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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.

Children break Jamie Oliver’s world record attempt

11 July 2025
Children break Jamie Oliver’s world record attempt

Children break Jamie Oliver’s world record attempt

11 July 2025

West Berkshire schoolchildren have broken a world record.


Adiós to Pachanga's in Newbury town centre

11 July 2025
Adiós to Pachanga's in Newbury town centre

Adiós to Pachanga's in Newbury town centre

11 July 2025

A Mexican restaurant has closed 18 months after opening in Newbury town centre.


New bakery opens in Parkway

10 July 2025
New bakery opens in Parkway

New bakery opens in Parkway

10 July 2025

A bakery chain has moved into Newbury town centre.


Young autistic people flourish at festival of inclusivity

10 July 2025
Young autistic people flourish at festival of inclusivity

Young autistic people flourish at festival of inclusivity

10 July 2025

Fifteen young autistic people at Prior’s Court in Hermitage have taken part in Parallel Windsor.


Newbury nurse swimming Channel for charity

10 July 2025
Newbury nurse swimming Channel for charity

Newbury nurse swimming Channel for charity

10 July 2025

A year ago, she could hardly swim. But now a Newbury nurse is swimming the English Channel to raise money for charity.


New retro-themed shop opens in Thatcham

10 July 2025
New retro-themed shop opens in Thatcham

New retro-themed shop opens in Thatcham

10 July 2025

A new retro-themed shop promises to bring a dose of vintage charm to Thatcham town centre.


Town to host first ever PickleFest

10 July 2025
Town to host first ever PickleFest

Town to host first ever PickleFest

10 July 2025

Residents are invited to join Newbury’s first ever PickleFest this weekend.


Horse killed on M4

09 July 2025
Horse killed on M4

Horse killed on M4

09 July 2025

A couple has been left in distress after their horse was killed on the M4.


Residents complain of speeding woes

09 July 2025
Residents complain of speeding woes

Residents complain of speeding woes

09 July 2025

Residents have complained about excessive speeding on a main road used by schoolchildren.


Summer fun for village residents

08 July 2025
Summer fun for village residents

Summer fun for village residents

08 July 2025

Residents of Woolton Hill enjoyed their summer fair at the weekend.


New book honours boy who died from incurable brain tumour

08 July 2025
New book honours boy who died from incurable brain tumour

New book honours boy who died from incurable brain tumour

08 July 2025

A woman has written a book about a boy from Cold Ash who died from an incurable brain tumour 17 years ago.


New leadership for Rotary Club

07 July 2025
New leadership for Rotary Club

New leadership for Rotary Club

07 July 2025

A Rotary Club has chosen its new leaders at its annual handover ceremony.


Blue plaque for champion of the arts

07 July 2025
Blue plaque for champion of the arts

Blue plaque for champion of the arts

07 July 2025

Newbury will unveil its 20th blue plaque at the end of the month for a woman who helped shape amateur dramatics and dance in the town.


Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

05 July 2025
Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

05 July 2025

Thatcham Research has announced an evolution in its partnership with Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious annual awards programme.


Curridge for Armed Forces Day!

04 July 2025
Curridge for Armed Forces Day!

Curridge for Armed Forces Day!

04 July 2025

A village school dressed up for Armed Forces Day (Saturday, June 28).


Repair Café volunteers fix broken items in bid to reduce waste

02 July 2025
Repair Café volunteers fix broken items in bid to reduce waste

Repair Café volunteers fix broken items in bid to reduce waste

02 July 2025

Volunteers have been hard at work again fixing broken items and helping to reduce waste.


Ready, steady, cook! Pupils try to break 10-year-old world record

02 July 2025
Ready, steady, cook! Pupils try to break 10-year-old world record

Ready, steady, cook! Pupils try to break 10-year-old world record

02 July 2025

Sixteen Thatcham schoolchildren donned their aprons to take part in Jamie Oliver’s national record breaking cookery class on Tuesday.


Fun in the sun for Thatcham families!

01 July 2025
Fun in the sun for Thatcham families!

Fun in the sun for Thatcham families!

01 July 2025

Thatcham Town Council celebrated another record turnout at its free flagship event hosted at Henwick Worthy Sports Ground on Sunday (June 29).


Armed Forces march through Newbury for first time since 2014

01 July 2025
Armed Forces march through Newbury for first time since 2014

Armed Forces march through Newbury for first time since 2014

01 July 2025

The Corps of the Royal Engineers exercised their Freedom of the Town with a parade through Newbury town centre on Armed Forces Day (Saturday.


Fun in the sun at village’s classic car show

01 July 2025
Fun in the sun at village’s classic car show

Fun in the sun at village’s classic car show

01 July 2025

A classic vehicle show returned for its 10th year at the weekend.


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