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Posted on: Nov 20 2018, 04:13 PM |
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 19 2018, 08:58 AM) I've changed my mind on the whole 2nd referendum thing. We shouldn't have one now, it's too late it's done. Brexit is stupid, and already has caused so much discourse and hardship, and will continue to do so. There is nothing socially to be gained now, we are divided and the baby boomers have again messed everything up for everyone else. But we have let them, and so there is only one way forward. Get behind the worst prime minister we've had for years and get behind what is widely considered to be a terrible deal for everyone. The only thing we have is damage limitation and a nod to trying to save a bit of the economy, only stability and certainty will encourage business to settle down and start to invest again. So that's what we need to do. Maybe a general election after a leadership contest in the summer. Let the Mp's do it on their own time. I do hope we get the full Hard Brexit. |
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Posted on: Jul 5 2018, 08:53 PM |
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jul 5 2018, 08:03 PM) You are talking about refugees. Thats a whole different kettle of fish. Most of the migrants are economic and not from war torn countries. But if they are young and brown or black a lot or people "choose" to see them as refugees. And it doesn't answer my question. Where are they supposed to live if the people that want this type of immigration dont actually want to help with accomodation. Perhaps we should have a "voluntary" income tax so that those that want to help can? It doesn't matter what people 'choose' to see them as - the Govt is pretty strict & most immigrants are sent back. The lad we gave a roof to, once he passed his '18th' Birthday was on the first plane back to Kabul. If a person can prove they will be in danger if sent back, they are granted refugee status. Danger is not simply living in a war torn country. |
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Posted on: Jun 29 2018, 02:44 PM |
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jun 29 2018, 12:23 PM) Yes, that's the sort of trouble you get into when mainstream politicians start trading misinformation and fake data. It means people with other agendas can manipulate the situation for their own ends. Happens all round. For instance Nigel Farage publicity about funding NHS condemned by the Chancellor only to be adopted 'now the time is right' as official policy!
I've just been talking to people in the UKs rust belt in the Midlands. Looking forward to a return of manufacture, foodstuffs drinks et all in the UK, rather than being tanked from Holland or France. When asked who is going to work the factories as we haven't got enough labour, there was a simple answer. The secret is in the word controlled, the door isn't simply wide open, you just have to knock.
Certainly makes you think. Why aren't the bosses twittering about Brexit starting to think of investing in the UK for once? Personally I prefer French wine...Cote Du Walsall & Pays de Kidderminster? No thanks... |
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Posted on: Dec 4 2017, 11:22 AM |
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QUOTE (Blake @ Dec 3 2017, 02:24 PM) I see this week's Newbury Weekly news had more junk to burden West Berkshire's recycling services; pages of garbage on what children want for Christmas...and this is news because?
What a complete waste of time. If I buy a newspaper, I expect it to print news, not whimsical tut.
GET IT RIGHT NWN.
You must be aware that local newspapers are closing in their droves. With the publication of this sort of material, I'm not surprised. The bit you are referring to was a self contained section which you could easily have removed without affecting the rest of the paper. I suspect that this free, addition to the NWN resulted in more copies being sold. Bah Humbug. |
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Forum: Newbury News
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Posted on: Nov 17 2017, 12:33 PM |
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QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 17 2017, 12:01 PM) What happens if no one is willing to buy it and run it as a pub, even with a substantial reduction in price? If we are really honest, selling a few beers even with half a dozen dinners 7 days a week isn't going to be that profitable, even if you exclude the cost of the property. Two options - locals buy it & run it as a community pub. - apply for change of use I suspect it for sale as the owners have retired from the pub business. |
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Forum: Newbury News
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Posted on: Nov 17 2017, 10:30 AM |
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Nov 16 2017, 11:04 PM) Therein lies the problem - worth £430k as a pub, much more as a private house.
Still - The Castle at Donnington has re-opened. As it is offered at 'only' £430K I suspect that it can only be a pub. Those nice people from the Red House at Marsh Benham behind the Castle revival IIRC. |
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Forum: Newbury News
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Posted on: Nov 16 2017, 06:43 PM |
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QUOTE (gel @ Nov 16 2017, 03:33 PM) Anther one gone:
Just seen via Twitter (don't recall NWN mentioning) that the Winterbourne Arms Pub/Restaurant, closed in October. New owner intends to demolish for yet more housing It has been shut for a lot longer than that. Still, it is up for sale, as a pub. £430,000 guide price. |
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Forum: Newbury News
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