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Police incident in Gerrards Cross

A large police presence is currenty attending an incident in Gerrards Cross with officers and police vans currently in Packhorse Road. Read

Police warn of fireworks clampdown

Police are warning shopkeepers not to sell fireworks to people aged under 18 after four arson attacks have been committed in Chalfont St Peter over the past week. Read

Chalfont Wasps defend development plans

The chairman of Chalfont Wasps has reiterated the need for new facilities at his club after a planning application for a new ground and spectactor stand was criticised by council members and residents. Read

Dr Challoner's partially opens

Dr Challoner's High School students from Year's 11, 12, and 13 have returned to school today after it was closed for two days due to a lack of heating with school bosses blaming National Grid for the chaos. Read

Parky pops in to Gerrards Cross

Television legend Sir Michael Parkinson paid a visit to Gerrards Cross at the weekend to sign copies of his new autobiography. Read

Dr Challoner's to open again

After being closed for two days because of a lack of heating Dr Challoner's High School has said it will open for business as usual tomorrow (Wednesday). Read

Woman cut out of car after M40 crash

Firefighters released a woman who was trapped in a car after a collision on the M40 this morning. Read

No high speed rail for Chilterns

The possibility of a high speed rail link running along the Chiltern line through Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield is over. Read

Doing your bit for Children in Need?

Are you planning to join people across the country in raising money for Children in Need? Read

No heating shuts Dr Challoner's for second day

Dr Challoner's High School has had to remain closed for a second day due to a lack of heating in the school. Read

Swapping south Bucks for Costa Rica

 A school girl has decided to give up her home comforts and help tackle poverty when she travels to Costa Rica next year. Read

A413 scene of another road accident

Fire crews and police were called to the A413 Amersham Road on Saturday when a sports car crashed into a lamp post. Read

Join in the Hallowe'en spirit

Send us your frightening pictures of your child (or adult) as they join hundreds across south Bucks and dress up for Hallowe'en. Read

Pink is the fundraising colour

A pink theme descended on a Chalfont St Peter opticians last week to help raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Read

Beaconsfield feels bite of the credit crunch

As part of a our regular feature on the effects of the credit crunch reporter Polly Manser visited Beaconsfield to see how the town is coping with the difficult financial times. Read

District Council expects Olympics to bring 30,000 people a day to Bucks

The 2012 Olympic Games are expected to attract up to 30,000 people per day to Buckinghamshire, providing tremendous opportunities for the tourism industry and other businesses, according to Chiltern District Council. Read

Remembrance Sunday parades planned across south Bucks

Preparations have been finalised for Remembrance Sunday, on November 8. Read

Win a Hallowe'en meal for two tonight

The Rose and Crown in Hawridge will be getting up to some ghoulish fun for Halloween and is offering the chance for one lucky person to win a meal for two at the pub tonight. Read

Light the fuse on Fireworks Night

Guy Fawkes' Night will soon be here and the Advertiser and Examiner have joined up with Chesham United to offer one lucky youngster the chance to start their fireworks display. Read

Youngster becomes face of Tomy toys

A six-year-old boy who wants to become a policeman has shown his creative side by winning an art competition and becoming the 'face' of Tomy toys. Read