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A motorist had consumed cannabis before getting behind the wheel.

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Town’s best and brightest recognised at annual meeting

Town’s best and brightest recognised at annual meeting

Town’s best and brightest recognised at annual meeting

Thatcham Town Council awarded its most outstanding members of the community at its Annual Town Meeting on Thursday evening (May 8).

‘With Otto by your side, every day promises to be filled with laughter, love, and a touch of mischief’

‘With Otto by your side, every day promises to be filled with laughter, love, and a touch of mischief’

‘With Otto by your side, every day promises to be filled with laughter, love, and a touch of mischief’

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.

Roads ban for drink-driver

Roads ban for drink-driver

Roads ban for drink-driver

A motorist has been caught drink-driving.

West Berkshire Dad of the Year

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Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

This year’s theme of the Colour and Hues of the Ridgeway were superbly interpreted by the artists, photographers and writers.

Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

‘It will be interesting to see what Tweddle next brings to the Playhouse stage’. Review by JON LEWIS.

Man faces assault charge

Man faces assault charge

Man faces assault charge

A man has been accused of assaulting a woman and damaging her property.

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Racecourse announces fundraising partnership with children’s disability charity

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Town’s best and brightest recognised at annual meeting

Town’s best and brightest recognised at annual meeting

Thatcham Town Council awarded its most outstanding members of the community at its Annual Town Meeting on Thursday evening (May 8).
Racecourse announces fundraising partnership with children’s disability charity

Racecourse announces fundraising partnership with children’s disability charity
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The top 10 pub beer gardens in West Berks and North Hants

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6 West Berkshire businesses named best in the county in lifestyle awards
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Stunning reception to thank NWN Best in Business Awards sponsors and winners
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Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

‘It will be interesting to see what Tweddle next brings to the Playhouse stage’. Review by JON LEWIS.
Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.
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