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Newbury rapid testing centre up and running for key workers

12 February 2021
Newbury rapid testing centre up and running for key workers

Newbury rapid testing centre up and running for key workers

12 February 2021

Those in essential roles being offered regular Covid tests The first rapid coronavirus testing centre for key workers has opened in West Berkshire. The…


West Berkshire Council asking people to send a little Valentine's Day love to care home residents

08 February 2021
West Berkshire Council asking people to send a little Valentine's Day love to care home residents

West Berkshire Council asking people to send a little Valentine's Day love to care home residents

08 February 2021

People encouraged to send cards and messages for February 14 CAN you send some love through the letterbox this Valentine’s Day? West Berkshire Council…


Is the Beast from the East making a return to West Berkshire this weekend?

06 February 2021
Is the Beast from the East making a return to West Berkshire this weekend?

Is the Beast from the East making a return to West Berkshire this weekend?

06 February 2021

Will the Beast from the East be making a return to West Berkshire over the coming days? Snow is predicted for large swathes of the country from this evening…


M4 will be closed again this weekend between junctions 6 and 8/9

05 February 2021
M4 will be closed again this weekend between junctions 6 and 8/9

M4 will be closed again this weekend between junctions 6 and 8/9

05 February 2021

Work is ongoing to turn the M4 into a smart motorway Part of the M4 will be closed again this weekend as work continues to create a smart motorway through…


New play area at City Recreation Ground in Newbury as revamp is completed

02 February 2021
New play area at City Recreation Ground in Newbury as revamp is completed

New play area at City Recreation Ground in Newbury as revamp is completed

02 February 2021

Play and fitness equipment, a new path and a MUGA have been installed A NEW pathway made of recycled rubber now surrounds the refurbished City Recreation…


Ray of Hope to be beamed from Newbury Racecourse tonight (Thursday)

21 January 2021
Ray of Hope to be beamed from Newbury Racecourse tonight (Thursday)

Ray of Hope to be beamed from Newbury Racecourse tonight (Thursday)

21 January 2021

Kennet Radio’s starts Thursday nights fundraising initiative BEAMS of light will flash across the night sky tonight (Thursday) in a bid to bring the community…


‘Calculated risks’ have paid off for SMS owner Kevin

19 January 2021
‘Calculated risks’ have paid off for SMS owner Kevin

‘Calculated risks’ have paid off for SMS owner Kevin

19 January 2021

Amazing career of Southern Maintenance Solutions boss One of the first things Kevin Tarbox said to me when we caught up over a Zoom call late last year…


Samaritans urges West Berkshire residents to reach out to others on 'Brew Monday'

18 January 2021
Samaritans urges West Berkshire residents to reach out to others on 'Brew Monday'

Samaritans urges West Berkshire residents to reach out to others on 'Brew Monday'

18 January 2021

Thames Valley Police among organisations encouraging people to check on loved ones Today – the third Monday in January – is always billed…


Newbury skatepark closed

18 January 2021
Newbury skatepark closed

Newbury skatepark closed

18 January 2021

Council's decision comes after plea from Thames Valley Police A Newbury skatepark has been closed after reports of people gathering there and breaking…


Storm Christoph to bring torrential rain to West Berkshire

18 January 2021
Storm Christoph to bring torrential rain to West Berkshire

Storm Christoph to bring torrential rain to West Berkshire

18 January 2021

Yellow weather warning in place this week Storm Christoph is set to bring torrential rain to the district for several days this week. Heavy rain will…


Free school meals: West Berkshire Council vows to support children in need

16 January 2021
Free school meals: West Berkshire Council vows to support children in need

Free school meals: West Berkshire Council vows to support children in need

16 January 2021

Vouchers have already been purchased for families during February half term West Berkshire Council’s ruling Conservatives have hit back at claims…


Newbury driver arrested for drug-driving

15 January 2021
Newbury driver arrested for drug-driving

Newbury driver arrested for drug-driving

15 January 2021

Car initially pulled over by Thames Valley Police officers for having obscured number plate Police officers found a bit more than they expected when they…


New Look shuts for good at Newbury Retail Park

07 January 2021
New Look shuts for good at Newbury Retail Park

New Look shuts for good at Newbury Retail Park

07 January 2021

Fans of the store can still use the Parkway shop after lockdown The New Look store at Newbury's Retail Park has closed its doors for the last time. A…


McDonald's shuts for walk-in orders

07 January 2021
McDonald's shuts for walk-in orders

McDonald's shuts for walk-in orders

07 January 2021

But will remain open for drive-thru and delivery ALL McDonald's branches in Newbury have been closed for walk-in takeaways. The fast-food giant issued…


Calcot hotel goes up for sale with a £6.3m price tag

05 January 2021
Calcot hotel goes up for sale with a £6.3m price tag

Calcot hotel goes up for sale with a £6.3m price tag

05 January 2021

80-bedroom property is on the market for just the second time in more than 45 years An 80-bedroom hotel has gone on the market with an asking price of…


‘Marketing that is affordable should be available to all’

05 January 2021
‘Marketing that is affordable should be available to all’

‘Marketing that is affordable should be available to all’

05 January 2021

Husband and wife team launch firm during pandemic WHEN Emma Dunlop-Walters was made redundant during the coronavirus pandemic she used it as an opportunity…


Some West Berkshire primary schools move to online learning as Covid rates continue to rise

04 January 2021
Some West Berkshire primary schools move to online learning as Covid rates continue to rise

Some West Berkshire primary schools move to online learning as Covid rates continue to rise

04 January 2021

West Berkshire Council confirms that some schools do not have enough staff to reopen tomorrow A number of West Berkshire primary schools will move to…


Sports Personality of the Year 2020: Good luck Hollie

20 December 2020
Sports Personality of the Year 2020: Good luck Hollie

Sports Personality of the Year 2020: Good luck Hollie

20 December 2020

Upper Lambourn jockey is the only woman nominated for Sports Personality of the Year GOOD luck to Upper Lambourn jockey Hollie Doyle at tonight's Sports…


£20,000 raised for arts bursary created in memory of Tadley man killed in A34 crash

29 November 2020
£20,000 raised for arts bursary created in memory of Tadley man killed in A34 crash

£20,000 raised for arts bursary created in memory of Tadley man killed in A34 crash

29 November 2020

Family of Oliver Williams create bursary with National Youth Arts Trust Donations from across the world have helped raise more than £20,000 so far…


West Berkshire property searches taking months to process

28 November 2020
West Berkshire property searches taking months to process

West Berkshire property searches taking months to process

28 November 2020

Additional staff will help clear backlog, says council chief exec Additional members of staff have been employed by West Berkshire Council to help deal…


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