Being blind since birth has never stopped Andrew Stewart leading an independent and sociable life in Chesham - one he hopes can improve if he is given a guide dog this year.
Over the past three years Andrew, 23, has become increasingly independent - moving into a supported flat in Alexander Street, Chesham and enjoying a healthy social life within the town.

This is a list of the latest planning applications registered at Chiltern District Council.
Representations should be made either in writing to the Head of Planning Services, Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AW or by e-mail to planning@chiltern.gov.uk. If you use e-mail would you also include your postal address. Your comments should be received by 5 December 2008.

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.
There is arguably no better sight in England than south Bucks covered in snow and with many children across the district still enjoying a day off school hundreds are taking to their gardens and local parks to enjoy the rare occasion.
We want to see your pictures. Send us snaps of you and your children enjoying the snow or simply a picturesque shot of the area by clicking here and following the simple instructions.
We will print all of your pictures and your names along with the photos our photographers are out taking this morning.

Old and young were brought together as residents of a Chesham sheltered housing scheme were shown how to become IT whizz kids.
Four 17-year-old IT students from Chesham High School attended the launch of a new 'silver surfer' project at Cromwell House, in Townsend Road, to teach those who live there how to use computers.

Chesham's sports stars turned out to help the town's efforts to get involved in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Taekwondo, boxing and tennis displays were showcased at the town hall and in High Street on December 20 to inspire the community to support the event, due to be held in London.
Among those taking part in the taekwondo display was black belt Albert Blissett, brother of former England football player and Chesham United manager Luther Blissett.

Hannnah Williams

TUBE services from Amersham and Chesham to central London face major overhaul under plans to be announced next month.
Half of off-peak journeys from Amersham are set to be scrapped and a direct service will replace the current shuttle system at Chesham, under Transport for London proposals.
Four Metropolitan line tube services currently run from Amersham during an off-peak hour, which would be reduced to two under the plans.

Hannah Williams
hannahwilliams@trinitysouth.co.uk

Headteacher Maureen Edwards bid farewell to her children at the end of the Christmas term.
Mrs Edwards, 64, received messages of good luck and gifts from her pupils at Little Spring School, on her last day before retirement on December 19.

CHRISTMAS day was an ultra-joyous occasion for the Barrett family of Beechcroft Road in Chesham.
For the family received the best possible gift with the birth of a daughter, Emily Laura, who was born at the family home at 6.24am on the big day, weighing in at a healthy 6lb 4oz.
Mother Sarah Barrett, 32, and her husband Maik, 34, a purchasing administrator, were delighted with the new addition to the family.

A charity which supports adults with learning disabilities benefited from a cuddly donation.
Award winning artist Elanor Andrews of Shantock Bears donated a special teddy bear which she had made to the Chiltern Friends of Endeavour for its Christmas raffle.
The bear, 'Abe' was produced as a one-off for the front cover of Teddy Bear Club International.
Staff and service users selected the winning ticket at a party at its day centre in Cameron Road, Chesham, on Friday.
Mark Leigh , who uses the centre picked out the winning ticket, belonging to a Mrs James.
A total of £605 was raised for the cause, which provides opportunities and activities for people in the area with learning difficulties aged 19 and above.

Residents have reacted with dismay after discovering their Christmas cards and presents could have been stolen.
Homeowners in Franchise Street and the surrounding area, Chesham, received a letter from the Post Office informing them of a theft from a 'mail pouch drop' nearby.
Mary Hyland, a retired postal and telegraph officer of Franchise Street, said: "We are still receiving our cards and I knew nothing about it until I had the letter.