Chiltern Railways' new rail link between Oxford and London Marylebone was launched in October 2015 based on their new Oxford Parkway Station near Kidlington. The trains ran on a twice-hourly service through Bicester Town and along a new stretch of track to connect with the mainline and run through High Wycombe into London,
Tring and Berkhamsted are two important stations served by the suburban services currently run by London Midland. The rail services are now attracting more and more commuters coming not only from those two towns but also from the surrounding countryside as much as 20 miles away. Many commuters are now reaching the stations by car and there are consequently serious capacity problems. The car parks are full by 0930 most days and latecomers are parking in surrounding residential areas, on roads and in the nearby lanes.
In another slack week before the nationwide Police & Crime Commissioner elections, there were only three by-elections, two in Cornwall and one in Somerset. One was a Liberal Democrat hold and one was a Conservative hold, but the third was a Liberal Democrat gain from the Conservatives.
We were disappointed to learn that the Wharf Lane application that was refused by the Three Rivers District Council has gone to appeal. A Full Public Enquiry has been requested ………………………………. The renovated Ebury Play Area was officially opened on Friday 8th. The number of families who came along was fantastic, estimated at about 500 people large and small, and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Do have a look, and a go on the equipment if you haven't been already. It was such a treat to see the children taking turns, trying new things and enthusiastically joining in with other groups. ………………………………………………………………….. The wood piled up along Riverside Drive and in the Bury Grounds will be cleared in the next few days. ……………………………………………………………… The link road A405, from A412 to J17, is covered in litter. The HCC Highways contractor failed to clear the litter before cutting the grass so the litter was shredded and spread further. TRDC cannot just go and clear it because of sa
Getting exercise and keeping fit is an excellent way to maintain good health - and the photographs show a group of local residents doing just that.
Most all-electric cars (EVs) charge up from the grid, but as the grid gets greener the cars get cleaner.