Cambridge’s FA Cup win at Newcastle calls off Wycombe game

Wycombe Wanderers’ away fixture at Cambridge United has been postponed following the Amber Army’s FA Cup commitments. The Abbey Stadium outfit produced one of the shocks in this season’s FA Cup, as they defeated Newcastle United of the Premier League 1-0 at St James’ Park, thanks to a second-half Joe Ironside …

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In Pictures: Duchess of Cambridge turns 40

The Duchess of Cambridge has turned 40 this weekend. The milestone birthday is likely to be a private family affair marked at the Cambridges’ home in Norfolk. Here, we take a look at the future Queen consort’s journey in front of the lens more than a decade on from marrying …

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Textiles exhibition at Whitchurch Silk Mill

A SPECTACULAR textiles and embroideries exhibition will begin in Whitchurch this weekend. Basingstoke Creative Stitchers’ group is conducting the exhibition ‘Picking up the Thread’ at Whitchurch Silk Mill that will feature its members from beginners to experts. This is the 25th anniversary of the group and to celebrate members have …

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A big year ahead for local politics

It’s a big year ahead for local politics, with the start of all out elections that will be held every four years. The system – which sees every seat on the council contested – gives the electorate greater power to shape who they want in the Town Hall. The situation …

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Kate releases three striking photographs to mark her 40th birthday

Duchess of Cambridge The Duchess of Cambridge has marked her milestone 40th birthday by releasing three portraits showing the sophisticated glamour of the future queen. Kate has been pictured in three relaxed poses, wearing different Alexander McQueen dresses and with her hair flowing. Celebrated fashion photographer Paolo Roversi, famed for …

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How Kate Middleton Forever Changed the Royal Family

Perhaps the first is her role in trying to dismantle a “stiff upper lip” culture within the monarchy. Although it would certainly be incorrect to describe Kate as an open book, it was the Duchess who came up with the idea of Heads Together: “It was Catherine who first realized …

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