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

Cost-of-living issues today hail back to a conversation between the equivalent of local council leaders 230 years ago in a Newbury pub.

A new display of unusual plants has been created at an indoor rainforest.

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

The rarest 50p pieces currently in circulation have been unveiled by The Royal Mint and there’s a new coin to have taken the top spot this year.

The Blue Plaque scheme illustrates Newbury’s rich heritage and commemorates residents and businesses throughout the ages.

With North East Thatcham pencilled for an extra 2,500 homes - how will Bucklebury Common survive?

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

For some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but for others it’s a source of stress and anxiety.

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

A new X-ray department has been opened at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham.

West Berkshire charities have warned that potential cuts to NHS mental health services due to funding pressures would be “devastating”.

Two people died this year in West Berkshire, and because they had no family, they were buried by the council.

A service was held in Newbury to mark 10 years since British combat operations ended in Afghanistan.

Thames Water is urging customers and businesses to dispose of their waste correctly this festive season.

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

Customers are being warned to check their regular train times as Great Western Railway changes its timetable.

Two aircraft accidents occurred at Greenham Common near the end of the Second World War – just days apart.

‘We got an injection of energy, it was much needed’

A young West Berkshire farmer is joining a new protest against inheritance tax changes for farmers in London today (Wednesday).