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Calling all green-fingered gardeners

Calling all green-fingered gardeners

Hungerford Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s town in bloom competition is now open.


What are sparkling teas and when should you be drinking them?

What are sparkling teas and when should you be drinking them?

If you haven’t tried this summer’s coolest drink - here’s all you need to know.


How Downland village called Snap came to be abandoned

How Downland village called Snap came to be abandoned

The rise – and loss – of a village called Snap was the most recent talk enjoyed by Hungerford Historical Association.


Cashpoint fraud outside supermarket

Cashpoint fraud outside supermarket

Police want to speak with two men about a cashpoint fraud at a supermarket in West Berkshire.

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Back in the day

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Defence secretary visits AWE as nation renews nuclear deterrent

Defence secretary visits AWE as nation renews nuclear deterrent

Defence secretary John Healey visited AWE Aldermaston yesterday (Thursday) after the Government committed to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent.


Gladiators TV and sporting star Harry coming to Northcroft

Gladiators TV and sporting star Harry coming to Northcroft

TV Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey – aka Nitro – will be at Northcroft Leisure Centre’s Family Fun Day next month.


Man facing domestic violence charges is locked up

Man facing domestic violence charges is locked up

A man accused of a string of domestic violence assaults has been remanded in custody.


Savers opens in Thatcham

Savers opens in Thatcham

A Savers store celebrated its grand opening in Thatcham town centre today (Thursday).


Ambulance service campaign after 3,000 fall-related calls a month

Ambulance service campaign after 3,000 fall-related calls a month

South Central Ambulance Service has announced a month-long campaign to raise awareness of falls and frailty in older people.


Hundreds jumping to remember Highclere chef in marathon fundraiser

Hundreds jumping to remember Highclere chef in marathon fundraiser

Hundreds of people will jump into action this weekend in memory of a local chef, a year on from his death.


Where should Aldi put a new store?

Where should Aldi put a new store?

Aldi is on the lookout for a new store location in Berkshire as part of its rapid UK expansion plans.


Cats Protection charity celebrates 60th anniversary

Cats Protection charity celebrates 60th anniversary

A cat charity is hosting an open day to celebrate its 60th anniversary.


Businessman charged with fraud

Businessman charged with fraud

A businessman has been sent to the crown court charged with cheating customers.


Lockkeepers call off threatened strike

Lockkeepers call off threatened strike

River Thames weir and lockkeepers including at Goring and Streatley have called off strike action over safety concerns.


Racing for everyone’s lives

Racing for everyone’s lives

It was just another manic run day, as more than £45,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK at an annual charity fun run in Newbury.


Robin’s voted best dad!

Robin’s voted best dad!

Robin McIntyre has been named as West Berkshire’s best dad!


Housebuilder shoots for the stars for children’s charity

Housebuilder shoots for the stars for children’s charity

A housebuilder has raised more than £15,000 for a children’s charity.


Shoplifter is sentenced

Shoplifter is sentenced

A shoplifter has been fined and ordered to pay compensation.


Newbury restaurant to close next week

Newbury restaurant to close next week

A Newbury fine dining restaurant will close next week, its owner has confirmed.


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