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Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

15 March 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

10 March 2025

The Government is to decide whether the first hi-tech waste recycling plant in the country producing aviation fuel can go ahead in Theale.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

08 March 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


West Berkshire tops the bottom of the sexually transmitted disease figures

West Berkshire tops the bottom of the sexually transmitted disease figures

West Berkshire tops the bottom of the sexually transmitted disease figures

05 March 2025

West Berkshire has the lowest rates of both gonorrhoea and syphilis in England.


MP urges public to engage in consultation that will shape the future of the NHS

MP urges public to engage in consultation that will shape the future of the NHS

MP urges public to engage in consultation that will shape the future of the NHS

01 March 2025

The MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire has urged the public to engage in consultation that will shape the future of the NHS for a decade.

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Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

01 March 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


4.99% council tax hike

4.99% council tax hike

4.99% council tax hike

28 February 2025

West Berkshire Council’s budget has now been formally set


Newbury Velo Cycling Club gears up for most dynamic year yet

Newbury Velo Cycling Club gears up for most dynamic year yet

Newbury Velo Cycling Club gears up for most dynamic year yet

27 February 2025

‘We're investing in the next generation of cyclists’


Interview: Newbury MP Lee Dillon visits Ukraine

Interview: Newbury MP Lee Dillon visits Ukraine

Interview: Newbury MP Lee Dillon visits Ukraine

26 February 2025

Newbury MP Lee Dillon has visited Ukraine as part of an MP delegation to mark the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion.


100 years in the saddle heralds centenary celebrations for Newbury cycling club

100 years in the saddle heralds centenary celebrations for Newbury cycling club

100 years in the saddle heralds centenary celebrations for Newbury cycling club

25 February 2025

‘We look forward to welcoming lots of visitors and cyclists; past, present and future!’


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

22 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Eagle Quarter appeal over Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment set for May

Eagle Quarter appeal over Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment set for May

Eagle Quarter appeal over Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment set for May

19 February 2025

The appeal date for the Eagle Quarter multi-storey flats development has been set for May 20.


As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

As appeal on Eagle Quarter is lodged – we ask – are there higher reasonings on the plans!

19 February 2025

It’s not often we can use guiding principles of philosophical logic in stories about Newbury.


Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

Here’s what it means now the council has asked the government for exceptional financial support

15 February 2025

It is hard to overstate the seriousness of the announcement that West Berkshire Council has asked the government for exceptional finance support.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

15 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

14 February 2025

Social Prescribing Link Worker Lorraine Harper has dedicated the past three years to improving lives at Mortimer Surgery.


Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

13 February 2025

Devolution in England is gaining momentum, with new deals shifting powers from Westminster to local and regional authorities.


Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

11 February 2025

Moves to bring back ‘companion’ bus passes in West Berkshire look set to be knocked back.

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Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

08 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

06 February 2025

Community groups can now apply for a share of £200,000 in crime prevention funding.


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