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Newbury pupils donate top sum to charity in competition

Newbury pupils donate top sum to charity in competition

Newbury pupils donate top sum to charity in competition

21 January 2025

A group of Newbury schoolchildren have donated a £1,000 grant to charity.


New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

New chief risk officer joins Newbury Building Society

20 January 2025

Newbury Building Society has welcomed Michael Goddard as its new chief risk officer.


Former mayor vows to continue fight for town centre piazza plans

Former mayor vows to continue fight for town centre piazza plans

Former mayor vows to continue fight for town centre piazza plans

19 January 2025

Plans for a Continental-style, town centre piazza were branded a “dead duck” – but, hark, was that a quack?


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

18 January 2025

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


Town hosting first ever Chinese New Year celebration

Town hosting first ever Chinese New Year celebration

Town hosting first ever Chinese New Year celebration

16 January 2025

Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake at Thatcham’s Chinese New Year Market.


Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

Theale Station footbridge to open tomorrow after ‘unacceptable’ 10-year delay

15 January 2025

The new Theale Station footbridge will finally open tomorrow.

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Mayor brands local policing changes ‘potentially catastrophic’

Mayor brands local policing changes ‘potentially catastrophic’

Mayor brands local policing changes ‘potentially catastrophic’

15 January 2025

The mayor of Hungerford has expressed dismay at “potentially catastrophic” changes to local policing.


Phased planning permission goes forward for 14 flats on Newtown Road

Phased planning permission goes forward for 14 flats on Newtown Road

Phased planning permission goes forward for 14 flats on Newtown Road

14 January 2025

Plans for 14 flats on the site of the former Kiki's Cafe in Newbury have been given the nod by the town council.


Community group supporting elderly and bereaved for 10 years and counting

Community group supporting elderly and bereaved for 10 years and counting

Community group supporting elderly and bereaved for 10 years and counting

14 January 2025

A community group in Thatcham has grown from strength to strength since starting 10 years ago.


Record numbers join chilly charity run

Record numbers join chilly charity run

Record numbers join chilly charity run

13 January 2025

Hundreds of runners took part in this year’s Woodcote 10k run, organised by Pangbourne Rotary Club.


Theatre group prepare to present next show, In The Beginning

Theatre group prepare to present next show, In The Beginning

Theatre group prepare to present next show, In The Beginning

13 January 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for the next production by Resurrection Players.


Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

13 January 2025

A Newbury family has shared their story of loss, in a bid to raise awareness of the charity that supported them through their darkest days.


Staff at Thatcham primary school celebrate double 25 year milestone

Staff at Thatcham primary school celebrate double 25 year milestone

Staff at Thatcham primary school celebrate double 25 year milestone

12 January 2025

A headteacher and governor are celebrating 50 years combined service at a primary school in Thatcham.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

11 January 2025

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


Town centre piazza plan branded a ‘dead duck’

Town centre piazza plan branded a ‘dead duck’

Town centre piazza plan branded a ‘dead duck’

10 January 2025

A controversial project to redevelop Hungerford town centre with a central piazza has officially been declared a “dead duck.”


Girl finishes sponsored run for charity supporting premature babies

Girl finishes sponsored run for charity supporting premature babies

Girl finishes sponsored run for charity supporting premature babies

10 January 2025

A Thatcham girl has completed a fundraising challenge to provide support to premature and sick babies.


Newbury mum runs every day for four years and counting

Newbury mum runs every day for four years and counting

Newbury mum runs every day for four years and counting

09 January 2025

A Newbury mum of three has celebrated running every day for the past four years.


How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

07 January 2025

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


Barry Stone of Hungerford Camera Club captures iconic Icicle Refrozen image

Barry Stone of Hungerford Camera Club captures iconic Icicle Refrozen image

Barry Stone of Hungerford Camera Club captures iconic Icicle Refrozen image

07 January 2025

Hungerford Camera Club member Barry Stone was up early to snap this hot air balloon soaring over Donnington Castle.


Entry now open for Thatcham’s second 10k run

Entry now open for Thatcham’s second 10k run

Entry now open for Thatcham’s second 10k run

04 January 2025

Get fit this New Year by preparing for Thatcham’s second 10k run.


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