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Police appeal following Thatcham racial abuse incident

24 June 2020
Police appeal following Thatcham racial abuse incident

Police appeal following Thatcham racial abuse incident

24 June 2020

'Upsetting experience' for victim in High Street Police are appealing for witnesses following a public order offence in Thatcham.  A man in his late…


Shocking footage of piglets being slammed head first on to concrete at West Berkshire farm

24 June 2020
Shocking footage of piglets being slammed head first on to concrete at West Berkshire farm

Shocking footage of piglets being slammed head first on to concrete at West Berkshire farm

24 June 2020

'Appalling conditions' revealed as part of undercover investigation by vegan charity Viva! An investigation has been launched at a West Berkshire farm…


Pc Andrew Harper murder trial: 'Senseless killing of a young man doing his job'

23 June 2020
Pc Andrew Harper murder trial: 'Senseless killing of a young man doing his job'

Pc Andrew Harper murder trial: 'Senseless killing of a young man doing his job'

23 June 2020

Retrial of death of police officer in West Berkshire begins Police officer Andrew Harper "died in the line of duty" in "truly shocking circumstances"…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 20

23 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 20

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 20

23 June 2020

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics The number of people from West Berkshire who have died with coronavirus recorded on their…


Orcas coming to Thatcham to help promote cycling and aid with social distancing

23 June 2020
Orcas coming to Thatcham to help promote cycling and aid with social distancing

Orcas coming to Thatcham to help promote cycling and aid with social distancing

23 June 2020

Rubber blocks will be installed throughout the town ORCAS will be installed in Thatcham as part of a scheme to encourage cycling and promote social…


A4 Newbury and Thatcham night closures brought forward

22 June 2020
A4 Newbury and Thatcham night closures brought forward

A4 Newbury and Thatcham night closures brought forward

22 June 2020

Contractors ahead of schedule and 'some inconvenience will be inevitable' Roadworks requiring the A4 and Hambridge Road to close overnight this week have…


Coronavirus Thatcham: Pedestrianising Broadway and High Street to help social distancing 'would not work'

22 June 2020
Coronavirus Thatcham: Pedestrianising Broadway and High Street to help social distancing 'would not work'

Coronavirus Thatcham: Pedestrianising Broadway and High Street to help social distancing 'would not work'

22 June 2020

Town councillors discuss measures for the town during pandemic PEDESTRIANISING Thatcham Broadway and High Street to assist social distancing is not a…


West Berkshire charity Young People and Children First celebrates anniversary fundraiser

20 June 2020
West Berkshire charity Young People and Children First celebrates anniversary fundraiser

West Berkshire charity Young People and Children First celebrates anniversary fundraiser

20 June 2020

Charity raises £14,000 to help 'ensure it is here for the next 10 years' A CHARITY hoping to raise £10,000 to celebrate a milestone has exceeded…


Newbury Weekly News highly commended at Society of Editors Regional Press Awards

19 June 2020
Newbury Weekly News highly commended at Society of Editors Regional Press Awards

Newbury Weekly News highly commended at Society of Editors Regional Press Awards

19 June 2020

Editor says recognition is a 'great honour and a terrific achievement' The Newbury Weekly News has been highly commended at an awards ceremony for local…


Coronavirus: Residents warned of test and trace scam

19 June 2020
Coronavirus: Residents warned of test and trace scam

Coronavirus: Residents warned of test and trace scam

19 June 2020

PEOPLE are being warned against possible scams in connection with the NHS Track and Trace service.  Thames Valley Police has advised people to be…


Former Archbishop of Canterbury has permission to preach revoked

19 June 2020
Former Archbishop of Canterbury has permission to preach revoked

Former Archbishop of Canterbury has permission to preach revoked

19 June 2020

Lord Carey lives in Newbury Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has had his permission to preach revoked. Lord Carey, who lives in Wash Common,…


Newbury Laura Ashley store reopening this weekend for closing down sale

18 June 2020
Newbury Laura Ashley store reopening this weekend for closing down sale

Newbury Laura Ashley store reopening this weekend for closing down sale

18 June 2020

Kennet Centre store will continue to trade until further notice Newbury's Laura Ashley store will reopen this weekend for a closing down sale. The brand…


Pc Andrew Harper murder retrial rescheduled

17 June 2020
Pc Andrew Harper murder retrial rescheduled

Pc Andrew Harper murder retrial rescheduled

17 June 2020

Trial will be held at The Old Bailey The retrial into the death of Pc Andrew Harper has been pushed back. A retrial into the 28-year-old's death had been…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 17

17 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 17

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 17

17 June 2020

THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains at 384, unchanged since Monday. The latest official figures show that the total number…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Community hospital nurse thinks up memory boxes

17 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Community hospital nurse thinks up memory boxes

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Community hospital nurse thinks up memory boxes

17 June 2020

'The nurses wanted you to know that your relative was not alone when they died' A WEST Berkshire nurse has created a touching gesture for people who have…


Coronavirus Thatcham: Volunteers step forward to 'help and make a difference'

17 June 2020
Coronavirus Thatcham: Volunteers step forward to 'help and make a difference'

Coronavirus Thatcham: Volunteers step forward to 'help and make a difference'

17 June 2020

We speak to a handful of more than 300 people helping their community SINCE the start of lockdown people from across Thatcham have stepped forward…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Newbury Showground becomes Covid-19 testing site

16 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Newbury Showground becomes Covid-19 testing site

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Newbury Showground becomes Covid-19 testing site

16 June 2020

Agricultural society 'pleased and proud' to have ground used for important facility A drive-through coronavirus testing facility has opened at Newbury…


Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

16 June 2020
Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

16 June 2020

Latest data from the Office for National Statistics The number of people from Basingstoke and Deane who have died with coronavirus recorded on their death…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

16 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to June 13

16 June 2020

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


Kennet School in Thatcham steps up preparations for reopening

14 June 2020
Kennet School in Thatcham steps up preparations for reopening

Kennet School in Thatcham steps up preparations for reopening

14 June 2020

"It’s been hard work, lots of hours, but the staff have been absolutely fantastic in their adaptability" KENNET School is putting measures in place to…


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