FIREFIGHTERS from around South Bucks were called in to help stop a blaze affecting two hectares of undergrowth at Black Park Country Park in Wexham. More than 30 firefighters and officers were sent to the park after the initial call at 8.07am
AN extra drop of sunshine was brought to a Flackwell Heath school fete today with the guest appearance of a much loved children’s television character. Carrington Junior and Infants Schools' combined summer event was opened by Little Miss Sunshine
TELEVISION presenter Fern Britton has called for the concerns of the community to be listened to by health bosses. Her call follows the announcement that Wycombe Hospital's midwife-led birthing centre may be closed temporarily because of “extreme
A STIRRING rendition of the hymn Jerusalem opened the funeral of ‘Blonde Bombshell' former High Wycombe Mayor Betty Barratt. Mourners packed in to the Parish Church of All Saints in Castle Street, High Wycombe, on Saturday to pay their last
THREE founding members of the Chalfont St Peter branch of the Children's Society have retired after raising more than £130,000 for disadvantaged youngsters over the years. Wendy Reid, Connie Hardy and Janice Allen have are all stepping down
A GRAPHIC designer who has lived in West Wycombe since she was born is promoting the village on a new website. Susie Carter, 26, from Bradenham Road wants to celebrate what the village has to offer and encourage more tourists to come and enjoy the
THE chairman of Riley Park Trust says council bosses “haven't got an iota of understanding about costing” as a play area's future remains unresolved. Tony Shannon has hit out at officers at Wycombe District Council over what it costs to maintain
Girls from Chalfont St Peter Primary School became inaugural winners of the Kwik Cricket Competition, held at High Wycombe’s London Road ground last week. They have now qualified for the South of England Regional Final, taking place in Oxford next week
AN EGG and spoon race was among a summer day bonanza of sport and fun activities at Cookham Rise Primary School. A combination of conventional competitive races, obstacle courses and relays took place on the school fields in High Road, Cookham. Headteacher
A PHOTOGRAPHER has knocked Pixie Geldof out of the picture to become the new face of a designer swimwear range after deciding to try her luck in front of the camera. Fiona Kennedy, 21, caught the eye of designer Henry Holland after she entered
Doesn't time fly? It hardly seems that a whole year has passed since I wrote the now infamous blog entitled “A visit to Hughenden Park”. To mark the anniversary it seemed like a good idea to return to see what the park was like now.
