Council officers have confirmed: “…it is anticipated that the B4016 will be closed for up to eight months and that closure will commence in the summer of 2027.”

In Thames Valley we have one of the largest and arguably the best rural crime team in the country… but this could all be at jeopardy however, with continued pressures on police finances and the government’s threat to abolish local police forces.

I have written before about the need to tackle criminal businesses that operation in plain sight on our high streets. There's no point complaining about these problems without having a plan to tackle it! That is why I have been calling for a change in the law to help the police to close down these businesses more swiftly and for longer.

Last month East Hagbourne Post Office closed following the resignation of the postmaster. Now Post Office Ltd has announced that they do not intend to reopen the Post Office! This is a huge blow to local residents and will also have an impact on the excellent volunteer-run village shop.