http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/ The online companion to the Buckinghamshire Examiner serving the communities of Chesham, Amerhsam, Little Chalfont, Great Missenden, Prestwood and all the villages in between. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:52:09 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Drivers are still failing to get the message about the dangers of drink driving. This follows the results of this summer's drink drive campaign. A total of 3,646 motorists were breath tested between Monday 1 June and Tuesday 1 July as part of the national crackdown on drink driving. 327 drivers (9 per cent) were subsequently arrested, including those who failed to give a sample of breath. By comparison the summer 2007 campaign saw 15 per cent of drivers tested give a positive breath test and Christmas 2007 saw 14 per cent of drivers test positive. Supt Mick Doyle, head of Roads Policing, said: "Nearly one in ten drivers stopped by police during this campaign gave a positive breath test." "It is extremely disappointing that some drivers are still choosing to ignore our warnings and think it is acceptable to put their lives and the lives of other road users at risk. "This particular campaign has ended but we will continue with the targeted, intelligence-led policing that has led to the high numbers of drink drivers being caught recently." A total of 1,108 drivers were tested after collisions, and 84 of these tested positive. All drivers who provided a positive breath test or who refused or failed to provide, will face losing their licence for at least 12 months. They could also be imprisoned for six months or pay a fine of up to £5,000. A total of 871 under 25's were breathalysed, with 85 young drivers testing positive. Of the over 25's 2,775 were tested and 242 drivers tested positive. Supt Doyle added: "For some time many people have thought that younger drivers have got the message about drink driving, however, these figures support recent research which demonstrates that drinking and driving is an issue for younger drivers and that the message of just how dangerous it is to drink and drive is not getting through. "It is not difficult to avoid drink driving - take a taxi, stay at a friend's house, nominate a designated driver or just don't drink, otherwise the consequences could be disastrous. "I would urge anyone who sees someone getting into a vehicle after drinking to call police on 999 immediately. If you have information about suspected drink drivers, call the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505, or if you don't want to speak to police, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/drink_drivers_n.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/drink_drivers_n.html News Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:52:09 +0000 A man has been issued with an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO) which prohibits him from entering a certain part of Amersham. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/asbo_bans_man_f.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/asbo_bans_man_f.html News Amersham anti-social behaviour ASBO Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:44:36 +0000 A YOB who has caused years of hell for neighbours and shopkeepers in Chesham has been sent to jail. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/yob_known_as_bu.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/yob_known_as_bu.html News Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:49:08 +0000 MORE than 10,000 steam enthusiasts are expected to attend the biggest annual spectator event in the Chilterns this July. The 21st annual Prestwood Steam Rally will be held at the Hangings, in Honor End Lane, on July 5 and 6, from 9am to about 5pm. Entrance is possible at the gate on both days. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/steam_enthusias.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/07/steam_enthusias.html News Prestwood steam rally Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:39:07 +0000 Arson is suspected after fire firghters were called to a fire at Angling Spring woods, Martinsend Lane, Great Missenden. One appliance and crew from High Wycombe attended the blaze at about 3.48pm on Sunday. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/woodland_set_on.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/woodland_set_on.html News Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:20:21 +0000 by Martyn Pritchard A 33-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Chesham on Friday evening. ]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/sexual_assault.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/sexual_assault.html News Chesham police sexual assault Waterside woman Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:55:01 +0000 CHESHAM United and Amersham Town are forging groundbreaking links which they hope will benefit both clubs next season. With Aylesbury United groundsharing at The Meadow, Chesham have solved the problem of over-use of their pitch by arranging for their youth, ladies and academy teams to play at Spratley's Meadow, revamped last year. They will also make players available for either first team or reserve football at Amersham, with the reserves playing in the Suburban League. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/chesham_united_8.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/chesham_united_8.html sport Amersham Town Chesham United groundshare Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:52:00 +0000 Rob Burnett A MAN who was known to many people in Chesham, particularly users of the Moor Gym and Swim, has died. Ken Hardy, who was 70, of Cavendish Road, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 17 from heart failure.]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/obituary_ken_ha.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/obituary_ken_ha.html News Ken Hardy Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:25:25 +0000 Rob Burnett robburnett@trinitysouth.co.uk CHESHAM'S long awaited new Healthzone should be completed in May 2010 with work due to start at the site early in the new year. Members of the public got their first glimpse of the plans for the new building at a meeting in Chesham Town Hall on Thursday, June 26. The new £6m, 1,800 square metre facility on Berkhampstead Road will have 20 consulting rooms and car parking for 102 cars. It will house GP services for two thirds of Chesham residents and host a range of other services that currently require a hospital visit, such as specialist consultant visits. See Thursday's Examiner for full story]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/healthzone_shou.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/healthzone_shou.html News Chesham Healthzone Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:44 +0000 A HOUSE in Hampden Avenue, Chesham was burgled between midnight and 7am on Tuesday, June 24. Burglars entered the house via a window and stole, cash, cards, car keys and two cars, a black Honda, and a grey Volvo. If you have any information please contact the police on 0845 8 505 505. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/cars_stolen_aft.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/cars_stolen_aft.html News burglary Chesham Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:22:53 +0000 Mounting fuel costs are threatening life-saving air ambulance services in Bucks. The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance says it is already feeling the effect of the escalating fuel costs. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/rising_fuel_cos.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/rising_fuel_cos.html News air ambulance Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:18:28 +0000 by Rob Burnett and Jack Abell HUNDREDS of residents have joined a Buckinghamshire Examiner campaign to save post offices in their communities from closure. This follows the news that nine post offices in the Buckinghamshire area have been earmarked for closure. Waterside Post Office in Chesham which has been operating for 100 years is one of them. Prasann Patel has been the post master for 22 years and said he has received tremendous support from his customers.]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/post_office_cam.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/post_office_cam.html News post office Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:03:29 +0000 THE CLOSURE of the post office at Botley could prove to be a double whammy if it leads to the closure of the village's only shop. Owner of Botley Stores, Kumar Thuraisingham, said he will lose 50 per cent of his income if the post office closes, as looks likely. And he has urged residents to support his shop if they want to be sure he will remain a viable business. http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/post_office_cam_1.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/post_office_cam_1.html News post office Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:16:59 +0000 by Greg Burns gregburns@trinitysouth.co.uk AN ELDERLY lady died from carbon monoxide poisoning a day before her birthday after a small fire broke out in her flat overnight an inquest heard on Wednesday. Amy Kind, 73, of Hollybush Lane, Chesham, died on March 3, after candles she had lit started a fire in her ground floor maisonette which had no smoke detectors.]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/inquest_hears_h.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/inquest_hears_h.html News Amy Kind Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:13 +0000 by Rob Burnett THE annual Tour de Pednor bike ride has raised more than £3,000. The charity bike ride is a five mile course around the Pednor Valley which starts and finishes at the Queens Head pub in Chesham. As well as the bike ride on Sunday, which had 79 participating cyclists, Lisa Rafferty, landlady of the pub and her partner John Walker, organised events over both the Saturday and the Sunday to help with fundraising.]]> http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/tour_de_pednor_1.html http://www.buckinghamshireexaminer.co.uk/archives/2008/06/tour_de_pednor_1.html News Chesham Queen's Head Tour de Pednor Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:05 +0000