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Call for Government help on social care

07 July 2019
Call for Government help on social care

Call for Government help on social care

07 July 2019

Council highlights overspending issues Council services should no longer be asked to “pick up the tab” for the rising cost and demand for social…


West Berkshire Council declares climate emergency

06 July 2019
West Berkshire Council declares climate emergency

West Berkshire Council declares climate emergency

06 July 2019

Activists celebrate after landmark decision West Berkshire Council has declared a climate emergency. The declaration comes just one month after a…


Vodafone 5G goes live in Newbury

03 July 2019
Vodafone 5G goes live in Newbury

Vodafone 5G goes live in Newbury

03 July 2019

"It’s great to see the company looking after its home town" THE latest mobile technology is now live in Newbury with Vodafone switching on 5G coverage…


Thatcham Town Council declares climate emergency

03 July 2019
Thatcham Town Council declares climate emergency

Thatcham Town Council declares climate emergency

03 July 2019

Councillors want to 'lead by example' to drive the town into becoming more sustainable THATCHAM Town Council has declared a climate emergency…


Incident at Thatcham's Henwick Worthy playing fields

02 July 2019
Incident at Thatcham's Henwick Worthy playing fields

Incident at Thatcham's Henwick Worthy playing fields

02 July 2019

Police and ambulance service called Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) are currently dealing with an incident at Thatcham's…


Update on overnight A339 closures

01 July 2019
Update on overnight A339 closures

Update on overnight A339 closures

01 July 2019

Changes made to scheduled works Changes have been made to scheduled overnight closures of the A339 through Newbury.  The road was meant to be closed…


CCTV released in connection with theft in Newbury

01 July 2019
CCTV released in connection with theft in Newbury

CCTV released in connection with theft in Newbury

01 July 2019

"Individuals pictured may have vital information that can assist in this investigation" Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images of a man and a woman…


Council looking for temporary accommodation for homeless "rather than shipping them out to Slough"

01 July 2019
Council looking for temporary accommodation for homeless "rather than shipping them out to Slough"

Council looking for temporary accommodation for homeless "rather than shipping them out to Slough"

01 July 2019

Underspend on project as nothing suitable available WEST Berkshire Council is looking to purchase more temporary accommodation for homeless…


More overnight closures on the A339 this week

01 July 2019
More overnight closures on the A339 this week

More overnight closures on the A339 this week

01 July 2019

Second week of overnight town centre works Another week of overnight road closures will be in place on the A339 this week.  The northbound carriageway…


Man dies in A34 collision

30 June 2019
Man dies in A34 collision

Man dies in A34 collision

30 June 2019

Police appeal for witnesses A man was killed in a collision on the A34 yesterday (Saturday).  The 46-year-old lost control of his Piaggio MP3 Sport…


Specialist advice for young people with chronic illnesses

30 June 2019
Specialist advice for young people with chronic illnesses

Specialist advice for young people with chronic illnesses

30 June 2019

Independence Day event to help young people A STRIKING display to highlight the hidden conditions of people with chronic illnesses is being used to promote…


Access to Pound Lane restricted for two weeks

30 June 2019
Access to Pound Lane restricted for two weeks

Access to Pound Lane restricted for two weeks

30 June 2019

Henwick Lane also affected ACCESS to Pound Lane in Thatcham will be restricted while gas works are carried out.  The road will be closed…


A34 closed at East Ilsley

29 June 2019
A34 closed at East Ilsley

A34 closed at East Ilsley

29 June 2019

Closure follows serious collision this afternoon (Saturday) A serious collision near East Ilsley has lead to the A34 being closed.  The closure is…


Benyon backs Hunt for No 10

28 June 2019
Benyon backs Hunt for No 10

Benyon backs Hunt for No 10

28 June 2019

'He’s the more likely of the two to land a sensible Brexit deal' NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon is backing Jeremy Hunt to become the next Prime Minister.  Mr…


Northcroft Lido open for summer

27 June 2019
Northcroft Lido open for summer

Northcroft Lido open for summer

27 June 2019

Make a splash at popular facility It's officially summer in Newbury! Northcroft Lido reopened this morning for the summer season, offering early morning…


Call for roundabout at 'dangerous' A4 junction

26 June 2019
Call for roundabout at 'dangerous' A4 junction

Call for roundabout at 'dangerous' A4 junction

26 June 2019

Almost 300 sign petition for safety improvements ALMOST 300 people have signed a petition calling for a dangerous junction on the A4 at Beenham to…


Thatcham Family Fun Day will be 'bigger and better' this year

26 June 2019
Thatcham Family Fun Day will be 'bigger and better' this year

Thatcham Family Fun Day will be 'bigger and better' this year

26 June 2019

Free event returns this Sunday THATCHAM’S upcoming family fun day is aiming to be bigger, better and more “customer-friendly”…


Thatcham twins sing with Kylie Minogue

24 June 2019
Thatcham twins sing with Kylie Minogue

Thatcham twins sing with Kylie Minogue

24 June 2019

Girls moving video singing to their dying mother went viral earlier this year A heartbreaking video of Thatcham twins Lauren and Sophie Cripps singing…


Evening and overnight closures on the A339 through Newbury

24 June 2019
Evening and overnight closures on the A339 through Newbury

Evening and overnight closures on the A339 through Newbury

24 June 2019

Market Street and Cheap Street also affected OVERNIGHT closures will be in place on the A339 for two weeks as part of on-going roadworks in Newbury town…


Should council invest in Kennet Shopping centre?

24 June 2019
Should council invest in Kennet Shopping centre?

Should council invest in Kennet Shopping centre?

24 June 2019

Mixed redevelopment needed to 'help bring life back into the town' SHOULD West Berkshire Council buy the Kennet Shopping centre? It has been…


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