VANDALISM: This week's column starts with a rather sad topic.

Lately, some youths have been throwing stones at passing buses and have, on a number of occasions, smashed the windows.

This has been happening at different locations within Chineham and both Stagecoach and the police would very much welcome any information residents can provide concerning these events and the perpetrators.

Thankfully, there have not been any injuries, but Stagecoach has advised that it would consider withdrawing services after 6pm if this is not resolved.