ONE of the key figures of a Bagpuss-inspired band from Wycombe’s past has paid tribute to the creator of the saggy cloth cat, who died last week. Oliver Postgate, 83, also brought to life children’s favourites The Clangers and Ivor The Engine
BUSINESS managers from two schools in the Wycombe area have been awarded prestigious national qualifications. Louisa Dent from Highcrest Community School in Hatters Lane, High Wycombe and Theresa Purse from Carrington Junior School in Carrington Avenue
Ok, so the eco experiment is underway. For those of you who haven’t seen my first blog, I’m testing out a range of washable nappies to find the best one for me and my baby son (don’t worry, I’m not wearing them!). A couple of readers couldn
THE High Wycombe Town Centre Partnership has reassured businesses it will be doing all it can to keep trade flowing through the High Street in the wake of Woolworth’s collapse. Melanie Williams, manager of the Partnership, said the High Street
A ROYAL Marine reportedly from High Wycombe, who died in Afghanistan on Friday, was actually from Sheffield, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Lance Corporal Steven Fellows, 26, was on routine patrol in a Jackal armoured vehicle in the
WASPS 19, EDINBURGH 11. Wasps have seen off Edinburgh home and away in successive weeks – next up: The game of games. After returning from Ireland with their tails between their legs after round two of the Heineken Cup, Wasps have followed up an
WYCOMBE Town are three matches away from playing at Anfield in the final of the FA Sunday Cup after beating Hanham 2-1. The Issac Lord High Wycombe Sunday Combination side came from behind to beat last year’s semi-finalists to book a place
A CHARITY is calling for people to visit lonely elderly people in Buckinghamshire to keep them company. Age Concern is looking for volunteers in the area to give up a minimum of one hour a week to visit elderly people for a friendly chat. Allan Radcliffe
A CHARITABLE organisation is calling upon the public to give a present of food and supplies this Christmas, in a bid to help homeless people through the festive season. WhyCOME will be holding its Christmas party on Saturday, from 11am to 3pm at St
IT wasn’t just the mulled wine that delivered some spice festive spice at a charity Christmas event last night. The annual Sexy Santa Christmas Dance returned to The Royal British Legion in Queensmead Road, Loudwater to get revellers jiving
Over a month ago the municipal Christmas lights in Wycombe High Street were officially switched on. Despite taking many lunchtime walks around the town centre I have yet to seem them in action. Recently the weather has been awful with
READERS of the Bucks Free Press website have hit back at reports new speed enforcement has made the M40 safer, and fear the cameras themselves could lead to more accidents. Comments posted on this website say the real problem on the motorway
THE shop assistant whose stunning goal helped knock Wycombe Wanderers out of the FA Cup is on his way to Wembley. Eastwood Town’s Lindon Meikle scooped the EON Player of the Round award after his 25-yard strike sent the Badgers into the third round of
A SHELTER for homeless people in Wycombe has been given a £5,000 grant after a fundraising concert delighted audiences in town. The Wycombe Winter Night Shelter received the cash from the Buckinghamshire Foundation to help continue their work
