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Quad bike and ATV thefts on the rise

Hampshire Police has reported that thefts of quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) from rural areas are on the rise.

Plans to build supermarket, 75 homes, care home and hospice next to Newbury College approved

Plans to build supermarket, 75 homes, care home and hospice next to Newbury College approved

Plans to build a supermarket, 75 homes, a care home and a hospice on land next to Newbury College have been approved.

Leadership change at prep school which educated King Charles

Leadership change at prep school which educated King Charles

A prep school near Newbury that educated King Charles during his youth has had a leadership change.

Have you had tools stolen from your business?

11 November 2024

Have you had tools stolen from your business?

11 November 2024

Hampshire police have launched a rural tool theft survey to better understand the crime concerns of rural business owners.

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

07 November 2024

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

07 November 2024

A lacemakers exhibition, a low-noise fireworks display and a Christmas market are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.

London restaurateur supports Newbury mental health charity

London restaurateur supports Newbury mental health charity

A London-based restaurateur is supporting a Newbury mental health charity by adding an optional £1 to every bill.

Mermaid hopes to be crowned best in country at national mermaid pageant

Mermaid hopes to be crowned best in country at national mermaid pageant

A professional mermaid is hoping she will be crowned Miss Ocean World UK at the mermaid pageant’s national finals this month.

Estate’s plans to build luxury glamping site approved

Estate’s plans to build luxury glamping site approved

A North Hampshire country estate has been granted planning permission to construct a glamping site within its grounds.

Hallowe’en comes to Newbury shopping centre

Hallowe’en comes to Newbury shopping centre

Over 600 pumpkins were handed out to Newbury families at Parkway’s Hallowe’en event last Thursday.

Mayor visits repair café on the movement’s 15-year anniversary

Mayor visits repair café on the movement’s 15-year anniversary

Newbury’s mayor visited last month’s edition of the Newbury and Thatcham Repair Café to help celebrate 15 years of the Repair Café movement.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, visits local Guide Dogs centre on Hallowe’en

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, visits local Guide Dogs centre on Hallowe’en

A group of lucky pooches and their companions were treated to a royal visit on Hallowe’en.

Listed building to have gutters replaced

03 November 2024

Listed building to have gutters replaced

03 November 2024

Plans to replace defective iron pipes and gutters on a listed building in Burghclere with new aluminium deep flow gutters have been approved.

Two Newbury care homes donate dozens of food items to help local families in need

02 November 2024

Two Newbury care homes donate dozens of food items to help local families in need

02 November 2024

Two Newbury care homes have gathered dozens of food items to help local families in need.

What’s on in your area this week

What’s on in your area this week

A Christmas fair, a model railway exhibition and a RNLI 200th anniversary concert are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.

VIDEO: Robin Hood is coming to Kingsclere this panto season

VIDEO: Robin Hood is coming to Kingsclere this panto season

One of North Hampshire’s best am dram groups is currently deep in rehearsal in preparation for this year’s Christmas pantomime performance.

Council launches safety campaign in relation to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night

Council launches safety campaign in relation to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has launched a safety campaign in relation to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night.

Fireworks return to the racecourse this weekend

Fireworks return to the racecourse this weekend

The annual fireworks spectacular at Newbury Racecourse is preparing to blast off this weekend.

Man charged with several burglary offences, possession of a bladed article and threatening someone with a knife

Man charged with several burglary offences, possession of a bladed article and threatening someone with a knife

A man has been charged with several burglary offences, possession of a bladed article and threatening someone with a knife following an investigation.

Car windscreens and living room windows smashed in latest residential crime roundup

Car windscreens and living room windows smashed in latest residential crime roundup