Human Interest

The rise – and loss – of a village called Snap was the most recent talk enjoyed by Hungerford Historical Association.

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

Hundreds of people will jump into action this weekend in memory of a local chef, a year on from his death.

It was just another manic run day, as more than £45,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK at an annual charity fun run in Newbury.

Robin McIntyre has been named as West Berkshire’s best dad!

A North Hampshire teacher has been recognised as one the country’s top educators in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Plans have been submitted for a discount food supermarket in Hungerford.

An NHS leader has returned to Thatcham to visit the hospital his late father founded.

A funeral service for one of the last survivors of the D-Day Landings was held near Swindon today (Tuesday).

Pupils from six primary schools have taken part in an annual Potato Harvesting Challenge at Newbury Showground.

Pangbourne Rotary Club has celebrated another roaring success with its Dragon Boating Racing.

Tributes have poured in for a beloved school bus driver from Thatcham who died on June 3, aged 76.

After a daring mission that took him out of this world – well out of his garden anyway – Apollo the tortoise has landed safely back home.

A dog owner who lost his beloved whippet, Willow, to Alabama rot is organising another fundraiser for research.

A Hungerford resident has published a book featuring 5km walks around the town’s beautiful countryside.

A mental health charity in Newbury has said a heartfelt farewell to one of its longest-serving trustees.

Newbury will host its Armed Forces Day parade on Saturday, June 28.

A retired teacher turned author will soon be visiting a primary school in Thatcham to share her work.

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

The founder of a Newbury charity has said she is ‘incredibly honoured’ to have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.