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Downton Abbey star, Dame Maggie Smith, dies

27 September 2024
Downton Abbey star, Dame Maggie Smith, dies

Downton Abbey star, Dame Maggie Smith, dies

27 September 2024

A legend of British stage and screen has died.


Dog injured at local beauty spot

27 September 2024
Dog injured at local beauty spot

Dog injured at local beauty spot

27 September 2024

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

26 September 2024
New oak doors installed for listed building

New oak doors installed for listed building

26 September 2024

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


School marks 50th anniversary with grand celebration

26 September 2024
School marks 50th anniversary with grand celebration

School marks 50th anniversary with grand celebration

26 September 2024

A Tilehurst school recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a grand fete.


Appeal made after change of use application refused

26 September 2024
Appeal made after change of use application refused

Appeal made after change of use application refused

26 September 2024

An appeal has been made against West Berkshire Council after it refused to grant permission for the change of use of a house in Thatcham.


UPDATE: Council blasts ‘illegal’ roadworks

25 September 2024
UPDATE: Council blasts ‘illegal’ roadworks

UPDATE: Council blasts ‘illegal’ roadworks

25 September 2024

UPDATE: A utility company has been accused of illegally occupying a main travel route.


Historic battle commemorated 381 years on

25 September 2024
Historic battle commemorated 381 years on

Historic battle commemorated 381 years on

25 September 2024

Commemorations were paid last week to those lost at the First Battle of Newbury 381 years ago.


School governor retires after 46 years

25 September 2024
School governor retires after 46 years

School governor retires after 46 years

25 September 2024

A school governor has retired after 46 years at the village school which she and her family attended.


Christmas season starts at garden centre

24 September 2024
Christmas season starts at garden centre

Christmas season starts at garden centre

24 September 2024

Thatcham Garden Centre has announced its new Christmas store will be opening on October 5.


School PTA celebrates top sum

24 September 2024
School PTA celebrates top sum

School PTA celebrates top sum

24 September 2024

Kennet School's Parent Teacher Association has raised £30,000 to fund key improvements across the school.


Dementia-friendly Vintage Adventure marks 3rd birthday

24 September 2024
Dementia-friendly Vintage Adventure marks 3rd birthday

Dementia-friendly Vintage Adventure marks 3rd birthday

24 September 2024

An inclusive and dementia-friendly community group has marked its third birthday with homemade cake, drinks and music.


Newbury Show: What’s been going on in the Countryside Area?

21 September 2024
Newbury Show: What’s been going on in the Countryside Area?

Newbury Show: What’s been going on in the Countryside Area?

21 September 2024

There’s been lots going on the first day of Newbury Show this weekend.


Youth charity asks schools to ‘wear blue’ to support its vital work

21 September 2024
Youth charity asks schools to ‘wear blue’ to support its vital work

Youth charity asks schools to ‘wear blue’ to support its vital work

21 September 2024

A youth charity is encouraging West Berkshire secondary schools to wear blue as part of its latest fundraising drive.


Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

20 September 2024
Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

20 September 2024

A Newbury woman battling a rare form of blood cancer is joining a charity fundraiser to raise awareness about her condition.


Fourth community cricket match played in Newbury

19 September 2024
Fourth community cricket match played in Newbury

Fourth community cricket match played in Newbury

19 September 2024

A community organisation committed to bringing ethnically diverse communities together held its fourth charity cricket match on Sunday.


Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

19 September 2024
Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

19 September 2024

A Paralympian athlete fresh from victory in France has visited Newbury’s newest gym, writes Ollie Basham.


School Eco Club wins Green Flag Award again

18 September 2024
School Eco Club wins Green Flag Award again

School Eco Club wins Green Flag Award again

18 September 2024

The Downs School & Sixth Form has won its latest award only a week into the new term.


Summer show triumph despite wet weather

18 September 2024
Summer show triumph despite wet weather

Summer show triumph despite wet weather

18 September 2024

One of the district’s oldest annual summer shows and plant sales returned on Saturday.


Retro Roadshow to hold charity fundraiser

17 September 2024
Retro Roadshow to hold charity fundraiser

Retro Roadshow to hold charity fundraiser

17 September 2024

Thatcham residents and businesses have teamed up with Newbury's Premier Retro Roadshow to raise money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.


Newbury Real Ale Festival turns 20 in style

17 September 2024
Newbury Real Ale Festival turns 20 in style

Newbury Real Ale Festival turns 20 in style

17 September 2024

Thousands flocked to Northcroft Park at the weekend to join the Newbury Real Ale Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.


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