December 2009 Archives
THE team at the Buckinghamshire Examiner would like to wish all of our readers in Prestwood and Great Missenden a very merry Christmas.
We hope you enjoy a fantastic time with your friends and family.
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A 12-year-old boy was among a group of four charged with distraction burglary offences targeting elderly people.
Patrick Nolan, 46, from Hampton, Middlesex, Michael Henge, 37, from Bicester, Oxfordshire, Bridget Todd, aged 34, from Uxbridge and the youngster from Uxbridge have been charged by Thames Valley Police with 21 counts of conspiracy to burgle between October 23 and December 17, in connection with offences that occurred across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.
PEOPLE hoping to spend a penny might have to look harder to find relief as public toilets face the threat of closure.
Chiltern District Council has written to town and parish councils to ask whether they would consider taking on running the loos in their areas.
If they choose against doing so by the January 15 deadline, they warn they could be closed and be demolished.
POLICE have issued a warning to drivers after crashes in continuing icy conditions.
Motorists are being urged to take into account the road and weather conditions on their journeys today.
A CHARITY ambassador is urging people to think carefully about what they give as Christmas presents after seeing how unique gifts and training help people in drought-stricken Ethiopia.
Jan Lowe, 51, from Little Kingshill, made a trip to see how the Send a Cow charity teaches poor farmers to make the best use of their limited resources.
The civil engineer, spent a fortnight in the African country with six other supporters where the charity has been providing donkeys, tree saplings to produce orchards and apples, and teaching agricultural techniques.
FIVE vehicles left insecure in Prestwood were broken into in one night and had their contents stolen.
Mobile phones, a satellite navigation system and loose change were among the valuables taken in the thefts overnight between December 6 and December 7.
Thames Valley Police has issued a warning to encourage drivers to lock their cars when leaving them unattended.
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