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Police given extra funding to target antisocial behaviour hotspots as summer crackdown begins

Police given extra funding to target antisocial behaviour hotspots as summer crackdown begins

Police given extra funding to target antisocial behaviour hotspots as summer crackdown begins

Police are launching a crackdown on antisocial behaviour this summer.

Residents urged to get involved in Aldi application

Residents urged to get involved in Aldi application

Residents urged to get involved in Aldi application

Town councillors have invited Hungerford residents to get involved in the planning process if they have a view on a proposed new Aldi store.

Here’s how to view and buy all your prom photos

Here’s how to view and buy all your prom photos

Here’s how to view and buy all your prom photos

With GCSE and A-Level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.

Woman assaulted police officer

Woman assaulted police officer

Woman assaulted police officer

A woman has been sentenced for an assault on police.

Residents complain of speeding woes

Residents complain of speeding woes

Residents complain of speeding woes

Residents have complained about excessive speeding on a main road used by schoolchildren.

Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

Prolific painter Nick Schlee works in oils and oil pastels and usually choses The Ridgeway, the river and local landscape for subjects.

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Thatcham dog attack: new appeal by police

Thatcham dog attack: new appeal by police

Thatcham dog attack: new appeal by police

Police have released a new CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in relation to a dog attack in Thatcham.

Summer fun for village residents

Summer fun for village residents

Summer fun for village residents

Residents of Woolton Hill enjoyed their summer fair at the weekend.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Starmer and Macron to hammer out migrants deal in crunch summit

Starmer and Macron to hammer out migrants deal in crunch summit

Starmer and Macron to hammer out migrants deal in crunch summit

The Prime Minister hopes the French president will sign up to a “one in, one out” deal when they hold a Franco-British summit at Downing Street.
Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Belfast City Council has announced its intention to remove a bonfire close to an electricity substation in the city.
Third heatwave of summer to hit UK this weekend

Third heatwave of summer to hit UK this weekend

Third heatwave of summer to hit UK this weekend

The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts on Wednesday covering parts of central and southern England, valid until July 15.
Minister vows to speed up redress payments for LGBT veterans

Minister vows to speed up redress payments for LGBT veterans

Minister vows to speed up redress payments for LGBT veterans

Al Carns, the veterans minister, promised to increase the number of staff processing applications by five, effectively doubling the size of the team.
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SPORT

King reigns supreme

King reigns supreme

BOBBY King won Crucible Youth Darts Club’s first-ever club competition at The Crucible Sports and Social Club on Hambridge Road, Newbury.
1,500 flock to see Reading take on Hungerford

1,500 flock to see Reading take on Hungerford

‘We want to give Reading fans a good experience’
Seddon’s century in vain as Falkland lose to Slough

Seddon’s century in vain as Falkland lose to Slough

The Kiwi hit 100 on Saturday
Ten sides confirmed as Newbury Sunday League growth continues

Ten sides confirmed as Newbury Sunday League growth continues

Paggie’s return, as two brand new sides join the league
Six-race card at Newbury Racecourse this evening

Six-race card at Newbury Racecourse this evening

The Summer Evening Series card kicks off at 6.05pm
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BUSINESS

Early signs that Newbury pedestrian scheme is working

Early signs that Newbury pedestrian scheme is working

West Berkshire Council has doubled down on extending pedestrianisation hours in Newbury, saying there are ‘positive signs’.
Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards
Gladiators TV and sporting star Harry coming to Northcroft

Gladiators TV and sporting star Harry coming to Northcroft
World-class wines at The Woodspeen

World-class wines at The Woodspeen
A sparkling finale at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa

A sparkling finale at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa
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Lifestyle

Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

The Firkin Saga: Brewing up entrepreneurial adventures and pioneering tales with the Prince of Ales.
Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio
Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar
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Police in ‘stand-off’ at house as officers injured

Police in ‘stand-off’ at house as officers injured

Police in ‘stand-off’ at house as officers injured

Two police officers have been injured with witnesses seeing one “bleeding” after being called to an incident at a house for several house.
Vicar admits to sexually assaulting woman

Vicar admits to sexually assaulting woman

Vicar admits to sexually assaulting woman

A vicar has admitted to sexually assaulting a woman and has been suspended from the church.
Inquest jury’s verdict says boy who died was given wrong milk at school

Inquest jury’s verdict says boy who died was given wrong milk at school

Inquest jury’s verdict says boy who died was given wrong milk at school

A schoolboy died because he was given cow’s milk accidentally at his school, an inquest jury has determined.

Murderer who strangled ‘friend’ dies in prison

Murderer who strangled ‘friend’ dies in prison

Murderer who strangled ‘friend’ dies in prison

A murderer jailed for life after strangling a drunken friend in a fit of rage has died in prison.
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