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Fire service prepare for regional call centres

Bucks Fire & Rescue Service have begun preparations for a move towards regional control centres by setting up new call signs for their emergency vehicles which came into effect at midnight on Monday. Read

Chesham United forced to postpone game for second time

A frozen pitch at The Meadow has again forced Chesham United to postpone their Tuesday night fixture against Sutton Coldfield Town. Read

Drivers warned as temperatures continue to drop

Buckinghamshire County Council has warned residents to be sensible and responsible when driving as they work to keep the roads gritted adequately with temperatures forecast to hit -8C overnight. Read

Reduction in number of road deaths

The number of people killed each year on the roads in Thames Valley has fallen below 100 for the first time on record. Read

Freezing temperatures hit weekend football

Frozen pitches saw most of the games featuring our sides scheduled for Saturday having to be postponed. Read

Send us your snowy pictures

A blanket of snow continues to come down on south Bucks after settling overnight and we want you to send us pictures of your views of the snow. Read

Girls Aloud star could make Chalfont St Peter home

Pop star Sarah Harding could be swapping the bright lights of London for a new home in Chalfont St Peter according to reports in the national media. Read

Back to league action for Chesham United

Chesham United return to BGB Premier action this Saturday when they host mid-table Romulus at The Meadow. Read

Big weekend of football

Chalfont St Peter will be looking to build on their 7-1 victory on Tuesday night when they host Cockfosters at Mill Meadow on Saturday. Read

Becoming Batman: Episode Six

Chalfont St Peter’s Batman in training has returned with his sixth Youtube episode showing him interviewing candidates for the role of Robin in the Village Hall pub. Read

Drugs crackdown leads to four arrests

A major crackdown by Thames Valley Police on drugs in south Bucks saw four people arrested across Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, and Iver. Read

See the latest Buckinghamshire Advertiser

For all the latest news in your area pick up this week's Buckinghamshire Advertiser on sale from Thursday, December 18. Read

St James Rector swapping Gerrards Cross for Kensington

Reverend Canon Paul Williams, the current Rector of St James’ Church, in Gerrards Cross, will leave his post after being given the esteemed position of the new Bishop of Kensington in London. Read

United's FA Trophy adventure ends

Chesham United manager Andy Leese said he had "no regrets" after watching his side beaten 4-2 in the FA Trophy against an experienced Crawley Town at The Meadow last night. Read

Bucks County Council to raise 2009 council tax by four per cent

Bucks County Council drew up their budget plans for 2009 this week which will see them increase council tax by nearly four per cent – the equivalent of £39.74 a year for a Band D property. Read

Thames Valley Police warn residents about illegal Christmas presents

Thames Valley Police are urging parents to think carefully before buying mini motos and petrol-driven go-peds for their children this Christmas. Read

Young fan leads out Varsity teams at Twickenham

Eight-year-old Zachary Collingbourne from Amersham was the first ever mascot at the Oxford versus Cambridge Varsity Rugby Match at Twickenham last week. Read

Rain hits all the weekend football

Heavy downpours on Friday and Saturday saw all of the fixtures involving our sides postponed this weekend. Read

Chesham United could face Cambridge United in second round

The winner of the FA Trophy first round tie between Chesham United and Crawley Town will travel to Cambridge United in the next round. Read

Chesham forced to postpone cup tie

Chesham United will have to play their FA Trophy first round game against Crawley Town tomorrow night after heavy rain caused the game to be called off on Saturday. Read

Author Profile

Greg Burns joined the Buckinghamshire Advertiser in February 2007 where he worked his way up from trainee to senior reporter covering Beaconsfield. In November 2008 he took up the position of Multimedia Content Editor and is in charge of our website and its day-to-day running.

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