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Mirek is a local news journalist and documentary filmmaker who has produced and edited a range of social videos, news packages and short documentaries. He is also an NCTJ Ambassador, representing the training provider at industry events and careers fairs.

Royal Engineers to parade through Newbury

14 June 2025
Royal Engineers to parade through Newbury

Royal Engineers to parade through Newbury

14 June 2025

Newbury will host its Armed Forces Day parade on Saturday, June 28.


Author to sign her books at primary school fair

14 June 2025
Author to sign her books at primary school fair

Author to sign her books at primary school fair

14 June 2025

A retired teacher turned author will soon be visiting a primary school in Thatcham to share her work.


Charity opens bespoke new arts centre for young autistic people

13 June 2025
Charity opens bespoke new arts centre for young autistic people

Charity opens bespoke new arts centre for young autistic people

13 June 2025

Prior’s Court unveiled its bespoke new performing arts hub for young people with autism at its centre in Hermitage yesterday (Thursday).


School awarded accreditation for ‘transforming practice in effective teaching approaches’

12 June 2025
School awarded accreditation for ‘transforming practice in effective teaching approaches’

School awarded accreditation for ‘transforming practice in effective teaching approaches’

12 June 2025

A secondary school in Thatcham has been recognised for ‘transforming practice in effective teaching approaches.’


Group for adults with learning disabilities host art exhibition

12 June 2025
Group for adults with learning disabilities host art exhibition

Group for adults with learning disabilities host art exhibition

12 June 2025

A small business is hosting on art exhibition to mark Learning Disability Week (June 16 to 22).


Volunteers help clean up our commons

12 June 2025
Volunteers help clean up our commons

Volunteers help clean up our commons

12 June 2025

Members of Newbury’s Indian community have been cleaning up local green spaces for World Environment Day (June 5).


Hundreds to Race for Life to beat cancer this Sunday

11 June 2025
Hundreds to Race for Life to beat cancer this Sunday

Hundreds to Race for Life to beat cancer this Sunday

11 June 2025

Around 500 people will Race for Life to raise money towards life-changing cancer research in Newbury this Sunday (June 15).


Rescue crews moove cows trapped in river

11 June 2025
Rescue crews moove cows trapped in river

Rescue crews moove cows trapped in river

11 June 2025

Two cows trapped in a river have been saved by emergency services.


Care home plans rejected

11 June 2025
Care home plans rejected

Care home plans rejected

11 June 2025

Plans to turn a care home into a 17-bedroom house have been rejected.


Road to shut for ‘permanent carriageway repairs’

11 June 2025
Road to shut for ‘permanent carriageway repairs’

Road to shut for ‘permanent carriageway repairs’

11 June 2025

A road in Thatcham will soon be closed for permanent carriageway repairs.


Young runners invited to join flagship Family Fun Day

10 June 2025
Young runners invited to join flagship Family Fun Day

Young runners invited to join flagship Family Fun Day

10 June 2025

Young runners are being invited to join Thatcham Town Council’s annual flagship Family Fun Day, returning this month.


‘It’s daylight robbery’: Residents trapped by rising service charges and invoicing error

10 June 2025
‘It’s daylight robbery’: Residents trapped by rising service charges and invoicing error

‘It’s daylight robbery’: Residents trapped by rising service charges and invoicing error

10 June 2025

Homeowners locked in to maintenance contracts have said they feel “robbed” by rising fees.

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Care home residents enjoy a dose of animal therapy

10 June 2025
Care home residents enjoy a dose of animal therapy

Care home residents enjoy a dose of animal therapy

10 June 2025

Residents at a Newbury care home enjoyed a special visit last week.


Masquerade ball funds research into rare form of cancer

10 June 2025
Masquerade ball funds research into rare form of cancer

Masquerade ball funds research into rare form of cancer

10 June 2025

A masquerade ball was held in Thatcham at the weekend in tribute of a man who died after a four-year battle with cancer.


Charity tops £7k through fundraising activities

09 June 2025
Charity tops £7k through fundraising activities

Charity tops £7k through fundraising activities

09 June 2025

A rotary club has donated more than £7,000 through its fundraising work over the past three months.


Helping those in need: Inside Newbury’s Community Furniture Project

09 June 2025
Helping those in need: Inside Newbury’s Community Furniture Project

Helping those in need: Inside Newbury’s Community Furniture Project

09 June 2025

The Community Furniture Project is a charity focused on providing help to those less fortunate.


Volunteers tidy up old graves at cemetery

08 June 2025
Volunteers tidy up old graves at cemetery

Volunteers tidy up old graves at cemetery

08 June 2025

A team of volunteers has helped to restore old graves at London Road Cemetery in Thatcham, writes Martha White.


10-week project to replace water main starting soon

07 June 2025
10-week project to replace water main starting soon

10-week project to replace water main starting soon

07 June 2025

A mains water upgrade lasting 10 weeks is being planned in a West Berkshire village later this month, writes Martha White.


New tyre and MOT centre opens in Thatcham

07 June 2025
New tyre and MOT centre opens in Thatcham

New tyre and MOT centre opens in Thatcham

07 June 2025

A national tyre and MOT provider has opened a new centre in Thatcham.


Anniversary service for D-Day held today

06 June 2025
Anniversary service for D-Day held today

Anniversary service for D-Day held today

06 June 2025

Newbury has marked the 81st anniversary of the D-Day Landings, the largest amphibious invasion in history.


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