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Work set to start on refurbishment project at Thatcham Library

25 October 2023
Work set to start on refurbishment project at Thatcham Library

Work set to start on refurbishment project at Thatcham Library

25 October 2023

Work is set to start on a refurbishment project at Thatcham Library.


New petition against Kennet Centre plans

17 October 2023
New petition against Kennet Centre plans

New petition against Kennet Centre plans

17 October 2023

A new petition has been launched against the latest plans to redevelop the Kennet Shopping centre.

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Fostering can change lives for the better

14 October 2023
Fostering can change lives for the better

Fostering can change lives for the better

14 October 2023

Niki Hinman tells the stories of carers Linda and Jane and of Carl, who spent most of his childhood in the care system and wants to give back.


‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

14 October 2023
‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

‘Extend transition period for asylum seekers’

14 October 2023

West Berkshire Council has agreed to lobby MPs and the government to extend the transition period for asylum seekers given leave to remain.


Thames Water to be grilled over promises made

11 October 2023
Thames Water to be grilled over promises made

Thames Water to be grilled over promises made

11 October 2023

Thames Water faces a grilling on improvements it promised to West Berkshire this time last year.

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Plans to make waste plant 600% bigger

08 October 2023
Plans to make waste plant 600% bigger

Plans to make waste plant 600% bigger

08 October 2023

Plans to increase the size of a waste plant by 600 per cent have been submitted.


Bid for fencing to stop flying footballs

07 October 2023
Bid for fencing to stop flying footballs

Bid for fencing to stop flying footballs

07 October 2023

West Berkshire Council has applied to itself for planning permission to put up fencing to stop balls at the Faraday Road sports pitch.

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Trans Wiltshire councillor to be Lib Dem candidate for general election

06 October 2023
Trans Wiltshire councillor to be Lib Dem candidate for general election

Trans Wiltshire councillor to be Lib Dem candidate for general election

06 October 2023

Helen Belcher is to be announced as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the next general election in Reading West and Mid Berks.

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Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

06 October 2023
Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

Environmental activist calls for apology after arrest

06 October 2023

An environmental activist was arrested after a complaint of harassment by Newbury’s MP.

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PC Andrew Harper’s mum’s heartfelt plea to WBC

05 October 2023
PC Andrew Harper’s mum’s heartfelt plea to WBC

PC Andrew Harper’s mum’s heartfelt plea to WBC

05 October 2023

The mother of a PC killed on duty has made a heartfelt plea to the council to not allow gypsy travellers back to the site linked to her son's death.


Newbury Rugby Club ‘frustrated’ by Monks Lane Sports Hub canning

05 October 2023
Newbury Rugby Club ‘frustrated’ by Monks Lane Sports Hub canning

Newbury Rugby Club ‘frustrated’ by Monks Lane Sports Hub canning

05 October 2023

The Monks Lane Sports hub plans have been canned.

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New electricity cable poles for Pangbourne

03 October 2023
New electricity cable poles for Pangbourne

New electricity cable poles for Pangbourne

03 October 2023

Electricity company SSE wants to replace 91 of its cable poles in the Pangbourne area.


£3.1m bill to switch to electric bin lorries

02 October 2023
£3.1m bill to switch to electric bin lorries

£3.1m bill to switch to electric bin lorries

02 October 2023

Bin lorry company Veolia has laid out costs for switching from diesel to electric trucks in West Berkshire.


New Kennet Shopping plans in

01 October 2023
New Kennet Shopping plans in

New Kennet Shopping plans in

01 October 2023

A formal application to redevelop the Kennet Centre has again been put forward to West Berkshire Council.

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Thames Water gets double whammy fines and payback hit

28 September 2023
Thames Water gets double whammy fines and payback hit

Thames Water gets double whammy fines and payback hit

28 September 2023

Thames Water is under the cosh in West Berkshire.

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‘We are concerned about the inevitable consequences of intoxicated revellers’

26 September 2023
‘We are concerned about the inevitable consequences of intoxicated revellers’

‘We are concerned about the inevitable consequences of intoxicated revellers’

26 September 2023

25 objections to grant alcohol and entertainment licences to Beenham wedding venue


Thames Water in the spotlight

25 September 2023
Thames Water in the spotlight

Thames Water in the spotlight

25 September 2023

Thames Water is to have its feet held to the fire by West Berkshire Council and residents at a special meeting.

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No go likely for Manor Park pitch

24 September 2023
No go likely for Manor Park pitch

No go likely for Manor Park pitch

24 September 2023

The proposed new sports pitch at Manor Park in Newbury looks set to get binned.


Newbury Showground reduces ambition to open main site over Winter months

23 September 2023
Newbury Showground reduces ambition to open main site over Winter months

Newbury Showground reduces ambition to open main site over Winter months

23 September 2023

Newbury Showground has reined back on plans to stay open all year round.


Bus travel is free in West Berks today – as it’s World Car Free Day

22 September 2023
Bus travel is free in West Berks today – as it’s World Car Free Day

Bus travel is free in West Berks today – as it’s World Car Free Day

22 September 2023

In celebration of World Car Free Day, West Berkshire Council says most of its bus operators will be offering free bus travel throughout the day.

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