Niki Hinman

England

News Editor, Executive Producer,Writer at Freelance

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Kennet Shopping Centre redevelopment appeal hearing ends

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Shopping centre redevelopment appeal hearing endsNiki HinmanLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCFour hundred and twenty seven flats were originally proposed for the shopping centre siteA planning inquiry into a council's rejection of a town centre redevelopment has been adjourned. Those for and against made their closing statements to the inspector on Thursday, before it was adjourned for two weeks for additional paperwork to be submitted.
Shopping centre redevelopment appeal hearing ends

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Niki Hinman

Niki Hinman - Local Democracy Reporting ServiceThu, June 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM UTC1 min readFour hundred and twenty seven flats were originally proposed for the shopping centre site [BBC]A planning inquiry into a council's rejection of a town centre redevelopment has been adjourned.
Petition against West Berkshire's three-weekly bin collection

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Niki Hinman

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The petition said the consultation was flawedLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA petition has been launched to stop West Berkshire Council from changing the frequency of bin collections, following a survey in which most people voted against the change. The authority currently collects the black bins every two weeks but plans to extend this to once in every three weeks.
Petition against West Berkshire's three-weekly bin collection

1 month ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Petition against three-weekly bin collection planNiki HinmanLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGetty ImagesThe petition said the consultation was flawedA petition has been launched to stop West Berkshire Council from changing the frequency of bin collections, following a survey in which most people voted against the change. The authority currently collects the black bins every two weeks but plans to extend this to once in every three weeks.
Badminton Horse Trials

1 month ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Badminton Horse Trials: Putting on the showNiki HinmanBBC News, West of EnglandBBCSarah, right, says she has to climb a tall stepladder to get the scores written on the boardAround 200,000 visitors are expected to head to Badminton Horse Trials later to watch some of the world's top riders and horses compete. But what does it actually take to put on one of the most prestigious horsing events in the annual calendar?
Badminton: For the love of horses

1 month ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Badminton 'for shopping' as well as horsesBBCSomerset sculptor Jan Sweeney in her studio in Stawell preparing her sculptures to show at Badminton Horse TrialsA local artist says many of the 200,000 or so visitors to the Badminton Horse Trials go to shop. There are dozens of marquees and more than 500 exhibitors selling everything from clothes, to horse equipment, to jewellery at the event. Local companies from Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol and Somerset have been selling to racegoers.
Army of volunteers behind Badminton Horse Trials

1 month ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Army of volunteers behind Badminton Horse TrialsNiki HinmanBBC News, West of EnglandBBCMartin Fleur-Lane has been volunteering at Badminton for nearly 30 years More than 800 volunteers turn up every year to help out at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire which run this week between 7 - 11 May. For one couple the event, which attracts about 200,000 visitors to watch the best horses and riders in the world, it really is a love affair.
Badminton Horse Trials

1 month ago | bbc.com | Niki Hinman

Huge crowds expected at Badminton Horse TrialsNiki HinmanBBC News, West of EnglandPA MediaThe Badminton Horse Trials attract thousands of people every yearMore than 200,000 people descend on the small village of Badminton in Gloucestershire every May. The Badminton Horse Trials are a must for anyone who has or likes horses, elite sport and shopping. It is an annual competition in which horse-and-rider pairs go head-to-head in three different disciplines – dressage, cross country, and showjumping.
MP Lee Dillon claims more than 36k in expenses, while MP Olivia Bailey claims 5k

2 months ago | rdg.today | Niki Hinman

The two West Berkshire MPs have listed their expenses – which are £30,000 apart. Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury Lee Dillon has so far claimed £36,043.00. That’s more than twice what his boss, the Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed. He claimed around £16,000. Mr Dillon, who was newly elected at last year’s general election is claiming £4,000 a month in rent for a flat in London. His offices, in Park Street, Newbury, are also charged out at between £2,000 and £3,000 a month.
Lib Dems win Thatcham by-elections

2 months ago | kennetradio.com | Niki Hinman

35 Views elections, thatcham, West Berkshire Two Lib Dems have been voted in after elections in Thatcham yesterday (Thursday). The council ward seat on West Berkshire Council, vacated by MP Lee Dillon in Thatcham North East, was won by Tom McCann. Mark Thomas won the Thatcham Town Council seat, after results were declared around midnight. “A strong pair of wins for us. Our vote has held up well and we fought a good campaign,” said West Berkshire Council’s Lib Dem leader Jeff Brooks.