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Edition #2113: Homes on the Horizon, Recycling System Up for Review

18 June 2026

New Estates Announce Arrival - Book Recycle System Critically Examined – Are Police Changes Safe? Carterton's Learning Hub Called to Improve.

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Opening Theme

10000 More New Homes along A40

Review Sought of the Recycling Centre Booking System

Plans to reform policing in England and Wales have come under fire

Matthew Barber criticizes proposed police reforms for risking chaos by undermining local accountability and increasing centralization under Home Office control.

Unitary Councils Set to Reshape Services

Freeland Villagers Mark Completing Purchase of Historic Chapel

Churchill Is “Too Divisive” to Feature on £5 Notes

Conservationist in Water Bike Effort

A 90-year-old conservationist embarks on a cross-River Thames route using a water bike to fund afforestation research; restoration site near Bob Finmere being developed.

Carterton Community College Told Significant Improvement Needed

Carterton Community College facing significant improvement as inspectors find areas needing attention or urgent enhancement; lacking student engagement, curriculum addressing knowledge gaps not observed.

Summer Speeding: Mobile Vans vs Fixed Cameras

Mobile speed cameras account for a high number of speeding tickets in Buckinghamshire; Oxford’s mobile cameras catch more offenses than fixed ones during summer months.

Two short items: Naked Man & Parking Restrictions

Reflection with David Sarbots

Editors Choice & Quiz

Triathlon at Blenheim

Co-op Funding Grassroots Projects

Greggs Has New Bigger Shop in Town

Blue Cross Charity Helps Out in Guinea Pigs Rescue

Over 200 guinea pigs were saved after being found in poor conditions at an abusive home; they are currently cared for by Blue Cross Rehoming Centre with many more arriving due to a surge caused by financial difficulties faced by pet owners.

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