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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.


Smoothie shop brings taste of India to town centre

06 June 2025
Smoothie shop brings taste of India to town centre

Smoothie shop brings taste of India to town centre

06 June 2025

A new shop promising a special blend of healthy smoothie options and authentic Indian food has opened in Newbury town centre.


Unique gin scoops second award since launch this year

05 June 2025
Unique gin scoops second award since launch this year

Unique gin scoops second award since launch this year

05 June 2025

Kennet Crayfish Gin has achieved its second international honour since launching in January.


New café opening in town centre – with a twist

05 June 2025
New café opening in town centre – with a twist

New café opening in town centre – with a twist

05 June 2025

A new café is coming soon to Newbury town centre – but with a twist.


Parent completes charity rowing challenge at school his children attend

04 June 2025
Parent completes charity rowing challenge at school his children attend

Parent completes charity rowing challenge at school his children attend

04 June 2025

A parent has raised nearly £2,000 for Cancer Research UK and the school his children attend.


Controversial fence torn down

04 June 2025
Controversial fence torn down

Controversial fence torn down

04 June 2025

A controversial fence has been torn down in Thatcham.

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New dementia hub proposed for Thatcham

04 June 2025
New dementia hub proposed for Thatcham

New dementia hub proposed for Thatcham

04 June 2025

Plans for a new hub to support those living with dementia have been proposed in Thatcham.


Fares for Reading Buses rise from today

02 June 2025
Fares for Reading Buses rise from today

Fares for Reading Buses rise from today

02 June 2025

Fares for Reading Buses have increased from today (Monday).


Tap on, tap off: New contactless service for Newbury & District buses

01 June 2025
Tap on, tap off: New contactless service for Newbury & District buses

Tap on, tap off: New contactless service for Newbury & District buses

01 June 2025

A new system to speed up bus travel will start for customers of Newbury & District buses from tomorrow (Monday).


Apply to be a Community Champion now

31 May 2025
Apply to be a Community Champion now

Apply to be a Community Champion now

31 May 2025

Unsung community champions have two weeks left to apply for a chance to gain free access to local leisure centres.


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