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.