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50 self isolating after West Berkshire school outbreak

04 December 2020
50 self isolating after West Berkshire school outbreak

50 self isolating after West Berkshire school outbreak

04 December 2020

Little Heath School in Tilehurst remains open AROUND 50 people have been told to self-isolate at home following a Covid-19 outbreak at a secondary school…


West Berkshire's hopes for a return to Tier 1

01 December 2020
West Berkshire's hopes for a return to Tier 1

West Berkshire's hopes for a return to Tier 1

01 December 2020

'We’ve got a week’s worth of figures showing us moving in the right direction' THOUSANDS of people in West Berkshire were disappointed to find out they…


Newbury MP says government had 'no choice' over second lockdown

02 November 2020
Newbury MP says government had 'no choice' over second lockdown

Newbury MP says government had 'no choice' over second lockdown

02 November 2020

Laura Farris spoke in Parliament today ahead of a vote on new measures later this week Newbury MP Laura Farris has said the country has “no choice…


Nurseries and childminders closing down due to Covid-19

31 October 2020
Nurseries and childminders closing down due to Covid-19

Nurseries and childminders closing down due to Covid-19

31 October 2020

Childcare providers are facing financial difficulties as demand has plummeted during the pandemic NURSERIES and childminders in West Berkshire are closing…


Nuclear emergency plan for West Berkshire to be published next year

30 October 2020
Nuclear emergency plan for West Berkshire to be published next year

Nuclear emergency plan for West Berkshire to be published next year

30 October 2020

Plan would set out response to emergency on AWE sites A new plan that outlines what should happen if there is a nuclear emergency at one of West Berkshire’s…


West Berkshire care homes 'better prepared' for coronavirus second wave

30 October 2020
West Berkshire care homes 'better prepared' for coronavirus second wave

West Berkshire care homes 'better prepared' for coronavirus second wave

30 October 2020

Council says it has PPE and more knowledge of Covid-19 CARE homes in West Berkshire are “better prepared” to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks…


Mortimer Station car park plans approved

29 October 2020
Mortimer Station car park plans approved

Mortimer Station car park plans approved

29 October 2020

'Biggest issue for the community' was lack of parking at station A new 150-space car park will be built next to Mortimer Station. The car park, that will…


Plans for new car park at Mortimer Station set for refusal

27 October 2020
Plans for new car park at Mortimer Station set for refusal

Plans for new car park at Mortimer Station set for refusal

27 October 2020

GWR proposals ‘do not justify the need’ PLANS to build a 150-space car park next to Mortimer Station are expected to be rejected tomorrow (Wednesday). Great…


West Berkshire Council refuses to apologise for 'blunder' which cost taxpayers almost £1m

24 October 2020
West Berkshire Council refuses to apologise for 'blunder' which cost taxpayers almost £1m

West Berkshire Council refuses to apologise for 'blunder' which cost taxpayers almost £1m

24 October 2020

Public money has 'gone to waste due to poor project management' claims opposition leader THE leaders of West Berkshire Council have refused to apologise…


Taxpayer cost of closing Faraday Road football ground in Newbury revealed

22 October 2020
Taxpayer cost of closing Faraday Road football ground in Newbury revealed

Taxpayer cost of closing Faraday Road football ground in Newbury revealed

22 October 2020

West Berkshire Council kicked Newbury Football Club out the ground in 2018 THE controversial decision to evict Newbury Football Club and demolish their…


Reading MP Alok Sharma in Reading FC football 'gaffe' during radio interview

20 October 2020
Reading MP Alok Sharma in Reading FC football 'gaffe' during radio interview

Reading MP Alok Sharma in Reading FC football 'gaffe' during radio interview

20 October 2020

Alok Sharma criticised for not knowing where Reading FC were in the league Reading West MP Alok Sharma has been criticised for a ‘gaffe’ on…


West Berkshire Council to lease empty £8m office building at Newbury Business Park

15 October 2020
West Berkshire Council to lease empty £8m office building at Newbury Business Park

West Berkshire Council to lease empty £8m office building at Newbury Business Park

15 October 2020

Building has been vacant since council used commercial property funding 2 years ago AN £8m office block that has stood empty since West Berkshire…


Laura Farris: MPs' £3,000 pay rise 'insensitive and inappropriate'

15 October 2020
Laura Farris: MPs' £3,000 pay rise 'insensitive and inappropriate'

Laura Farris: MPs' £3,000 pay rise 'insensitive and inappropriate'

15 October 2020

Newbury MP opposes proposed 3.1 per cent hike NEWBURY MP Laura Farris says it would be “insensitive and inappropriate” to increase MPs’…


West Berkshire could see 'significant' rise in electric vehicles

30 September 2020
West Berkshire could see 'significant' rise in electric vehicles

West Berkshire could see 'significant' rise in electric vehicles

30 September 2020

Council approves Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Strategy PEOPLE in West Berkshire could soon see a “significant” increase in the number of electric…


Covid marshals in Newbury? West Berkshire Council confirms it has no plans, after government announcement

18 September 2020
Covid marshals in Newbury? West Berkshire Council confirms it has no plans, after government announcement

Covid marshals in Newbury? West Berkshire Council confirms it has no plans, after government announcement

18 September 2020

Council leader says “consent is better than enforcement” Covid marshals will not be patrolling the streets of West Berkshire anytime soon. Prime Minister…


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