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School hosts careers fair to inspire next generation

The Downs School recently welcomed a large cohort of pupils, parents and carers to its annual Futures Fair.

Say ‘no’ to e-scooters this Christmas, warn police

Say ‘no’ to e-scooters this Christmas, warn police

Police have warned shoppers to be aware of the law and dangers around buying e-scooters this Christmas.

Innocent woman recounts ‘traumatic’ arrest under Terrorism Act

Innocent woman recounts ‘traumatic’ arrest under Terrorism Act

A Swansea mother said she has been left ‘traumatised’ after her arrest and detention under the Terrorism Act at Newbury Police Station.

Yellow wind warning as Storm Darragh approaches

Yellow wind warning as Storm Darragh approaches

Strong winds and heavy rain are due to hit large parts of the UK this weekend.

Thatcham business expansion approved

Thatcham business expansion approved

A Thatcham company’s application to build a new storage facility off Hambridge Road in Newbury has been approved.

NHS trust pays out over £560,000 in gynaecology medical negligence claims, new investigation finds

NHS trust pays out over £560,000 in gynaecology medical negligence claims, new investigation finds

A medical trust has paid more than £560k in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims in the past five years, a new investigation has found.

Cash boost for children’s disability charity

Cash boost for children’s disability charity

A Thatcham charity has received a £3,000 boost from a homebuilder.

Christmas is coming to Thatcham this weekend

Christmas is coming to Thatcham this weekend

The festive season is getting started in Thatcham this weekend.

Time to vote for Thatcham’s Best Dressed Christmas Window display

Time to vote for Thatcham’s Best Dressed Christmas Window display

Voting is now open for Thatcham’s Best Dressed Christmas Window display.

Man helps spread Christmas cheer for eighth year running

Man helps spread Christmas cheer for eighth year running

A Greenham man has helped to spread some Christmas cheer – all in aid of charity.

Hurray for Newbury’s Santa Fun Run!

Hurray for Newbury’s Santa Fun Run!

A record number of runners took part in Newbury Rotary Club’s annual Santa Fun Run.

Volunteer builders transform home of visually impaired man

Volunteer builders transform home of visually impaired man

A visually impaired man is overjoyed after volunteer workers stepped in to complete his home renovation he started more than a year ago.

Police and MPs pledge to tackle ‘terror’ of violent rural crime

01 December 2024

Police and MPs pledge to tackle ‘terror’ of violent rural crime

01 December 2024

Police and MPs have joined forces to tackle a rise in violent rural crime.

Choir performs in aid of church fundraiser

Choir performs in aid of church fundraiser

Members and friends of Thatcham United Reformed Church enjoyed some ‘delightful’ entertainment last weekend in aid of the church.

Community Carebus providing ‘transport lifeline’ for more than 40 years

Community Carebus providing ‘transport lifeline’ for more than 40 years