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Chiltern Railways announces 2017 charity partnerships


By Lucy Evans Marketing Manager


Chiltern Railways are proud to announce that Bowel Cancer UK and Brake UK have been chosen as 2017’s charities of the year. Each year, the train operator


works with a different charity to raise funds and awareness. In 2016, Chiltern worked with The Brain Tumour Charity and Homestart Banbury, where they helped raise over £23,000. Dave Penney, Chiltern


Railways Managing Director said: “We are pleased to welcome Bowel Cancer UK and Brake UK as our charities of the year. The decision is taken by our employees and we were inundated with suggestions. Following a vote, Bowel


Cancer UK and Brake UK came out as the clear winners and we are looking forward to conducting a range of fundraising activities including events at held at our stations and the Three Peaks Challenge.” Charli Brunning, Corporate


Fundraiser at Brake says: “Brake is delighted that Chiltern has committed to supporting the charity throughout 2017. “The money they raise will


allow Brake to continue its important work, supporting bereaved and injured road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.” Luke Squires, Director of


Fundraising at Bowel Cancer UK says: “We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as one of Chiltern Railways charity partners for 2017. Bowel Cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer, so as well as raising vital funds for research and lifesaving work to help stop bowel cancer, a partnership with Chiltern Railways gives us a fantastic opportunity to increase awareness of bowel cancer and the charity to a truly diverse audience – from commuters to families and tourists.


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Chamber boss backs clean air


Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner showed he was on board for National Clean Air Day. Mr Faulkner backed the inaugural campaign by catching the National


Express X5 service from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham city centre. He said: “We know that air quality is declining and it can cause a


lot of health problems so today is a great day to showcase ways you can take alternative public transport routes in to work and make a real difference. It was a quick and easy trip on one of the National Express platinum buses. These buses are phenomenal – not only do they have free wi-fi but they are very clean. “It was packed by the time I got into the city centre and it is great


to see people using the service. “I think it shows if you put on the right sort of services people will


use them. We know public transport is a much cleaner and more efficient way of moving people in and out of the city and we know there are congestion challenges here in Birmingham. “So it is great to be able to showcase some the options that are


available to people when they are coming in and out of the city for business.” People were encouraged to support the scheme by leaving the car


at home, switching off their car engine when possible, walking children to school and sharing tips on cutting pollution with others. Environmental charity Global Action Plan worked with Birmingham


All aboard: Paul Faulkner at the outset of his journey


City Council and its partners to host a series of events across the city, as part of a national day of activities designed to raise awareness of the effects of air pollution and the positive, practical steps people can take to help reduce it. Businesses, schools and communities were encouraged to organise their own events.


Kia brings hybrid to UK market


Review: Kia Niro By Sue Cooke


Kia has launched its first hybrid in the UK market, a car that is powered by a 1.6 litre engine and a 43bhp electric motor. While it is taking a step out of the


comfort zone to drive a hybrid, driving the Niro is no different to any other car. The crossover/SUV is a stylish compact five door, five- seater. The main difference is the silence on start-up. On my road test car, I put the key in the ignition and turned it and other than watching the dials light up and indicators


jiggle, there was no sound. At low speed, this is disconcerting for pedestrians who tend to jump and clutch their chest as a silent car glides alongside them! The Niro has low running costs


with combined fuel economy of up to 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions starting at 88g/km, so Kia expects to sell 60% to company car drivers with BiK tax at 15 per cent. But the Niro is not a hair-shirt fuel-saving car and owners can expect to find a high quality fit and finish. Hybrid sales have doubled over


the past five years and something has to replace the slow demise of the diesel engine. The Kia Niro is perfectly placed to do so.


Facts at a Glance Model: Kia Niro 1


Price: £21,635otr


Engine: 1.6 T-GDi and 32kw electric motor


Performance: 0-60mph in 11.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 101 mph


CO2 emissions: 88 g/km with 16” wheels


Combined fuel consumption: 74.3mpg with 16” wheels


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