Number of Job Seekers Allowance claimants drops again THE impending opening of IKEA at Calcot is being attributed to a fall in West Berkshire’s…
'Significant disadvantages' could scupper scheme PLANS to build up to 265 homes between Thatcham and Cold Ash look likely to be thrown out by West Berkshire…
Community consultation being held today despite no decision on site Theale villagers can view the latest proposals for a replacement for its primary school…
Plans to bypass rail crossing not viable because of 'the vast expense involved' POLITICS is about building bridges but Thatcham town councillors have…
Dress up and run 5km around the town to raise money for charity THERE’S still time to enter the Great Thatcham Santa Run, organised by Thatcham…
Niece put into a coma after car crash in Greece A THATCHAM family wanting to repay the kindness of hospital staff will be holding a charity fundraiser. Freya…
Village 'will not be able to cope' with another 1,000 people THE impact of 325 homes on Theale’s roads and sewage system, and the village’s…
Greenham Common footage features in sneak peak video MORE footage of Greenham's intergalactic appearance in Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens has…
Passenger praised firefighters rapid response A taxi driver has been taken to hospital after being cut out of her vehicle. Fire crews from Whitley Wood,…
Concerns over road safety and loss of office space A NURSERY provider looking to open in Thatcham will have to go back to the drawing board after West…
Man pushed to the floor and kicked Police want to track down the victim of an affray in Newbury. A man was pushed to the floor and kicked by three…
Group of teenagers and a shop worker robbed POLICE have stepped up patrols in Wash Common following two knife-point robberies. In the first incident four…
Business profile of a successful Newbury chamber member MANY West Berkshire Chamber members are successful businesses. In the first of an occasional series,…
Regeneration of Lakeside to include extra 70 care units UPDATED plans for 325 homes in Theale have been submitted. Central Corporation Securities…
Council blasted for listing protected site in controversial housing document WEST Berkshire Council has come under fire after an area of green space in…
Residents' being asked to come up with new name for derelict site THE name of Taceham House in Thatcham could be consigned to the town’s history…
Plan vital to prevent developers building where they like COUNCILLORS determined to protect West Berkshire from ‘shark-like’ developers clashed…
Document identifying Lower Way field for development site voted through CAMPAIGNERS have spoken of their disappointment with their elected representatives…
Centre forced out of old premises THE Thatcham-based West Berkshire Therapy Centre is still looking for a home of its own. The centre has provided therapy…
Turnpike Road has reopened following a road traffic collision this morning (Friday). Emergency services were called to the scene near Rooke's Way. A spokeswoman…
