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A peek at history

A peek at history

A peek at history

17 October 2021

Pupils at a Newbury school were given the chance to find out more about life as a councillor during a visit to the Town Hall.


Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

16 October 2021

West Berkshire Museum commemorates the centenary of the death of John William Righton.


Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

15 October 2021

Cake was enjoyed at the new offices of the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire in official opening.


International cellist’s journey in words and music at Hungerford

International cellist’s journey in words and music at Hungerford

International cellist’s journey in words and music at Hungerford

15 October 2021

Arts for Hungerford presents An International Cellist’s Journey at Croft Hall on Saturday.


Poetry fills the streets as ‘Words of Recovery’ travel through Thatcham

Poetry fills the streets as ‘Words of Recovery’ travel through Thatcham

Poetry fills the streets as ‘Words of Recovery’ travel through Thatcham

15 October 2021

The recovery poems are giving a new meaning to ‘moving words’ as the 20-foot-high installation travels through the Thatcham streets.


Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

14 October 2021

Mayor Billy Drummond launches this year's search for a winner.


Fireworks back with a bang

Fireworks back with a bang

Fireworks back with a bang

14 October 2021

Falkland Cricket Club will be hosting its annual Wash Common fireworks display again this year.


Mary Hare pupils reach for the stars in contact with International Space Station, a world first for deaf children

Mary Hare pupils reach for the stars in contact with International Space Station, a world first for deaf children

Mary Hare pupils reach for the stars in contact with International Space Station, a world first for deaf children

13 October 2021

History was made at Mary Hare as pupils made contact with the International Space Station.


Roll up! roll up! Michaelmas Fair comes to Newbury

Roll up! roll up! Michaelmas Fair comes to Newbury

Roll up! roll up! Michaelmas Fair comes to Newbury

13 October 2021

The annual Michaelmas Fair rolls into town this week with rides and entertainment for all the family.


Home Bargains comes to town

Home Bargains comes to town

Home Bargains comes to town

12 October 2021

A new retailer will open its doors at Newbury Retail Park this weekend.


Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

12 October 2021

Students from a Newbury school will be taking part in a world first today, when they talk to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.


Inkpen author launches first memoir of nature and place around Newbury

Inkpen author launches first memoir of nature and place around Newbury

Inkpen author launches first memoir of nature and place around Newbury

12 October 2021

West Berkshire's natural landscapes are heralded in a poetic memoir by Inkpen author Nicola Chester.


Thatcham Garden Centre receive blue plaque celebrating horticulture history

Thatcham Garden Centre receive blue plaque celebrating horticulture history

Thatcham Garden Centre receive blue plaque celebrating horticulture history

11 October 2021

Thatcham Town Council’s Heritage Working Party has unveiled a blue plaque celebrating the history of horticulture at Thatcham Garden Centre.


Rock Choir's 'powerful positive impact' on mental wellbeing

Rock Choir's 'powerful positive impact' on mental wellbeing

Rock Choir's 'powerful positive impact' on mental wellbeing

10 October 2021

Hungerford, Newbury and Tadley have reunited for live singing rehearsals and are experiencing the huge benefits of social singing.


The Corn Exchange has been shortlisted for the Best Age Friendly Outreach project

The Corn Exchange has been shortlisted for the Best Age Friendly Outreach project

The Corn Exchange has been shortlisted for the Best Age Friendly Outreach project

09 October 2021

Show of work by local people on lockdown Contactless Creativity scheme.


Thatcham shows off a “diversity” of talent in 2021 Festival lineup

Thatcham shows off a “diversity” of talent in 2021 Festival lineup

Thatcham shows off a “diversity” of talent in 2021 Festival lineup

08 October 2021

There will be something for everyone at Thatcham Festival with a diverse set of activities for locals get stuck into.


Greenham Control Tower's Bloody Wimmin make their mark

Greenham Control Tower's Bloody Wimmin make their mark

Greenham Control Tower's Bloody Wimmin make their mark

08 October 2021

Play captures the passionate commitment of the Greenham peace women.


Reading's Twilight Trail returns to Biscuit Town

Reading's Twilight Trail returns to Biscuit Town

Reading's Twilight Trail returns to Biscuit Town

07 October 2021

Tickets go on sale for bigger, better and biscuitier festive light trail.


Record-breakers and charity runners do themselves proud

Record-breakers and charity runners do themselves proud

Record-breakers and charity runners do themselves proud

07 October 2021

Thanks for sending in your London Marathon stories. Here's a look back at how the local runners got on.

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Myths, microbes and mystery in Frilsham scientist's lockdown books

Myths, microbes and mystery in Frilsham scientist's lockdown books

Myths, microbes and mystery in Frilsham scientist's lockdown books

07 October 2021

Three books include 74-year-old microbiologist's first attempt at fiction with 18 short stories.


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