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Thatcham man - "Britain's unluckiest punter" - misses out on £10m

A Thatcham man woke on Sunday to the reality that a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a staggering £10m payout on a racehorse bet had slipped from…

Newbury development takes one step closer

Newbury development takes one step closer

A 20-YEAR-old saga to re-develop a town centre site has taken another twist with a new application for the high rise re-development of Sterling Industrial…

Thatcham Harriers celebrate new sponsor with winning start

Thatcham Harriers celebrate new sponsor with winning start

Thatcham Town Harriers Lightning squad and their coaches have recently scored the sponsorship of Robbie Sadler and Rob King of Hermitage-based RSK Plum-bing…

Dont forget to vote in Euro elections today

22 May 2014

Dont forget to vote in Euro elections today

22 May 2014

ELECTIONS to the European Parliament take place in West Berkshire today (Thurs). Voting in West Berkshire will be for the 10 MEPs who will represent the…

Thatcham and Colthrop Level Crossings to close for track inspection works

Thatcham and Colthrop Level Crossings to close for track inspection works

THATCHAM and Colthrop Level Crossings are due to be closed overnight on Monday (26). Both level crossings will be closed from 10.30pm until 5.30am the…

West Berks businesswomen celebrate networking group's 5th birthday

West Berks businesswomen celebrate networking group's 5th birthday

BUSINESSWOMEN at the West Berkshire Athena Network helped celebrate the fifth anniversary of the region’s first group this week. Regional director of…

DJs Annie Mac and Pete Tong to perform at The Racecourse Newbury

DJs Annie Mac and Pete Tong to perform at The Racecourse Newbury

INTERNATIONAL DJs, Annie Mac and Pete Tong, are to perform at The Racecourse Newbury over the summer. Queen of dance music Annie Mac and iconic Pete Tong…

Dispersal order set for Thatcham town centre to tackle ASB

Dispersal order set for Thatcham town centre to tackle ASB

A DISPERSAL order has been placed on parts of Thatcham town centre in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town. The implementation of the order…

Thatcham's new mayor sworn in at ceremony

Thatcham's new mayor sworn in at ceremony

THATCHAM'S new mayor and deputy were sworn in at an official ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Gary Johnson, a Liberal Democrat ward member for Thatcham West,…

Thatcham man to skydive for MS Society

Thatcham man to skydive for MS Society

A THATCHAM man is taking part in a skydive to raise funds for a charity close to his heart. Dean Kingston, aged 20, of Paynesdown Road, is taking part…

Larger renal unit sought by West Berks hospital

Larger renal unit sought by West Berks hospital

A NEW application has been submitted for a larger renal unit at West Berkshire Community Hospital. Last September, Newbury and Thatcham Hospital Buildings…

Row brewing over Kennet Leisure Centre bill

Row brewing over Kennet Leisure Centre bill

THE bill to Thatcham taxpayers for the running cost of Kennet Leisure Centre has come in more than £6,000 over budget. However, Thatcham Town Council…

Dog of the Week

18 May 2014

Dog of the Week

18 May 2014

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can give this dog a pawfect home. This week’s dog is two-year-old Terrier cross, Flare, who arrived at Dogs…

Great and good of Thatcham rewarded with Civic Awards

Great and good of Thatcham rewarded with Civic Awards

THREE of the good and the great of the community were rewarded for their hard work at the Civic Awards on Friday. Thatcham mayor Mike Cole, who presented…

Cold Ash pub to close for foreseeable future', after kitchen fire

Cold Ash pub to close for foreseeable future', after kitchen fire

THE SPOTTED Dog in Cold Ash will remain closed “for the foreseeable future” after a serious fire on Tuesday. Fire crews from across two counties spent…

Calls for education on substance abuse after nine-year-old sent for treatment

Calls for education on substance abuse after nine-year-old sent for treatment

A COUNCILLOR says he will push West Berkshire Council to do more to encourage drink and drug education schools, in response to figures released which…

Newbury College open day tomorrow (Saturday)

Newbury College open day tomorrow (Saturday)