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November Issue of Hughenden News

The November issue of The Hughenden News has been printed and is being distributed to all members of the Residents Association.  A big thank you to all contributors and advertisers and especially to Janet and Angus Idle for their stalwart efforts during Janet’s difficult wait for a hip replacement.

Attempted robbery at Co-op in Walter’s Ash

Two men entered the Co-op store in Main Road, Walter’s Ash, at about 9.45pm on 31 October, threatened staff with a knife and forced them to open the till and hand over money.

The men then assaulted the manager of the shop when they were told that there was no money in the shop, punching him in the face, before leaving the shop.

The men were seen getting into a white vehicle and left the scene in the direction of Lacey Green. The men were both white and were wearing grey tops and black bottoms.

Anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour enquiry line on 0845 8 505 505. Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111

Select committee thinks there is a good case for HS2, but……

The transport select committee has signalled its support for the Government’s HS2 high-speed rail project – as long as it does not drain money from the rest of the rail network.  Mrs Ellman, chairperson of the committee added: “Investment in HS2 must not lead to reduced investment in the ‘classic’ rail network. We are concerned that the Government is developing separate strategies for rail and aviation, with HS2 separate from both. We call again for the publication of a comprehensive transport strategy.” Continue reading

Transport Select Committee to publish high speed rail report on 8 November

The Transport Committee has agreed to publish its Tenth Report of Session 2010–12, High Speed Rail (HC 1185-I), at 00.01 am on Tuesday 8 November.  The press will be receiving embargoed copies at 8:00am on 7 November, so you can expect to be able to read about it in your morning papers on Tuesday.

The committee’s role is to investigate the strategic case for the high speed rail link.  They  are not examining the detail of the route or how it would affect individual businesses and residents.  If it is recommended to go ahead, the specific route will be dealt with by a hybrid bill committee.  For details of the terms of reference of the committee please follow this link Transport Select Committee