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'It is a brilliant opportunity' – council tries to attract more social care workers

'It is a brilliant opportunity' – council tries to attract more social care workers

'It is a brilliant opportunity' – council tries to attract more social care workers

08 April 2022

Of all the afflictions that fall upon us, few remain as unsettling as those that affect what might happen to us in old age


Outreach fitness classes aim to integrate communities

Outreach fitness classes aim to integrate communities

Outreach fitness classes aim to integrate communities

08 April 2022

The classes have been well attended and called a 'safe environment' for the wider community.


Educafe proving great success

Educafe proving great success

Educafe proving great success

08 April 2022

The first Educafe saw around 85 people come along. Now more than 180 people attend every Wednesday.


Fond farewell for Eight Bells' 'much-loved' coordinator

Fond farewell for Eight Bells' 'much-loved' coordinator

Fond farewell for Eight Bells' 'much-loved' coordinator

07 April 2022

A popular care coordinator for a local charity was given a surprise send off last week, after nine years in the role.


Newbury Town Council celebrates 25 years

Newbury Town Council celebrates 25 years

Newbury Town Council celebrates 25 years

07 April 2022

A celebratory event was held, at the council offices earlier this week (Monday) for recognition of its 25 year achievement.


Tree planting event brings nature to life

Tree planting event brings nature to life

Tree planting event brings nature to life

06 April 2022

The grass just got a little greener at a nursery in Thatcham as it plants just under 100 new trees in its wild garden.


Thames Valley Police launches strategy on violence against women

Thames Valley Police launches strategy on violence against women

Thames Valley Police launches strategy on violence against women

06 April 2022

Thames Valley Police has published its first strategy to tackle violence against women and girls today (April 6).


Ukrainian refugees being 'matched' to homes in West Berkshire

Ukrainian refugees being 'matched' to homes in West Berkshire

Ukrainian refugees being 'matched' to homes in West Berkshire

05 April 2022

Around 50 families have come forward in West Berkshire to host Ukrainian refugees


The old Hogan's music shop to become a coffee shop called Rufus

The old Hogan's music shop to become a coffee shop called Rufus

The old Hogan's music shop to become a coffee shop called Rufus

04 April 2022

There is to be a new coffee shop on Bartholomew Street in Newbury


The artist behind Thatcham's colourful Broadway bollards

The artist behind Thatcham's colourful Broadway bollards

The artist behind Thatcham's colourful Broadway bollards

04 April 2022

The Thatcham High Street has been given a pop of colour thanks to artist Simon Jardine.


Getting toddlers talking

Getting toddlers talking

Getting toddlers talking

04 April 2022

Two speech therapists have launched the world’s first online speech club in a bid to tackle a growing crisis of toddlers with delayed speech.


Happy birthday Street Pastors

Happy birthday Street Pastors

Happy birthday Street Pastors

01 April 2022

A Newbury group has celebrated 10 years of helping to keep people safe at night.


West Berkshire community champions honoured with awards

West Berkshire community champions honoured with awards

West Berkshire community champions honoured with awards

31 March 2022

Heroic local residents have been recognised for their contribution to the community in an awards ceremony.


Cheers for triumphant Newbury teams

Cheers for triumphant Newbury teams

Cheers for triumphant Newbury teams

31 March 2022

Five teams of cheerleaders from a Newbury club have been crowned national champions.


'Please stop being so aggressive to cyclists'

'Please stop being so aggressive to cyclists'

'Please stop being so aggressive to cyclists'

31 March 2022

A Newbury cyclist is calling for more understanding from motorists after he was physically attacked during a bike ride.

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Newbury Fire Station car wash makes return

Newbury Fire Station car wash makes return

Newbury Fire Station car wash makes return

31 March 2022

Around 100 cars were cleaned at Newbury Fire Station on Saturday as the charity car wash has returned.


Thatcham goes back to the 80s in outdoor Spring event

Thatcham goes back to the 80s in outdoor Spring event

Thatcham goes back to the 80s in outdoor Spring event

30 March 2022

Neon tutu’s, legwarmers and glow sticks made up some of the colourful outfits seen along the High Street this weekend.


Solicitors raise over £1,500 in Red Nose Day bake off

Solicitors raise over £1,500 in Red Nose Day bake off

Solicitors raise over £1,500 in Red Nose Day bake off

30 March 2022

The teams got the oven mitts out and raised some money for their chosen charity, Thames Valley Air Ambulance.


Ukrainian speakers needed!

Ukrainian speakers needed!

Ukrainian speakers needed!

30 March 2022

An appeal has gone out for any Ukrainian speakers to come forward to support those arriving in the district from the war-torn country.


Appeal for transport for Muslim asylum seekers observing Ramadan

Appeal for transport for Muslim asylum seekers observing Ramadan

Appeal for transport for Muslim asylum seekers observing Ramadan

30 March 2022

Volunteers are looking to drive asylum seekers to and from local mosques and community spaces so they can break their fast with others.

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