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National Community Radio awards - our John Reid-Hanson wins Bronze

Red Kite Radio wins again - John scoops the Bronze

Our very own John Reid-Hanson won the Bronze award in the Newcomer of the Year category of the National Community Read more

Buckinghamshire Council has embarked on work to tackle some of the most damaged rural roads in the county. In the first phase of this work, specialist machinery in being used to pulverise the old surface material and reuse it alongside new materials, a technique which reduces the council’s carbon footprint, saves money and resources and allows long-lasting repairs to be made more quickly. The programme of work started earlier this month. In three phases, it will tackle some of the ‘failing roads’ where the filling and refilling of potholes is not enough to maintain the road surface to an adequate standard. These are generally more rural roads, originally simple tracks, that were never designed to carry the amount of traffic they now do. As traffic levels have increased over the years, the road surfaces have deteriorated and foundations subsided to such an extent that normal plane and patch repair work is not enough. The works form part of the council’s £100m, four-year, Investing in your Roads programme. The council's highways engineers identified the locations for this latest programme following technical assessments on site, in combination with identifying those roads which will not be tackled by external organisations as part of their work, such as HS2 or East West Rail. The technical assessments were used to rank all the roads previously highlighted as needing attention, into an order. Those receiving the highest scores were given priority to be included in the first phase of works. In the first phase of works, four roads are being targeted: • Chapel Lane/Akeley Road, Akeley • Heet Road, Marsh Gibbon • Marsh Gibbon Road, Edgcott • Shipton Lee Road, Edgcott The repair work is carried out using a process called Regen. It has been trialled previously in other parts of the county. Crews break up the existing road surface. These materials are then pulverised on site, spread out and compacted to create a level surface. A small amount of cement mixed with water, binds the materials together and creates a solid structure. The surface is then covered with bitumen and stone chippings, sealing it to prevent water getting in. The process is specifically designed for rural roads with a relatively low volume of traffic and would not be suitable on bigger roads with higher traffic flows. The use of the new technique has multiple benefits: • The whole process is significantly quicker than alternatives so reducing the inconvenience for local residents and road users • It has a direct impact on improved air quality as there is no need to use hot asphalt • By reusing materials instead of taking them away from the site by vehicle, it helps reduce our carbon footprint • Using fewer materials also brings about significant savings. The cost is £22-£28 per square metre compared to £75-£100 per square metre for more conventional methods Steven Broadbent, Cabinet Member for Transport explained: “The use of this recycling approach in this latest programme is a great example of where we are thinking differently to make the improvements we need while achieving value for money and environmental benefits too. Although it is not designed for larger roads, it is an approach that is ideal for some of the smaller roads where repairs are needed. It is just one element of our wider and longer term investment in Buckinghamshire's roads, during which we will make use of the best techniques with available resources, to improve as many of our roads as possible for residents and road users.” At other locations in this programme to tackle 'failed roads', more traditional road repair techniques will be used. All works will be clearly signposted and letters will be sent to all local residents and businesses to inform them of any local impact.

Council employs green technology to repair damaged roads

Buckinghamshire Council has embarked on work to tackle some of the most damaged rural roads in the county. In the Read more

The Super-Spies are coming to Buckinghamshire - and they need your help!

WhizzFizzFest - The Super-Spies are coming to Buckinghamshire - and they need your help! Read more

St George’s Day celebrated in Aylesbury Town

St George celebrated in Aylesbury Town Many marvelled at Aylesbury Town Council’s first community event of the year. St George’s Read more

Support available for Buckinghamshire residents this Easter

Buckinghamshire Council is offering a Helping Hand to residents that need it the most during the Easter Holidays. Eligible Buckinghamshire Read more

Buckinghamshire Adult Learning shortlisted for 2022 Family Learning Awards

The Family Learning Team at Buckinghamshire Adult Learning have been shortlisted for this year’s Family Learning Award. The awards show Read more

Children aged 5-11 can get their COVID vaccination this Easter holiday

As the Easter holidays get underway, parents and guardians are being reminded that all children aged 5 - 11 are Read more

Driver awarded for prompt action that ensured pupils’ safety

Quick thinking meant that minibus driver Sakhy Badshah was able to act fast and ensure the safety of pupils on Read more

Sir David Jason plants tree in Aylesbury to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

On Tuesday 22nd March, HM The Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Countess Elizabeth Howe invited local resident Sir David Jason and Hon. Read more

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Sports

Kop Hill now accepting entries for 2021 climb

After a fantastic response to Kop Hill's early invitations. Invitations for the event this year have been sent out to

It’s time to get ready for cricket

Summer is coming and with it comes the noble game of cricket. We have been contacted by Chearsley Cricket Club

Thame United pay tribute to ex-player

Thame United today paid tribute to ex-player Chris Potter who sadly died last week after an illness of several months.

Thame chairman reveals new 3G pitch go-ahead

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Chinnor RFU Director responds as RFU cancels 2020-2021 season

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Football stopped again for local clubs

The Football Association has provided an update for ‘non-elite’ football in England following the UK Government’s announcement on new national

Thame United take on Welwyn

Thame United @thameunitedfc take on Welwyn Garden City this weekend Manager Mark West returns to the dugout, but Joe Wylie

Thame Town Cricket in double blow.

Thame 1st XI faced Henley in the final of the John Goodman Plate, at Church Meadow, on Saturday. With a

Thame United 2 – 2 Leighton Town

It was as a cold but dry afternoon in Thame for this match. For those that have forgotten, these two

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Entertainment

The Super-Spies are coming to Buckinghamshire – and they need your help!

WhizzFizzFest - The Super-Spies are coming to Buckinghamshire - and they need your help!

Players Theatre Opportunities

Now that the Players Theatre is opening up again (from 6th July, with a production of Diary of a Nobody),

Thame Players return with New Shows and much more!

Following 15 months of lockdowns, Thame Players are delighted to announce the re-opening of the theatre on Tuesday 6th July

Open Air Picnic Concert – Thame

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Madonna Protege Nick Kamen Has Died

Madonna protege, model, and pop star Nick Kamen has died. The model rose to prominence in the 80s, with pivotal

Oakfest set to go ahead

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Friars Aylesbury announces two new postponements

The Friars in Aylesbury has announced that two of the gigs it had planned for July have had to be

Cropredy still cautious about this year’s festival

Fairport Convention are still "cautiously optimistic" about holding their festival at Cropredy this year. The festival, with normally takes place

Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77

The Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine @HiltonValentine, who created one of the most famous riffs in pop music in the 1960s,

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From the Red Kite

Stretch for Noah

Red Kite Radio presenters limber up to raise money for Noah

Join us at BledFest 2021

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Join Red Kite Radio at the Kop Hill Climb

Last time we had the climb we heard Annie screaming her head off as she powered up the Hill in

Red Kite to broadcast live at Thame Town Music Festival

Red Kite Radio will be broadcasting live throughout the day at Thame Town Music Festival on Saturday 10th July. Come

Red Kite Radio awarded Gold and Silver at National Awards

Red Kite Radio were proud to receive TWO awards at the Community Radio Awards 2020 on 12th December. Station Manager,

Red Kite Radio to broadcast socially distanced drive-in festival LIVE

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It’s our birthday!

and we are three years old today here at Red Kite Radio. @Beer_Festival @Hadd8944 @HeartofBucks #radio #buckinghamshire #oxfordshire #communityradio #redkiteradio

Red Kite Radio presenters working at home

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watch out for the Asian Hornet

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100 community radio stations face closure as Covid-19 hits ads

A third of the UK’s community radio stations could face closure due to the impact of coronavirus without urgent government

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