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Council reveals plans to close off busy one-way road from through traffic — Council reveals plans to close off busy one-way road from through traffic

West Berkshire Council has revealed its plans to close off a busy Newbury road from through traffic except for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Man in custody on false imprisonment and strangulation charges

Man in custody on false imprisonment and strangulation charges

Man in custody on false imprisonment and strangulation charges

A man has been locked up on charges of false imprisonment and strangulation.

Flowerpot Cafe to close after ten years in town

Flowerpot Cafe to close after ten years in town

Flowerpot Cafe to close after ten years in town

A Newbury cafe will close in the spring, after ten years in the town.

Make mine a prawn cocktail? Company launches shellfish-flavoured gin

Make mine a prawn cocktail? Company launches shellfish-flavoured gin

Make mine a prawn cocktail? Company launches shellfish-flavoured gin

A Thatcham company has launched a new craft gin that is flavoured using crayfish caught in the riverbanks of the Kennet.

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Stockcross pub plans withdrawn as CAMRA bemoans loss of pubs — Stockcross pub plans withdrawn as CAMRA bemoans loss of pubs

Plans to turn the Rising Sun pub in Stockcross into a couple of houses have been withdrawn.

Trouble with cobwebs? Take a look at this… — Trouble with cobwebs? Take a look at this…

New invention from the Hungerford studio of madcap sculptor Nigel Williams.

Scot and Aussie double headliner kicks off ACE Space live gigs — Scot and Aussie double headliner kicks off ACE Space live gigs

From opposite sides of the planet, folk musicians Malcolm MacWatt from Scotland and Isabel Rumble from Australia share the bill.

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Whitchurch folk up and running again and looking for revived festival volunteers

Whitchurch folk up and running again and looking for revived festival volunteers

Whitchurch folk up and running again and looking for revived festival volunteers

Club aims to maintain the vision of Paul Sartin and Jon Wilks.

A34 roadworks to start tonight

A34 roadworks to start tonight

A34 roadworks to start tonight

Roadworks are due to begin on the A34 tonight (Wednesday, January 22) at 9pm.

NATIONAL NEWS

Fire outbreaks in Palace of Westminster spark ‘Notre Dame inferno’ warning

Fire outbreaks in Palace of Westminster spark ‘Notre Dame inferno’ warning

Fire outbreaks in Palace of Westminster spark ‘Notre Dame inferno’ warning

Labour former cabinet minister Lord Hain hits out at the ‘prevarication and delay’ over the restoration of the world heritage site.

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach.

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for dance class murders

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for dance class murders

Child-killer Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for dance class murders

The 18-year-old admitted all 16 offences he faced on the first day of his trial on Monday.

Police hunt suspect after serious assault in Plymouth

Police hunt suspect after serious assault in Plymouth

Police hunt suspect after serious assault in Plymouth

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth said it was believed to be ‘an isolated incident’.

SPORT

Luke Humphries returns to action in Bahrain semi-final run

Luke Humphries returns to action in Bahrain semi-final run

‘I understood that it was over for me, and Luke was a fantastic winner’

Newbury Sunday League resumes in style as title race continues

Newbury Sunday League resumes in style as title race continues

NWX lead, with Kingsclere just three points adrift.

Burghfield enjoy late drama while Newbury FC lose heavily

Burghfield enjoy late drama while Newbury FC lose heavily

All the latest from the Thames Valley League

Robinson discusses Elis Watts departure after a well earned point for Hungerford

Robinson discusses Elis Watts departure after a well earned point for Hungerford

‘The group is more important than any individual’

McAvoy keen to increase intensity as Blues lose at Bournemouth

McAvoy keen to increase intensity as Blues lose at Bournemouth

‘Our physicality fluctuates’

BUSINESS

Flowerpot Cafe to close after ten years in town

Flowerpot Cafe to close after ten years in town

A Newbury cafe will close in the spring, after ten years in the town.

Spud-tacular new food van opens in town centre

Spud-tacular new food van opens in town centre

New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

Health services for women now running at private clinic

Health services for women now running at private clinic

Boost your business with an award win in 2025

Boost your business with an award win in 2025

Lifestyle

Make mine a prawn cocktail? Company launches shellfish-flavoured gin

Make mine a prawn cocktail? Company launches shellfish-flavoured gin

A Thatcham company has launched a new craft gin that is flavoured using crayfish caught in the riverbanks of the Kennet.

Trouble with cobwebs? Take a look at this…

Trouble with cobwebs? Take a look at this…

Scot and Aussie double headliner kicks off ACE Space live gigs

Scot and Aussie double headliner kicks off ACE Space live gigs

Whitchurch folk up and running again and looking for revived festival volunteers

Whitchurch folk up and running again and looking for revived festival volunteers

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