Tuesday 31st December

Cheers, but... - No local pubs are officially accepting the Government's invitation to stay open all night tonight but some may keep on going if their customers are up for it! Chiltern Railways are laying on extra late night trains to bring back new year revellers from London to Wycombe and Aylesbury.

New year warning - River officials are warning new year revellers not to even think about a midnight dip in the river tonight as all rivers are fast flowing and dangerous, following continuous rain. Police will be keeping a special eye on Marlow Bridge tonight, a traditional venue for new year celebrations.

Jobs go - A third of the workforce at the doomed Wycombe security printers De La Rue officially lose their jobs today. The remaining 220 employees will leave by June when the factory in Coates Lane will be sold. Unions and management say a "fair number" of people have found other jobs.

Monday 30th December

Floods warning - The Environment Agency last night issued an urgent warning to walkers and motorists to take extra care after more than an inch of rain fell on already saturated ground in the Wycombe area yesterday. More heavy rain is forecast today and flood watches are in force on 45 rivers and streams in the Thames area, including the Thames between Windsor and Maidenhead, the River Thame and Aylesbury's Bear Brook. The agency said New Year walkers should be aware that slippy riverbanks can be very dangerous.

Rugby farce - Adams Park and their tenants, the rugby team London Wasps, may face an investigation following farcical scenes at Friday's sell-out game against Leicester Tigers. Traffic was so bad the Tigers team had to abandon their team coach nearly a mile from the ground and walk the rest of the way. Supporters who couldn't park were still trickling into the ground minutes before the half time whistle. The council, who gave permission for the Wasps deal provided adequate transport arrangements were made, will be calling for an urgent report following complaints from Adams Park neighbours.

Cupboard is bare - Some fans are again demanding to know why Wycombe Wanderers is so hard up after manager Lawrie Sanchez said he would not be buying any players when the transfer market reopens later this week because "the cupboard is bare". Earlier Sanchez's assistant Terry Gibson said fans would have to contribute up to £75,000 themselves if they wanted new players brought in. The club has not suffered financially like many other league clubs because of low wage bills, the rugby ground-sharing deal and a million pound cup run boost in the 2000/2001 season.

Sunday 29th December

Drink driving - Police are said to be pleased with a reduced number of drink-driving reports this Christmas, although official figures will not be announced until the New Year festivities are completed. A woman from Berkhampstead has been charged with failing to provide a breath speciman following an incident outside the Hen and Chicken pub in Chesham on Christmas Eve, in which a brand new Astra completely overturned.

Off-licence raid - A robber escaped with a large amount of Christmas takings cash after he attacked an assistant at Unwins off-licence in Gerrards Cross and grabbed the money from the till.

Blues beaten - Wycombe Wanderers suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Luton Town yesterday but ironically went up a place in Division 2 because teams near them had more goals scored against them. The one bright spot again was a goal and lively performance from youngster Jonny Dixon.

Saturday 28th December

Sanchez blast - Wycombe Wanderers manager Lawrie Sanchez piled the pressure on himself yesterday when he had another go at fans who are not too happy with the team's performance. In interviews with national press and local radio he said: "Too many people want to manage this club but I'm the only manager here. They should stay at home and be henpecked". The outburst will intensify the call among a section of fans for Sanchez to leave.

Power cuts - Electricity was being restored to the last of around 400 homes in the Chinnor area last night after power lines came down late on Boxing Day. An investigation is being held by power suppliers Twenty Four-7.

Full house - There was a full house at Adams Park yesterday for London Wasps rugby premiership clash with Leicester Tigers. Ten thousand tickets were sold, bringing traffic chaos after the match. Wasps won 26-13.

Friday 27th December

Wheelchair mugging - Passers-by were horrified when a lad of about 14 attempted to mug a woman in a wheelchair in a pre-Christmas attack in Princes Risborough. The woman, in her 40s, held on to her handbag during the attack in Wellington Avenue and the youth fled empty handed. He is white with shoulder length gelled hair.

Cylist dies - A 77 year old cyclist injured in Christmas Day accident outside Stoke Mandeville Hospital died from his injuries yesterday. He was named last night as retired Squadron Leader William Cox, of nearby Risborough Road, a familiar figure in the village riding his tricycle.

Wycombe lose - A goal in his first full league game for youngster Jonny Dixon was the only bright spot as Wycombe Wanderers lost 2-1 at QPR yesterday, leaving the Blues just three points from the relegation places in division 2.

Thursday 26th December

Hunt protest - Security will be high today when the Aylesbury Vale Hunt holds its annual - and possibly last - Boxing Day meet at Cholesbury. The League Against Cruel Sports has urged its members to hold a protest.

Cyclist "serious" - A 77 year old man riding a tricycle, who was involved in an accident with a car on Christmas morning, was in a serious condition last night. The collision happened at a roundabout by the entrance to Stoke Mandeville Hospital and it's thought the injured man was on his way to visit someone in the hospital for Christmas Day.

Near rivals - Wycombe Wanderers travel to QPR's Loftus Road ground today hoping that a victory on the pitch will cure rumblings among a growing number of discontent supporters. However fans from both sides are none too pleased with a noon kick-off on the advice of the police.

Wednesday 25th December

Spending down - There was a last minute flurry in shopping centres throughout the Wycombe area yesterday, but overall traders say people have not spent as much in the High Street this Christmas as they did last.

Road victim - An 86 year old woman died yesterday after a head on smash late on Monday between two cars in Common Road, Wooburn Green. The 60 year old woman driver of the car and the male driver of the other car were treated in hospital for minor injuries. Meanwhile police yesterday identified the 16 year old girl who died when a Fiesta in which she was a passenger carried off the Chinnor Road at Towersey last week. She was Laura Coleman of Moreton Road, Thame.

Devine back off - It looked last night as though Exeter City were prepared to call off their proposed signing of Wycombe striker Sean Devine after concerns over an old knee injury, but instead they are looking to loan the player until the end of the season. Meanwhile Wanderers will be without their first choice goalie Martin Taylor for the next three or four games after he picked up a calf injury.

Tuesday 24th December

Santa's splash down - Riverside home dwellers will have to keep one eye on the garden this Christmas as rising river levels through the area are threatening flooding. The Environment Agency last night put the River Thames between Maidenhead and Windsor on flood watch, joining the River Thame and Bear Brook at Aylesbury. More heavy rain is expected today.

Taxi-share mugging - A "Good Samaritan" who offered to share his late night cab with a Christmas reveller who had become separated from his friends, later mugged him at knifepoint when they reached their destination. The 29 year old man joined the stranger in a cab outside a Bourne End restaurant in the early hours and they shared a trip to Downley. Once there however he was robbed of his money and mobile and the robber ran off.

On/off Devine - The transfer of striker Sean Devine from Wycombe Wanderers to Exeter City was in the balance last night after the majority of the Exeter board voted against spending a reputed £70,000 on the player. Spoon-bending Exeter vice-chairman Uri Geller said he would be prepared to dip into his own pocket to buy Devine, but wanted other directors to join him. If the deal falls through it will put Devine and the Blues on a collision as the striker has already said he does not get on with manager Lawrie Sanchez.

Monday 23rd December

Shayler release - Former MI5 officer David Shayler is expected to be released from jail today and will probably travel to Beaconsfield to spend Christmas with his family. The former Wycombe schoolboy was sentenced to six months in early November for breaking the Official Secrets in talking to newspapers but is out early because of the time he spent in custody.

River battle - Multi-millionairess Josie Rowland is today considering an appeal after she lost a High Court battle with the Environment Agency. She wants to stop the public using a tributary of the River Thames which runs by her estate, Hedsor Wharf, near Cookham. A High Court judge ruled on Friday that her husband, the late tycoon Tiny Rowland, had failed to check out old legal public access rights when he bought the estate in 1968.

Civil war - Wycombe Wanderers manager Lawrie Sanchez was staying clear of the media yesterday while fans argued about his future. A handful of fans displayed a "Sanchez Out" banner at Saturday's game with Cheltenham and chanted for his removal, but yesterday the main supporters' web-site saw pro and anti Sanchez sentiments rage throughout the day. Assistant boss Terry Gibson said fans should not blame Sanchez for the expected departure today of leading goalscorer Sean Devine.

Sunday 22nd December

Soccer rift - A handful of fans held a "Sanchez Out" banner behind the goal yesterday when it emerged that leading goalscorer Sean Devine had fallen out with manager Lawrie Sanchez. The striker, who is expected to sign for Exeter City tomorrow, did not show up for Wycombe Wanderers match at Cheltenham and told an Exeter newspaper he had not spoken to Sanchez for some weeks. His number 10 shirt was worn by youngster Jonny Dixon. Earlier this week Sanchez said he did not want to lose Devine but the club needed the money. Yesterday's game was an uneventful 0-0 affair.

Boy injured - A 16 year old motor cyclist is in a stable condition in an Oxford hospital after an accident yesterday on the Thame to Long Crendon Road. The 18 year old female driver of a car, which apparently collided with the bike from behind, was uninjured.

TV champ - Software developer David Good, from High Wycombe, was celebrating yesterday after becoming national champion in the popular Channel 4 quiz Fifteen to One.

Saturday 21st December

Manager fights back - A 21 year old off-licence manager was being praised last night after he hit back at a robber who smashed a bottle in an attempt to force him to hand money over. The masked robber demanded cash when he entered Threshers in Wendover on Thursday night - and smashed a bottle from a shelf and thrust it at the young manager when he was rebuffed. A fight followed in which the manager received a cut above his eye - but the robber had to flee empty handed.

Reward offered - A £10,000 reward was offered last night after a big robbery at a warehouse in Chalfont St Peter. Thieves nicked thousands of pounds worth of DVD players, amplifiers and stereo systems from the warehouse just off the Chalfont to Amersham road.

Devine's decision - Wycombe striker Sean Devine may make his last appearance for the Wanderers today when the team travel to Cheltenham. An £80,000 offer for the striker has been accepted by the Wycombe board, but Devine himself said he does not necessarily want to leave and will make a decision on Monday.

Friday 20th December

Staff nurse loses fight for life - Wycombe Hospital staff nurse died yesterday three weeks after he was hurled from his bike by a hit and run motorist on the Marlow by-pass and left in a lay-by. Peter Ford, 61, of Oak Tree Avenue, Marlow was cycling home from his hospital shift when he was hit. He died in an Oxford hospital with head injuries. A 30 year old man from Hemel has been arrested.

School closes for Wilson - The Beaconsfield School will close today, the last day of term, so that pupils and teachers can attend the funeral of 12 year old pupil Wilson Yip who died last week. Wilson died at home and police say there were no suspicious circumstances

Ice warning - Police are urging motorists to take extra care today after the first real ice of the winter yesterday caused scores of shunts and minor accidents on roads around Wycombe. A traffic cop said many motorists seemed completely unaware of the conditions.

Thursday 19th December

Festive slowdown - Local shops confirmed the findings of two surveys yesterday that showed that High Street shopping is not as busy this Christmas as last. Figures showed four per cent fewer shoppers than last year, although more people are buying on the internet.

Bird back - Bird spotters who noticed one of Britain's rarest birds - the Bittern - flying over the Thames at Marlow have had their sightings confirmed. A pair of bitterns - shy members of the heron family - settled at the London Wetland Centre yesterday.

Devine goes - Wycombe striker Sean Devine was last night reported to be on his way to Exeter City after agreeing terms with the Devon club. The Blues decision to accept £80,000 for their leading goal scorer has angered many fans.

Wednesday 18th December

Why are Blues in red? - Angry fans were demanding to know last night why Wycombe Wanderers is so hard up its board has accepted an £80,000 bid for the team's star striker, Sean Devine, whom the club bought two and a half years ago for £200,000. The club has weathered the financial storms of other clubs by signing a lucrative ground sharing deal with Wasps, cutting down the wage bill, making no expensive signings and maintaining a high average crowd. Some fans are now demanding to know just how much former chief executive Simon Monkman, who left the club suddenly earlier this season after just six months, had squandered on grandiose schemes.

Traffic plans - A plan to revamp the large Abbey Way gyratory system in the centre of High Wycombe is likely to get the go ahead after the Government yesterday gave Bucks County Council an additional £12m for traffic schemes. It's likely Abbey Way will be transformed into a one-way large roundabout regulated by traffic lights in an attempt to cut down congestion. Extra bus lanes are also likely to be included on town centre roads.

Driver named - Police have named the driver who died when his Audi left the Marlow Road in Bourne End earlier this week as Wilf Prenter, 23, of Wakeman Road, Bourne End. An inquest to determine how he died was opened and adjourned yesterday.

Tuesday 17th December

Abduction warning - Police last night issued an urgent warning to parents and children after a man attempted to entice a 13 year old girl into his car as she walked home from school. He is described as in his 30s with brown hair and goatee beard and driving a red Fiesta, possibly R reg. The attempted abduction happened in Tylers Green.

Driver dies - A man who died when his Audi careered off the Marlow Road at Bourne End, and smashed through a fence into a field, is expected to be identified by police today.

Devine shock - Wycombe Wanderers leading goalscorer Sean Devine is talking to Exeter City after the club's board accepted an undisclosed bid yesterday. The striker, who was bought for £200,000 from Barnet three years ago, has scored 46 goals in 101 apperances. He is said to have been unsettled recently, but his departure will anger many supporters.

Monday 16th December

Postman robbed - Hundreds of people in Maidenhead will be short of Christmas cards and presents after a postman was robbed of a sack of mail. The Post Office has sent a letter to people on the round urging them to act if they were expecting new credit cards or cheque books.

Passenger named - Police are today expected to name a 16 year old Thame girl today who died after a car in which she was front seat passenger carried off the road and hit a fence in thick fog in Towersey at the weekend. The young male driver was released from hospital yesterday.

Vinnie's test - Wycombe Wanderers defender Chris Vinnicombe sees a specialist today to find out why a groin problem which has kept him from playing for the past three weeks is getting worse instead of better. There are fears that the stalwart may have to have an operation which could rule him out for months.

Sunday 15th December

Garage shooting - A petrol station cashier narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday when a gunman fired through a glass window from the forecourt before running off. Last night the Merco garage in Maidenhead offered a £5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest.

Tree restored - Villagers in Bourne End will be repairing the village Christmas Tree today after yobs smashed its lights and wrecked it branches.

Winning ways - The return of injured Stuart Roberts to Wycombe Wanderers revitalised the Blues at the start of their crucial Christmas campaign yesterday. They beat Port Vale 3-1 with two goals from Sean Devine and a first goal for defender Andy Thomson.

Saturday 14th December

Girl dies - A 16 year old Thame girl died yesterday after a car in which she was a passenger smashed into a fence in thick fog. The accident happened on the Chinnor Road, near Towersey. The male driver of the Fiesta is in hospital but his injuries are not serious.

Polite pint - James and Sarah Keegan, new landlords of the Old Oak pub in Holmer Green, have banned swearing customers, the Bucks Free Press reported yesterday. Customers will be given one warning, but if they swear again they'll be banned, the couple told the paper.

Rugby respect - Chiltern Rugby Club in Amersham has cancelled today's game as a mark of respect after one of their regular first XV players, Stephen Jones, 28, of Desborough Road, Wycombe, collapsed and died at work earlier this week.

Friday 13th December

School fight - Bucks grammar schools warned last night they will fight for their existence after Education Secretary Charles Clarke suggested that fresh attempts may be made to have them abolished. His thinly disguised threat to education authorities like Bucks to review their stance or face a possible Government policy change came after latest research showed that pupils in areas with comprehensive schools made better progress than those in areas with selective education.

Stop-go - Police said last night that when they stopped 166 cars on the A4 near Taplow this week, they banned ten from travelling any further because they were unroadworthy; another 10 had defects that needed urgent attention; six didn't have a tax disc, and 17 drivers - one in ten - were given instant fines for not wearing seat belts.

Back from the dead - Marlow Town football club was celebrating last night after the team that beat them in the FA Trophy, Bishop's Stortford, was disqualified from the competition for fielding an ineligible player. It's a money-spinning decision for Marlow who now go on to meet top Conference side Dagenham and Redbridge in the next round.

Thursday 12th December

New town centre - A £90m plan to redevelop part of Maidenhead town centre by knocking down the existing Sainsbury's and adjacent car park and replace it with a new Sainsbury superstore and shopping piazza was given the go ahead last night.

First class go - Chiltern Railways say they are to abolish first class carriages in the new year to give more room to other passengers. Their rush hour trains to the Wycombe area have 400 empty seats in first class every day.

Booted out - Wycombe Wanderers were blown out of their last cup competition last night when less-than-full-strength Bristol City beat them 3-0 in the quarter finals of the southern section of the LDV Vans Trophy.

Wednesday 11th December

"Good Samaritan" rat - A man who helped carry a 76-year-old woman's heavy shopping home, turned nasty when they got to the woman's home in Kingsmead Road, High Wycombe, police said last night. He threatened her with a screwdriver and ran off with her purse. He's black, aged about 20 and 6ft tall.

Big housing plan - One of the biggest single housing developments for years is set to be given the go ahead tonight. Councillors seem ready to give the green light to a plan to build over 400 homes, plus shops, on the site of an old sewage works at Wycombe Marsh, just off the A40.

Vicar apologises - A vicar who told a primary school carol service that Father Christmas was dead and that reindeers would "blow up" if they were to travel the world in one night, is writing to parents to apologise today. The Rev Lee Rayford has told teachers at St Pirans School, Maidenhead that he doesn't know what came over him.

Tuesday 10th December

Pollution fight - Wycombe Council launched an action plan last night to clean up air quality around the M40 after checks showed that pollution will exceed Government targets unless something is done.

Victim fights back - An attacker was sent packing when he leapt on an 18 year old at half past two in the morning and indecently assaulted her. The woman let rip with her fists and smacked him in the face, causing him to flee down Dresser Road in Prestwood early Sunday morning. He is described of Asian appearance, 5ft 8in and with spiky hair.

Freezing - The High Wycombe area was one of the coldest places in the country last night as a wind chill factor saw temperatures plunge to minus eight degrees. Snow flurries are expected on higher parts of the Chilterns later today.

Monday 9th December

Big bills - After a weekend of number-crunching, council bosses in Buckinghamshire meet today to decide how to fill what they say is a multi million pound black hole in their finances. It's feared that council tax rises could be some of the biggest on record.

Shopkeepers plea - Traders in Wycombe's Desborough Road say business has dived since a big police drugs raid in the street last month, which resulted in a number of people being arrested. They are meeting the council tonight to urge them to consider a big improvement drive - including the introduction of CCTV cameras.

Harrison memorial - Plans to create a memorial garden to Beatle George Harrison in Henley to commemorate 30 years he spent living in the town have been blasted by his former neighbour James Turner. He told organisers: "I lived opposite his house for 16 years and never saw the man once."

Sunday 8th December

Housing shock - Residents in Widmer End are being warned the value of their homes may be hit following a surprise decision by a Government housing inspector to allow 400 homes to be built on Terriers Farm, between Hazlemere and High Wycombe. The inspector said it was "the best greenfield site in Wycombe." The inspector has given the go-ahead for 1,600 houses to be built in Wycombe in the next nine years - including 400 at the old sewage works in Wycombe Marsh and 265 on the site of the former Ercol furniture factory off the London Road.

Steady start - Shopping centres in the Wycombe area said they were "busy but not bursting" yesterday as the Christmas shopping extravaganza got underway. Electrical shops were said to be the busiest.

Wasps - London Wasps are hoping that local soccer fans deprived of action yesterday because Wycombe Wanderers were not playing will sample rugby today at Adams Park. Wasps are playing Bordeaux-Begles in the first leg of the second round of the Parker Pen Challenge Cup.

Saturday 7th December

Couple saved - A middle aged couple were saved by firefighters yesterday when a blaze destroyed a café below their flat. Investigators will today try to determine the cause of the fire in The Kiln café in Reading Road, Henley.

Police warning - Thames Valley Police warned yesterday that the £205m they are due to receive from the Government in the next financial year will not be enough to meet their commitments. The force said it will have to ask for more money from local councils, forcing up the cost of council tax.

Voles return - Wycombe Council reached agreement with River Thames landowners yesterday to environmentally develop wetland meadows in Marlow's Higginson Park to enable rare species such as water voles and kingfishers to thrive.

Friday 6th December

Special squad - Wycombe Police yesterday formed a crack squad of detectives with one objective - to track down a gang of nine youths known to be responsible for burglaries in scores of houses in central Wycombe. The gang has stolen thousands of pounds worth of electrical goods, DVDs etc in recent months and descriptions from scores of neighbours as led police to the fact they are looking for the same nine robbers.

Race attack - A 17 year old is recovering from stab wounds in Stoke Mandeville Hospital after a vicious race attack in Aylesbury. A gang of white men with woollen hats pulled over their faces managed to drug the man near his home in Jackson Road, kicked him while shouting race abuse and then stabbed him in the chest leaving him to die.

Fans help - Hard up Wycombe Wanderers extended the contract of goalie Frank Talia for another month last night - using money partly donated by fans putting into a fund to help finance new players.

Thursday 5th December

Train meeting - Met line commuters meet tube bosses at a public meeting in Chesham town hall tonight to say what they think about possible timetable changes. It's thought the underground want to cut a number of direct routes to Chesham and introduce a shuttle service from Chalfont and Latimer instead.

Drink charge - Bus driver David O'Connor is due to appear before magistrates in High Wycombe today charged with drink driving after his coach was stopped by police on Copyground Lane, Wycombe earlier this week. Thames Valley Police today launch their Christmas drink-driving campaign using shock tactic posters.

Opponents cheer - Residents opposed to plans to run Continental freight trains through the Wycombe area were celebrating last night after reports suggested that major rail projects are likely to be delayed or shelved because of a funding crisis.

Wednesday 4th December

Young driver dies - Eighteen year old Craig Goodwin, of Wooburn Green, died yesterday after he apparently lost control of his Vauxhall Nova travelling down Marlow Hill, Wycombe and hit a concrete ball outside the entrance to Wycombe Hospital. The vehicle overturned and rolled for several yards down the hill.

Security increased - Wycombe Wanderers are increasing security at their training ground in Marlow Road after players yesterday noticed a white van apparently "casing" the changing rooms and then two men from the van measuring the height of the barrier to the car park. All local clubs have been alerted after thieves stole thousands of pounds worth of goods from the changing room of an opposing team playing at Chesham United's ground last month.

Cup loss - Wycombe Wanderers under 18s were beaten in the FA Youth Cup last night, losing 3-2 to Tranmere.

Tuesday 3rd December

Schools attack - Buckinghamshire's Tory schools boss Cllr Marion Clayton last night launched an astonishing attack on her own upper schools. She accused the 21 schools of being "divisive" in their attempts to secure more funding. All the Bucks upper schools - formerly secondary modern schools - are in the red this year whereas 11 of the county's 13 grammar schools have surplus funds, some amounting to nearly £1m. Bob Bird, chairman of Holmer Green Upper School governors, said: "We have the figures to prove that the present system unfairly favours grammar schools at the expense of upper schools."

Driver arrested - A 30 year old man from Hatfield in Herts was helping police with inquiries last night after being arrested following a hit and run incident on the Marlow by-pass at the weekend in which a 61 year old cyclist - a staff nurse at Wycombe Hospital - was critically injured.

Santa's little helper - Thame removal company Bishop's Move has set up a special e-mail address for Father Christmas after learning that some children were worried Santa might miss them this year because they have recently move home. Children sending an e-mail to santa@bishopsmove.com will get a reassuring reply.

Wednesday 4th December

Nurse fights on - A male staff nurse is still in a critical condition in his own intensive care unit at Wycombe Hospital today with serious head, internal and leg injuries after a vicious hit and run on the Marlow by- pass on Saturday night. Police are convinced the driver knew he had hit the 61 year old, whom they are not naming, because he was wearing reflective clothing. He was left critically injured in a lay-by until he was found by a passer-by some time later.

Wet, wet, wet - Flood watches were put on some local rivers, brooks and tributaries again last night, as local weather forecasters declared November in the Wycombe area the third wettest since records began. There's more torrential downpours expected today.

Panto boost - Local theatres are looking forward to a bumper Christmas with advanced sales for most productions looking better than last year.

Sunday 1st December

Staff nurse critical - A Wycombe Hospital staff nurse is fighting for his life after being hurled from his bike by a hit and run driver on the Marlow by-pass. The 61-year-old, who was cycling home after shift, was left abandoned in a lay-by with serious head and multiple injuries. He was discovered at ten o'clock on Friday night and rushed back to the hospital where he had an immediate operation. Police say the hit and run driver must have realised the seriousness of the accident and have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses.

Head-on fatal - A 46 year old Thame man died and a 56 year old Haddenham woman is in a serious condition in Stoke Mandeville Hospital after a head-on smash on the Thame to Aylesbury Road on Friday night. The road was closed for nearly four hours at Dinton while the wrecked Volvo and Peugeot were cleared.

Sanchez signals clear-out - Wycombe Wanderers manager Lawrie Sanchez blamed his older players and hinted at big changes following another disappointing performance by the Blues yesterday. After a 2-1 defeat by Stockport, Sanchez blamed his older players for "not accepting responsibility" and praised his younger ones, adding "perhaps we ought to look to the future a bit quicker than we have done."