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Coronavirus Newbury: Drink-driver charged for breaking restriction of movement laws

30 March 2020
Coronavirus Newbury: Drink-driver charged for breaking restriction of movement laws

Coronavirus Newbury: Drink-driver charged for breaking restriction of movement laws

30 March 2020

Motorist, FIVE times limit said she was visiting a friend A DRINK-driver has been charged for flouting new restriction of movement rules. Officers from…


Coronavirus: Thatcham business 'doing all it can to survive'

30 March 2020
Coronavirus: Thatcham business 'doing all it can to survive'

Coronavirus: Thatcham business 'doing all it can to survive'

30 March 2020

Business owner urges people to support local traders A THATCHAM business has gone from celebrating to doing all it can to survive because of the coronavirus…


Coronavirus Thatcham: Mayor praises community volunteers

28 March 2020
Coronavirus Thatcham: Mayor praises community volunteers

Coronavirus Thatcham: Mayor praises community volunteers

28 March 2020

“It’s not just our volunteers, it’s people doing more. We are just the tip of the iceberg" THATCHAM’S mayor has said there has been a fantastic…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Changes to concessionary bus passes

27 March 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Changes to concessionary bus passes

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Changes to concessionary bus passes

27 March 2020

Move is to help vulnerable with essential shopping Concessionary bus pass holders in West Berkshire can use their pass before 9.30am on all bus services…


Coronavirus: Newbury charities Loose Ends and Soup Kitchen working to feed the vulnerable

26 March 2020
Coronavirus: Newbury charities Loose Ends and Soup Kitchen working to feed the vulnerable

Coronavirus: Newbury charities Loose Ends and Soup Kitchen working to feed the vulnerable

26 March 2020

"We won't close unless it's martial law" Charities in Newbury are continuing to feed the town's homeless and vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.  Newbury’s…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases rise by four

25 March 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases rise by four

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases rise by four

25 March 2020

Latest figures from Public Health England West Berkshire's number of confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at 16, an increase of four since yesterday…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Council bus services suspended

25 March 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Council bus services suspended

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Council bus services suspended

25 March 2020

Keyworkers should contact council for further advice WEST Berkshire Council-run bus services have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The…


Coronavirus in West Berkshire: confirmed cases hit double figures

24 March 2020
Coronavirus in West Berkshire: confirmed cases hit double figures

Coronavirus in West Berkshire: confirmed cases hit double figures

24 March 2020

Increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the district The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased…


Newbury businesses temporarily closing due to coronavirus pandemic

23 March 2020
Newbury businesses temporarily closing due to coronavirus pandemic

Newbury businesses temporarily closing due to coronavirus pandemic

23 March 2020

"We look forward to seeing you as soon as we can" Three Newbury businesses have announced they are closing their shops and offices temporarily in response…


Swindon man dies in motorcycle crash near Newbury

23 March 2020
Swindon man dies in motorcycle crash near Newbury

Swindon man dies in motorcycle crash near Newbury

23 March 2020

"My thoughts are with the motorcyclist’s family and friends at this difficult time" A man has died following a collision in Wickham this morning (Monday). The…


McDonald's closures: Huge queues for Big Macs in Newbury

23 March 2020
McDonald's closures: Huge queues for Big Macs in Newbury

McDonald's closures: Huge queues for Big Macs in Newbury

23 March 2020

Chain announces it is closing its restaurants tonight Newbury loves McDonald's it seems.  This was the queue for the McDonald's restaurant at Newbury…


Pc Andrew Harper murder trial suspended over coronavirus

23 March 2020
Pc Andrew Harper murder trial suspended over coronavirus

Pc Andrew Harper murder trial suspended over coronavirus

23 March 2020

Six-week trial postponed while "appropriate precautions" put in place A trial into the death of a police officer killed in West Berkshire has been suspended…


IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

19 March 2020
IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

19 March 2020

Home delivery still available IKEA, which has a store in Calcot, has announced that it will be closing all of its stores in the UK and Ireland from tomorrow…


West Berkshire Council care homes to close to all but essential visitors

19 March 2020
West Berkshire Council care homes to close to all but essential visitors

West Berkshire Council care homes to close to all but essential visitors

19 March 2020

"The risks of remaining open to visitors are straightforward" West Berkshire Council is to imminently close all of its care homes to all but essential…


Coronavirus: Thatcham calling for volunteers

19 March 2020
Coronavirus: Thatcham calling for volunteers

Coronavirus: Thatcham calling for volunteers

19 March 2020

Residents asked to help vulnerable during pandemic PEOPLE in Thatcham are being asked to step forward to help people at risk during the coronavirus…


Hungerford tree planting on today (Thursday)

19 March 2020
Hungerford tree planting on today (Thursday)

Hungerford tree planting on today (Thursday)

19 March 2020

Environmental group planting trees from Woodland Trust An event to help make Hungerford greener is being held today (Thursday). Hungerford Environmental…


Brimpton Primary School to close from today

18 March 2020
Brimpton Primary School to close from today

Brimpton Primary School to close from today

18 March 2020

School says it has now reached a point where it cannot remain open Brimpton Primary School is to close from this afternoon (Wednesday, March 18) because…


Newbury and Cold Ash housing scheme - new plans

18 March 2020
Newbury and Cold Ash housing scheme - new plans

Newbury and Cold Ash housing scheme - new plans

18 March 2020

Coley Farm developers put in detail plans A DETAILED scheme for 75 homes north of Newbury has been submitted.  Donnington New Homes has lodged a…


UPDATED: More schools announce partial closures due to Coronavirus

17 March 2020
UPDATED: More schools announce partial closures due to Coronavirus

UPDATED: More schools announce partial closures due to Coronavirus

17 March 2020

Decision follows Government briefing and staffing concerns West Berkshire Schools are partially closing this week in response to the latest advice surrounding…


Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre closed until further notice

17 March 2020
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre closed until further notice

Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre closed until further notice

17 March 2020

Closure to help limit spread of coronavirus Thatcham's Nature Discovery Centre has closed until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic. The…


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