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News Archive - April to December 2005

Local estates get shop refurbishment
Newbury's biggest landlord has started work this week to tidy up local shopfronts on some of the area’s older estates.

Published 8 December 2005
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Spooky fun for Christchurch estate
Up to 150 people had a spookily good time at a Halloween and Bonfire Night fun-day in Christchurch – including some who came from Bournemouth for the event!

Published 7 November 2005
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Local agencies team up to tackle homelessness
A new scheme launched this week to give homeless people a better chance of staying settled in West Berkshire.

Published 7 November 2005
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The party’s over for neighbours from hell
Life for residents on a Christchurch housing estate is getting back to normal after two more ‘neighbours from hell’ were evicted in Somerford.

Published 19 October 2005
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Older people are ‘safe as houses’ with Sovereign
Newbury’s biggest landlord has been praised for providing some of the best support for the elderly and domestic violence victims.

Published 19 October 2005
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Everything you need to know about Newbury’s new flats for the over 55s
What’s happened to the old hospital?
How many apartments are you building?
Is there anything special about them?

Published 12 October 2005
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Busy year in Bristol for major landlord
More building work is underway across Bristol to cope with high demand from residents wanting to sign up with one of the city’s best-run housing associations.

Published 12 October 2005
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Record house repair programme for Newbury
Newbury’s biggest landlord has revealed it intends to spend a record £19m on repairing homes this year.

Published 12 October 2005
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Former hospital lives on with new name
Older residents excited at the prospect of moving into spacious new apartments in Andover Road, Newbury, have voted to name their new complex Carnarvon Place.

Published 14 September 2005
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Nuisance neighbours should stay SHAARP eyed
A new response team has been set up to assist local residents in their fight against nuisance neighbours and antisocial behaviour

Published 18 August 2005
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Nuisance neighbour gets marching orders
Fed-up residents of a Christchurch housing estate have breathed a sigh of relief after the eviction of a neighbour from hell.

Published 11 August 2005
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Thieves - don't let them get away with it!
West Berkshire Neighbourhood Wardens will be doing their bit to cut crime in Tilehurst and Holybrook this week.

Published 10 August 2005
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A community in the making
Residents of Oxfordshire’s newest community will be getting together on Thursday to get a glimpse of Madley Park, Witney, from the air.

Published 21 July 2005
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Sovereign bolsters the frontline
Newbury's biggest landlord has helped stem the recruitment crisis in West Berkshire's frontline public services.

Published 20 July 2005
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Conservation group to form at
Pigeons Farm

More than 100 residents on a Newbury estate shared ideas to turn neglected woodland into a wildlife haven.

Published 20 July 2005
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Bubbly for Bubbles
Violet Hill has been named Sovereign’s Superneighbour of the Year.

Published 24 June 2005
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Older people vigilant for sneak thieves
More than 50 Newbury and Thatcham pensioners gathered to learn crime-prevention tips from Sovereign Housing Association and Thames Valley Police.

Published 20 July 2005
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Greenham is about to get greener
Residents on a Newbury housing estate will soon be working with conservationists to turn neglected woodland into a haven for bluebells, badgers and ancient oaks to flourish.

Published 20 July 2005
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Village homes for locals underway
Local people in one of Oxfordshire’s most expensive villages will soon be able to move into new affordable homes.

Published 28 June 2005
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Sovereign bolsters the frontline
One of Bristol’s biggest social landlords is offering local residents the chance to learn a trade.

Published 09 June 2005
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Over 55s in line for the best new flats in town
Work has begun to create some of the most sophisticated living accommodation for older people in Newbury.

Published 24 May 2005
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Taking part ain't hard to do
More than 40 events are being held over the next 10 days.

Published 11 May 2005
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Village homes for locals underway
Local people in one of Oxfordshire’s most expensive villages will soon be able to move into new affordable homes.

Published 28 June 2005
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Sovereign bolsters the frontline
One of Bristol’s biggest social landlords is offering local residents the chance to learn a trade.

Published 09 June 2005
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Over 55s in line for the best new flats in town
Work has begun to create some of the most sophisticated living accommodation for older people in Newbury.

Published 24 May 2005
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Taking part ain't hard to do
More than 40 events are being held over the next 10 days.

Published 11 May 2005
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New warden scheme launches in West Berkshire
Three new neighbourhood wardens have started patrolling the west Berkshire parishes of Tilehurst and Holybrook, making a big difference by tackling the small problems.

Published 27 April 2005
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