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Sports Headlines

Brighton claim point
Brighton & Hove Albion responded in fine style from their FA Cup thrashing at Liverpool by claiming a goalless draw at Hull City.

Hornets chief rejects Rams
Sky Sports understands Watford's football business director Ross Wilson has rejected a switch to Championship rivals Derby.

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Buckinghamshire National News: 11 Treated After Fatal Coach Crash

Monday February 20th 2012
Eleven people remain in hospital today in Northern France after a coach crash involving 29 British schoolchildren and 13 adult supervisors on Sunday.
A teacher has died in the accident which occured near Reims when the coach was returning back from a ski trip in Northern France.
Six people are said to be seriously injured although their conditions are not described as life threatening according to the crash investiogator despite a 13 year old being transferred to the Necker childrens hospital in Paris where she has undergone surgery.
Inital tests have been performed and the reports have come back from the labs on the coach driver which has shown negative for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Local police are currently investigating...
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Buckinghamshire National News: Weathermans c-word slipup

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A BBC weatherman has told of his shame after he accidentally said the c-word on live national television.Alex Deakin, who is 37 years of age was predicting "bucket loads of sunshine" but instead said "bucket loads of c***" before correcting himself.Clips of his slip up on The BBC News have been quick to turn viral and be spread around YouTube and other various media sharing sites.Deakin went on to tweet: "I think the less said the better about that last broadcast #P45."James Naughtie and Andrew Marr have both been said to have made similar slip ups in 2010.
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Buckinghamshire National News: Radio Station 'Sorry' for Sex Noise Outburst

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A radio station has issued a formal apology after listeners complained of hearing 'gay sex noises' live on air.Jazz FM's pre-recorded Funcky Sensation show was interrupted for around 5 minutes due to 'unauthorised access to the live feed'."Please accept our profound and sincere apologies for any offense that may have been caused"Stunned listeners during the show went onto twitter to express their opinions.Iwan Williams sent the following tweet: "The **** just happened on jazz fm?! Sounded like sex noises... This is turning into an awkward dinner."Another user (Jojo), tweeted @Jazz FM "Me and my mum are laughing so hard... I think you were hacked or something, we've just heard gay sex noises on your station...
Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Buckinghamshire National News: Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Tuesday February 21st 2012
Three thousand Iranian women being trained as ninja warriors say they will use their martial arts skills to defend the country if necessary.
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Buckinghamshire National News: UK Government Pushes ‘Refined' Internet Monitoring Plans

Tuesday February 21st 2012
The UK government has expanded its plans to store and monitor Twitter, Facebook and many other personal web communication data, and according to an ISP body they are being cut out of the loop and kept in the dark completely.
Under the proposed plans the UK police and intelligence operatives will gain access of records of who has talked to who on social networks, instant messaging services and even online gaming. The monitoring and storage and expected to be overseen and managed by the ISP's but currently the government has not shared any of its plans or steps with them according to the ISPA.
It is important that proposals to update government's capabilities to intercept and retain communications data in the new communications...
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Buckinghamshire National News: M25 Sight Seeing Tour Sellout!

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A 4 hour coach trip to tour the congested M25 has been a surprise hit.The tour of the 117 mile motorway was organised by The Brighton and Hove Bus & Coach Company and completely sold out in a matter of days, due to its popular success more tour dates have been scheduled and will soon be open for booking.The £15/head trip begins at J7 and includes sights such as The Lakeside Shopping Centre, Heathrow Airport (T5) and The Dartford Crossing Bridge.Simon Ashcroft, the organiser said that the plan was orginally intended as a publicity stunt to showcase the companys more conventional outings but it proved to be a hit success."We've got the anoraks, of course, and we've got people who like coaches. We've got lots of ladies...

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William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Buckinghamshire National News: William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Monday February 20th 2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has described a possibility of a new cold war in the Middle East due to the Iranian nuclear programme. United...
France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Buckinghamshire National News: France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Sunday February 19th 2012
A bus crashed into a ditch in northern France, killing one man and leaving at least four people seriously injured, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth...

Buckinghamshire National News: Police Sieze Homeless Mans Van In Relation To Vicars Death

Friday February 17th 2012
Police investigating the murder of a parish priest in his own vicarage have seized a white van where a homeless man had been sleeping rough.
A white Citroen van...
Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!’ and help reduce roadside litter

Buckinghamshire National News: Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!' and help reduce roadside litter

Thursday February 16th 2012
The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter on England's motorways and major A roads.The Agency estimates it removes...
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Buckinghamshire National News: RyanAir's sexist adverts banned after complaints

Wednesday February 15th 2012
Two of RyanAir's new newspaper adverts have been banned after complaints from readers that they were sexist and objectified women.
The advertising...
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Buckinghamshire National News: Co-op cuts emissions down by 35%

Wednesday February 15th 2012
The Co-op group has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% on its 2006 levels as a part of a 'radical' envrionmental and social pledges.
A year...
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The Anfield Cat aka Shankly

Buckinghamshire National News: The Anfield Cat is looking for a new home!

Tuesday February 14th 2012
The now famous "Anfield Cat" who gained his glory from running on the Anfield pitch during Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur is looking for a new home.
Walking...
Estate Agents Signs

Buckinghamshire National News: House prices are continuing to fall

Tuesday February 14th 2012
12% of estate egents have reported rising sales in January, reports the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.Although house sales edged up last month...
Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Buckinghamshire National News: Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Monday February 13th 2012
A criminal gang has been jailed for one of the biggest ever alcohol smuggling frauds ever uncovered in the UK. The scam was worth £50m a year in unpaid...
 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Buckinghamshire National News: 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Monday February 13th 2012
Atheists, secularists and supporters of free speech rallied in London today to protest what they feel is an "increased confidence of Islamists to censor...
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Buckinghamshire National News: BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

Monday February 13th 2012
The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to...
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BREAKING NEWS: Whitney Houston Dies

Sunday February 12th 2012
American pop star Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. She was 48 years...

Buckinghamshire Sport

Saracens hand out six new deals

Saracens hand out six new deals

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Saracens awarded new contracts to six players, including Owen Farrell, Mouritz Botha and Ernst Joubert.
Clough non-committal on new role

Clough non-committal on new role

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Derby County boss Nigel Clough declines to welcome the appointment of a director of football, rumoured to be Watford's Ross Wilson.
Kuszczak agrees Watford loan move

Kuszczak agrees Watford loan move

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Watford sign Manchester United keeper Tomasz Kuszczak on loan until the end of the season.
MK Dons 2-1 Bury

MK Dons 2-1 Bury

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Dean Bowditch scores twice as MK Dons come from behind to strengthen their play-off ambitions by beating Bury.
Spurs cash 'speeds up' Boro plans

Spurs cash 'speeds up' Boro plans

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace says their FA Cup replay at Tottenham will hasten the club's development, but will not change their future plans.
Luton 'won't give up' on top spot

Luton 'won't give up' on top spot

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Luton Town boss Gary Brabin says his side will continue to chase automatic promotion, despite falling 14 points adrift of leaders Fleetwood.

Other Buckinghamshire Headlines

VIDEO: Pensioner angry over CCTV car fine

VIDEO: Pensioner angry over CCTV car fine

Thursday February 23rd 2012
A pensioner faces a £70 fine after she was filmed by a CCTV car on double yellow lines as she dropped off a 90-year-old friend.
Olympic dream for Arlesey FC trio

Olympic dream for Arlesey FC trio

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Three members of a Bedfordshire football club are selected to play key roles at the 2012 Olympics.
VIDEO: Same-sex couples urged to adopt

VIDEO: Same-sex couples urged to adopt

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Same-sex couples in Suffolk and Milton Keynes are being encouraged to adopt because of a shortage of would-be adoptive parents.
What drives Olympic volunteers?

What drives Olympic volunteers?

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Long hours, no pay and a mandatory cheery smile - why do people want to be London 2012 volunteers?
Ebdon confirmed as access chief

Ebdon confirmed as access chief

Thursday February 23rd 2012
The Vice-Chancellor of Bedfordshire University is announced as head of the university fair access body
VIDEO: Coffee switch a Whitbread winner

VIDEO: Coffee switch a Whitbread winner

Thursday February 23rd 2012
Former brewing giant Whitbread has carved out a huge new business with coffee shops and budget hotels after turning its back on beer.
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