In this week's Newbury Weekly News

Drivers stung for thousands, West Berkshire down 29 spots in 'best place to live' table and free fuel

IN This week's Newbury Weekly News thousands of drivers have been stung by new traffic regulations which forbid drivers from driving over the Parkway bridge.

While those caught out by the changes fume, the council is rubbing its hands at the cash windfall bestowed on it by unwitting motorists.

In Chieveley hundreds turned out to witness the local parish council form its stance in the fight against an incinerator planned for the village.

Pick up a copy of the Newbury Weekly News to read some of the arguments that were aired during a meeting one local said was unlike anything he had seen in the last 30 years.

West Berkshire has dropped 29 places in a 'best place to live' list, we took to the streets of Newbury to find out what you thought of the findings.

Also this week we went undercover with officers for Operation Festive this week, heading out to some of the hotspots in the district to see how our police dealt with the problems they face every day.

The arts pages are packed with features and reviews and listings of all the fun things to do across West Berkshire and the surrounding areas this week.

We have more free petrol to give away so pick up a copy and see if you have won a free fill-up.

Also time is running out to get your Valentine's Day messages in, see inside for more details.

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