BUCKINGHAMSHIRE County Council (BCC) has claimed that it is "pulling out all the stops" to ease the area's pothole problem, despite the continued anger of residents.
The unforeseen harsh winter weather, especially that which took place in late December and early January, took a huge toll on the road s in the area, with deep potholes appearing in numerous roads in the county.

DR CHALLONER'S Grammar School could take over another school to improve standards after being named by the Government as a 'trusted provider' of education.
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown and schools secretary Ed Balls announced the school in Chesham Road, Amersham, as being one of 13 'accredited schools' last week.
This means it could be asked by a local authority to step in to run a school which needs rapid improvement or instructed to by the Government.

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.

TOWN councillors have criticised proposals to install pay-and-display parking meters in Amersham-on-the-Hill as being 'revenue generating' ahead of a decision later this month.
Mayor Martin Phillips said the council was unaware Buckinghamshire County Council was still pressing ahead to try to create a Traffic Regulation Order allowing it to install the machines in the town's busiest shopping areas - Sycamore Road and Hill Avenue.

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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YOUNGTERS' creative efforts were awarded when their floral designs were picked to be used as part of Amersham's entry into Britain in Bloom.
Schools in the town were invited to take part in a 'design a flower bed' competition, organised by Amersham Town Council.
The winners were judged by Councillor Ros Aitken, who is a member of the council's Amersham in Bloom committee, park superintendent Mark Richardson and four representatives from the Rotary Club of Amersham.

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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