The Local Newspaper

THE Stanley Spencer Gallery is ploughing ahead with its 50th anniversary celebrations despite the recent theft of one of its paintings.

MK Dons appoint ex-Luton boss Mick Harford as assistant manager and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright as first-team coach.

A man is questioned on suspicion of attempted murder over the stabbing of a 52 year old in the centre of Bedford.

A HIGH flying TV executive who studied at Buckinghamshire New University has died after an accident in Qatar.

RESTORATION plans have been unveiled for blaze hit Marlow Rowing Club – though it must find hundreds of thousands of pounds more to make them a reality.

A man is found guilty of murdering a mother-of-six at a house in Bedfordshire where eight children were playing.

Bedford Blues sign Worcester lock Ben Gulliver and Leicester back-row forward Tom Armes for next season.

POLICE were called in after someone hacked into a council website and posted abusive messages.

Seven people charged with drug offences following a series of early morning raids by Hertfordshire Police.

Pinewood Studios consults on its future development, following the rejection of its £200m expansion plan in Buckinghamshire.

PENSIONERS in Iver Heath threw a 100th birthday party for two neighbours, who both still manage to live independent lives.

A husband and wife are named by police as suspects in the stabbing of a van driver in St Albans.

THE threat of legal action has forced a council to backtrack on plans for BMX ramps in Flackwell Heath.

A LEADING doctor has welcomed a petition calling for Wycombe Hospital’s former A&E ward to stay open 24 hours - but warned the service will be designed according to patient needs.

PLANS to build four cottages in Lane End have been submitted to Wycombe District Council.

A FLORIST has came to the rescue of Great Missenden Library after agreeing a deal to share the building.

Police release CCTV pictures of a man they are looking for in connection with the theft of a valuable medieval jug.