New vicar ready to 'join people's lives'

A NEW vicar has moved into the rectory at Beaconsfield, a year after his predecessor left.Read

'James Bond' studio launches talent scheme

PINEWOOD Studios and the producer of the James Bond films have joined forces to launch a new talent scheme for young people.Read

Mike Gatting bats for Bucks Just Giving dor Sports Clubs

SPORTS clubs across Buckinghamshire are being urged to join a new campaign to bring millions of pounds into grass roots sport over the next five years.Read

Peep Show comes to Chalfont St Giles

THE glamour of television came to the Chiltern Open Air Museum when a hit comedy show was filmed there.Read

Statistics show decline in sex assaults in Bucks

THE latest figures for the numbers of rapes and sexual assaults over the Christmas period show a decrease in Buckinghamshire, according to police.Read

Housing plan 'still too big'

A NEW application for a major housing development in Chalfont St Peter has been submitted to Chiltern District Council (CDC).Read

Railway crime plea - could you help ensure cops get on the right track?

BRITISH Transport Police have released several images in a bid to solve crimes, including an incident of indecent exposure, reported last year.Read

School head's shock decision

THERE was shock at Beaconsfield High School when it was announced that the woman who had been due to take over as headteacher has decided not to take up the post.Read

Sex offender scheme rolled out

THAMES Valley Police are joining a pioneering child protection scheme, after a 12-month pilot proved a success in other parts of the country.Read

Artful collectors dodge Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin

THE art collectors of Beaconsfield shunned works by well-known artists Banksy, Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst at an art event last week, leaving all of them, with prices of up to £6,500 a pop, unpurchased.Read

Finding strength to live with Parkinson's

A WOMAN of 79 who cares for her husband with Parkinson's has given an insight into how the condition affects their daily lives.Read

Jean introduces the sound of Africa to Chalfont St Peter

THE sound of Africa will be heard in Chalfont St Peter when new classes begin.Read

Riding the vinyl wave of retro chic

Tucked away on an anonymous industrial estate sits perhaps one of the most important relics of the British music industry. Read

Rowers sorely tested by doldrums and raw flesh

FORTY-YEAR-OLD Annie Januszewski and her rowing partner Melanie King, 37, dreamed up the idea of rowing across the Atlantic after a few drinks in a pub 18 months ago. Read

Top athlete shares his fun run advice

AS THE Tesco Fun Run approaches, celebrated athlete Linford Christie has taken time out to give to training tips to the 2,000-plus students, staff and parents who will take part.Read

Labour candidate disputes bookie's claim that he has 'little chance'

THE Labour party candidate for the Beaconsfield constituency has hit back at a bookmaker's claims that he has no chance of being elected in the area.Read

Miss England contestant shows her charitable side

A CHARITY shop in Gerrards Cross had a touch of glamour added to it this week when a Miss England contestant helped out there.Read

Headteacher plans to make school 'outstanding'

A MAN who plans to make The Beaconsfield School "outstanding"has been appointed as the new headteacher.Read

Another pedestrian injured at 'dangerous' crossing

A 22 two year old was knocked to the ground by a car last night in Beaconsfield Old Town on the same zebra crossing that campaigners say is "dangerous."Read

Massive turn-out expected for fancy dress Tesco Fun Run

THE TWO biggest schools in Beaconsfield are joining forces this year for a massive fancy dress fun run to raise thousands of pounds for school funds and Sports Relief.Read