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Council's no to temporary container at football ground

09 February 2023
Council's no to temporary container at football ground

Council's no to temporary container at football ground

09 February 2023

It's a story with more rounds that the FA cup... and another twist in the tale of Newbury's Faraday Road playing pitch has emerged.


Football pitch row rumbles on

08 February 2023
Football pitch row rumbles on

Football pitch row rumbles on

08 February 2023

The High Court decision siding with West Berkshire Council on how it approved the Monks Lane Sports Hub in Newbury will go to appeal.


Council refused to help woman fleeing violence

08 February 2023
Council refused to help woman fleeing violence

Council refused to help woman fleeing violence

08 February 2023

West Berkshire Council has been criticised by the local government and social care ombudsman.

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Below inflation council tax rise planned

07 February 2023
Below inflation council tax rise planned

Below inflation council tax rise planned

07 February 2023

Newbury Town Council has approved its budget for next year.


'Building in the green space between Thatcham and Cold Ash should not be permitted'

03 February 2023
'Building in the green space between Thatcham and Cold Ash should not be permitted'

'Building in the green space between Thatcham and Cold Ash should not be permitted'

03 February 2023

Plans for an access road connecting five new homes planned for St Gabriel’s Farm near Thatcham have been refused.


Did you know?

02 February 2023
Did you know?

Did you know?

02 February 2023

Interesting statistics about the area have been revealed.


Extinction Rebellion's blue plaques

01 February 2023
Extinction Rebellion's blue plaques

Extinction Rebellion's blue plaques

01 February 2023

Newbury MP Laura Farris has hit back at claims that she supports raw sewage being pumped into West Berkshire rivers.

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70-bed care home plans for Calcot

31 January 2023
70-bed care home plans for Calcot

70-bed care home plans for Calcot

31 January 2023

Plans for a care home and seven homes at Dorking Way in Calcot have been submitted.


Photo ID needed to vote

30 January 2023
Photo ID needed to vote

Photo ID needed to vote

30 January 2023

Residents in West Berkshire will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.


Frozen bin lid request sparks social media debate

29 January 2023
Frozen bin lid request sparks social media debate

Frozen bin lid request sparks social media debate

29 January 2023

A request from the council for residents to free their bin lids which might freeze over in the cold weather has sparked hilarity on social media.


Thatcham leisure park goes out of business

27 January 2023
Thatcham leisure park goes out of business

Thatcham leisure park goes out of business

27 January 2023

Questions around the future of the Newbury Leisure Park in Thatcham have been raised.


'We must now focus on rebuilding some of what we have lost' – West Berkshire Council

26 January 2023
'We must now focus on rebuilding some of what we have lost' – West Berkshire Council

'We must now focus on rebuilding some of what we have lost' – West Berkshire Council

26 January 2023

West Berkshire Council has produced a new strategy.


'Getting reasons for their decision has been like getting blood out of a stone'

25 January 2023
'Getting reasons for their decision has been like getting blood out of a stone'

'Getting reasons for their decision has been like getting blood out of a stone'

25 January 2023

Newbury MP Laura Farris says the Arts Council should reverse its funding cuts decision for The Watermill theatre.

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'We need to review to see how we’re delivering general policing service' – TVP Chief Constable

25 January 2023
'We need to review to see how we’re delivering general policing service' – TVP Chief Constable

'We need to review to see how we’re delivering general policing service' – TVP Chief Constable

25 January 2023

Policing in West Berkshire could be merging with Reading and Wokingham – returning to a similar structure seen in 2010.


Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

24 January 2023
Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

24 January 2023

Former leader of Newbury District Council, Paul Hannon has died


The final round: Newbury football pitch battle in the judge's hands.

23 January 2023
The final round: Newbury football pitch battle in the judge's hands.

The final round: Newbury football pitch battle in the judge's hands.

23 January 2023

The battle over the future of the former football ground in Newbury’s Faraday Road has now gone to the High Court.


We will arrive on time – promises council

23 January 2023
We will arrive on time – promises council

We will arrive on time – promises council

23 January 2023

A customer charter has been issued by West Berkshire Council outlining what residents can expect from it.


Numbers of children in need in West Berkshire nearly doubles

19 January 2023
Numbers of children in need in West Berkshire nearly doubles

Numbers of children in need in West Berkshire nearly doubles

19 January 2023

The number of children in need in West Berkshire nearly doubled in the last year.


MP Farris on police crimes claims 'closing of ranks between senior personnel'

19 January 2023
MP Farris on police crimes claims 'closing of ranks between senior personnel'

MP Farris on police crimes claims 'closing of ranks between senior personnel'

19 January 2023

Newbury MP Laura Farris has waded in on the police conduct debate in the Commons.


'We need West Berkshire Council to use the resources it has to bring back the ReadiBus full-time'

18 January 2023
'We need West Berkshire Council to use the resources it has to bring back the ReadiBus full-time'

'We need West Berkshire Council to use the resources it has to bring back the ReadiBus full-time'

18 January 2023

A petition signed by over 1,200 West Berkshire residents is calling on council bosses to review its ReadiBus decision.


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