Over 100 braved chilly waters at Dorset’s first ice swimming event, raising money for the Shaftesbury Lido’s renovations. Dorset Welcomes Over 100 Swimmers to Inaugural Ice Swimming Challenge The SLICE event happened at the Shaftesbury Lido. It took place over the weekend. People traveled from Dorset, Stoke, and Derby to compete. Harriet Green and Elizabeth…
Residents question the half-term repair timing. Skaters seek infrastructure upgrades at Victoria Park skatepark. Newbury Skatepark Repair Timing Criticized Facility Upgrade Urged Newbury did skatepark repairs. The work happened during half-term, but some locals weren’t happy about that timing for kids. People complained on Facebook. They said kids had little else to do, and residents…
Newbury’s Kennet Centre redevelopment faces debate. Simplicity vs. architectural preference? Council or government decision looms. Kennet Centre’s Future Hinges on Philosophical Building Principles It’s rare to use logic principles with Newbury stories. Occam’s Razor applies to the Kennet Centre plans. The principle favors the simplest solution. It disregards personal architectural preferences. The “Eagle Quarter” plan…
Appeal lodged after Newbury council denied plan for 427 rental flats to replace the Kennet Centre. Hearing in May. Eagle Quarter Flats Appeal Over Shopping Centre Set for May Hearing The Eagle Quarter flats appeal has a date. It’s happening on May 20. Someone appealed the council’s denial, wanting to build 427 rental flats. These…
A near 200 year old portrait of Henry William Majendie, vicar of Speen, has been restored after sitting neglected. Speen Vicar’s Portrait, Neglected for Years, Revived at St Mary’s Church A painting in poor condition was discovered beneath a church altar. It is believed to be nearly two centuries old. The portrait, which has now…
Newbury’s pedestrian zone project is delayed. Awaiting traffic order approval from transport authorities. Newbury Pedestrian Zone Faces Delays Due to Red Tape The Newbury pedestrian zone project is delayed. Council must get permission from the transport department. They need approval for a special traffic order. The department hasn’t responded yet. Stuart Gourley said they sent…
West Berkshire Council considers approving a gypsy/traveller site on Newtown Road, Newbury, despite local objections. Newbury Gypsy Traveller Site Faces Retrospective Approval Decision West Berkshire Council might approve a new site for a gypsy/traveller community, despite 42 people objecting to the project. The land sits south of Abbottswood on Newtown Road in Newbury. People complain…
Lee Dillon MP visited British Gas Academy, Thatcham, for National Apprenticeship Week, meeting new apprentices and viewing training facilities. Newbury MP Visits British Gas Academy During Apprenticeship Week Lee Dillon, Newbury MP, visited British Gas Academy. It was National Apprenticeship Week. He met new apprentices in Thatcham. Kasie and Jordan, Home Install Apprenticeship Programme apprentices,…
Stewart Perry avoids sentencing in Newbury because proper equipment lacked for transport and holding due to his wheelchair. Wheelchair Bound Newbury Criminal Avoids Sentencing Due to Access Issues A judge couldn’t sentence a man in a wheelchair, because police and prison transport lacked proper equipment. Stewart Perry was due in court on February 14. The…
Newbury’s mayor visited David Wilson Homes’ Lapwing Green project in Speen prior to its near completion. Newbury Mayor Visits David Wilson Homes Lapwing Green Project in Speen The Newbury mayor checked out a Speen housing project. Andy Moore visited David Wilson Homes before Lapwing Green’s near completion, which features 118 homes. Andy Moore toured the…