Blending the speed, competition and glamour of motorsport in a format that fits on a living room floor, Scalextric is now 70 ...

British model railway brand Hornby moved to Kent in the 1950s and now also owns Airfix, Humbrol, Scalextric and Corgi from its base in Thanet. The leading toy company has been around since 1901, and ...

Hornby, the model train maker, has sold off its slot car racing brand Scalextric to a US drinks tycoon for £20m. The firm’s deal to sell the toy car racing range, founded 70 ye ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At its peak about 2,000 people were working at Hornby's factory in Margate [Getty Images] British model railway brand Hornby moved ...

A toy firm will bag £20 million after striking a deal to sell the almost 70-year-old slot car racing brand Scalextric. Hornby has agreed to the sale of the business and its intellectual property to ...

The heart of the city wasn’t really in the big department stores. It beat in a special ecosystem of niche independent retailers - the.

It’s been described as a "hidden treasure" with “The Hills have Eyes” vibes. Minera Quarry is a vast site with endless walks that’s free to visit - yet it's rarely busy enough not to offer plenty of ...

Fundraising began in April with the Alfie’s Wish Golf Day, hosted by junior organiser Neil Brading and club captain Jamie Hughes.

A familiar figure around government during the Cameron, Johnson and Sunak administrations has been appointed to a new post in DSIT, which the department says followed civil service recruitment rules ...

Good morning collectors. It’s Saturday, February 14, 2026. Happy Valentine’s Day, and welcome to issue 2 of Collecting Daily, everything a collector needs to know today. Look out for our […] ...

Learn more about the latest products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices for the week ending March 20th 2026.