WYCOMBE election hopefuls clashed tonight at a Bucks Free Press hustings. Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and the UK Independence Party attended the debate at Bucks New University in High Wycombe. The loss of A&E and birthing
It's always sad when another part of community life disappears so you can imagine how I felt after reading the news article entitled “Historic Marlow festival set to end” that appeared on this site today. Apparently this could be the final
RESIDENTS living on land which could be tunnelled under to make room for a planned high speed rail line will not be eligible for a compensation scheme, it was claimed today. And it was also alleged the Government department behind the scheme has acknowledged
FRUSTRATION is growing after work on a planned £6million 'Healthzone' in Chesham was delayed again. Building work on the new centre, in Berkhampstead Road, was put back until April after originally being due to get underway four months previously.
A COUPLE who are both Buckinghamshire headteachers found themselves stranded in Japan unable to be at school for the start of term because of the volcanic ash. Headteacher of Highworth Combined School and Nursery Graeme Kilner and his wife
MOZART'S C major concerto for flute and harp was the centrepiece of this concert in both senses. Soloists Ruby Aspinall and Candice Hamel delivered spirited and well-judged performances, flautist Hamel capturing the puckish vivacity of the
A ONE-EARED badger is the latest patient being cared for at a Bucks animal hospital. Vincent – named after Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, who famously cut off one of his ears – is being looked after by staff at St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in
WASPS have refused to blame Danny Cipriani for second-half mistakes that ultimately handed Bath winning momentum. With the score at 18-12, Wasps were enjoying a good start to the second period and had a golden chance to cut the gap to just three points
SPIKE Milligan’s Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall arrives in Windsor in a cacophony of songs, sketches and witty one-liners delivered by a high-energy cast that won’t fail to disappoint. Adapted by Tim Carroll from the memoirs written
REVIEWS of the voting system and university tuition fees are key issues being raised by a Buckinghamshire Liberal Democrat election candidate. Tim Starkey, who is standing in the Chesham and Amersham constituency, says he is worried these issues are
MORE than two-thirds of Buckinghamshire will get high speed broadband by March – but some rural areas will still get no service at all. Pressure by business leaders has pushed the county up BT’s ‘league table’ of areas to get the 40Mbs connection speeds
EVIDENCE heard in the trial of three males accused of murdering Jourdan Griffiths is 'incapable' of proving who stabbed him, a defence lawyer told jurors. David Spens said the prosecution will have difficulties in 'bringing this case home'
THE odds of the Liberal Democrats winning Wycombe at the General Election have been slashed by a bookmakers. Steve Guy’s odds have been slashed from 25/1 by Ladbrokes to 10/1 in the wake of an upsurge in support for the party. Conservative
A 34-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist who died after a two vehicle collision in Cadmore End has been named as Barry John Eastwood from Johnson Road in Lane End. Mr Eastwood was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision in Cadmore End between a blue
CHESHAM United will not be short of firepower tonight when they travel to Burnham in a Bucks derby with everything resting on it. Prolific marksman Leon Archer returned to action on Saturday after three months out with a knee injury that was expected
TWO vacancies have been filled on Amersham Town Council – with an old face returning along with a new councillor. Former councillor Richard Williams, who lost his seat at the 2007 election, rejoins after being put forward for nomination by Lib Dem
WASPS are training their eyes on Cardiff Blues in a bid to salvage their season. They host the Welshmen in the semi-finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup at Adams Park on Saturday evening, just seven days after their Guinness Premiership hopes
AFTER four decades one of Marlow’s major summer events could be set for the scrap heap. This year could be the last for The Rose Carnival, held in Marlow Bottom, as organisers warn there is not enough help or ‘motivation’ to run the event.
TRAFFIC is flowing again in Wycombe's Cressex Business Park after the trailer of a lorry came loose. The incident, which took place along Coronation Road, happened around 7.30am after a Geodis lorry carrying wine was leaving the company's yard
THE lease of the Royal British Legion branch in Princes Risborough will be put up for sale once more. Spokesman for the Royal British Legion Robert Lee said it is true the hall in Bell Street will be put back on the market but he did not know
PLANS to build an agricultural barn in Bryants Bottom have been recieved by Wycombe District Council. The barn at Sherwood Farm, Bryants Bottom Road, would store hay, straw, fodder & implements. To view Wycombe applications click here, for Chiltern
A MOTHER catapulted to the heart of a literacy project aimed at reviving war-ravaged Sierra Leone has told how it has changed her life. Lori Spragg, 48, of Oak Tree Road, Marlow, has gone from book collector to television star in 18 months.
WASPS say they were their own worst enemies on Saturday. Bath scored four tries, two of which were scintillating, as they romped to a 35-19 victory to virtually guarantee a top-four finish. But Wasps insist it could have been them. Director
THE Bucks Free Press election hustings will take place in High Wycombe tonight. Wycombe constituency candidates will answer your questions at The Gateway Lecture Theatre at Bucks New University from 8pm. The doors open at 7.15pm and
