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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of March 31

The latest number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district

Newbury's Sofa Workshop closing after company put into administration

Newbury's Sofa Workshop closing after company put into administration

The move is down to trading losses exacerbated by the pandemic.

Burghfield AWE out of 'enhanced regulatory attention' after improvements

Burghfield AWE out of 'enhanced regulatory attention' after improvements

The AWE in Burghfield has returned to routine regulatory attention after making significant safety improvements.

Free bus travel for Ukraine refugees

Free bus travel for Ukraine refugees

Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK are being offered free travel from their port of arrival to their sponsor’s home, courtesy of Reading Buses.

West Berkshire community champions honoured with awards

West Berkshire community champions honoured with awards

Heroic local residents have been recognised for their contribution to the community in an awards ceremony.

Former pilot and businessman take up volunteer driving for charity

30 March 2022

Former pilot and businessman take up volunteer driving for charity

30 March 2022

What do jumbo jet pilots and internet shopping entrepreneurs do when they retire?

VIDEO: Driver fined after ignoring road closure sign and driving over wheelbarrow and scaffolding stanchion

VIDEO: Driver fined after ignoring road closure sign and driving over wheelbarrow and scaffolding stanchion

The driver was given four points on his licence and fined £450.

Man racially abused and assaulted in attack in Sainsbury's car park

Man racially abused and assaulted in attack in Sainsbury's car park

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses.

Church open for daily prayer for Ukraine

27 March 2022

Church open for daily prayer for Ukraine

27 March 2022

St Nicolas Church in Newbury will be open for prayer for the war in Ukraine every weekday lunchtime between 12.30pm and 1.30pm from now until Easter.

Body believed to be missing South Oxfordshire man found in West Berkshire

Body believed to be missing South Oxfordshire man found in West Berkshire

Police have found a body in their search for a man reported missing from South Oxfordshire.

Man jailed for supplying cocaine

Man jailed for supplying cocaine

Elliott Bedward was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison.

Mother running half-marathon for charity after life-saving heart operation

Mother running half-marathon for charity after life-saving heart operation

A Tadley woman who had life-saving heart surgery is taking on a running challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Cracking Easter activities planned for Newbury

Cracking Easter activities planned for Newbury

Easter craft workshops and a two-week Easter egg hunt are part of an egg-citing EasterFest in Newbury this April.

Family of Ukrainian Woolton Hill resident settle in West Berkshire after fleeing war-torn Ukraine

Family of Ukrainian Woolton Hill resident settle in West Berkshire after fleeing war-torn Ukraine

The family of Ukrainian Woolton Hill resident Tanya Tame have safely settled with a family in West Berkshire after fleeing the war-torn country.

Fly-tipper ordered to pay almost £2,000 after dumping rubbish in countryside

Fly-tipper ordered to pay almost £2,000 after dumping rubbish in countryside

A Baughurst man who dumped his waste in a remote country lane has been ordered to pay £1,864 by the courts.

College and University Centre come together for Ukraine crisis

College and University Centre come together for Ukraine crisis

Staff at Newbury College and University Centre Newbury have raised more than £500 as part of efforts to support people affected by the war in Ukraine.

Businesswoman who launched business after losing her sight praised for charitable work

Businesswoman who launched business after losing her sight praised for charitable work

A Baughurst businesswoman has been honoured for her charity work by the Loddon Valley Lions.

Warning after increase in thieves targeting parked cars at M4 services

Warning after increase in thieves targeting parked cars at M4 services

Drivers are urged to be aware after an increase in thieves targeting vehicles parked at M4 service stations.

Arcadia and Topshop found guilty of safety breaches in connection with death of 10-year-old schoolboy

Arcadia and Topshop found guilty of safety breaches in connection with death of 10-year-old schoolboy

The family of Kaden Reddick have said they still have 'unanswered questions' after two companies were found guilty of health and safety breaches.

Police appeal after man assaults woman and kicks dog

Police appeal after man assaults woman and kicks dog