bicester Magistrates Court how she uncovered more than 20 equine carcasses and others with incurable

  • Police officer faces jail after crashing riot van

    A FORMER police officer who crashed a riot van after taking it from a police station was told he could go to prison. Geoff Jackson, 29, crashed the vehicle into a central reservation after taking it from Paddington Green police station in London

  • Crossing call for busy Hazlemere road

    CAMPAIGNERS say a zebra crossing is urgently needed to help people cross a busy Hazlemere road. Members of the Hazlemere 50 Plus Club demonstrated on Penn Road in the village on Thursday to get their message across. The club's chairman and secretary

  • Lewsey confirms England retirement

    JOSH Lewsey says his decision to retire from international rugby will allow him to give 100 per cent to Wasps. Lewsey won 55 caps for England but has not played since scoring the winning try in last year's World Cup semi-final win over France. The former

  • Businesses to continue fight against Old Amersham parking plan

    BUSINESSES in Old Amersham are to continue their fight against plans to introduce parking fees in the town. Last week Chiltern District Councillors agreed to the proposals, which would see an end to free parking in parts of the Old Town and the introduction

  • Credit crunch puts more dogs at risk this Christmas

    A DOG rescue centre fears more animals than ever could be abandoned this Christmas because of the impact of the credit crunch. With families in south Bucks struggling to make ends meet, it said dogs could be an expense too far. And already Stokenchurch

  • More success for Chalfonts sausage makers

    A HUSBAND-AND-WIFE farming duo had more success with their tasty sausages this week, just a month after winning the BBC Good Food Show. Stephen and Vicky Hinds took the top prize at the British Pig Association's Pork Sausage Championships at

  • Praise for Wycombe's Festival of Carols

    GLOWING praise has been heaped upon Wycombe's annual Festival of Carols, which delighted audiences at the Swan Theatre over the weekend. The annual event, presented by Wycombe's Mayor and Charter Trustees, has already raised £2,500 for charity

  • Santa float raises £400 for charity

    A SANTA float that took to the streets of Amersham this month has raised £400 for charity. Members of the Amersham Round Table joined Santa on his journey through the town. They raised the money for the Chilterns Gateway Club, which cares for adults

  • McCullough takes his revenge

    MARK McCullough gained revenge on the man who beat him in his first professional fight by beating him on Saturday. The 25-year-old Wycombe fighter cruised to a points win over Basingstoke bruiser Darryl Still at London’s York Hall to end two years of

  • Marlow pupils frame up for competition

    SCHOOLCHILDREN are getting in a competitive frame of mind in a contest to capture their childhood memories. Kathryn Payne, member of Marlow Church of England School Parents Teachers and Friends Association, has teamed up with Duncan McDonald, owner of

  • Wycombe win ends a two-month wait

    HIGH Wycombe Hockey Club ended a two-month wait for a league win when they beat Lewes 4-1 on Saturday. A first half hat-trick from Duncan Parnis and a goal from Sam Burroughs brought home the bacon as Wycombe recorded only their second league win of

  • Purse lost after Amersham concert

    A PURSE which was lost after a concert in Amersham has still to be claimed by its owner. It was left behind following the A40 Choir concert at St Mary's Church a couple of weeks ago. Anyone who may have lost it should contact David Meacock on 01753

  • New charity shop to open in Chesham

    A NEW charity hospice that raises funds for people with life-shortening conditions is set to open in Chesham on Friday. Helen and Douglas House, which cares for children and young adults up to the age of 35, will be opening its new branch in

  • 500 not out for blood donor Wendy

    DEDICATED Wendy Hall has been rewarded for making a staggering 500 blood donations. She received a crystal decanter in recognition of her lifesaving help at a ceremony in London's Covent Garden. Mrs Hall, from Bourne End, was among 129 dedicated

  • Lewsey to call time on international career?

    WASPS star Josh Lewsey is expected to announce his retirement from international rugby this morning. Lewsey, who learned his trade at Amersham and Chalfont, helped England become World Cup winners in 2003 and scored the winning try in England's

  • Beaconsfield prepares for Festival of Lights

    TONIGHT the streets of Beaconsfield will be shining brightly as the town enjoys its annual Festival of Lights to help get in the Christmas spirit. A major part of the evening by the Rotary Club, will be a procession of young people from schools and other