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Adventures of the Sledgehammer Kid: rare photos show life in 1950s Newbury and Greenham

28 August 2023
Adventures of the Sledgehammer Kid: rare photos show life in 1950s Newbury and Greenham

Adventures of the Sledgehammer Kid: rare photos show life in 1950s Newbury and Greenham

28 August 2023

George Tiss served as a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War.


Appeal dismissed for new village housing development

28 August 2023
Appeal dismissed for new village housing development

Appeal dismissed for new village housing development

28 August 2023

The secretary of state has refused an appeal for a new housing development.


West Berkshire schools score Top 10 in South East GCSE results

28 August 2023
West Berkshire schools score Top 10 in South East GCSE results

West Berkshire schools score Top 10 in South East GCSE results

28 August 2023

West Berkshire has ranked in the top 10 in the South East for GCSE English and Maths results.


Burst pipe leaves West Berkshire residents without water

28 August 2023
Burst pipe leaves West Berkshire residents without water

Burst pipe leaves West Berkshire residents without water

28 August 2023

Many West Berkshire households have had no running water since yesterday morning.

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Local business owner presents generous sum to London children’s hospital

27 August 2023
Local business owner presents generous sum to London children’s hospital

Local business owner presents generous sum to London children’s hospital

27 August 2023

A local business owner has donated a generous sum to a worthy cause.


Suspected drink driver crashes into shopfront, seriously injuring one man

27 August 2023
Suspected drink driver crashes into shopfront, seriously injuring one man

Suspected drink driver crashes into shopfront, seriously injuring one man

27 August 2023

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary responded to a report of a collision in Tadley on Thursday (August 24) at 9am.


Company behind a popular Newbury pub could be heading for voluntary liquidation

27 August 2023
Company behind a popular Newbury pub could be heading for voluntary liquidation

Company behind a popular Newbury pub could be heading for voluntary liquidation

27 August 2023

The company behind an award-winning gastropub in the heart of Newbury could be heading for voluntary liquidation.


Animal welfare charity needs public support as dog abuse cases rise

26 August 2023
Animal welfare charity needs public support as dog abuse cases rise

Animal welfare charity needs public support as dog abuse cases rise

26 August 2023

Hundreds of reports of dog cruelty were received in Berkshire last year.


West Berkshire school wins in Primary Science Challenge

26 August 2023
West Berkshire school wins in Primary Science Challenge

West Berkshire school wins in Primary Science Challenge

26 August 2023

AWE has held its most popular primary science challenge to date.


Thames Water leak reported on major carriageway

26 August 2023
Thames Water leak reported on major carriageway

Thames Water leak reported on major carriageway

26 August 2023

A water leak has been reported on a major carriageway between Newbury and Thatcham.


Autism charity maintains ‘Good’ Ofsted Care rating

26 August 2023
Autism charity maintains ‘Good’ Ofsted Care rating

Autism charity maintains ‘Good’ Ofsted Care rating

26 August 2023

The autism charity has achieved a ‘Good’ rating once again.


Country couple recalls digital isolation after internet ‘nightmare’

24 August 2023
Country couple recalls digital isolation after internet ‘nightmare’

Country couple recalls digital isolation after internet ‘nightmare’

24 August 2023

One couple’s struggle to connect left them facing an ‘internet nightmare.’

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Local man celebrates 93rd birthday and lifelong commitment to church choir

24 August 2023
Local man celebrates 93rd birthday and lifelong commitment to church choir

Local man celebrates 93rd birthday and lifelong commitment to church choir

24 August 2023

The family of William ‘Bill’ Martin wish him a very happy 93rd birthday for August 20.


Council considers proposed Scout hut expansion

23 August 2023
Council considers proposed Scout hut expansion

Council considers proposed Scout hut expansion

23 August 2023

The Scout and Guide Section has applied to expand its facilities at Compton.


Man organises rare chance to play with world darts legend in memory of late wife

23 August 2023
Man organises rare chance to play with world darts legend in memory of late wife

Man organises rare chance to play with world darts legend in memory of late wife

23 August 2023

One man is organising a night to remember to repay the hospice which supported him through the hardest time of his life.


Hospital gets new £1.5m x-ray equipment

11 August 2023
Hospital gets new £1.5m x-ray equipment

Hospital gets new £1.5m x-ray equipment

11 August 2023

The radiology team at West Berkshire Community Hospital has received a significant upgrade.

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Newbury Winchcombe care home resident enjoys surprise nostalgia ride

09 August 2023
Newbury Winchcombe care home resident enjoys surprise nostalgia ride

Newbury Winchcombe care home resident enjoys surprise nostalgia ride

09 August 2023

A Newbury care home resident received a triumphant trip down memory lane.


Reverend Phil braced for charity pilgrimage

09 August 2023
Reverend Phil braced for charity pilgrimage

Reverend Phil braced for charity pilgrimage

09 August 2023

An aging vicar is set to cycle 420 miles across Spain for charity.

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Housing developer gives boost to bereavement charity

08 August 2023
Housing developer gives boost to bereavement charity

Housing developer gives boost to bereavement charity

08 August 2023

A Hungerford-based housing developer has donated a generous sum to a local bereavement charity.


Newburians led on exciting wartime history trail

04 August 2023
Newburians led on exciting wartime history trail

Newburians led on exciting wartime history trail

04 August 2023

A group of curious locals enjoyed a fascinating excursion into Newbury’s rich wartime past.

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