Human Interest

The Mayor of Thatcham’s charity bingo evening was a big success.

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

From Wallace and Gromit to Paddington bear – who has been much in the news of late – Kintbury’s scarecrow trail was a riot of imagination.

A stream of outraged Paddington Bear fans have staged a wake, leaving solemn offerings of marmalade and even poems.

A Gypsy without a horse is not a Gypsy – or so the saying goes. But what happens when the lifestyle shifts?

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

Residents at a care home in Newbury recently enjoyed a journey back in time.

A Thatcham man is preparing to run 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just five weeks.

Go Geordie!

A film celebrating the bond between a young man with autism and his staff member has made it to the finals of the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

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

Work has now started on a new baby memorial garden at London Road Cemetery in Thatcham.

The mayor of Newbury has paid a visit to view the progress of a major Speen housing project.

A couple from Shaw will shortly be celebrating their diamond wedding.

A charity film telling the heartbreaking story of a Newbury family has been shortlisted for a national award.

A village farm glamping project, which caused a stir last year, is opening for business this spring.

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 Rangers section has opened for girls aged 14 to 18 in Thatcham.

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

Signage has been now changed after confusing drivers at a busy junction.