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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 24 — Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 24

The latest number of lab-confirmed Coronavirus figures in the district.

Tyre fitter convicted of criminal damage to woman's car

Tyre fitter convicted of criminal damage to woman's car

Tyre fitter convicted of criminal damage to woman's car

A man has been convicted of deliberately damaging a woman’s car, despite his earlier denial.

Man exposes himself through Costa Coffee shop window

Man exposes himself through Costa Coffee shop window

Man exposes himself through Costa Coffee shop window

Police are appealing for witnesses to an exposure incident in Newbury town centre.

Emergency road closure on St Johns Road, Newbury

Emergency road closure on St Johns Road, Newbury

Emergency road closure on St Johns Road, Newbury

The closure will remain in place till January 29 (Saturday).

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Coronavirus Stats

Trades Services

Council plans to increase number of gypsy and traveller sites — Council plans to increase number of gypsy and traveller sites

West Berkshire has a shortage of gypsy traveller sites.

What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely? — What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

New Omicron variant BA.2, thought to be more contagious than the current strain, is being investigated by scientists worldwide and here's why:

Wilko extends mask recycling scheme — Wilko extends mask recycling scheme

An instore scheme to help Wilko customers recycle their masks has proved so successful that the retailer is extending it to the beginning of April.

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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 23

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 23

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 23

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 31,645 - an increase of 195 in the last 24 hours.

Thatcham's 91 new homes recommended for approval

Thatcham's 91 new homes recommended for approval

Thatcham's 91 new homes recommended for approval

The planning application is to be discussed in a West Berkshire Council planning committee meeting.

SPORT

Gallery: Sport pictures from the weekend

Gallery: Sport pictures from the weekend

Have a look through some of the best sports pictures from the weekend in West Berkshire.

Winter series returns at West Berks

Winter series returns at West Berks

The Ladies’ 2022 Winter Series has recommenced after the mid-winter break.

Zoe powers to silver for Team Kennet

Zoe powers to silver for Team Kennet

There were some local athletes also completing in the championships at Lee Valley.

Woolton Hill march into Hampshire Cup last-16 after penalty shootout win

Woolton Hill march into Hampshire Cup last-16 after penalty shootout win

The Newbury Sunday League Premier Division side won 3-1 on penalties after a draw in normal time.

Leacock praises Thatcham squad after impressive South Park win

Leacock praises Thatcham squad after impressive South Park win

The Kingfishers are filled with confidence and head to league leaders Bracknell Town on Saturday.

BUSINESS

Wilko extends mask recycling scheme

Wilko extends mask recycling scheme

An instore scheme to help Wilko customers recycle their masks has proved so successful that the retailer is extending it to the beginning of April.

6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

Thatcham Research provides training in electric vehicle know-how

Thatcham Research provides training in electric vehicle know-how

Motor bikes, football and Lego: How the council's new CEO unwinds

Motor bikes, football and Lego: How the council's new CEO unwinds

West Berkshire businesswomen make the most of networking

West Berkshire businesswomen make the most of networking

Lifestyle

Bluegrass footstomper kicks off Ace Space year

Bluegrass footstomper kicks off Ace Space year

Old Baby Mackerel, support Richard Cox-Smith, review by Adam Kotz.

Countdown to Watermill world premiere : rehearsals in pictures

Countdown to Watermill world premiere : rehearsals in pictures

What weighs around 300 kilos and is 145cm in diameter?

What weighs around 300 kilos and is 145cm in diameter?

A brand new opera for Newbury

Remember when Meat Loaf came to Newbury?

Remember when Meat Loaf came to Newbury?

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