Human Interest

A 10-year-old girl from Ashmore Green near Thatcham has cut her hair to support the fight against cancer.

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

A woman has celebrated her retirement after more than 40 years working for the same company.

A free community open day is being held at West Berkshire Crematorium in Thatcham.

Happy 100th birthday, Audrey!

A cardiac patient is well on the way to raising £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation.

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

Families flocked to Foxglove Farm in Inkpen for its annual lambing event.

This year's Kintbury 5, a popular, ‘fun and friendly’ local running event, is scheduled for Sunday, May 18.

Lambourn’s big day out is back.

Families enjoyed a cracking day out at Newbury’s Parkway Shopping as the centre hosted a free Easter celebration.

Newbury’s mayoral chain is the town's crown jewels. It is valuable, and kept secretly under lock and key.

Sailing is a somewhat forgotten sport, but Island Sailing Club Reading will be holding an Open Day on Sunday, April 27, from 11am until 4 pm.

A Newbury optician from America has received her British citizenship at Shaw House after an 11-year wait.

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

Seven more heritage assets have been added to West Berkshire Council lists.

A repair café recently enjoyed a blast from the past when a local couple brought in a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder.

Thatcham Town Council is welcoming back the France at Home Market for a full day of continental charm.

A children’s playground has re-opened following a major facelift.

A new independent coffee shop opened in Thatcham High Street this morning (Monday).