The family of a "beautiful" 18-year-old who died when he crashed with a bus on his motorbike have remembered his "generosity".

Jake Pedley died in a crash in Queen Eleanor Street, Stony Stratford on July 19, this year.

He was riding his motorcycle when the crash took place. No other people were injured in the incident.

Jake, a petrol head, worked as an apprentice at the Aston Martin F1 team where they've also paid tribute to him, ensuring his name appears on its car for the French GP, AMR22.

The 18-year-old has been described as someone who lived life to the max, enjoying a range of sports from snowboarding to scubadiving.

He experienced so much in life, from seeing the Northern lights, to watching his favourite bands play at Reading Festival with his friends.

His family said: "Our hearts are filled with nothing but love and immense pride for Jake. A tear will roll and an air punch is thrown, but we are grateful we got to know you, Jake, and one day you can show us what you’ve been up to.

"But in-between time, keep showing us the Rainbows, the Feathers, the Robins, the music– the signs… because we know your body maybe sleeping but your soul and heart still lives with us.

"We miss cuddling into you. Where you’d pat our head, as you’d got so tall. The summer days, you’d put the car heated seat on – the little jokes. We miss our day-to-day conflabs and sharing our perspectives. We miss our music share swaps. We miss the days giving you a ride and having that time. We miss you at the dining table. We miss the calls asking for that loan… that never gets paid back. The list goes on…"

The family explained how much love Jake had for other people, including visiting his Granny Birmingham in her care home and loving his Dad’s stories of how he grew up in London.

He would help strangers too askeding his parents for £2 so he could buy a homeless chap a Happy Meal. After a night on the town, he’d offered a spare room to a bunch of friends who missed their bus home.

His family continued: "Jake wasn’t scared to speak his mind, you knew what he was thinking, he’d stick up for others, give support and share compliments.

"He always made time for people he knew and in some cases strangers too. He always made time for family gatherings and attended events that were important to us and him.

"Remembrance Sunday, he always made time, either to come to the parade in Northampton town and often in the rain or at Blenheim Palace, ensuring no one is forgotten.

"He had a huge, eclectic mix of friends. And it’s only recently that we have heard the stories and  learnt just how he helped them out of really dark places, how he supported them, simply just to be there, listen or share his debit card for a beer or petrol – (not in the same setting!)"

The family thanked the emergency services on the night of the crash. 

"We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and giving us strength, and the emergency services for their continuous support through the last few months. Our thoughts also go to those who witnessed and helped best they could on the evening.

"Jake was a loving and caring young man and he will be missed by all of his family and friends."