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A WOMAN whose terminally-ill brother travelled to Swiss clinic Dignitas to die has welcomed new guidelines on assisted dying but continues to press for a change in the law.
The Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC concluded the factors which should be considered when deciding when to prosecute someone in cases of assisted suicide last week.
He said cases should be looked at on an individual basis considering factors including motivation, whether there was any violence or abuse towards the person choosing to die and whether the person assisting benefits from the death.

A RUNNER is hoping others will take up the hobby to get fit and socialise after she went from complete novice to conquering a marathon.
Mother-of-two Judith Sweetman, of Copperkins Lane, Chesham Bois, is starting up two groups in south Bucks to try to persuade newcomers to try the sport and attract returning runners. Mrs Sweetman, 44, took running up to lose weight and get fit following a move to America ten years ago.

A CORONER has said he has seen an increase in the number of asbestos-related deaths where it is unclear how a person came into contact with the substance.
Buckinghamshire Coroner Richard Hulett made the observation at Amersham Coroner's Court after a series of inquests last week where he recorded open verdicts.

A MOTORIST left seriously injured by a fatal car crash near Coleshill last week has died from his injuries.
A blue Vauxhall Tigra collided with a red Honda CR-V on the A404 Whielden Lane at around 11pm on February 22.
The driver of the Vauxhall, 35-year-old Daniel Coupland, was declared dead at the scene. A post mortem concluded he died of multiple injuries.
The driver of the Honda, a 66-year-old man who police say is from the area, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where he has since died from his injuries.
His identity has not yet been released.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact PC Matt Diduca at Amersham Roads Policing base on 08458 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A DRIVER who died in a crash on Monday near Coleshill was named today.
Daniel Coupland, 35, of Browns Road, Holmer Green, was killed when his blue Vauxhall Tigra collided with a red Honda CR-V on the A404 Whielden Lane at around 11pm.
He was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a 66-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
A post mortem concluded Mr Coupland died of multiple injuries. An inquest into the death was opened and adjourned.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash. If you have any information contact PC Matt Diduca of Amersham Roads Policing base on 08458 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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A MAN has been left dead and another is injured after a car crash in Coleshill last night.
A blue Vauxhall Tigra collided with a red Honda CR-V on the A404 Whielden Lane at around 11pm.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a 35-year-old male, was declared dead at the scene.
Police said the motorist, who has not yet been named, was from the area.
The driver of the Honda, a 66-year-old man also from the area, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for treatment. He was released by fire crews from Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after to the fatal collision.
Anyone with information or who saw the crash is asked to contact PC Matt Diduca at Amersham Roads Policing base on 08458 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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MUMS and dads were invited in to school to help show children how to enjoy a healthy lunch.
Youngsters at Chenies School enjoyed the efforts of their parents serving them at a 'spud and pud' last Thursday.
The school is promoting physical and emotional health and wellbeing among its pupils as part of a government 'Healthy Schools' initiative. It was awarded the status of being a 'healthy school' last Autumn.

RESIDENTS in Amersham could face more than a year of disruption as a project to replace £2million worth of gas pipes gets underway.
National Grid has started two major mains replacement programmes in Amersham, which will involve upgrading 14.2km of old iron mains with new, hard-wearing plastic pipes in Woodside Road and residential streets to the north of the town.
Work started in Roundwood Road and Grove Road on February 8.

AMERSHAM residents are being asked to nominate outstanding citizens from their town to receive recognition for their efforts.
Amersham Town Council launched its search for candidates who have gone the extra mile for the third annual Amersham Citizen of the Year Awards.

PARENTS, governors and school staff have pleaded 'don't kill our kids' as speed limit on a road close to three schools could be increased.
Buckinghamshire County Council set to decide whether to put the speed limit back up to 40mph in Amersham Road (the A416), Chesham Bois, to the fury of those worried about the safety of children using the route.
It was reduced to 30mph in 2006 as part of the county council's ongoing speed limit review.