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SURVIVORS of prostate cancer are encouraging men in south Buckinghamshire to become aware of tests which can detect the disease and save their lives.
The Chilterns Prostate Cancer Support Group (CPCSG) is calling for people to find out more about the most common form of cancer in men during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
The group, which is in its fifth year, provides support to men living with the disease or who have been recently diagnosed. It is supporting The Prostate Cancer Charity in its month of awareness for the campaign.

THE PREFERRED route for High Speed Two is in a tunnel underneath Amersham followed by a series of cuttings and viaducts to Wendover which pass close to Great Missenden.

A second route option for High Speed Two crosses Winchmore Hill in viaduct and enters a tunnel at Hazlemere,

YOUNG people are being targeted by health professionals in Bucks in a campaign to get screened for sexual health infection chlamydia.
A new postal self-test kit is set to become available soon, which people can order confidentially online. Including a prepaid envelope to return the test, the results are available by text or phone within 10 working days.
The initiative, which is part of a national clampdown, is being incorporated into NHS Buckinghamshire's 'More than a Hug' project which highlights the potential infertility that can be caused if the condition is left untreated.

The Link Road car park in Great Missenden is set to close tomorrow (12/2) while resurfacing work takes place.
The car park is due to be shut all day, according to Chiltern District Council. The Bury Field car park opposite will remain open.

FIREFIGHTERS are renewing safety advice to householders who have open fires after seeing an increase in the amount of chimney fires.
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service attended 24 chimney blazes in December and 10 in the first three days of January.
They were called to a total of 159 across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes last year. The figure has risen from 138 in 2008 and 97 in 2007. In the Chiltern distract 22 similar incidents were attended last year - up from 16 in 2008.

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.

People will be able to give blood in Prestwood on Tuesday, November 18 at the village hall in Wycombe Road. Sessions take place from 2-3.55pm and 4.45-7.15pm. It is recommended that donors book an appointment by calling 08457 711 711.

A cricket club has won planning permission to build a new £50,000 plus pavilion at its Lee Manor Park Ground at The Lee.
The Lee Cricket Club, which is chaired by barrister Jon Swain, wants to forge on and build the new structure as soon as possible.

This is a list of planning applications received this week by Chiltern District Council.
Representations should be made either in writing to the Head of Planning Services, Chiltern District Council, King George V Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AW or by e-mail to planning@chiltern.gov.uk. If you use e-mail would you also include your postal address.
Your comments should be received by 7 November 2008: