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Former town centre store could become flats

Former town centre store could become flats

Former town centre store could become flats

A former high street store could be turned into flats.

Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

Park House tops West Berkshire leaderboard for academic progress

New figures from the Government have shown that on average, pupils at Park House School made the most academic progress in West Berkshire last year.

Man admits possessing axe and drugs

Man admits possessing axe and drugs

Man admits possessing axe and drugs

A man is awaiting sentencing on drugs and weapons charges.

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Come join the Black Powder Muzzle Loaders to make some noise at The Bell’s Wassail

Come join the Black Powder Muzzle Loaders to make some noise at The Bell’s Wassail

Come join the Black Powder Muzzle Loaders to make some noise at The Bell’s Wassail

The Aldworth pub’s much-loved ancient apple tree to be purged of evil spirits for another year.

Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

Consultation on bus gate for Newbury development

The council wants to install a bus gate on a Shaw-cum-Donnington street.

Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons to host free valuation day

Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons to host free valuation day

Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons to host free valuation day

Mark Smith, known from the BBC series Antiques Roadshow, will be in Newbury together with coin specialists.

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County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15 per cent council tax increase if the government agrees to its plans.

Chief constable suspended over alleged gross misconduct

Chief constable suspended over alleged gross misconduct

Chief constable suspended over alleged gross misconduct

The head of one of England’s largest police forces has been suspended with immediate effect.
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NATIONAL NEWS

House of Commons Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday after spiking incident

House of Commons Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday after spiking incident

House of Commons Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday after spiking incident

Security and safety arrangements will be reviewed.
‘Does prison achieve anything?’, family ask after son’s killer recalled

‘Does prison achieve anything?’, family ask after son’s killer recalled

‘Does prison achieve anything?’, family ask after son’s killer recalled

Jake Fahri, then 19, was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, 16.
Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Nazi-obsessed terror attacker jailed for life for asylum seeker attempted murder

Callum Ulysses Parslow, who has Adolf Hitler’s signature tattooed on his arm, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday.
Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Anthony Gardiner went to John Coxon’s home and subjected him to a violent assault, the court heard.
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SPORT

Nicky Henderson confirms Constitution Hill’s next appearance

Nicky Henderson confirms Constitution Hill’s next appearance

‘The decision was quite easy because he has just been very well in himself’
Newbury wrestling ref set for final match aged 91

Newbury wrestling ref set for final match aged 91

Saxon has worked with some of the all time greats such as Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Mick McManus and Kendo Nagasaki.
Henderson confirms Jonbon ‘all systems go’ ahead of Clarence House Chase clash with Energumene

Henderson confirms Jonbon ‘all systems go’ ahead of Clarence House Chase clash with Energumene

‘This could be a big battle and it’s great for the game’
Newbury Racecourse set for a six-race card, with Nicky Henderson due to debut latest prospect

Newbury Racecourse set for a six-race card, with Nicky Henderson due to debut latest prospect

Newbury Racecourse has beaten the weather and will host a six-race card
Preview and tips ahead of Coral Gold Cup Day at Newbury Racecourse

Preview and tips ahead of Coral Gold Cup Day at Newbury Racecourse

We could see a local winner in the Coral Gold Cup
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BUSINESS

Health services for women now running at private clinic

Health services for women now running at private clinic

A private health clinic in Thatcham has introduced new services for women.
Boost your business with an award win in 2025

Boost your business with an award win in 2025
National business award win for Newbury mum

National business award win for Newbury mum
End of an era as Thatcham Glass Centre closes

End of an era as Thatcham Glass Centre closes
Winner of Best Dressed Christmas Window competition revealed

Winner of Best Dressed Christmas Window competition revealed
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Lifestyle

Come join the Black Powder Muzzle Loaders to make some noise at The Bell’s Wassail

Come join the Black Powder Muzzle Loaders to make some noise at The Bell’s Wassail

The Aldworth pub’s much-loved ancient apple tree to be purged of evil spirits for another year.
Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons to host free valuation day

Stamp dealer Stanley Gibbons to host free valuation day
What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week
What’s on in and around Newbury this week

What’s on in and around Newbury this week
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