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1 week ago | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
West Berkshire Council is trialling the evening pedestrianisation of Newbury town centre. In this podcast, Councillor Justin Pemberton, the council’s executive portfolio holder for Community Engagement, Economic Development and Regeneration, answers questions about the trial.
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1 week ago | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
West Berkshire Council is planning, later this year, to switch to three weekly black bin collections from domestic residences. In this Podcast, Councillor Stuart Gourley, the Executive portfolio holder for Environment and Highways at West Berkshire Council, answers questions about the change. Please click on the white arrow below to hear the podcast:
https://kennetradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250619-PODCAST-Stuart-Gourley-3-week-black-bin-collections.mp3
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1 week ago | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
As part of the review of English councils, there is a proposal to merge West Berkshire Council with enlarged South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse councils.
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1 month ago | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
An old chest discovered in a dim corner of his mother’s loft holds a number of surprises for John and provides an insight into what VE Day meant to different members of his family. Ultimately, John is faced with a moral dilemma as a part of his mother’s life is revealed to him for the first time. Set in Newbury and drawing on research into actual events that happened in the town during WW2, Half-light was originally presented at the Control Tower in 2022.
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2 months ago | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
The first MPs expenses, for the new parliament, have been published. They cover the period from July to November 2024. Newbury’s MP, Lee Dillon claimed a total of £36,043.23 in expenses for the period, which includes funds to rent a second home in London. This compares to these neighbouring MPs who also claim a second home in London to enable them to do their jobs: Kit Malthouse, MP for North West Hampshire claimed £39,590.46 and Danny Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire claimed £47,491.44.
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Mar 30, 2025 | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
The photograph above shows (l-r) Councillor Nigel Foot, James Heasman (Newbury Town Council Parks & Open Spaces Supervisor), Councillor Martha Vickers, Sukey Russell-Hayward, Councillor David Marsh and Councillor Sarah Slack at the duck feeder station on Lock Island. Two new solar-powered duck feeders have come to Newbury. The machines are located by the canalside in Victoria Park and at Lock Island.
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Mar 29, 2025 | 
zupyak.com | noble david |Rohan Mishra |Paul Walter |Kusum Shikhar
Mumbai, India’s financial capital and a vibrant cultural hub, is a top destination for travelers from the U.S. Whether you're visiting family, traveling for business, or exploring India for the first time, nonstop flights to Mumbai from the USA make the journey faster and more convenient. In this guide, we’ll cover airlines, routes, flight durations, and essential travel tips for a smooth journey. Which Airlines Offer Nonstop Flights to Mumbai from the USA?
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Mar 23, 2025 | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
Our photo above shows the first of several dozen tractors making their way down Newbury’s main street on Saturday just after 6 pm, surprising early evening pedestrians. The remarkable display, including bright lights and tuneful loud horns, capped a day of protest by local farmers. Throughout Saturday, over 120 tractors were amassed in the showground of Newbury racecourse.
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Mar 14, 2025 | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
Graham Barker, Chairman of Newbury Spring Festival, popped into the Kennet Radio studio to talk about this year’s programme, which happens between May 10th and the 24th. Please click on the white arrow to hear the full interview:
https://kennetradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250313-Graham-Barker-PODCAST-Newbury-Spring-Festival.mp3
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
kennetradio.com | Paul Walter
Thames Valley Police has made two arrests and recovered a Paddington Bear statue that was stolen from Newbury. Shortly after 2am today (2/3), the statue in Northbrook Street was smashed in half, with the broken piece stolen. Officers from the Newbury Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested two 22-year-old men, both from Basingstoke, on suspicion of theft and criminal damage today. They remain in police custody. The officers also seized the damaged Paddington Bear statue.
