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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 25 January, 2018

Tories hold on in election NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon

Stephen Mckinnon, of Abstract Bodyworks Gym, with Wendy Berkeley from the Empire Cafe in Cheap Street

held his seat in a snap general elec- tion and said the message had been received that the Conservatives must move away from austerity. Mr Benyon, who has held the seat since 2005, received 37,399 votes– a 61.5- per-cent share and a 0.5 per cent increase on 2015– and saw his 26,368 majority drop to 24,380. He said: “This is an extraordinary result for us here in West Berkshire and when you see what’s happening around the country, to pull a popular vote like that is a huge achievement for my wonderful team of supporters. “I just think tonight, with a degree of humility, our party have got to do some serious thinking about how we progress from here. “I want to work with everybody,

Richard’s double ton A DOUBLE century by Richard Morris and two five-wicket hauls from Chris Peploe were among the highlights of The annual duck race on the River Lambourn, mask painting provided by Boxford Masques, Punch and Judy, circus skills, a Pimms stall, a hog roast and a variety of games and stalls all helped to entertain adults and children alike. At this year’s fair, favourite stalls, games and live entertainment were laid out around the outdoor set of Garden . The 60s revisited THE Beatles sang All You Need Is Love – and the Summer of Love was in full swing when The Watermill theatre in Bagnor first presented a professional season. To acknowledge the 50th anniversary, the theatre’s summer fair this year celebrated the style, fashions and music of the 1960s, with a fancy dress competition and entertainment provided by four-piece band Twist who performed a selection of 60s hits.

‘Death knell for Cheap Street’ THE “death knell” could be sound- ing for Cheap Street traders amid

during daytime hours to accommo- date the additional trafic, which would access Cheap Street from a proposed new junction off the A339. However, the owner of Empire Cafe, Wendy Berkeley, said: “If people can ’t park there they don’t come. It could be the death knell in a way.” And Stephen Mckinnon, who set up Abstract Bodyworks Gym in Kings Road West, said he feels customers are being driven away from the area.

plans to restrict parking in the area as West Berkshire Council attempted to improve traffic flow through Newbury town centre. Retailers, pubs and cafés have raised fears that the drop in trade brought about by less parking could be enough to put many out of business if the proposals go ahead. West Berkshire Council announced plans to restrict the on-street parking

regardless of how they voted or whether they voted at all.” He added:“This will allow us to

govern with the ability to get through the Queen’s Speech and budget and get on with issues like Brexit.” World record ride A PANGBOURNE College teacher set a new world record for the longest uninterrupted horse ride. Head of riding Stacey Donnison’s time of 40 hours was a new record by a clear four hours. The marathon ride involved 12 differ- ent horses and a small army of volun- teers of former college pupils and parents. Miss Donnison started from Hillfields Farm, the home of Pangbourne Eques- trian, before finishing at the college’s Parade Ground. She said: “The achievement still feels slightly surreal. When I arrived back at the college my emotions were a mixture of ecstasy and exhaustion. “The reality of staying awake for 40 hours and spending all that time in the saddle is going to take some time still to sink in I think.”

Auction house bought out DONNINGTON-based auctioneer Dreweatts was purchased by one ton Priory for £2.4m. Dreweatts will be run on a day-to-day

of its former employees. Millicent Holdings Limited announced that it reached an agree- ment with publishers Stanley Gibbons to acquire the leading provincial auction house at Donning-

basis by the founding directors of Millicent Holdings, Mark Law and Gavin Alexander. Mr Law said: ‘It is very exciting to acquire Dreweatts, the business I joined in 1984, and left as a partner in 2000.” End of era at Kennet KENNET School headteacher Paul Dick announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year for family reasons. A letter to parents read: “As Mr Dick has been the centre of our school life for almost 30 years, much of the Kennet character and achievements are inextricably linked to him. His optimism and strength have inspired many, now and in the past.”

Berkshire’s compre- hensive 212-run win over Wales Minor Counties at Aber- gavenny. Morris hammered his

county-best 205 as Berkshire posted a formidable first-innings total of 425. He faced 200 balls, spent 284 minutes at the crease and hit five sixes and 20 fours. He was dropped shortly after moving into double figures, but otherwise it was an imperi- ous batting performance from the Henley player.

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