Gritters hot to go

We may be enjoying an Indian summer but Buckinghamshire’s gritters are already out and about.Drivers have been taking the gritters out for a test run of their usual routes to help refamiliarise

'Morning after' alert

A council transport chief is flagging up the dangers of alcohol that is still in the body hours after drinking.Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Steven Broadbent said: 'We w

Born to be wild

The Little Car Company - Bicester-based manufacturers of hand-built electric scaled motors - has launched a full-sized car that is born to be wild.Based on the original Tamiya Wild One radio-contr

Four days of fun

Something for everyone is promised as Tring Summer Carnival approaches.The big event will be held over four days, the first being on Thursday 13 July with The Big Quiz Night. Quizzers are being ur

Mobiles crackdown

Bucks drivers are being warned not to use a mobile phone when behind the wheel, even when stationary.  New legislati

Focus on climate crisis

A council is to host a transport and climate event in Glasgow later this year.Buckinghamshire Council, along with a group

Village fete date

Aston Abbotts Village Fete hopes to be under way on Saturday, 24 July, complete with a dog show, stalls, entertainment and many attractions.Barring another late lockdo

Tonic for gin fans

Sky Wave Gin is to base its award-winning, globally recognised brand at a new headquarters at Bicester Heritage. The move unifies two success stories, both celebrating the bes

Fundraising climbs

The fundraising Kop Hill Climb is to make initial donations to six charities from the £14,639 raised to date by its “every pound is precious” appeal.

Petrolhead party

Two of TV’s best-known petrolhead presenters – Tiff Needell (pictured above) and Louise Goodman – will host this weekend’s special Silverstone Classic Online 30th