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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
People urged to sign up for nuclear site alerts
People living near an atomic weapons site are being invited to sign up to emergency text alerts so they can be notified in the event of a radiation emergency. West Berkshire Council said people affected by the Detailed Emergency Planning Zones (DEPZ) around the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) sites in Aldermaston or Burghfield, Berkshire, could sign up for the new service. The authority said the likelihood of an emergency that could impact the public was "extremely low". But it added that it was "essential" to have a quick way to share information if needed. The message alerts will provide instructions on what to do in the event of an emergency, the council said. Currently people in the DEPZ would be notified via landline, but the new system will ensure people would be notified wherever they were, and regardless of whether they had a landline. Details of how to sign up are on the West Berkshire Council website. The scheme is separate from the government emergency alerts. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, and X. AWE Aldermaston: 9,000 jobs safe after investment Atomic weapons site ordered to improve procedures Atomic weapons facility offers apprenticeships AWE West Berkshire Council
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
People urged to sign up for Berkshire AWE nuclear site alerts
People living near an atomic weapons site are being invited to sign up to emergency text alerts so they can be notified in the event of a radiation Berkshire Council said people affected by the Detailed Emergency Planning Zones (DEPZ) around the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) sites in Aldermaston or Burghfield, Berkshire, could sign up for the new authority said the likelihood of an emergency that could impact the public was "extremely low".But it added that it was "essential" to have a quick way to share information if needed. The message alerts will provide instructions on what to do in the event of an emergency, the council people in the DEPZ would be notified via landline, but the new system will ensure people would be notified wherever they were, and regardless of whether they had a of how to sign up are on the West Berkshire Council scheme is separate from the government emergency alerts. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, and X.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Council spelling howler sparks ridicule
A council has been criticised by residents after erecting a road sign with a spelling error. The sign, just outside the Berkshire town of Newbury, said 'road liable to flodding' instead of 'flooding'. The error was spotted by drivers along the Lambourn Road between the Woodspeen Restaurant and Snake Lane in Woodspeen, Berks. Liberal Democrat-led West Berkshire council has since received a wave of criticism on social media. Juliet Clarke wrote: 'Did our council tax pay for that sign?' while Sue Deacon said whoever made the sign 'doesn't know how to spell'. Another resident, Gill Lucraft, asked if the word flodding meant 'abuse', to which fellow local Ian Rees said it was an 'abuse of the English language'. The word 'flodding' is a slang term for cyberbullying and harassment where a person sends a large number of messages in a short period of time. It is not the first time a spelling mistake in Newbury has sparked a backlash. A Christmas tree sign erected in 2023 read 'bought to you by Visit Newbury' instead of 'brought'. The typo made waves in the town when a local posted it on Facebook with the caption: 'Spot the cock-up.' Visit Newbury apologised for the mistake and had it changed immediately. The council, which was gained by the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party in 2023, has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shopping centre redevelopment appeal hearing begins
The appeal against a council's decision to reject a multi-storey redevelopment of a shopping centre has begun. West Berkshire Council's planning committee rejected the proposal for a residential and retail development with more than 400 flats at the Kennet Shopping Centre in Newbury. Since then the developer has lodged another proposal for the redevelopment of the site – this time getting rid of the shopping street and multi-storey flats and proposing a mews house style housing quarter called Old Town. Richard Aston, the government's planning inspector heading the appeal hearing, said much would rest on whether the council has provided a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites. The inquiry is due to last seven days, and Mr Aston's decision is expected in August. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Shopping centre plans aim to preserve heritage Shopping centre plans rejected by council Shopping centre's £158m revamp recommended for approval Decision not made on £158m shopping centre revamp Revised flats plan unsatisfactory - campaigners West Berkshire Council Lochailort Investments Ltd
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Section of Kings Road in Newbury permanently closes to vehicles
A section of road has permanently closed to motorists following a public consultation. West Berkshire Council said only cyclists and pedestrians would now be able to access the section of Kings Road in Newbury between Gordon Road (east) and Windsor authority said concrete barriers would be put up after the peak traffic period earlier, with more permanent changes to road layouts and signage to follow "in the coming weeks".It said the impact of the changes would be monitored. The decision prompted dozens of people to comment when it was announced on social media. Some described it as "barmy" and "flawed", while others said it would reduce noise for residents living on the stretch of road. 'Improvements' West Berkshire Council said: "We understand that changes like this take time to get used to. "We'll be monitoring the area throughout the summer to see how traffic adjusts and to make sure everything is working as it should. "Thank you for your patience and support as we make these improvements."The council said new road signs and markings would be installed along both ends of Kings Road and the surrounding area, to direct traffic towards Hectors Way via the roundabout at Hambridge were some road closures on Wednesday evening to allow the road markings to be added. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
