Quoted from brian

So, we equate the number of p*ss artists frequenting the Newbury watering holes to the prosperity of the retail sector.

Now that's just silly. I was just refuting the claim that Newbury isn't as busy as it used to be. From my point of view it seems as busy most of the time as ever and certianly did on the Saturday in question.

Quoted from GMR

it is a worry trend shops moving out of Newbury.... but with the Traffic wardens making it difficult for people to park you can't really blame them.

The Traffic wardens only make it difficult for those trying to park illegally.