Sir, How apt that the activists at Sustainable Wantage decided to switch the lights off for an hour to get attention for their eco-hysteria. (Herald, April 22). Most people seem not to be aware that Britain is legally committed to reducing its
Sir, I very much welcome Aldi to Didcot. However it will greatly add to the traffic congestion in that area – as I experienced. Traffic was backed nearly to the roundabout trying to get into Aldi. People had to queue to get into the car park.
Sir, I was sad to read the letter in last week’s Herald about the closure of yet another shop in Abingdon town centre ('Shoe shop to close'). With some trepidation, I await news of its new proprietors – please not another bargain basement shop or café
Sir, As a resident of North Abingdon I am extremely concerned about the proposed 1,000 new houses in the Green Belt. It will also have huge traffic and environmental implications and any housing would be very prominent as the land rises to the north
Sir, With the district council elections coming up it is of interest to know who will really save our outdoor pool. Following the Abbey Meadows consultation, my understanding is that most people voted to save the pool. From each of the candidates
A farmers’ market may be nothing new but the resounding success of the new venture in Uffington should provide further food for thought for the supermarket chains. Record losses by Tesco indicated people’s habits are changing and that not so many
Tribute bands and local acts on bill at festival Thousands of music lovers will be flocking to Thame on Sunday May 3rd for an annual festival. Music in the Park, which started in 2011, features music and dance acts spread across three stages
An amateur dramatic group were so successful with their rendition of Cole Porter musical Anything Goes in Wantage they are taking it all the way to Didcot. Jigsaw Stage Productions will again be boarding the SS American to perform the “fabulous
