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Readers’ views: ‘We should all ask for a partial council tax refund’

Readers’ views: ‘We should all ask for a partial council tax refund’

Readers’ views: ‘We should all ask for a partial council tax refund’

19 May 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

16 May 2025

With five years to go to its 2030 carbon neutral deadline - the council has adjusted its environmental expectations.

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Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

12 May 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News


People share their memories of end of WWII, 80 years on

People share their memories of end of WWII, 80 years on

People share their memories of end of WWII, 80 years on

08 May 2025

Today (Thursday) marks 80 years since the Second World War ended in Europe.


Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

05 May 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Readers’ views: I, for one, consider the commons to have been liberated from military occupation

Readers’ views: I, for one, consider the commons to have been liberated from military occupation

Readers’ views: I, for one, consider the commons to have been liberated from military occupation

28 April 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News


Readers’ views: ‘Witless mandarins in West Berks should remove the cotton wool from their ears’

Readers’ views: ‘Witless mandarins in West Berks should remove the cotton wool from their ears’

Readers’ views: ‘Witless mandarins in West Berks should remove the cotton wool from their ears’

21 April 2025

Here are a selection of letters sent to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


The context for all these bin changes

The context for all these bin changes

The context for all these bin changes

21 April 2025

The UK Government has announced several major policy changes which will affect how waste and recycling is managed.


That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a prize, which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

17 April 2025

West Berkshire Council runs a lottery - which has a 50-1 chance of winning a prize.


A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

16 April 2025

Newbury’s mayoral chain is the town's crown jewels. It is valuable, and kept secretly under lock and key.

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Readers’ views: ‘I think people were definitely misled’

Readers’ views: ‘I think people were definitely misled’

Readers’ views: ‘I think people were definitely misled’

14 April 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News


Readers’ views: ‘Why are Thames Water not being held to account?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why are Thames Water not being held to account?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why are Thames Water not being held to account?’

07 April 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News


Readers’ views: ‘Moving of the goalposts of farming is clearly unfair’

Readers’ views: ‘Moving of the goalposts of farming is clearly unfair’

Readers’ views: ‘Moving of the goalposts of farming is clearly unfair’

31 March 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


King hails ‘unique and vital role’ local media plays in society

King hails ‘unique and vital role’ local media plays in society

King hails ‘unique and vital role’ local media plays in society

27 March 2025

His Majesty King Charles has given a message of support to Britain’s regional media industry.


Action points for West Berkshire Council at around 40 flood-prone locations

Action points for West Berkshire Council at around 40 flood-prone locations

Action points for West Berkshire Council at around 40 flood-prone locations

27 March 2025

Flood prevention works have been prioritised in West Berkshire.


Readers’ views: ‘Please motorists, slow down when you are passing horses’

Readers’ views: ‘Please motorists, slow down when you are passing horses’

Readers’ views: ‘Please motorists, slow down when you are passing horses’

24 March 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News


Council shake up plans with Government

Council shake up plans with Government

Council shake up plans with Government

21 March 2025

West Berkshire has agreed to join with two other councils in Oxfordshire.

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Here’s what has happened now in the Newbury sports hub saga

Here’s what has happened now in the Newbury sports hub saga

Here’s what has happened now in the Newbury sports hub saga

18 March 2025

A hard hitting report suggests West Berkshire Council should refer itself to the local government ombudsman.

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Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

17 March 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Inside Kintbury Rangers: 24-games unbeaten

Inside Kintbury Rangers: 24-games unbeaten

Inside Kintbury Rangers: 24-games unbeaten

13 March 2025

‘It was unfinished business’


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