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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cannabis seized outside Bucks McDonald's after officers smelt it on coffee break
Cannabis has been seized outside a Bucks McDonald's, after Thames Valley Police officers smelled the drug while grabbing a coffee. TVP's Rural Crime Taskforce posted to social media that officers had carried out a search and issued a community resolution with a drug awareness course condition. The force stated: "Even when our rural crime officers grab a quick coffee, they're still keeping their eyes—and noses—open. READ MORE: Palestine solidarity protest 200 attended in High Wycombe | Bucks Free Press "While on a break in Milton Keynes, officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from a nearby vehicle. "The occupant was rolling a "herbal" and a search was carried out under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. "Cannabis was seized, and a community resolution was issued with conditions to attend a drugs awareness course. "Vigilance never takes a break."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Self-driving shuttles extend Milton Keynes city centre trial
Self-driving shuttle busses are set to be tested in more parts of a city vehicles that carry up to eight passengers have been driving around parts of Milton Keynes as part of a trial that started in the service will be extended to run between the train station and Hotel La Tour, a distance of about 1.5 miles (2.4km) in the city project, led by Milton Keynes Council and local company Smart City Consultancy, hopes to test how the service runs in different traffic conditions. Vehicles will drive under 15mph and make multiple pick-up and drop-offs along their will be monitored from a new city centre control Zealand company Ohmio has built the shuttles, having set up a UK headquarters in Milton Shanika Mahendran said: "The driverless shuttles are a fantastic example of the innovation that is taking place right here in our city and my thanks go out to all of our partners involved in this project. "We've been able to show the vehicles off to potential investors and decision makers who were all inspired with the progress we're making in trialling smart city tech." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
MK Dons sign experienced forward Paterson
Milton Keynes Dons have signed former Sheffield Wednesday forward Callum Paterson on an undisclosed 30-year-old played 186 times in a five-year spell for the Owls, scoring 31 goals, before leaving the Championship club at the end of last helped Wednesday win promotion to the second tier via the League One play-offs in 2023."I met the manager a couple of weeks ago, he shared his plans with me, and he had some great ideas, and I wanted to be a part of it," he told the club website, external."He's got a clear plan and he's a really approachable guy, it makes the difference when you can speak to the manager and he tells you exactly what he wants."The Scotland international started his career at Hearts and went on to score 21 times in 106 appearances for Cardiff City before moving to Hillsborough in 2020."He's a player who's always been a thorn in my side when I've managed teams against him," said MK Dons boss Paul Warne."He's played in numerous positions and can slot in across the front line. He's good in the air, works really hard for the team, and he's a winner, which is what we want at this football club."
The Australian
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Australian
Red Bull Racing staff furious over new bosses' 'smile more' order
Tearful staff rocked by Red Bull chief Christian Horner's axing have been ordered to 'smile more' by their new Austrian and German bosses. Loyal workers were stunned when the British Formula One team's supremo Horner, 51, was ousted following a stellar 20-year reign. He helped Red Bull win eight drivers' championships and six constructors' crowns. And sources told SunSport new Austrian boss Helmut Marko upset staff who gathered to meet him at the team's HQ in Milton Keynes — with some now threatening to quit. A female Red Bull worker revealed: 'It was only a day after Christian was sacked and a lot of the team were still upset when Mr Marko addressed us. 'But he just made a joke of it and told us to cheer up — he said, 'You need to smile more'. 'It didn't endear him to anyone as what is there to smile about?' Horner's roles as chief executive officer and team principal have been usurped by Austrian team adviser Marko, 82, and German ex-football official Oliver Mintzlaff, 49. While French engineer and motorsport exec Laurent Mekies, 48, was quickly unveiled as Horner's replacement last week. But insiders have insisted Mintzlaff and Marko are now the men in the driving seat — and revealed their first address to staff at Milton Keynes was a 'car crash'. Mintzlaff sparked more anger when he joked about the brutal axing of senior staff including Horner, chief marketing officer Oliver Hughes and director of communications Paul Smith. Horner was summoned to London on July 9 believing he was attending a regular team meeting. But he was then relieved of his duties on the spot and put on gardening leave. Hughes and Smith were called into an office and also told they were no longer part of Red Bull's future. They were escorted out of the building after having their company devices taken from them — leaving hundreds of staff with no bosses to answer to. And another staff member told SunSport: 'Mintzlaff also said, 'If you have any problems, just text your line manager'. 'Then he added, 'Oh, and if you don't have a line manager any more, just text me!' and started laughing.' Red Bull supremo Horner knew nothing of the plans to get rid of him, 18 months after he was accused of a sexting scandal which broke the heart of his Spice Girl wife Geri, 52. And the £12million-a-year chief was replaced within 24 hours by Marko and Mintzlaff, who arrived to address staff members, 90 per cent of whom are British. Emotional Red Bull insiders spoke in depth for the first time yesterday over their shock at the loss of their boss. They also laid bare the chaos that is now gripping this once all-conquering F1 team. And long-standing family friends who have spoken to Horner admitted he was left stunned by his ruthless removal. One told SunSport: 'Christian told me how hurt and betrayed he felt after all that he and Geri and their family have been through over the past 18 months. 'He was cleared twice over the texting scandal but is now on gardening leave and has still been given no explanation why he's lost the job he loved. 'Red Bull's Austrian bosses have always resented the fact that so much of their F1 success was down to a team that Christian built in Britain. 'That is what lies behind this — as well as the hangover from the terrible headlines last year. 'Christian was called to a London meeting and had no idea what it was about. 'He was just told, 'You have to be there' and was dumbfounded when he was ushered into a room and effectively sacked on the spot. 'It left him totally blindsided — he thought he'd been called in to speak about another issue. 'But the staff are nearly all Brits and are fiercely loyal to him and are now talking about walking out. 'It was a targeted attack for control of the race team because Red Bull's Austrian HQ didn't like a British man running their race team. 'But now the team is in chaos — Red Bull at Milton Keynes has hit the skids.'Red Bull's Austrian-based HQ was approached for comment yesterday. This article originally appeared on the Sun Motorsport Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opened up on the inter-team rivalry fuelling both of their world title charges after another one-two finish at qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Motorsport Oscar Piastri has extended his lead at the top of the F1 standings but had to settle for second behind Max Verstappen in the Belgium sprint race.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
The best UK hotspots for adrenlanine-junkie kids during school summer holidays
The UK is full of hidden adrenaline gems for adventurous youngsters - and now, the ultimate hotspots have been revealed, with one town north of London taking the stop spot During the school summer holidays, parents across the UK will be searching for exciting ways to keep their children active and entertained. From climbing walls and skateparks to go-karting tracks, the UK is full of thrilling hidden gems for adventurous youngsters. The toy specialists at Outdoor Toys have crunched the numbers on a range of high-energy kids' activities - such as parkour and horse riding - to reveal the best UK cities for adrenaline-packed fun. Topping the list is Watford, which has been named the UK's ultimate hotspot for kids' adventure activities this summer, earning an impressive adrenaline score of 9.65 out of 10. It's especially ideal for young horse lovers, boasting six riding centres within a 10-mile radius, equating to 4.6 per 100,000 residents. Watford also offers access to both skateparks and climbing walls, each with 3.8 venues per 100,000 people. In second place is Bolton, with a score of 7.93, making it an excellent destination for keeping kids active during the school break. The town has a balanced offering of facilities, including 2.7 horse riding centres and trampoline parks per 100,000 people. There's also a wide selection of go-kart tracks and climbing walls, making it a well-rounded choice for energetic families. Slough comes in third, scoring 7.61, and stands out for its family-friendly thrill factor. The Berkshire town features 4.2 horse riding centres, 2.4 skateparks, and 2.4 trampoline parks per 100,000 residents, providing plenty of action-packed options for kids of all ages. When it comes to specific activities, Bolton leads the way for trampoline parks, with five located within a 10-mile radius, or 2.7 per 100,000 people. Meanwhile, Cambridge offers the best access to skateparks, with ten available nearby, averaging 6.5 per 100,000 residents. For fans of aerial adventures, Bournemouth takes the crown, offering six facilities in the area - 3.1 per 100,000 people - perfect for kids looking for that high-flying adrenaline rush. 10 UK areas for adrenaline-filled family days out Watford - 9.65 Bolton - 7.93 Slough - 7.61 Reading - 7.41 Milton Keynes - 7.26 Huddersfield - 7.00 Newcastle upon Tyne - 6.68 Poole - 6.53 York - 6.42 Warrington - 6.39 It comes as Virgin Experience Days has launched a summer sale, and has plenty of great deals on family days out as well as unique experiences for both kids and adults. For even more options, you can head to Visit Britain which has tickets for everything from zoos and theme parks to castles and historical locations.
