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West Berkshire to move into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions

17 December 2020
West Berkshire to move into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions

West Berkshire to move into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions

17 December 2020

Changes follow sharp rise in cases West Berkshire will be moved into Tier 3 (very high alert) coronavirus restrictions this weekend.  The higher…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 16

16 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 16

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 16

16 December 2020

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 2,145 - an increase of 86 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: 'Combination of factors' behind district's rate increase

16 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: 'Combination of factors' behind district's rate increase

Coronavirus West Berkshire: 'Combination of factors' behind district's rate increase

16 December 2020

Council leader urges residents to follow guidelines as Christmas approaches and tier announcement due tomorrow A “COMBINATION of factors”…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 12

15 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 12

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 12

15 December 2020

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics Three people from West Berkshire died with coronavirus registered on their death certificate in…


Police appeal following animal cruelty offence in Newbury

14 December 2020
Police appeal following animal cruelty offence in Newbury

Police appeal following animal cruelty offence in Newbury

14 December 2020

Man was seen hitting a dog along canal towpath Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an animal cruelty offence. A man was seen hitting…


Thatcham councillors raise no objection to Parsons Down Infant School demolition

14 December 2020
Thatcham councillors raise no objection to Parsons Down Infant School demolition

Thatcham councillors raise no objection to Parsons Down Infant School demolition

14 December 2020

Head of governors says project will provide tremendous opportunities TOWN councillors have raised no objections to plans to demolish Parsons Down Infant…


Two year groups at Thatcham's Kennet School learning from home following isolated coronavirus cases

11 December 2020
Two year groups at Thatcham's Kennet School learning from home following isolated coronavirus cases

Two year groups at Thatcham's Kennet School learning from home following isolated coronavirus cases

11 December 2020

School 'reluctantly decides that it has no choice' but to send pupils home Two year groups at Kennet School in Thatcham have been sent home until next…


West Berkshire Council consulting on new housing sites

11 December 2020
West Berkshire Council consulting on new housing sites

West Berkshire Council consulting on new housing sites

11 December 2020

Up to 2,500 homes for Thatcham outlined in draft document People are being asked for their views on new housing and employment sites in West Berkshire,…


AWE fined more than £650,000 after electrical incident at Aldermaston site

10 December 2020
AWE fined more than £650,000 after electrical incident at Aldermaston site

AWE fined more than £650,000 after electrical incident at Aldermaston site

10 December 2020

Company 'deeply regrets' incident AWE has been fined more than £650,000 following a health and safety breach.  The fine was in relation to…


Extension project at Trinity School Newbury complete

10 December 2020
Extension project at Trinity School Newbury complete

Extension project at Trinity School Newbury complete

10 December 2020

Pupils making use of £2.3m West Berkshire Council investment TRINITY School pupils have new classrooms following a council investment of more than £2m…


Newbury firefighters called following loud bangs in town

09 December 2020
Newbury firefighters called following loud bangs in town

Newbury firefighters called following loud bangs in town

09 December 2020

Crews called to electronic recycling facility Firefighters have tackled a fire following sounds of an explosion in Newbury.  Three fire engines were…


Man arrested in connection with burglary in Burghfield Common

09 December 2020
Man arrested in connection with burglary in Burghfield Common

Man arrested in connection with burglary in Burghfield Common

09 December 2020

Victim awoke to sounds of Mercedes being stolen and personal items also taken A man has been arrested in connection with a vehicle theft and burglary…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 9

09 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 9

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 9

09 December 2020

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,813 - an increase of 39 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 5

08 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 5

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to December 5

08 December 2020

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics No people from West Berkshire died with coronavirus registered on their death certificate in the…


Councillors clash over integrity and affordable homes at Newbury housing site

08 December 2020
Councillors clash over integrity and affordable homes at Newbury housing site

Councillors clash over integrity and affordable homes at Newbury housing site

08 December 2020

Comments made at West Berkshire Council meeting determining Coley Farm COUNCILLORS have clashed over integrity and “assumptions made” of people…


75-home plan for Coley Farm in north Newbury approved

07 December 2020
75-home plan for Coley Farm in north Newbury approved

75-home plan for Coley Farm in north Newbury approved

07 December 2020

Councillors say they have 'no option' but to approve scheme for 'worst possible site' PLANS to build 75 homes in “the worst site in the Newbury…


Bids open for Community Infrastructure Levy funding

07 December 2020
Bids open for Community Infrastructure Levy funding

Bids open for Community Infrastructure Levy funding

07 December 2020

Groups and councils can apply for share of £500,000 grant A FUND for community infrastructure projects across West Berkshire is open for bids. West Berkshire…


Kennet School invests in Amazon Kindles

07 December 2020
Kennet School invests in Amazon Kindles

Kennet School invests in Amazon Kindles

07 December 2020

Thatcham Rotary Club contributes to initiative to close learning gaps following coronavirus pandemic KENNET School pupils are kickstarting their learning…


Thatcham 'should have equal share of investment' in leisure strategy

05 December 2020
Thatcham 'should have equal share of investment' in leisure strategy

Thatcham 'should have equal share of investment' in leisure strategy

05 December 2020

Councillors say that West Berkshire Council should treat towns the same as Newbury THATCHAM should have an equal share of investment in a new leisure…


Thatcham Christmas lights to be switched on tomorrow (Friday)

03 December 2020
Thatcham Christmas lights to be switched on tomorrow (Friday)

Thatcham Christmas lights to be switched on tomorrow (Friday)

03 December 2020

Animated reindeer and other activities planned THATCHAM will twinkle into Christmas tomorrow (Friday) with the switching on of the town’s lights. In…


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