'Fear of flying' teacher to attempt skydive

A TEACHER who is scared of flying will throw herself out of a plane to raise money for a children's charity.Read

Chesham Mayor's girl hits streets as a dog

A WOMAN roamed the streets of Chesham on Friday dressed as a dog to raise funds for a charity.Read

People urged to take part in street light switch off consultation

TRANSPORT chiefs are being urged by town councillors to turn the streetlights back on in Amersham Road, Chesham, after it emerged collisions have risen slightly since they were switched off.Read

Family of Rafe Chiles urge people to nominate youngsters for award in his memory

THE family of a young musician who died in 2004 is encouraging people to nominate youngsters for an award in his memory.Read

Teenage opera singer to compete in national music finals

A TEENAGE opera singer will be competing against other musicians next week in the final of a nationwide competition.Read

Complimentary health centre in Chesham gets the go-ahead

A WOMAN is one step away from achieving her business dream after finally winning a two-year planning battle to set up a complementary health centre in Chesham.Read

Chesham teenager to launch her own business

A YOUNG woman who was fed up with being unemployed has been inspired by Dragons’ Den TV star Peter Jones to set up her own business.Read

Service users 'gutted' that Endeavour Centre to will close

SERVICE users of a day centre for people with learning disabilities have been left distraught by the news it will close at the end of next month.Read

Chesham drama group members to perform in Olympic ceremonies

TWO members of a Chesham amateur dramatic society will be showing off their skills to millions of people at the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies this year.Read

Chesham bids for £100,000 high street make-over

CHESHAM High Street could get a £100,000 makeover if it is successful in a scheme launched by celebrity shopping guru Mary Portas.Read

Are you popping THE question today?

LADIES! Are you planning on proposing to your man today (Feb 29)? Read

Examiner's Camilla Goodman to do skydive for charity

FOUR “fools” will be launching themselves out of a plane on April 1 to raise money for the Chesham mayor’s charity.Read

Kidnapped man found in Chesham

A MAN who was kidnapped and bundled into the back of a van in Aylesbury was later found safe and well in Chesham.Read

Chesham charity warns of need for help in tough times

A CHARITY which provides meals to those in need is anticipating helping more than 1,000 people in the Chilterns this year.Read

Celebrations after phone mast plans rejected

NEIGHBOURS in Amersham are celebrating after plans to build a 45ft phone mast near their homes were thrown out.Read

Illegal workers detained in restaurant raid

IMMIGRATION officers have raided The Blue Orchid Thai restaurant in Amersham, where they found three illegal workers at the business.Read

Campaigners have 'productive' meeting with MP Gillan

ANTI-HS2 campaigners from South Heath met MP Cheryl Gillan to express their concern at the Government's decision to go ahead with the £33bn project.Read

Tributes to an extraordinary teacher

TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known and much loved primary and secondary school teacher.Read

Partneship to protect Buckinghamshire countryside

A NEW partnership is to be set up to help protect the countryside throughout Buckinghamshire.Read

Bucks heroes at the flaming frontline

Fighting fires is a dangerous and stressful job at the best of times but when someone has to be prepared to drop everything and rush to an emergency at any time of the day or night, it is easy to imagine the effect it can have on that person’s life. Read