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Quick-thinking neighbour help mum and son escape fire
Posted by Chene Koscielny on July 16, 2008 1:37 PM
The neighbour, who had heard a fire alarm go off, helped a mother and child to safety after a fire broke out in their home in Beaconsfield early this morning.
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Drink drivers still don't get the message
Posted by Chene Koscielny on July 15, 2008 8:59 AM
DRIVERS are still failing to get the message about the dangers of drink driving.
This is the conclusion following 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."
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Passport and cash taken in Beaconsfield burglary
Posted by Chene Koscielny on July 14, 2008 3:01 PM
POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary in Hogback Wood Road in Beaconsfield.
Between 6pm and 8.45pm last Monday, offenders gained entry via the front window and carried out an untidy search of the whole property. Foreign currency and a passport were stolen.
PC Adrian Reynolds, leading the investigation, said: "I am appealing for anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, witnessed the burglary or has any information, to contact me."
PC Reynolds can be contacted at Amersham police station via the 24-hour non-emergency number, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police, call Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Mum and boys surprise armed robbers in Chalfont St Peter
Posted by Chene Koscielny on July 8, 2008 8:49 AM
Police are appealing for information after a mother and her two young boys surprised armed robbers at her home in Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter.
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Maltman's are rounders champions
Posted by Jill Menghetti on July 4, 2008 5:15 PM
MALTMAN'S Green won the U11 IAPS national rounders title after winning a tight final 18-15 against Surrey school St Hilary’s.
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Chalfont St Peter CofE table tennis champions
Posted by Jill Menghetti on July 4, 2008 2:30 PM
CHALFONT St Peter CofE School’s U11 table tennis team completed a magnificent season by winning the South Bucks Cup in a thrilling final against cup holders Farnham Common Junior School.
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Supercool Craig is Gerrards Cross golf champion
Posted by Jill Menghetti on July 4, 2008 2:00 PM
CRAIG Buttivant (+1) was the man who kept his cool to become the Gerrards Cross champion after completing the task in difficult conditions.
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Residents block road to stop gipsies
Posted by Chene Koscielny on July 4, 2008 1:05 PM
by Jack Abell
ANGRY residents have blocked off a road to stop travellers setting up camp near their houses.
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Charity comedy night
Posted by Julie Voyce on July 2, 2008 8:29 AM
A BEACONSFIELD comedian will host a night of comedy for charity in the town on Friday.
Stuart Laws will be getting some of his favourite stand up acts together at the Beacon Centre in order to raise money for Merlin, a UK based charity that provides health care and medical relief for people affected by natural disasters and conflict across the world.
The event takes place on July 4 at 8pm. To find out more or to take part email stu@windowslaws.com
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School receives positive Ofsted
Posted by Julie Voyce on June 30, 2008 1:27 PM
by Greg Burns
gregburns@trinitysouth.co.uk
ST MARY and All Saints School swept the board as they were given the highest possible praise in their latest Ofsted inspection.
The school, in Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield were visited by Her Majesty's Inspector for schools, Vanessa Ward, last month and rated the school as outstanding in her report published on Monday, June 16.
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