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Thatcham's Francis Baily School raises £18,000 despite coronavirus lockdown

28 October 2020
Thatcham's Francis Baily School raises £18,000 despite coronavirus lockdown

Thatcham's Francis Baily School raises £18,000 despite coronavirus lockdown

28 October 2020

STEM fair and fireworks boost but fundraising has 'become harder' FRANCIS Baily Primary School is celebrating after raising nearly £20,000 last…


West Berkshire Council says arrangements are in place to provide food following free school meals vote

27 October 2020
West Berkshire Council says arrangements are in place to provide food following free school meals vote

West Berkshire Council says arrangements are in place to provide food following free school meals vote

27 October 2020

Liberal Democrats calling for funds to be used to free school meals over the holidays WEST Berkshire Council has said that arrangements are in place to…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 24

27 October 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 24

27 October 2020

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics One person from West Berkshire has died with coronavirus registered on their death certificate…


Thatcham blue plaque for Harry Lester MG cars and Monkey Stables racing team

27 October 2020
Thatcham blue plaque for Harry Lester MG cars and Monkey Stables racing team

Thatcham blue plaque for Harry Lester MG cars and Monkey Stables racing team

27 October 2020

Plaque for engineer and wartime inventor revealed on Wiltshire Tyres building A BLUE plaque dedicated to the designer of a legendary racing car and wartime…


Future of Newbury's Kennet Shopping centre revealed by new owner

26 October 2020
Future of Newbury's Kennet Shopping centre revealed by new owner

Future of Newbury's Kennet Shopping centre revealed by new owner

26 October 2020

Lochailort Newbury launching consultation on 'Eagle Quarter' The future of the Kennet Centre, which could result in 400 homes and a new headquarters office,…


Gym plans for Newbury Office Outlet approved

26 October 2020
Gym plans for Newbury Office Outlet approved

Gym plans for Newbury Office Outlet approved

26 October 2020

West Berkshire Council approves scheme at Greenham Road Retail Park PLANS for a 24/7 gym in the former Office Outlet store in Newbury have been approved. Royal…


Poppies wanted for knitted Thatcham Remembrance Day display

26 October 2020
Poppies wanted for knitted Thatcham Remembrance Day display

Poppies wanted for knitted Thatcham Remembrance Day display

26 October 2020

Thatcham Town Council calling on residents to get creative A FIELD of knitted poppies is growing for Thatcham’s Remembrance Day commemorations this…


Thames Valley Police youth drug diversion scheme wins national award

25 October 2020
Thames Valley Police youth drug diversion scheme wins national award

Thames Valley Police youth drug diversion scheme wins national award

25 October 2020

Scheme was piloted in West Berkshire THAMES Valley Police scheme first piloted in West Berkshire with the aim of preventing a cycle of drugs reoffending…


Newbury Liberal Democrats launch petition calling for free school meals over Christmas

24 October 2020
Newbury Liberal Democrats launch petition calling for free school meals over Christmas

Newbury Liberal Democrats launch petition calling for free school meals over Christmas

24 October 2020

'It is an absolute travesty for children to go hungry at any time of year' A petition has been launched calling on West Berkshire Council to help extend…


Thatcham Monster Villain Safari launches in Broadway and Kingsland Centre

23 October 2020
Thatcham Monster Villain Safari launches in Broadway and Kingsland Centre

Thatcham Monster Villain Safari launches in Broadway and Kingsland Centre

23 October 2020

'Perfect time to explore local businesses while children are kept entertained' VILLAINS are hitting Thatcham’s shops. Following the success of the…


Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading experiencing 'small numbers' of coronavirus cases

23 October 2020
Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading experiencing 'small numbers' of coronavirus cases

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading experiencing 'small numbers' of coronavirus cases

23 October 2020

West Berkshire rate below national average but cases increasing The Royal Berkshire Hospital is starting to report small numbers of coronavirus cases,…


West Berkshire Council to use Covid marshal funding

23 October 2020
West Berkshire Council to use Covid marshal funding

West Berkshire Council to use Covid marshal funding

23 October 2020

'We are taking a highly targeted approach to meeting the requirements of the scheme' West Berkshire Council will be using Government Covid Marshal…


Newbury MP Laura Farris votes against motion to extend free school meals

22 October 2020
Newbury MP Laura Farris votes against motion to extend free school meals

Newbury MP Laura Farris votes against motion to extend free school meals

22 October 2020

Campaign has been led by Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford Newbury MP Laura Farris has voted against a motion to extend free school meals to low…


Plans to add Thatcham Second World War bombing victim to town memorial

22 October 2020
Plans to add Thatcham Second World War bombing victim to town memorial

Plans to add Thatcham Second World War bombing victim to town memorial

22 October 2020

Lt Col Vernon Watkins Urquhart died in raid in 1940 PROPOSALS to honour the only victim of Thatcham bombing raids are being put forward in time for Remembrance…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 21

21 October 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 21

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 21

21 October 2020

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 851, an increase of 21 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Thatcham and Tadley-based Toucan Travel goes into administration

21 October 2020
Thatcham and Tadley-based Toucan Travel goes into administration

Thatcham and Tadley-based Toucan Travel goes into administration

21 October 2020

Business established in 1982 An independent travel agents with branches in Thatcham and Tadley has gone into administration.  Toucan Travel announced…


Latest plans for Sun in the Wood in Cold Ash parish withdrawn

21 October 2020
Latest plans for Sun in the Wood in Cold Ash parish withdrawn

Latest plans for Sun in the Wood in Cold Ash parish withdrawn

21 October 2020

Councillors said hybrid scheme for Ashmore Green building was a 'deterioration' from prior scheme PLANS to build a house on the car park of the former…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 20

20 October 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 20

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 20

20 October 2020

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 830, an increase of 16 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 17

20 October 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 17

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to October 17

20 October 2020

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics One person from West Berkshire has died with coronavirus registered on their death certificate…


Flats appeal for former Newbury Weekly News offices refused

19 October 2020
Flats appeal for former Newbury Weekly News offices refused

Flats appeal for former Newbury Weekly News offices refused

19 October 2020

Question marks over whether decision could affect plans for industrial estate redevelopment AN appeal to build 71 homes on the site of the Newbury Weekly…


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