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Child sex offender avoids jail again

Child sex offender avoids jail again

A child sex offender who complained he was unable to get work was rebuked by a judge.

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A common aim to give back

A common aim to give back

A common aim to give back

An abandoned military base, once the home of cruise missiles, provided the fertile ground on which a huge charitable trust has been able to spring up.

Football club 3G pitch plan axed

Football club 3G pitch plan axed

Football club 3G pitch plan axed

A football club in Thatcham has axed plans for a new multi-user 3G training pitch after years of waiting, we can exclusively reveal.

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

A research project has seen 23,000 rare eels transferred into the River Kennet.

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Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

A family-run firm in Thatcham has been bought by the UK's third-largest fuel distributor.

What’s on this week in and around Newbury

What’s on this week in and around Newbury

What’s on this week in and around Newbury

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College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

More than £90,000 has been raised by young triathletes at Bradfield College.

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Firefighters’ Station2Station ultramarathon challenge

Firefighters’ Station2Station ultramarathon challenge

Firefighters’ Station2Station ultramarathon challenge

A Newbury firefighter has become the first person to run to all Berkshire fire stations in one go.

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

The finalists’ images from The Base’s ‘My Wild Life’ photography competition will be on view at Honesty Parkway from this weekend.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Jewish protester charged with ‘racial harassment’ over anti-Hezbollah sign

Jewish protester charged with ‘racial harassment’ over anti-Hezbollah sign

Jewish protester charged with ‘racial harassment’ over anti-Hezbollah sign

The protester held a placard depicting Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah holding a pager to his face, with the words ‘beep, beep, beep’.
Ex-Civil Service chief Simon Case warns of near future ‘dominated’ by conflict

Ex-Civil Service chief Simon Case warns of near future ‘dominated’ by conflict

Ex-Civil Service chief Simon Case warns of near future ‘dominated’ by conflict

Sir Simon Case, who stood down as Cabinet secretary in December, made the warning in his first major interview since leaving the job.
NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.
‘They are trying to silence us,’ Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

‘They are trying to silence us,’ Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

‘They are trying to silence us,’ Kneecap member facing terror charge tells crowd

The group have been outspoken on the war in Gaza and before they emerged on stage a screen displayed the message ‘Free Palestine’.
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SPORT

History awaits for Kingsclere in county cup final

History awaits for Kingsclere in county cup final

Kick-off is 10:30 on Sunday at Winklebury Football Complex
Sun shines on Tornadoes tournament

Sun shines on Tornadoes tournament

‘We are absolutely thrilled’
Have a go at bowls in Thatcham this Saturday!

Have a go at bowls in Thatcham this Saturday!

Thatcham Bowling Club will open their doors from 10:00-5:30
Teal sets out Ascot plan for Dancing Gemini after Lockinge

Teal sets out Ascot plan for Dancing Gemini after Lockinge

‘It’ll be straight to the rematch in the Queen Anne’
St Bart’s U13 girls make history with County Cup triumph

St Bart’s U13 girls make history with County Cup triumph

‘We couldn’t be prouder of the girls' efforts’
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BUSINESS

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

A family-run firm in Thatcham has been bought by the UK's third-largest fuel distributor.
A common aim to give back

A common aim to give back
Football club 3G pitch plan axed

Football club 3G pitch plan axed
Change of hands for country pub

Change of hands for country pub
Female entrepreneur celebrates 10 years of business in Newbury

Female entrepreneur celebrates 10 years of business in Newbury
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Lifestyle

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

The finalists’ images from The Base’s ‘My Wild Life’ photography competition will be on view at Honesty Parkway from this weekend.
Looking for something creative to fill next week’s half-term?

Looking for something creative to fill next week’s half-term?
Corn Exchange Sustainability Fair to start Great Big Green Week

Corn Exchange Sustainability Fair to start Great Big Green Week
Fiction and food on the menu as bookshop strikes new partnership with gourmet pasta house

Fiction and food on the menu as bookshop strikes new partnership with gourmet pasta house
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