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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.

A34 East Ilsley: Most dangerous stretch of road in West Berkshire?

17 February 2025
A34 East Ilsley: Most dangerous stretch of road in West Berkshire?

A34 East Ilsley: Most dangerous stretch of road in West Berkshire?

17 February 2025

The decades-long saga of the “most dangerous stretch of road in the country” continues.


School remains ‘Outstanding’ after Ofsted visit

15 February 2025
School remains ‘Outstanding’ after Ofsted visit

School remains ‘Outstanding’ after Ofsted visit

15 February 2025

A primary school near Newbury continues to be ‘Outstanding’.


New EV charging points coming across West Berkshire

14 February 2025
New EV charging points coming across West Berkshire

New EV charging points coming across West Berkshire

14 February 2025

West Berkshire Council will be installing 12 new on-street electric vehicle residential charging points throughout the district.


Newbury school hosts ‘largest ever’ careers fair

13 February 2025
Newbury school hosts ‘largest ever’ careers fair

Newbury school hosts ‘largest ever’ careers fair

13 February 2025

A Newbury school hosted almost 60 businesses, universities, colleges and training providers for its largest ever Careers Fair last week.


Berkshire start-up supporting cancer survivors shortlisted for award

13 February 2025
Berkshire start-up supporting cancer survivors shortlisted for award

Berkshire start-up supporting cancer survivors shortlisted for award

13 February 2025

A thoughtful Berkshire initiative has been shortlisted for Best New Start-Up of the Year at the Thames Valley Business & Community Awards.

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Court orders property closure in Thatcham

13 February 2025
Court orders property closure in Thatcham

Court orders property closure in Thatcham

13 February 2025

A Thatcham property has been fully sealed by court order due to criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.


Picture framers closing in town centre

13 February 2025
Picture framers closing in town centre

Picture framers closing in town centre

13 February 2025

A high street art shop will soon be leaving the town centre.


Appeal dismissed for house change of use to provide counselling service

12 February 2025
Appeal dismissed for house change of use to provide counselling service

Appeal dismissed for house change of use to provide counselling service

12 February 2025

An appeal has been dismissed for a proposal to turn a house in Thatcham into a one-bedroom flat and consulting rooms for a counselling service.


New face at charity therapy centre

12 February 2025
New face at charity therapy centre

New face at charity therapy centre

12 February 2025

A new manager has started at the West Berkshire Therapy Centre in Thatcham.


School hosts ‘speedy networking’ sessions with industry leaders

12 February 2025
School hosts ‘speedy networking’ sessions with industry leaders

School hosts ‘speedy networking’ sessions with industry leaders

12 February 2025

A Compton school has held a Speedy Careers Day for Year 9 pupils.


Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

12 February 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

12 February 2025

Valentine’s Day is back this Friday (February 14).


Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

11 February 2025
Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

11 February 2025

The MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire met with constituents to discuss the future of the NHS last week.


West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

11 February 2025
West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

11 February 2025

West Berkshire residents have donated hundreds of plastic tubs to Greene King to recycle into money in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.


Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

10 February 2025
Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

10 February 2025

Tools have been from a shed near Thatcham.


Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

10 February 2025
Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

10 February 2025

West Berkshire Council has approved the change of use of a house to a children’s care home in Thatcham.


Van damaged in Newbury

10 February 2025
Van damaged in Newbury

Van damaged in Newbury

10 February 2025

A van has been vandalised in Newbury.

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Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

10 February 2025
Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

10 February 2025

Residents have reacted to West Berkshire Council’s decision to outsource three of its adult social care centres to an external provider.


Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

09 February 2025
Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

09 February 2025

A new Rangers section has opened for girls aged 14 to 18 in Thatcham.


‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

08 February 2025
‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

08 February 2025

A charity’s homes for young autistic people have again been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted care inspectors.


National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

07 February 2025
National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

07 February 2025

National Highways has reassured drivers after safety concerns about maintenance works at a busy junction.


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