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West Berkshire Council rehire staff after spending millions in redundancy payouts.

18 March 2016
West Berkshire Council rehire staff after spending millions in redundancy payouts.

West Berkshire Council rehire staff after spending millions in redundancy payouts.

18 March 2016

Five per cent of staff re-employed since 2010 MORE than five per cent of employees made redundant by West Berkshire Council since 2010 have been re-employed…


Conservative councillors accused of creating 'do it yourself' district

15 March 2016
Conservative councillors accused of creating 'do it yourself' district

Conservative councillors accused of creating 'do it yourself' district

15 March 2016

West Berkshire Council members urged to volunteer to help fill gaps made by cuts CONSERVATIVE councillors who last week voted through £10m-worth…


Two West Berkshire care providers praised by inspectors

15 March 2016
Two West Berkshire care providers praised by inspectors

Two West Berkshire care providers praised by inspectors

15 March 2016

The Slater Centre and Acorn House both rated 'good' by CQC TWO West Berkshire care providers have been rated as ‘good’ by health watchdog…


St John's Church to celebrate re-opening to public during the week

14 March 2016
St John's Church to celebrate re-opening to public during the week

St John's Church to celebrate re-opening to public during the week

14 March 2016

Historic church closed its doors due to thefts and vandalism AFTER years of being closed to the public following a series of thefts and acts of vandalism,…


Thatcham pub offers a taste of Thailand

13 March 2016
Thatcham pub offers a taste of Thailand

Thatcham pub offers a taste of Thailand

13 March 2016

Traditional ceremony held to mark opening of new Thai kitchen THATCHAM had a taste of Thailand on Saturday with the Mill Pub giving its kitchen over to…


Newbury Racecourse golf course expected to close this spring

12 March 2016
Newbury Racecourse golf course expected to close this spring

Newbury Racecourse golf course expected to close this spring

12 March 2016

Newbury and Crookham Golf Club decide to terminate lease MEMBERS of a Newbury golf club may be left without a course to play on after it has emerged that…


Opposition grows to Wash Common plans

11 March 2016
Opposition grows to Wash Common plans

Opposition grows to Wash Common plans

11 March 2016

Proposals for 85 houses raise concerns PLANS for a further 85 homes in Newbury, just metres from the 2,000-home development at Sandleford Park, have come…


Controversial second Sandleford Park application receives hundreds of objections

08 March 2016
Controversial second Sandleford Park application receives hundreds of objections

Controversial second Sandleford Park application receives hundreds of objections

08 March 2016

Objectors say plans for the first phase of the development are "not fit for purpose" A CONTROVERSIAL second application for the Sandleford Park development…


Newbury pub aiming to raise funds for charities

08 March 2016
Newbury pub aiming to raise funds for charities

Newbury pub aiming to raise funds for charities

08 March 2016

Recently refurbished Swan pub pledges quarterly donations A NEWBURY pub is pledging to lend a helping hand to local charities throughout the year and…


By-election set to be held for Victoria Ward

06 March 2016
By-election set to be held for Victoria Ward

By-election set to be held for Victoria Ward

06 March 2016

Newbury Liberal Democrats submit petition to returning officer NEWBURY’s political parties look set to battle it out for a seat on the town council…


Newbury pensioner celebrates after winning postcode lottery

06 March 2016
Newbury pensioner celebrates after winning postcode lottery

Newbury pensioner celebrates after winning postcode lottery

06 March 2016

Jean Groom says £50,000 win is “beyond my dreams” A PENSIONER from Newbury who won a £50,000 prize with her lucky postcode said the prize was “beyond…


Newbury Spring Festival tickets go on sale

06 March 2016
Newbury Spring Festival tickets go on sale

Newbury Spring Festival tickets go on sale

06 March 2016

May event on track for another record year Invited supporters, sponsors and media representatives gathered at a reception in the royal box at Newbury…


Lack of support for Homeless in Newbury

05 March 2016
Lack of support for Homeless in Newbury

Lack of support for Homeless in Newbury

05 March 2016

Council cuts will make things worse say charity workers A LACK of support for the homeless in West Berkshire is making it impossible for those forced…


Newbury man celebrates 104th birthday with surprise family party.

05 March 2016
Newbury man celebrates 104th birthday with surprise family party.

Newbury man celebrates 104th birthday with surprise family party.

05 March 2016

“I only hope that when they get old, they have people looking after them as well as they have looked after me.” A NEWBURY man celebrated turning 104 years…


Newbury Town Council spending on Victoria Park scrutinised

04 March 2016
Newbury Town Council spending on Victoria Park scrutinised

Newbury Town Council spending on Victoria Park scrutinised

04 March 2016

Councillor accused of asking 'political questions' over £800,000 improvement works NEWBURY Town Council’s decision to spend almost £800,000…


New Italian restaurant coming to Newbury

04 March 2016
New Italian restaurant coming to Newbury

New Italian restaurant coming to Newbury

04 March 2016

Mio Fiore to open in Inch's Yard PIZZA-LOVERS will soon be spoilt for choice in Newbury when Italian restaurant Mio Fiore opens in Inch’s Yard. Mio…


Newbury police station to mark 50th anniversary next month

02 March 2016
Newbury police station to mark 50th anniversary next month

Newbury police station to mark 50th anniversary next month

02 March 2016

Former staff urged to get involved in celebration Newbury police station will be marking 50 years since its opening next month with former employees urged…


Newbury man sentenced for attempted betting shop robbery

01 March 2016
Newbury man sentenced for attempted betting shop robbery

Newbury man sentenced for attempted betting shop robbery

01 March 2016

Thirty-nine-year-old threatened Ladbrokes staff with imitation handgun A MAN who tried to rob a Newbury bookmakers with an imitation handgun has been…


Newbury hair salon makes the cut at national awards

01 March 2016
Newbury hair salon makes the cut at national awards

Newbury hair salon makes the cut at national awards

01 March 2016

Bravo Hairdressing up for Best Salon award A NEWBURY salon will be hoping to blow away the competition after being nominated for Best Salon in the English…


Calls for investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle hits snag

29 February 2016
Calls for investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle hits snag

Calls for investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle hits snag

29 February 2016

Official request for investigation goes missing ANY investigation into West Berkshire Council’s Faraday Plaza planning debacle will be delayed after…


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