- Mirek Gosney

Heritage group to host talk on researching family history

The Hungerford Historical Association is holding its next talk later this month.

UPDATE: What is happening at Thatcham Festival?

UPDATE: What is happening at Thatcham Festival?

UPDATE: Thatcham Festival is returning soon with more than 30 events taking place across the town.

Bridge to close for ‘major service’

Bridge to close for ‘major service’

Aldermaston Wharf Bridge, in Aldermaston, will be closed for two days later this month.

College provides new career path for student rugby players

College provides new career path for student rugby players

Pangbourne College has signed a partnership with Ealing Trailfinders Rugby to join the Trailfinders Rugby Academy.

Retirement home raises money for cancer charity

Retirement home raises money for cancer charity

A Thatcham retirement home recently hosted a charity coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Peacocks. bunnies and more repaired by volunteers in Thatcham

Peacocks. bunnies and more repaired by volunteers in Thatcham

A peacock, a rabbit and two teddy bears were among the 76 items fixed at the Newbury and Thatcham Repair Café in Thatcham last Sunday (September 29).

Plans revealed for Newbury’s ‘biggest Christmas celebration yet’

Plans revealed for Newbury’s ‘biggest Christmas celebration yet’

Newbury is set to dazzle this festive season with its biggest Christmas celebration yet.

Olympians visit school open evening

Olympians visit school open evening

A Newbury school recently welcomed hundreds of prospective pupils and their families to its annual Year 7 Open Evening.

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP visits Samaritans to discuss importance of mental health

Newbury MP Lee Dillon paid a visit to the West Berkshire branch of Newbury Samaritans on Monday.

Grade-II listed pub could become housing

01 October 2024

Grade-II listed pub could become housing

01 October 2024

A Grade-II listed pub in Thatcham could be turned into housing.

Plans submitted to create single unit in shopping centre

30 September 2024

Plans submitted to create single unit in shopping centre

30 September 2024

Plans have been submitted to knock down walls and create a single retail unit in the Kingsland Centre in Thatcham.

High Street to shut for pipe repairs

29 September 2024

High Street to shut for pipe repairs

29 September 2024

The High Street in Thatcham will be closed for one day next month.

Listed building consent granted for blue plaque

28 September 2024

Listed building consent granted for blue plaque

28 September 2024

Listed building content for Thatcham’s next blue plaque has been granted.

Downton Abbey star, Dame Maggie Smith, dies

Downton Abbey star, Dame Maggie Smith, dies

A legend of British stage and screen has died.

Dog injured at local beauty spot

Dog injured at local beauty spot

A woman claims her dog was badly injured at a local beauty spot – and she wants to raise awareness about the hazard.

New oak doors installed for listed building

New oak doors installed for listed building

A £10,000 refurbishment of a historic Thatcham building has been completed.

School marks 50th anniversary with grand celebration

School marks 50th anniversary with grand celebration