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Newbury store celebrates new Toys R Us giveaway

WHSmith Newbury is celebrating the launch of its new in-store Toys R Us offering with a goody bag giveaway.

War memorial gets a makeover

War memorial gets a makeover

A 105-year-old community war memorial has been restored.

Volunteers wanted for spring bulb planting in Newbury

Volunteers wanted for spring bulb planting in Newbury

Newbury Town Council needs help to plant 800 spring bulbs across the town.

Lane shut after crash on A34

Lane shut after crash on A34

A lane is shut on the A34 southbound after a traffic collision.

Big crowd for TikTok star’s family Hallowe’en party

Big crowd for TikTok star’s family Hallowe’en party

A Newbury business hosted its family Hallowe’en party in the Kennet Shopping centre.

Pupils ‘break the rules’ for a day

Pupils ‘break the rules’ for a day

Pupils at Curridge Primary School enjoyed ‘breaking the rules’ on Thursday.

Game on for football charity partnerships

Game on for football charity partnerships

A town football club is embracing two new charity partnerships.

Free train travel for veterans on Remembrance

Free train travel for veterans on Remembrance

Train companies are offering free travel for veterans attending Remembrance services.

Community mourns death of ‘village hero’

Community mourns death of ‘village hero’

A village has mourned the loss of a “funny” and “mischievous” community stalwart.

On this day 380 years ago, the Second Battle of Newbury was fought

27 October 2024

On this day 380 years ago, the Second Battle of Newbury was fought

27 October 2024

In the autumn of 1644, the English Civil War returned to Newbury.

Berkshire Youth welcomes new patron

26 October 2024

Berkshire Youth welcomes new patron

26 October 2024

Berkshire Youth has announced its new patron.

The Woodspeen celebrates 10th anniversary in style

The Woodspeen celebrates 10th anniversary in style

The Woodspeen is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month with a black-tie dinner in association with Champagne Bollinger.

Thatcham pensioners raise top sum for hospital charity

Thatcham pensioners raise top sum for hospital charity

A group of Thatcham residents have made a considerable donation to a local charity through a recent fundraising campaign.

Tribute paid to ‘devoted’ town macebearer, one year on

Tribute paid to ‘devoted’ town macebearer, one year on

Newbury Town Council has paid tribute to a former town macebearer who died this time last year.

Festival celebrates another huge turnout

Festival celebrates another huge turnout

Thatcham’s annual arts and culture festival has celebrated another successful year.

We turn the camera on photography club as it hosts annual festival exhibition

We turn the camera on photography club as it hosts annual festival exhibition

Thatcham Photographic Club held an exhibition of its work as part of the town’s annual festival, which concluded at the weekend.

Thatcham Friday Market stall ‘will continue’, says council

22 October 2024

Thatcham Friday Market stall ‘will continue’, says council

22 October 2024

Thatcham’s longstanding fruit and vegetable stall will soon be leaving the town centre.

Police increase charges against shoplifters

21 October 2024

Police increase charges against shoplifters

21 October 2024

Police say they have delivered a 98 per cent increase in charges for shoplifting offences across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.

Company surprises winner of holiday voucher giveaway

Company surprises winner of holiday voucher giveaway

A Thatcham insurance broker has presented thousands of pounds to a family in Reading in a UK wide competition.

Newbury energy supplier turns 10

Newbury energy supplier turns 10