24 March 2020
Three outlets – Grape Tree, Poundland and One Stop – remain open The Kennet Shopping centre in Newbury has announced that only one entrance is to stay…
24 March 2020
Package designed to help give financial support to companies affected by coronavirus outbreak West Berkshire Council has today announced a series of emergency…
24 March 2020
Tesco and Sainsbury's review new social distancing measures Waitrose is limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues outside shops in a bid to help…
24 March 2020
The options open to workers and the steps you need to take The Government has unveiled an unprecedented range of measures to help workers and firms facing…
24 March 2020
Increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the district The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased…
24 March 2020
Retail premises must ensure a distance of two metres between customers and shop assistants The Government has clarified which businesses can stay open…
24 March 2020
'You probably aren’t a teacher and there is no expectation for you to become one, give yourself a break' FOR many parents, 'home schooling' started on…
23 March 2020
Police given powers to fine people not adhering to new restrictions Prime minister Boris Johnson has just announced tough new measures in a bid to crack…
23 March 2020
A nationwide initiative #TimetoToast to thank first responders and medical professionals LET's collectively say a big thank you. Freemasons nationwide…
23 March 2020
"We look forward to seeing you as soon as we can" Three Newbury businesses have announced they are closing their shops and offices temporarily in response…
23 March 2020
Government figures show slight rise in number of COVID-19 cases There have now been eight confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Berkshire. The Government's…
23 March 2020
Licensee launches pop-up shop to fund effort - and cut price takeaway beer A HIGH Street pub has transformed into a pop up shop to help residents weather…
23 March 2020
Chain announces it is closing its restaurants tonight Newbury loves McDonald's it seems. This was the queue for the McDonald's restaurant at Newbury…
23 March 2020
Every £1 you give will be doubled by the Greenham Trust – up to £100,000 THE Greenham Trust will match any donations made by the public and…
22 March 2020
Nancy Carter-Bradley is told her treatment will have to go on hold ‘due to COVID-19’ A PENWOOD mother is feeling the effects of COVID-19 in a way that…
22 March 2020
Award-winning hotel to close until further notice Premier Stockcross hotel and spa The Vineyard is closing until further notice. The decision was…
22 March 2020
Move follows closure of houses, cafes and shops In order to encourage social distancing, the National Trust has closed all its gated gardens and parks. The…
21 March 2020
'If they want a job at the end of all this or to stay alive, they have to abide by the rules' ALISON Feeley runs a B&B and holiday let business in…
21 March 2020
Government tally notes increase on yesterday's figure One further West Berks resident tested positive for COVID-19 today. The figure was obtained from…
21 March 2020
Online services still available and no fines will be imposed on late return of books LIBRARIES in West Berkshire are shut. A notice from Newbury library…
