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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of April 21

The latest coronavirus cases in the district.

Police impose stop and search order in village after knife robberies

Police impose stop and search order in village after knife robberies

A section 60 order has been put in place in Burghfield after knife robberies 'in the locality'.

Huge solar farm on greenfield land refused

Huge solar farm on greenfield land refused

There was cause for celebration for many Silchester and Bramley residents after a huge solar farm between the two villages was turned down.

Tadley and Pamber Conservative candidate – Derek Mellor

Tadley and Pamber Conservative candidate – Derek Mellor

The Tory candidate for the Tadley & Pamber ward, Derek Mellor, is confident he’s going to hold on to his seat – but is predicting a “fight”.

Tadley and Pamber Green candidate – Richard Musson

Tadley and Pamber Green candidate – Richard Musson

The Green candidate for the Tadley and Pamber ward, Richard Musson, said he would be an “alternate voice” on the council were he to be elected.

Tadley and Pamber Hampshire Independents candidate – Charlotte Bennett

Tadley and Pamber Hampshire Independents candidate – Charlotte Bennett

Charlotte Bennett is standing for Hampshire Independents, determined to give the council a more local voice.

Tadley and Pamber Liberal Democrat candidate – Jo Slimin

Tadley and Pamber Liberal Democrat candidate – Jo Slimin

Long term Tadley Town Councillor and Lib Dem candidate Jo Slimin said she’s determined to give a “strong voice” to Tadley and Pamber if she's elected.

Picture special as Newbury residents enjoy EasterFest

20 April 2022

Picture special as Newbury residents enjoy EasterFest

20 April 2022

Happy Easter shoppers took to the streets of Newbury this weekend to experience the town’s EasterFest.

Residents welcome back Palm Sunday walk

Residents welcome back Palm Sunday walk

Dozens of villagers – and Alfie the donkey – made good use of the fine weather by turning out for the annual Silchester Palm Sunday walk.

'First thing in the morning she’s been the one dragging us out of bed'

'First thing in the morning she’s been the one dragging us out of bed'

Dozens of cheering children, parents and teachers lined the ‘home straight’ as Hollie ran the final lap of a ‘60 miles within 60 days’ fundraiser.

Borough council to use Chelmer model in attempt to challenge 17,820 homes allocation

Borough council to use Chelmer model in attempt to challenge 17,820 homes allocation

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will use “hard, factual genuine data” as it builds a case to object to its housing allocation.

Basingstoke and Deane community organisations receive grants

Basingstoke and Deane community organisations receive grants

Tadley’s Citizen Advice Bureau and the Whitchurch Silk Mill are two of the organisations that have received grant funding from the borough council.

Building society launches volunteering project

Building society launches volunteering project

Newbury Building Society has launched a long-term volunteering project in celebration of its 165th year.

Parish council defends 36% council tax increase

Parish council defends 36% council tax increase

Parish council defends itself against accusations it has 'lost touch' with residents after increasing its council tax by almost 36 per cent.

Charities chosen for Greenham Trust quintuple matched funding bonanza

16 April 2022

Charities chosen for Greenham Trust quintuple matched funding bonanza

16 April 2022

The first two charities participating in Greenham Trust’s ‘£25k in a Day’ event have been selected.

Man found in cannabis factory jailed

Man found in cannabis factory jailed

A Thatcham man who was found in a cannabis factory surrounded by more than 100 plants has been jailed.

Speedy Newbury athletes tackle town duathlon

Speedy Newbury athletes tackle town duathlon

Newbury athletes took to the streets and the fields this weekend as the town hosted the 2022 duathlon.

Police appeal for witnesses to Newbury assault

Police appeal for witnesses to Newbury assault

Do you recognise these men?

Controversial solar farm recommended for approval

Controversial solar farm recommended for approval