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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.

Hampshire school scoops golden grant prize

24 May 2025
Hampshire school scoops golden grant prize

Hampshire school scoops golden grant prize

24 May 2025

A village school PTA has secured a £5,000 grant to enhance its outdoor learning area.


Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

23 May 2025
Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

23 May 2025

A family-run firm in Thatcham has been bought by the UK's third-largest fuel distributor.


Football club 3G pitch plan axed

23 May 2025
Football club 3G pitch plan axed

Football club 3G pitch plan axed

23 May 2025

A football club in Thatcham has axed plans for a new multi-user 3G training pitch after years of waiting, we can exclusively reveal.


College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

23 May 2025
College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

23 May 2025

More than £90,000 has been raised by young triathletes at Bradfield College.


Family-friendly festival returns to support good cause

22 May 2025
Family-friendly festival returns to support good cause

Family-friendly festival returns to support good cause

22 May 2025

Families are invited to enjoy a day of outdoor adventure at this summer’s Good Festival near Basingstoke.


Thatcham Family Fun Day returns for 25th year

22 May 2025
Thatcham Family Fun Day returns for 25th year

Thatcham Family Fun Day returns for 25th year

22 May 2025

Thatcham’s annual flagship Family Fun Day event is returning for its 25th edition next month.


Police give awards and swear in new cadets at ceremony

22 May 2025
Police give awards and swear in new cadets at ceremony

Police give awards and swear in new cadets at ceremony

22 May 2025

The best and bravest police and members of the public have been recognised at a commendation ceremony.


Classic car show returns this month

21 May 2025
Classic car show returns this month

Classic car show returns this month

21 May 2025

A popular classic car show is returning later this month.


Village schoolchildren run from Curridge to Paris

21 May 2025
Village schoolchildren run from Curridge to Paris

Village schoolchildren run from Curridge to Paris

21 May 2025

A village school has raised nearly £800 running from Curridge to Paris.


Change of hands for country pub

21 May 2025
Change of hands for country pub

Change of hands for country pub

21 May 2025

New tenants have taken on a beloved country inn which has had no permanent management for almost a year.


Trio dance non-stop to fund trip of lifetime

20 May 2025
Trio dance non-stop to fund trip of lifetime

Trio dance non-stop to fund trip of lifetime

20 May 2025

Three Year 10 students have danced the day away to fund their trip of a lifetime.


Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

20 May 2025
Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

20 May 2025

More than 50 people joined a protest against sewage pollution caused by water companies in Victoria Park on Saturday (May 17).


Our reporter gives blood after urgent NHS plea for donors to refill vital stocks

19 May 2025
Our reporter gives blood after urgent NHS plea for donors to refill vital stocks

Our reporter gives blood after urgent NHS plea for donors to refill vital stocks

19 May 2025

The NHS has issued an urgent plea for blood donors as four Bank Holidays in just six weeks threaten to impact vital supplies.


School celebrates rising stars and annual games

18 May 2025
School celebrates rising stars and annual games

School celebrates rising stars and annual games

18 May 2025

A secondary school in Thatcham has hosted its much-loved annual games bringing together children with disabilities throughout the district.


Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

17 May 2025
Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

17 May 2025

Care home residents sailed into paradise recently after starting the first of their many planned canal boat trips.


Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

17 May 2025
Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

17 May 2025

A children’s disability charity in Thatcham will receive £25,000 of life-changing assistive technology.


Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

16 May 2025
Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

16 May 2025

A Newbury optician has partnered with a local charity to deliver free eyecare to the homeless.


Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

16 May 2025
Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

16 May 2025

Newbury District Beekeepers Association is celebrating World Bee Day with a free event at Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre this Saturday (May 17).


Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

16 May 2025
Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

16 May 2025

The latest thinking on the causes and control of pain were revealed at a masterclass in Thatcham on Saturday (May 10).


Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

15 May 2025
Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

15 May 2025

Five Year 12 Computer Science students at Kennet School in Thatcham have reached the national finals of the Raspberry Pi Competition 2025.


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