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Caterpillar Pre-school's new garden and playground

14 April 2015
Caterpillar Pre-school's new garden and playground

Caterpillar Pre-school's new garden and playground

14 April 2015

The outdoor learning and play space has been unveiled at the South Thatcham Children’s Centre Children at The Colourful Caterpillar Pre-school can now…


NHS safeguarding will be a priority, says Lib Dem candidate

14 April 2015
NHS safeguarding will be a priority, says Lib Dem candidate

NHS safeguarding will be a priority, says Lib Dem candidate

14 April 2015

Clive Jones made the pledge to voters in his patch, which includes Burghfield, Mortimer and Sulhamstead The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for…


No comment from Thornford Park on claims Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could move in

14 April 2015
No comment from Thornford Park on claims Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could move in

No comment from Thornford Park on claims Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could move in

14 April 2015

Residents nearby voice concerns following escape of medium-risk patient from Thornford Park hospital last year Psychiatric hospital Thornford Park has…


£500 raised to support West Berkshire Mencap services

12 April 2015
£500 raised to support West Berkshire Mencap services

£500 raised to support West Berkshire Mencap services

12 April 2015

Rock Choir donated the funds following a year of fundraising A CHEQUE for £500 was presented to West Berkshire Mencap by the Rock Choir recently. The…


Lots to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

12 April 2015
Lots to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

Lots to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

12 April 2015

Events at Newbury Showground, narrowboat trips, lamb feeding and more THERE is a lot going on in West Berkshire today (Sun). Why not make the most of…


Condiments firm raises £6,000 to help children in hospice care

08 April 2015
Condiments firm raises £6,000 to help children in hospice care

Condiments firm raises £6,000 to help children in hospice care

08 April 2015

English Provender Company has donated the sum to Naomi House following proceeds at the Berkshire Show Condiments firm The English Provender Company has…


Helping the homeless helps hoarders overcome their illness

08 April 2015
Helping the homeless helps hoarders overcome their illness

Helping the homeless helps hoarders overcome their illness

08 April 2015

Newbury-based charity marks one year anniversary by offering support to Loose Ends A Newbury organisation tackling hoarding disorders is helping people…


District ranked as 38th best place to live in the UK

02 April 2015
District ranked as 38th best place to live in the UK

District ranked as 38th best place to live in the UK

02 April 2015

Good health and quality of life saw West Berkshire ranked in the top 50 best rural places to live in the UK in a national survey this week. It was…


Just weeks left for winner to claim £400,000 lottery prize

01 April 2015
Just weeks left for winner to claim £400,000 lottery prize

Just weeks left for winner to claim £400,000 lottery prize

01 April 2015

The ticket, purchased in Reading, will expire on April 26, leaving the £404,236.60 unclaimed The clock is ticking for a mystery local lottery winner. The…


Former John Radcliffe Hospital nurse convicted of rape and sexual assault

30 March 2015
Former John Radcliffe Hospital nurse convicted of rape and sexual assault

Former John Radcliffe Hospital nurse convicted of rape and sexual assault

30 March 2015

Andrew Hutchinson, aged 29, pleaded guilty to several counts of voyeurism, rape and sexual assault on victims as young as 10-years-old A FORMER senior…


Avon Gorge abseil brings in plenty for Newbury Cats Protection

30 March 2015
Avon Gorge abseil brings in plenty for Newbury Cats Protection

Avon Gorge abseil brings in plenty for Newbury Cats Protection

30 March 2015

More than £1,000 raised to help cover costs of charity's vet bills An abseil down Bristol’s Avon Gorge has raised more than £1,400 for local…


Pippa the Patterdale ready to be leading lady in new home

29 March 2015
Pippa the Patterdale ready to be leading lady in new home

Pippa the Patterdale ready to be leading lady in new home

29 March 2015

Can you offer Pippa a loving home? PIPPA the Patterdale is ready to star as the leading lady in a new home. Pippa, an active three-year-old Patterdale…


Plans submitted for dedicated Green Park station

27 March 2015
Plans submitted for dedicated Green Park station

Plans submitted for dedicated Green Park station

27 March 2015

Operator First Great Western says new station is not likely to open until December 2018. A dedicated station in Reading’s Green Park has moved…


Councillor calls for 20mph zone for a Greenham road

27 March 2015
Councillor calls for 20mph zone for a Greenham road

Councillor calls for 20mph zone for a Greenham road

27 March 2015

Greenham ward member is now calling for residents views on whether Westwood Road needs a slower speed limit A DISTRICT councillor’s request to see…


Motorists angered by delays caused by parents parking near to Newbury school

27 March 2015
Motorists angered by delays caused by parents parking near to Newbury school

Motorists angered by delays caused by parents parking near to Newbury school

27 March 2015

Residents claim "inconsiderate" parents dropping children at John Rankin schools are causing considerable delays to their journeys ‘INCONSIDERATE…


End to 10 year battle as Sterling site goes through

27 March 2015
End to 10 year battle as Sterling site goes through

End to 10 year battle as Sterling site goes through

27 March 2015

Blocks between three and eight storeys will now be built, to create 167 flats in the town centre site It has taken a decade, but plans to redevelop…


Dedicated labour hotline wins national award

26 March 2015
Dedicated labour hotline wins national award

Dedicated labour hotline wins national award

26 March 2015

A DEDICATED hotline for women in labour in the South East of England has won a prestigious maternity care award. The 24-hour Labour Line, the first of…


VAT relief triumph for West Berks charity

26 March 2015
VAT relief triumph for West Berks charity

VAT relief triumph for West Berks charity

26 March 2015

A LIFESAVING West Berkshire charity will now benefit from VAT relief on new vehicles following last week’s Budget. For the West Berkshire Rapid…


Easter treat for sick children in hospital

26 March 2015
Easter treat for sick children in hospital

Easter treat for sick children in hospital

26 March 2015

A BIT of Easter cheer will be spread by Newbury-based company Swift next week as it takes the Easter bunny to visit children at two local hospitals. It…


French patisserie PAUL opens in Parkway

26 March 2015
French patisserie PAUL opens in Parkway

French patisserie PAUL opens in Parkway

26 March 2015

LIVE music, stilt acts and the smell of freshly baked croissants filled Newbury’s Parkway shopping centre yesterday as French patisserie Paul opened…


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