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National Trust urges caution as good weather on Mother's Day weekend could tempt people onto roads

National Trust urges caution as good weather on Mother's Day weekend could tempt people onto roads

National Trust urges caution as good weather on Mother's Day weekend could tempt people onto roads

21 March 2020

Free access to open space, but people are urged to use local outdoor space and not travel unnecessarily WITH Mother’s Day and good weather forecast…


Supermarkets roll out exclusive shopping hours

Supermarkets roll out exclusive shopping hours

Supermarkets roll out exclusive shopping hours

21 March 2020

Elderly people and care workers to be prioritised In an effort to combat issues arising from coronavirus -related stockpiling, Tesco and Sainsbury's have…


West Berkshire confirmed coronavirus cases double

West Berkshire confirmed coronavirus cases double

West Berkshire confirmed coronavirus cases double

20 March 2020

Six people in district have now tested positive for COVID-19 The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has doubled. Six people in the…


Latest update: PM tells pubs, clubs and leisure centres to close

Latest update: PM tells pubs, clubs and leisure centres to close

Latest update: PM tells pubs, clubs and leisure centres to close

20 March 2020

But Chancellor promises the government will step in and help pay wages in "unprecedented measures" Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently announcing…


Emergency coronavirus appeal launched in West Berkshire

Emergency coronavirus appeal launched in West Berkshire

Emergency coronavirus appeal launched in West Berkshire

20 March 2020

Greenham Trust puts up £250,000 of funding for charitable groups The Greenham Trust has put in place £250,000 of emergency coronavirus funding…


Royal County of Berkshire Show cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Royal County of Berkshire Show cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Royal County of Berkshire Show cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

20 March 2020

Decision has been taken "with great regret, after careful consideration" This year's Royal County of Berkshire Show - due to be held in September - has…


Coronavirus Q & A

Coronavirus Q & A

Coronavirus Q & A

20 March 2020

We put your questions to Thatcham GP, Elizabeth Mottram


West Berkshire residents given some keep fit tips during coronavirus isolation

West Berkshire residents given some keep fit tips during coronavirus isolation

West Berkshire residents given some keep fit tips during coronavirus isolation

20 March 2020

Some simple exercises to carry out at home for your physical and mental wellbeing WHETHER you are working from home or just social distancing, it is important…


West Berkshire Brewery announce delivery initiatives to support the local community

West Berkshire Brewery announce delivery initiatives to support the local community

West Berkshire Brewery announce delivery initiatives to support the local community

20 March 2020

Free delivery on food orders within five-mile radius and help to vulnerable within 20 miles WEST Berkshire Brewery, creators of Good Old Boy and Renegade…


Key worker list issued by the Government

Key worker list issued by the Government

Key worker list issued by the Government

20 March 2020

Parents urged to contact their child's school if they need to send them in next week As schools rush to make preparations before they close this afternoon…


MS sufferer criticises supermarket over home delivery

MS sufferer criticises supermarket over home delivery

MS sufferer criticises supermarket over home delivery

20 March 2020

Newbury woman says priority should be given to vulnerable A MULTIPLE sclerosis (MS) sufferer has criticised a retail giant for not prioritising those…


Caring Kingsclere volunteers deliver the goods

Caring Kingsclere volunteers deliver the goods

Caring Kingsclere volunteers deliver the goods

20 March 2020

Village store arranges to help the elderly A KINGSCLERE supermarket is arranging special deliveries for villagers aged over 70, in light of the coronavirus…


IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

IKEA in Calcot to close along with stores nationwide to help in fight against coronavirus

19 March 2020

Home delivery still available IKEA, which has a store in Calcot, has announced that it will be closing all of its stores in the UK and Ireland from tomorrow…


Coronavirus: West Berkshire pubs and restaurants feel economic impact

Coronavirus: West Berkshire pubs and restaurants feel economic impact

Coronavirus: West Berkshire pubs and restaurants feel economic impact

19 March 2020

Downturn in business in a week 'cannot be exaggerated' THE economic impact of the coronavirus on West Berkshire’s pubs and restaurants is already…


Newbury chain restaurants affected following nationwide closures

Newbury chain restaurants affected following nationwide closures

Newbury chain restaurants affected following nationwide closures

19 March 2020

Bill's and ASK shut until further notice BILL'S is the latest nationwide chain to announce it is shutting its doors with immediate effect due to the coronavirus…


Latest update: PM says he expects the country to 'turn the tide within 12 weeks'

Latest update: PM says he expects the country to 'turn the tide within 12 weeks'

Latest update: PM says he expects the country to 'turn the tide within 12 weeks'

19 March 2020

Bringing you a summary of the day's developments in the country's battle against Covid-19 As the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, addresses the nation,…


Coronavirus: Hungerford mayor 'couldn't be more proud' as town rallies

Coronavirus: Hungerford mayor 'couldn't be more proud' as town rallies

Coronavirus: Hungerford mayor 'couldn't be more proud' as town rallies

19 March 2020

Volunteer task force keeping isolated Hungerfordians safe HUNGERFORD mayor Helen Simpson has said she “couldn’t be more proud” of the…


Reading Buses reduces services due to coronavirus

Reading Buses reduces services due to coronavirus

Reading Buses reduces services due to coronavirus

19 March 2020

Jet Black 1 Newbury to Reading route will run to Saturday timetable READING Buses have announced a reduction in service to match a fall in customer numbers…


Thames Valley Police warn of coronavirus home testing scam

Thames Valley Police warn of coronavirus home testing scam

Thames Valley Police warn of coronavirus home testing scam

19 March 2020

No companies or individuals have been licenced to perform home testing As West Berkshire prepares to go into lockdown, Thames Valley Police are warning…


Pangbourne Parish Council calling for volunteers

Pangbourne Parish Council calling for volunteers

Pangbourne Parish Council calling for volunteers

19 March 2020

Village response to the COVID-19 outbreak Pangbourne Parish Council is working with  churches and charities to organise a local response to the COVID-19…


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