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Backlash over plans for 350 homes on floodplain near Newbury

31 August 2021
Backlash over plans for 350 homes on floodplain near Newbury

Backlash over plans for 350 homes on floodplain near Newbury

31 August 2021

“It’s called Wash Water for a reason.”


Gardeners put on a show at horticultural society’s summer event

31 August 2021
Gardeners put on a show at horticultural society’s summer event

Gardeners put on a show at horticultural society’s summer event

31 August 2021

Green-fingered North Hampshire residents put on a display as a flower show was held for the first time in two years.


Kennet Centre redevelopment plans downsized

29 August 2021
Kennet Centre redevelopment plans downsized

Kennet Centre redevelopment plans downsized

29 August 2021

Controversial plans to redevelop the Kennet Shopping centre have been downsized amid criticism from councillors, residents and heritage groups.


'Relief' and 'disappointment' over pause to 2,500-homes plan

28 August 2021
'Relief' and 'disappointment' over pause to 2,500-homes plan

'Relief' and 'disappointment' over pause to 2,500-homes plan

28 August 2021

The pause on the Local Plan Review which caused the proposals for 2,500 homes in Thatcham to be put on hold is “a disappointment and a relief.”


First images of new football ground released

27 August 2021
First images of new football ground released

First images of new football ground released

27 August 2021

The first pictures of the new football ground have been released – in the same week the council demolishes the old Faraday Road clubhouse.


Council stalwart awarded certificate after two decades of service

27 August 2021
Council stalwart awarded certificate after two decades of service

Council stalwart awarded certificate after two decades of service

27 August 2021

A dedicated council officer has been awarded a special certificate for 20 years of service.


Road closures lifted near Newbury Racecourse following 'incident'

26 August 2021
Road closures lifted near Newbury Racecourse following 'incident'

Road closures lifted near Newbury Racecourse following 'incident'

26 August 2021

Emergency services are dealing with an incident in Newbury near Racecourse Road and Hambridge Road.


Village neighbourhood plan receives seal of approval

26 August 2021
Village neighbourhood plan receives seal of approval

Village neighbourhood plan receives seal of approval

26 August 2021

The Burghclere neighbourhood plan has been given an official seal of approval by the mayor of the borough council at a special reception.


VIDEO: Football clubhouse being demolished following fire

25 August 2021
VIDEO: Football clubhouse being demolished following fire

VIDEO: Football clubhouse being demolished following fire

25 August 2021

This morning marks a sad end for Newbury Football Club’s Faraday Road football ground as the clubhouse is demolished following last weekend’s fire.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 24, 2021

24 August 2021
Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 24, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 24, 2021

24 August 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed cases in West Berkshire.


Tadley Lidl approved following appeal

24 August 2021
Tadley Lidl approved following appeal

Tadley Lidl approved following appeal

24 August 2021

There was cause for celebration for many Tadley residents this week after plans for a Lidl in Tadley were finally given the green light.


Japanese restaurant Kokoro coming to town

23 August 2021
Japanese restaurant Kokoro coming to town

Japanese restaurant Kokoro coming to town

23 August 2021

Newbury will be getting a new Asian restaurant after plans for a Kokoro in the town centre were approved.


2,500-home plan put on hold after change in law

23 August 2021
2,500-home plan put on hold after change in law

2,500-home plan put on hold after change in law

23 August 2021

Proposals to build 2,500 homes in Thatcham have been left up in the air after a change in government planning laws.


Village 'bounces back' with awards and games

23 August 2021
Village 'bounces back' with awards and games

Village 'bounces back' with awards and games

23 August 2021

Kingsclere came back to life in style at the weekend with an event to draw the village back together.


Father and son take on marathon cycle challenge

22 August 2021
Father and son take on marathon cycle challenge

Father and son take on marathon cycle challenge

22 August 2021

A father and son duo are taking on a mammoth cycle ride to raise money for a trip to help orphans in Romania.


Faraday Road fire 'almost inevitable'

21 August 2021
Faraday Road fire 'almost inevitable'

Faraday Road fire 'almost inevitable'

21 August 2021

Campaigners hoping to see Faraday Road football ground reopened for football have said the fire which destroyed the clubhouse was an “inevitability.”


Flower show returns tomorrow

20 August 2021
Flower show returns tomorrow

Flower show returns tomorrow

20 August 2021

The East Woodhay Flower and Produce Show is set to return tomorrow (Saturday) after two years away.


Blame game begins after clubhouse destroyed by fire

20 August 2021
Blame game begins after clubhouse destroyed by fire

Blame game begins after clubhouse destroyed by fire

20 August 2021

There was shock across town on Saturday morning after Newbury Football Club’s former Faraday Road football ground clubhouse was gutted by a fire.


Council hybrid working plan gets go-ahead

19 August 2021
Council hybrid working plan gets go-ahead

Council hybrid working plan gets go-ahead

19 August 2021

West Berkshire Council's plans to close one of its offices in Newbury and move staff to a hybrid working model have been given the green light.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 17, 2021

17 August 2021
Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 17, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of August 17, 2021

17 August 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the district.


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