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Volunteer of the week

21 April 2021
Volunteer of the week

Volunteer of the week

21 April 2021

Keen motorbiker and car park marshal at Newbury's Vaccination Centre, Phil Boulter takes the honours.


Tributes to Prince Philip

17 April 2021
Tributes to Prince Philip

Tributes to Prince Philip

17 April 2021

Lord Carnarvon leads local tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh


Grow your own veg

16 April 2021
Grow your own veg

Grow your own veg

16 April 2021

Newbury allotment holder David Cole offers some tips on growing vegetables


Appeal for lost bracelet

14 April 2021
Appeal for lost bracelet

Appeal for lost bracelet

14 April 2021

The item was a last gift from husband who died from Covid


Vaccination Centre Volunteer of the Week

14 April 2021
 Vaccination Centre Volunteer of the Week

Vaccination Centre Volunteer of the Week

14 April 2021

Polly looks after the other volunteers


Book review: Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

14 April 2021
Book review: Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

Book review: Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

14 April 2021

A modern adventure set in the 18th century


National Scrabble Day

13 April 2021
National Scrabble Day

National Scrabble Day

13 April 2021

The most commonly misspelt words


Plants that boost health and wellbeing

13 April 2021
Plants that boost health and wellbeing

Plants that boost health and wellbeing

13 April 2021

Lift your spirits with these natural beauties


Lyrid meteor shower

12 April 2021
Lyrid meteor shower

Lyrid meteor shower

12 April 2021

Best time to see the night time spectacle


Hounds love to hear the word 'walkies'

09 April 2021
Hounds love to hear the word 'walkies'

Hounds love to hear the word 'walkies'

09 April 2021

Find out which words our pet pooches respond to


Big farmland bird count results are in

09 April 2021
Big farmland bird count results are in

Big farmland bird count results are in

09 April 2021

Britain’s farmers and gamekeepers have shown their long-term commitment to conservation by completing this year’s GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count


Foster mum Hannah is Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

07 April 2021
Foster mum Hannah is Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

Foster mum Hannah is Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

07 April 2021

'Nothing is too much trouble for her' HANNAH Moss is the Newbury Vaccination Centre’s Volunteer of the Week and will be a familiar cheery face to…


Simply the best! – Tina Turner surprises Vaccination Centre volunteers at Newbury Racecourse

01 April 2021
Simply the best! – Tina Turner surprises Vaccination Centre volunteers at Newbury Racecourse

Simply the best! – Tina Turner surprises Vaccination Centre volunteers at Newbury Racecourse

01 April 2021

'It makes you feel like you are helping people through what’s been such a dark time' The volunteers at Newbury Racecourse Vaccination Centre had a blooming…


New Countryside Code launched to remind visitors to respect the rural environment

01 April 2021
New Countryside Code launched to remind visitors to respect the rural environment

New Countryside Code launched to remind visitors to respect the rural environment

01 April 2021

Guidance published ahead of busy Easter weekend A new Countryside Code has been launched today, Thursday, April 1, to help people enjoy the outdoors and…


Farmer takes ostriches for stroll on Greenham Common

01 April 2021
Farmer takes ostriches for stroll on Greenham Common

Farmer takes ostriches for stroll on Greenham Common

01 April 2021

Bill and Ben enjoy a rare day out Early morning ramblers across Greenham Common may have spotted an unusual sight today – two ostriches. The birds,…


Summers family are Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteers of the Week

31 March 2021
Summers family are Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteers of the Week

Summers family are Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteers of the Week

31 March 2021

'Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them' NEWBURY Vaccination Centre has nominated three people for the Volunteer of the Week accolade –…


Farmers fear out of control dogs as visitors flock to countryside over Easter

30 March 2021
Farmers fear out of control dogs as visitors flock to countryside over Easter

Farmers fear out of control dogs as visitors flock to countryside over Easter

30 March 2021

Look out for livestock The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in pet ownership and 88 per cent of dog owners exercise their dog in the countryside. Last…


A year on: double whammy of Covid and Brexit on Thatcham ex-pat's holiday let business in France

29 March 2021
A year on: double whammy of Covid and Brexit on Thatcham ex-pat's holiday let business in France

A year on: double whammy of Covid and Brexit on Thatcham ex-pat's holiday let business in France

29 March 2021

Allison Feeley says 'UK government are not interested, the French are sympathetic, but seem hand tied or unable to help' ONE year ago, as the UK was about…


Lockdown easing: Dog's Trust advice to pet owners for when 6 people can meet outdoors

27 March 2021
Lockdown easing: Dog's Trust advice to pet owners for when 6 people can meet outdoors

Lockdown easing: Dog's Trust advice to pet owners for when 6 people can meet outdoors

27 March 2021

Pooches may be 'confused by the sudden change to their routines' With England entering the second phase of Stage 1 of the roadmap…


High Sheriff of Berkshire 2016-2017 Victoria Fishburn has died

26 March 2021
High Sheriff of Berkshire 2016-2017 Victoria Fishburn has died

High Sheriff of Berkshire 2016-2017 Victoria Fishburn has died

26 March 2021

'We all adored her. She was a total life enhancer' Victoria Fishburn, who served as High Sheriff of Berkshire in 2016/17, has died. During her tenure…


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