Newbury

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

Council plans to allocate hundreds more homes to rural land – to help it meet a higher housebuilding target – are back under the spotlight this week.

A man who admitted emotionally abusing a former partner was warned that a sentence of immediate imprisonment may lie ahead.

Reading has been snubbed by Theale in the land grab attempt.

Fundraisers from local charities came together this week to share their successes and see how they can work together in the future.

Chess sets, progressional games, playing cards, parlour games, draughts, dominos and dissected puzzles, dating from 18th century to mid-20th century.

Expect ethereal to turn gutsy, passion and tears to be tempered by a good laugh and a tide of improvisation at St Mary’s Church.

Sandham Memorial Chapel is now being ‘put to bed’ by the National Trust, which has confirmed the exact date when it will reopen again in the spring.

A motorist who took drugs before driving while disqualified has avoided an immediate jail term because of his child.

Meet Luna, a five-year-old English springer spaniel who is hoping to find her forever home.

Benji Kirkpatrick’s banter with the audience revealed the impressive depth of his knowledge of Hendrix just as his playing revealed hidden depths.

Here’s our guide to Remembrance Services in your area.

All’s fair in love and war, one of the oldest non-professional orchestras in England has a treat in store.

A totally committed shoplifter, who has been plaguing West Berkshire stores for almost 20 years, is back behind bars.

Wiltshire Police has reminded drivers across the county to make sure their vision is up to standard.

There are delays on the A4 between Hungerford and Newbury due to the M4 being closed eastbound between Junctions 14 to 13 until Monday morning.

The Saturday Social is back with questions on everything from films to football, food to firms.

A motorist took cannabis before careering at speed on the wrong side of the road and running a red traffic light.

An environmental group dedicated to helping nature in Newbury thrive has been presented with a top award for its work.

She didn’t paint kittens or flowers, but biblical Judith hacking off the head of Holofernes, certainly, several times… Arts Society Newbury lecture