Father Christmas will be dishing out presents to youngsters across Loudwater tomorrow. Organised by various Wycombe District Councillors, Santa will parade around the village on his sleigh from about 5.30pm. He is expected to make a quick pit
Chalfont St Peter boss Danny Edwards insists he won’t be getting carried away despite the club’s lofty league position. The Saints are enjoying a fine season and currently occupy seventh place in Division One Central after a run of one defeat in
A COLLEGE based in Flackwell Heath have submitted plans to have a new 3G artificial turf pitch built on their grounds and have new flood lights erected. The application for the change at Amersham and Wycombe College, in Spring Lane, was validated
The closure of a bank in Bourne End is just another example of important assets leaving villages, a well known community figure has said. NatWest have announced they will be closing their Bourne End branch in March next year and have highlighted
A compensation scheme for residents affected by the route of the planned HS2 high speed rail link will not be launched until the new year. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin told Chesham and Amersham MP Cheryl Gillan in a letter that the scheme
A Saunderton charity is celebrating after dog lovers across Bucks helped raise thousands for a new vehicle. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, based in Wycombe Road, launched a public crowdfunding campaign in the summer, to raise £15,000 to buy a new
Planning bosses look set to withdraw proposals made to the government on how they intend to hit housing targets, after an inspection of their first submission was suspended. 'Significant shortcomings' were found in Chiltern District Council's Delivery
Chesham Stags were left disappointed in their quest for a third straight league win as runaway leaders Reading Abbey put them to the sword. The Stags came into the contest on the back of consecutive victories against Littlemore and Phoenix but
A “no confidence” motion directed at Wycombe District Council’s cabinet members over their decision to release the reserve sites has been thrown out by politicians. In October, WDC cabinet members agreed the release of Gomm Valley and Ashwells,
Richard Kinsey felt his Marlow side were out of sorts during their 24-6 win against Drifters on Saturday as they ended a run of two straight league defeats. Losses to Beaconsfield and Bicester, either side of reaching the Bucks Cup final, had preceded
Wycombe is “disproportionately” featured in Thames Valley Police’s counter-terrorism work, the force’s most senior officer has warned. Chief Constable Sara Thornton said more needs to be done to dissuade young people from the notion that fleeing
A man from High Wycombe who was arrested on suspicion of trafficking for the purpose of child sexual exploitation has been released on bail. Thames Valley Police arrested the 29-year-old at an address in the town at about 9am on Tuesday. The
Wycombe’s MP joined crowds in Disraeli to raise money for new school iPads – and he even completed a short stint in the local convenience store. Steve Baker donned a Tara’s News jumper for his two-hour shift at the Brindley Avenue shop. Dozens
A Ferrari watch was stolen after a house was broken into in Hazlemere on Tuesday. Burglars forced entry through the back door of the Amersham Road house between 12.20pm and 2.10pm and stole the watch. Thames Valley Police is appealing for information
After losing more than 10 stone in weight, a woman from Bourne End has been voted as one of a national slimming clubs female of the year. Despite struggling with numerous diets over the years, Nicola Savory was able to shed the pounds when she
Gareth Ainsworth has paid tribute to Gary Doherty after the defender announced his retirement from football. ‘The Doc’, as he’s affectionately known around the club, failed to overcome a knee injury suffered in the pre-season win against Barnet
A central High Wycombe road is partially blocked following an accident this morning. Queen Alexandra Road is partially blocked and there is queuing traffic following an accident involving two vehicles at the A40. There is congestion on the
1. VIP Magical Xmas Ball Phenomenal Weddings, based in the heart of High Wycombe are hosting a VIP Magical Xmas Ball unprecedented at a historical building which was once upon a time a Church. Perfect venue for the perfect theme-Fairy-tale and Magical
Wanderers’ defender Gary Doherty has announced his retirement from football after failing to overcome a knee injury. The 34-year-old has been at Wycombe since February 2012 but has not played since sustaining his current injury during a pre-season
Former pupils at a Little Chalfont school are looking to get in touch with more old girls for a celebration next year. More than half of Dr Challoner's High School's class of 1973 have been contacted by organisers of a get-together planned for
Mark Bartley is on the hunt for revenge when Marlow host Aylesbury United at Oak Tree Road on Saturday. The Marlow boss is desperate to see his troops avenge a 5-1 defeat at the hands of United when the sides met earlier in the season, when they
Another High Wycombe pub could be lost after plans to convert it into housing were submitted. Proposals to turn the Gordon Arms in Gordon Road into flats have been submitted to Wycombe District Council by a property developer. Five one-bedroom
