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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

Icy conditions prompt duck rescue

A woman who has been feeding the same Welsh Harlequin duck in a Gerrards Cross pond for 10 years needed the help of four youngsters to rescue it after it became frozen. 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

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

Teachers forced to shepherd children over crossing

Two Chalfont St Giles headteachers had to supervise a zebra crossing because the usual lollipop lady was asked to 'stand down' while road repairs were being carried out. Read

Controversial off-licence

Chiltern District Council has granted permission for a new off-licence in Chalfont St Giles, despite receiving 14 letters of objection. Read

Chalfont St Peter vandals ruin Christmas

Christmas celebrations were spoiled for several families in Chalfont St Peter when they woke on December 27 to find that their cars had been damaged. Read

Domestic abuse expected to increase over Festive Season

Christmas is a time for family and to be with loved ones – but for many people in Buckinghamshire this year’s festive season will be anything but enjoyable. Read

Joyce is our lucky lunch winner

Lucky Joyce Wright was the winner of our Tesco Christmas lunch competition. Read

End of the road for Beaconsfield Woolworths

Woolworths in Beaconsfield will close it's doors for the last time on Monday, January 5. Read

Man convicted of sex attack on teenage boy to spend Christmas behind bars

A former RE teacher who preyed on teenage school boys was convicted of sexual activity with a child on Friday (19/12). Read

Butlers Court Christmas fair

Butlers Court Primary School in Beaconsfield finished off its term with a Christmas fair. Read

Possible reprieve for Beaconsfield Woolworths

The manager of Woolworths in Beaconsfield has said the store is not closing, leading to hopes that the Maxwell Road branch is among 300 stores being looked at by a potential buyer. Read

Chalfonts Community College hands out awards

Special cards to act as police warning

Police in South Bucks are sending Christmas cards to people who have been caught committing anti-social behaviour. 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

Shock of woman over Chalfont St Peter bag snatch

An elderly woman has told of her shock after having her handbag snatched from her as she walked home from the shops. Read

Beaconsfield stench could result in prosecution

Veolia, the company which runs the Wapseys Wood landfill site, could face prosecution for the smells wafting over Beaconsfield.  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