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Vintage vehicle gathering held today (Sunday)

11 March 2012
Vintage vehicle gathering held today (Sunday)

Vintage vehicle gathering held today (Sunday)

11 March 2012

A VINTAGE vehicle rally will be taking place in West Berkshire this morning (Sunday). Dozens of old motor vehicles will be making their way to Max Café…


West Berkshire hospital multi-media system dedicated in memory of volunteer

11 March 2012
West Berkshire hospital multi-media system dedicated in memory of volunteer

West Berkshire hospital multi-media system dedicated in memory of volunteer

11 March 2012

A DEDICATION ceremony was held at the Charles Clore Unit (CCU) at West Berkshire Community Hospital last week after a new multimedia system was donated…


First ever volunteering fair is taking place in Thatcham today (Sat)

10 March 2012
First ever volunteering fair is taking place in Thatcham today (Sat)

First ever volunteering fair is taking place in Thatcham today (Sat)

10 March 2012

THATCHAM Volunteer Fair is taking place today (Saturday). Organised by the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, the fair is open until 3pm for anyone still…


Thatcham Town Council raises objections for plans for up to 90 homes

09 March 2012
Thatcham Town Council raises objections for plans for up to 90 homes

Thatcham Town Council raises objections for plans for up to 90 homes

09 March 2012

THATCHAM town councillors raised objections to plans for up to 90 homes on agricultural land in Thatcham last night (Thursday). Thatcham farmer, Caroline…


Hospital trust looks to appoint new chairman

09 March 2012
Hospital trust looks to appoint new chairman

Hospital trust looks to appoint new chairman

09 March 2012

THE council of governors for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has begun its search for a new chairman, following the resignation last Friday of…


Take a look inside Parkway's John Lewis at home store - video report

07 March 2012
Take a look inside Parkway's John Lewis at home store - video report

Take a look inside Parkway's John Lewis at home store - video report

07 March 2012

JOHN Lewis at home has announced that its long-awaited Parkway store will be open on Friday, April 20. On Monday, Newburytoday.co.uk went on a tour around…


Kennet Schoool in 1960 - who's who?

07 March 2012
Kennet Schoool in 1960 - who's who?

Kennet Schoool in 1960 - who's who?

07 March 2012

A KINTBURY woman is trying to identify people in a photograph taken at Kennet School, Thatcham, in 1960. Sixty-three-year-old Maureen Baillie (née Haines)…


Motorway re-opens following earlier accident

07 March 2012
Motorway re-opens following earlier accident

Motorway re-opens following earlier accident

07 March 2012

TRAFFIC is starting to flow along the M4 again following an earlier accident which forced both carriageways to be closed. Police were called at 11.49am…


Jail for woman found guilty of fraud

07 March 2012
Jail for woman found guilty of fraud

Jail for woman found guilty of fraud

07 March 2012

A FORMER Newbury woman has been jailed for 16 months after being found guilty of fraud. Eileen Jane McDonald, aged 47, who used to live at Mill Lane,…


Guinness and whiskey is the key to a long life, say family of centenarian

06 March 2012
Guinness and whiskey is the key to a long life, say family of centenarian

Guinness and whiskey is the key to a long life, say family of centenarian

06 March 2012

THATCHAM Town Cricket Club was the setting of a 100th birthday party last week. Albert Tillen from Thatcham celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, February…


Chairman of hospital trust resigns from role

06 March 2012
Chairman of hospital trust resigns from role

Chairman of hospital trust resigns from role

06 March 2012

THE chairman of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Colin Maclean, unexpectedly resigned from his role on Friday. However, spokesman for the trust,…


Witnesses sought following Hambridge Road collision

06 March 2012
Witnesses sought following Hambridge Road collision

Witnesses sought following Hambridge Road collision

06 March 2012

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a driver involved in an collision in Newbury failed to stop at the scene. At around 5am on Saturday (3), a red…


Date announced for John Lewis at home opening

05 March 2012
Date announced for John Lewis at home opening

Date announced for John Lewis at home opening

05 March 2012

JOHN Lewis at home has announced that its long-awaited Parkway store will be open on Friday, April 20. The shop will focus on furniture, furnishing accessories,…


Thatcham mother wins £627,000 after £1.40 bet

05 March 2012
Thatcham mother wins £627,000 after £1.40 bet

Thatcham mother wins £627,000 after £1.40 bet

05 March 2012

A MOTHER of three from Thatcham is celebrating after winning £627,179.74 from a £1.40 bet on a bingo website. The 37-year-old was at home recently when…


Berkshire archaeology group to hold conference at Newbury school

05 March 2012
Berkshire archaeology group to hold conference at Newbury school

Berkshire archaeology group to hold conference at Newbury school

05 March 2012

BERKSHIRE Industrial Archaeology Group is inviting anyone who is interested in industrial history to attend a conference at St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury,…


West Berkshire trading standards supports blind cord risk awareness campaign

05 March 2012
West Berkshire trading standards supports blind cord risk awareness campaign

West Berkshire trading standards supports blind cord risk awareness campaign

05 March 2012

TRADING standards officers in West Berkshire are supporting the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Campaign to raise awareness of the risks…


Final frame for Thatcham's snooker hall

04 March 2012
Final frame for Thatcham's snooker hall

Final frame for Thatcham's snooker hall

04 March 2012

THATCHAM Snooker Club closed its doors for the final time on Wednesday night (February 29) after being in the same location since 1986. The club was first…


Man praises police following 80ft crane rescue in Thatcham

03 March 2012
Man praises police following 80ft crane rescue in Thatcham

Man praises police following 80ft crane rescue in Thatcham

03 March 2012

A MAN found in a distressed state 80ft up a crane on a Thatcham building site has praised Thames Valley Police officers for their actions in rescuing…


West Berkshire pupils compete in Magistrates’ Court Mock Trials today (Sat)

03 March 2012
West Berkshire pupils compete in Magistrates’ Court Mock Trials today (Sat)

West Berkshire pupils compete in Magistrates’ Court Mock Trials today (Sat)

03 March 2012

PUPILS from six West Berkshire schools will be taking part in this year's Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition. Little Heath School, Tilehurst, Denefield…


Wedding day fire drama for Thatcham couple

03 March 2012
Wedding day fire drama for Thatcham couple

Wedding day fire drama for Thatcham couple

03 March 2012

A BRIDEGROOM saved his wedding day from disaster and his Thatcham home from burning down last Saturday (25). There was no time for pre-wedding jitters…


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