Meet the Team

Shujaul Azam: I am the multi-media content manager for the Uxbridge Gazette, Harrow Observer, the Bucks Examiner and Buckinghamshire Advertiser newspapers and websites. I've been a journalist most of my working life and have covered areas as diverse as the rural idylls of Shropshire, to the gritty hard news areas of south London. My aim is to provide a comprehensive news service and ensure our news is relevant to the communities we serve. So, if you wish to discuss anything concerning the above titles please contact me on 01895 451000 or Email me

Polly Manser: I'm the reporter for Beaconsfield, Jordans and Seer Green. I've worked on local papers for almost 20 years, mostly in South West and West London, and have been with the Advertiser since 2007. I am married have two daughters at high school, and am learning to play the double bass. I want to hear about your news. Call me on 07795 800063 or email

Greg Burns: I have worked for the Bucks Advertiser and Examiner since February 2007 having worked up from trainee to senior reporter. I started out in Beaconsfield but now cover Chesham and am keen to hear from anyone who has a story to tell - be it sad, happy, light-hearted or something which needs investigating. Call me anytime on 07795 800083 or email

Hannah Williams: I cover Amersham, Little Chalfont, Great Missenden, Prestwood and all the villages in between. I joined the Buckinghamshire Examiner in November 2008 after a 15-month stint on another local paper and often work on patch. I feel the community spirit is one of the best things about south Bucks and love standing up for the issues which affect you. Email me

Jack Abell: I am a senior reporter covering Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St Giles and the South Bucks villages including, Iver, Denham, Fulmer and Stoke Poges. I have been at the Advertiser since June 2007, and have lived in the area all my life. I am always on the look out for new stories, so if you have any, give me call on 07795 953387, or email

Other Useful contacts:

Steve Bax, websites contact
Paul Bishop, Sports Editor
Chris Berry, Photographic