Bumper online demand helped toymaker Hornby rebound over the summer following a disappointing result last year. Internet sales from April to the end of August jumped by more than a third on the ...

150 years after the birth of one of the world's most celebrated toy creators, Google has paid tribute to Mr Hornby with a nostalgic doodle featuring toy trains. Frank Hornby, the inventor of Hornby ...

Shares in Hornby, the British manufacturer of iconic model railway sets, tumbled over 15 per cent this morning after it flagged a dip in sales due to Red Sea ship attacks. The firm said group sales ...

Hornby, the model train manufacturer, has reported that its sales have been impacted by shipping delays in the Red Sea. The Margate-based company, which specialises in toys and collectibles and has ...

A new television series will go behind the scenes at a beloved Kent-based model maker firm. Hornby, the company behind brands such as Scalextric and Corgi, has been based in Margate for more than 60 ...

Head to Google.co.uk today and you’ll see a Google Doodle made up of toy trains to honour what would have been the 150th birthday of Frank Hornby, the inventor of Hornby Model Railways, Meccano and ...

Mr Hornby was born in Liverpool in 1863 and without any formal training in engineering or design he went on to create some of Britain's best-loved toys of the 20th century, based on simple mechanical ...

Model railway maker Hornby has reported a big jump in annual sales after people rediscovered their love of hobbies during lockdown. The firm, which also sells Scalextric, had sales of £48.5m for the ...

Hornby, the model making firm that owns brands including Corgi and Airfix, has reported an annual loss, blaming the economy and supply problems. The UK company reported a pre-tax loss of £3.4m for the ...

A model railway company has spiced up its train set accessories - by including miniature doggers, prostitutes, peeping Toms and nudists. The new characters are entwined in raunchy embraces and shown ...

As Rod Stewart reveals that he always books a hotel room for his model railway, we ask the enthusiasts why these tiny tracks hold such a big place in many men's hearts Rod Stewart is a self-confessed ...