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Vicar arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against West Berkshire school children

A FORMER Thatcham team vicar has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against West Berkshire school children.

The Rev Peter Jarvis, aged 49 and formerly of St Barnabas Church, was arrested on suspicion of grooming and inciting sexual activity with children.

The Bishop of Reading Andrew Proud’s office said in a statement: “We can confirm that the Revd Pete Jarvis has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences.

“The Church of England expects the highest standards of personal conduct in its clergy, and the Diocese of Oxford takes allegations such as this extremely seriously.

“Mr Jarvis will not be undertaking ...

Other Thatcham News

Thatcham to Paris cycle ride to remember Tom

A GROUP, raising money in memory of popular Thatcham teenager who died ...

Thatcham bellydance teacher prepares for big event

A THATCHAM bellydance teacher is looking forward to some well earned time off this summer, ...

Thatcham woodland fires suspected arson

NEWBURY firefighters tackled a suspected arson in Thatcham woodland this afternoon (Tuesday). According to Richard Young, ...

33rd Kennet Games celebrates inclusion for all

PHYSICALLY disabled children from across Berkshire took part in a sports tournament ...

Lifelong learning forum comes to Thatcham town

THE Thatcham Lifelong Learning Forum will be hosting a week of exhibitions ...

Former Thatcham woman jailed for 14-months for fraudulently claiming almost £120k

A FORMER Thatcham woman has been jailed for 14 months for fraudulently ...

Older News

Double celebration for Pied Piper Pre-School

PIED Piper Pre-School in Thatcham has had two reasons to celebrate lately ...

Thursday, 16th May 2013

Thatcham’s outgoing mayor gives local charities a boost

THATCHAM’S town mayor has been able to award more than £1,700 to ...

Wednesday, 15th May 2013

How five musician mates became a full Cold Ash Brass band

A BRASS band from West Berkshire can blow its own trumpet after ...

Tuesday, 14th May 2013

Plans for Thatcham firework display ignite after venue is found

THATCHAM’S annual firework night could be back on, just weeks after the ...

Sunday, 12th May 2013

Charity match today for Stephen Waters

FRIENDS of a popular Thatcham man who died from a rare genetic ...

Saturday, 11th May 2013

Solar panels installed at Henwick set to generate revenue of £1.5k a year

SPORTS pitches are usually ‘green’, but Henwick Worthy Sports Field in Thatcham ...

Wednesday, 08th May 2013

Town council gives backing for new rugby clubhouse at Henwick

A PLAN for Thatcham Rugby Club to build a new clubhouse has ...

Wednesday, 08th May 2013

Thatcham three honoured for ‘giving their time tirelessly for years on end’

THREE Thatcham people have been recognised for their contributions to the town ...

Monday, 06th May 2013

Air issues at Thatcham Town Council surgery today (Sat)

THATCHAM residents will be given the chance to air any issues or ...

Saturday, 04th May 2013

May bank holiday affects rubbish and recycling collections in West Berkshire

RUBBISH and recycling collections across West Berkshiore will be affected by the May 6 bank ...

Thursday, 02nd May 2013

A small daily sherry – advice for a long life from 103-year-old

A SMALL glass of sherry every day is part of the secret ...

Wednesday, 01st May 2013

Beer festival-goers raise a glass to Jemma

MORE than 300 people recently enjoyed a glass of ale in memory ...

Tuesday, 30th Apr 2013

“So cool”, tweets Zoe’s hero Slash

“SO cool,” was how rock legend Slash from Guns N’ Roses reacted ...

Monday, 29th Apr 2013

Cold Ash pub told it cannot keep up marquee

A PUB in Cold Ash will be asked to remove the marquee illegally erected ...

Sunday, 28th Apr 2013

Thatcham road re-opens following diesel spill

LOWER Way in Thatcham was re-opened this afternoon (Thursday) following a diesel spill during this ...

Thursday, 25th Apr 2013

Thatcham road to re-open this afternoon (Thursday) after diesel spill

LOWER Way in Thatcham is expected to re-open early this afternoon (Thursday) following a ...

Thursday, 25th Apr 2013

Lower Way Thatcham closed after diesel spill

LOWER Way in Thatcham has been closed this morning (Thursday), following a diesel spill According to ...

Thursday, 25th Apr 2013

Chip pan fire destroys kitchen in flats near Newbury

A KITCHEN was destroyed in a fire due to a chip pan left unattended at ...

Monday, 22nd Apr 2013

Town council pledges £2k to support West Berkshire foodbank

A TOTAL of £2,000 has been pledged by Thatcham Town Council to ...

Monday, 22nd Apr 2013

Thatcham man hospitalised following Broadway fight

A MAN from Thatcham sustained head injuries following a fight in Thatcham ...

Sunday, 21st Apr 2013

Charity beer festival in Thatcham today (Sat)

A CHARITY beer festival and family day is to be held at the Taste ...

Saturday, 20th Apr 2013

Thatcham boy Jake gets his dream wheels

THE West Berkshire community has been thanked for raising funds to buy ...

Friday, 19th Apr 2013

Relay teams makes light work of half marathon

TWO teams of four employees from Quicklight, Thatcham, raised £2,746 completed the Reading Half Marathon ...

Wednesday, 17th Apr 2013

Pair prepared to go to the end of the land for their charities

TWO former Kennet schoolmates have teamed up for a 24-hour cycle ride ...

Tuesday, 16th Apr 2013

Help ‘relight my bonfire’

THATCHAM’s annual firework display, which was axed last month after 30-years, may yet have ...

Sunday, 14th Apr 2013

It’s a beautiful life for Thatcham restaurateur…finally

THATCHAM now has its first Italian restaurant, after years of wrangling over ...

Sunday, 14th Apr 2013

Team to fund BMX project using pedal power to get to Paris

FAMILY and friends of a Thatcham teenager who died in a motorbike ...

Thursday, 11th Apr 2013

Thatcham Costa set for extension opening today (Thurs)

THE extension of Thatcham’s Costa Coffee will be officially opened today (Thurs). Back in February, ...

Thursday, 11th Apr 2013

Get chimneys swept plea following four local chimney fires since Sunday

THE ROYAL Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to householders to get ...

Wednesday, 10th Apr 2013

Revamp of ramps starts at Thatcham skate park

WORK has now started on the £40k revamp of a skate park ...

Wednesday, 10th Apr 2013

Fire crews tackle Thatcham and Reading animal rescues

FIRE crews from Newbury and Reading were called out twice yesterday (Monday), to rescue cows ...

Tuesday, 09th Apr 2013

Plan will ‘double the mortgage’ on Priory

TWO Conservative members of Thatcham Town Council have quit their committee places ...

Tuesday, 09th Apr 2013

£450k works start to prevent sewage flooding Thatcham homes in storms

MORE than £400k is to be invested in Thatcham to help protect ...

Sunday, 07th Apr 2013

Not just another brick in the wall at Kennet School

HEARING-impaired pupils got the chance to make a permanent mark at Kennet ...

Sunday, 07th Apr 2013

Thatcham field fire treated as suspicious

A THATCHAM field fire last night (Wednesday) was being treated as suspicious. According to Nicole Targett ...

Thursday, 04th Apr 2013

Thatcham club opens with swishing party

A SWISHING party was the first activity held at a new club ...

Wednesday, 03rd Apr 2013

Demolition of convent to make way for homes back on table

COLD Ash villagers have a fight on their hands again if they want to ...

Tuesday, 02nd Apr 2013

Thatcham twins £800 closer to Asia after quiz night

THATCHAM twins have raised nearly £800 towards a school trip by hosting ...

Saturday, 30th Mar 2013

Thatcham fireworks end after 30 years

A FUNDRAISING firework event held in Thatcham for almost 30 years has ...

Friday, 29th Mar 2013

Funding secured for first flood prevention basin in Cold Ash

RESIDENTS whose homes have been plagued by flashflooding in Thatcham and Cold ...

Thursday, 28th Mar 2013

Two West Berkshire men charged following Thatcham egging

TWO West Berkshire men have been charge with a series of offences ...

Wednesday, 27th Mar 2013

Thatcham primary school placed in special measures

WHITELANDS Park Primary School has been placed in special measures following its ...

Wednesday, 27th Mar 2013

Town council could move into Priory in bid to sell off offices

THE ball has been set rolling for the possibility of moving Thatcham ...

Wednesday, 27th Mar 2013

Stoney Lane closed for emergency gas main repairs

STONEY Lane in Thatcham is currently shut while emergency gas work repairs ...

Tuesday, 26th Mar 2013

No objections to care home from Thatcham Town Council

NO objections have been raised by Thatcham Town Council to plans to ...

Monday, 25th Mar 2013

Thatcham teen hip-hops his way into National Youth Dance Co

A TEENAGER from Thatcham is one of the first dancers to win ...

Monday, 25th Mar 2013

Thatcham WI president says farewell after 15 years

THE president of Thatcham Women’s Institute has stepped down after a total ...

Wednesday, 20th Mar 2013

Thatcham Guides earn their stripes at cooking contest

PENGUIN patrol from 2nd Thatcham Guides were triumphant on Saturday at the ...

Wednesday, 20th Mar 2013

More than 185 people help celebrate volunteering in Thatcham

ABOUT 25 voluntary organisations were in Thatcham at the weekend to show ...

Tuesday, 19th Mar 2013

75-mile canal trek in memory of mother and grandmother

A MOTHER and daughter from Thatcham will be walking 75 miles to ...

Tuesday, 19th Mar 2013

Help Thatcham school celebrate 100 years

STAFF at Francis Baily Primary School, Thatcham, are appealing for former pupils ...

Tuesday, 19th Mar 2013

Fluff cause of Cold Ash tumble drier blaze

FLUFF was the cause of a fire in a tumble drier at a Cold Ash ...

Thursday, 14th Mar 2013

Energy and climate minister to visit Thatcham for National Apprenticeship Week

SECRETARY of State for Energy and Climate Change, MP Ed Davey, will ...

Thursday, 14th Mar 2013

Thatcham businesses support redevelopment of derelict town centre building

BUSINESSES in Thatcham have joined forces to support an application to renovate a derelict ...

Wednesday, 13th Mar 2013

Thatcham Volunteer Fair set to go ahead on Saturday

The Thatcham and District Volunteer Recruitment Fair is very much going ahead ...

Wednesday, 13th Mar 2013