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Readers’ views: ‘Clearly disabled motorists are not welcome in Newbury’

Readers’ views: ‘Clearly disabled motorists are not welcome in Newbury’

Readers’ views: ‘Clearly disabled motorists are not welcome in Newbury’

10 March 2025

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


Bungalow planning application for Aldermaston gets bombed by AWE

Bungalow planning application for Aldermaston gets bombed by AWE

Bungalow planning application for Aldermaston gets bombed by AWE

06 March 2025

Application for a bungalow next to nuclear bomb factory in West Berkshire likely to be refused on the grounds of national security.


Beenham takes centre stage in affordable housing row

Beenham takes centre stage in affordable housing row

Beenham takes centre stage in affordable housing row

04 March 2025

Connecting Communities in Berkshire (CCB) is an independent charity that is working to get more affordable housing in Beenham.


Readers’ views: ‘The fuel price rip-off continues’

Readers’ views: ‘The fuel price rip-off continues’

Readers’ views: ‘The fuel price rip-off continues’

03 March 2025

A selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


What about the ponies? We take a sideways look at planning applications for gypsy traveller sites

What about the ponies? We take a sideways look at planning applications for gypsy traveller sites

What about the ponies? We take a sideways look at planning applications for gypsy traveller sites

01 March 2025

A Gypsy without a horse is not a Gypsy – or so the saying goes. But what happens when the lifestyle shifts?


Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

24 February 2025

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


As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

19 February 2025

It’s not often we can use guiding principles of philosophical logic in stories about Newbury.


Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

Readers’ views: ‘Newbury will be a building site for at least two years‘

17 February 2025

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


Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

15 February 2025

It is hard to overstate the seriousness of the announcement that West Berkshire Council has asked the government for exceptional finance support.


Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

13 February 2025

Devolution in England is gaining momentum, with new deals shifting powers from Westminster to local and regional authorities.


Readers’ views: ‘Apart from a couple of dossers, Market Place was just an empty void’

Readers’ views: ‘Apart from a couple of dossers, Market Place was just an empty void’

Readers’ views: ‘Apart from a couple of dossers, Market Place was just an empty void’

10 February 2025

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


Newbury residents protest Thames Water bailout

Newbury residents protest Thames Water bailout

Newbury residents protest Thames Water bailout

06 February 2025

Newbury locals voiced their concerns at protests against further loans for Thames Water.


Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.

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Readers’ views: ‘I have had enough. Many residents find this revolting’

Readers’ views: ‘I have had enough. Many residents find this revolting’

Readers’ views: ‘I have had enough. Many residents find this revolting’

03 February 2025

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


Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

29 January 2025

Newbury residents marked Holocaust Memorial Day at a private ceremony at the West Berkshire Council offices.

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Readers’ views: ‘We must all watch the Eagle Quarter like hawks!’

Readers’ views: ‘We must all watch the Eagle Quarter like hawks!’

Readers’ views: ‘We must all watch the Eagle Quarter like hawks!’

27 January 2025

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


Romeo reflects as Thatcham get hit for six

Romeo reflects as Thatcham get hit for six

Romeo reflects as Thatcham get hit for six

20 January 2025

‘Normally I’d shout and scream, but I didn’t even bother today, I was that disappointed’


Readers’ views: ‘This monstrosity would be totally out of character for the town’

Readers’ views: ‘This monstrosity would be totally out of character for the town’

Readers’ views: ‘This monstrosity would be totally out of character for the town’

20 January 2025

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


The Living Rainforest: Major planned upgrades and wider education ‘at the forefront’ of tackling climate crisis

The Living Rainforest: Major planned upgrades and wider education ‘at the forefront’ of tackling climate crisis

The Living Rainforest: Major planned upgrades and wider education ‘at the forefront’ of tackling climate crisis

15 January 2025

There is no denying climate change is a growing concern for many.


Cris Bowden on life as Hungerford Town chairman, their ‘false position’ and Bulpit Lane upgrades

Cris Bowden on life as Hungerford Town chairman, their ‘false position’ and Bulpit Lane upgrades

Cris Bowden on life as Hungerford Town chairman, their ‘false position’ and Bulpit Lane upgrades

13 January 2025

‘Knowing you can give a great feeling to people… that makes you feel good.’


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