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Care home residents complete sponsored walk

Care home residents complete sponsored walk

Care home residents complete sponsored walk

23 February 2022

Residents from a Newbury care home completed a sponsored walk around Greenham Common to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.


New 'Befriend Bus' to drive out loneliness

New 'Befriend Bus' to drive out loneliness

New 'Befriend Bus' to drive out loneliness

22 February 2022

The new technology bus is hoped to aid the older generation in connecting with loved ones.


Newbury Rugby Club fans shed tears after EuroMillions win

Newbury Rugby Club fans shed tears after EuroMillions win

Newbury Rugby Club fans shed tears after EuroMillions win

22 February 2022

A Newbury family were delighted after a big EuroMillions win and have already planned for a new kitchen and downstairs loo.


Costing the Earth? Is West Berkshire Council's solar farm worth it?

Costing the Earth? Is West Berkshire Council's solar farm worth it?

Costing the Earth? Is West Berkshire Council's solar farm worth it?

22 February 2022

The price tag to build a West Berkshire Council-funded solar farm has gone up by £2m.


Staff cuts blamed for low planning enforcement numbers in West Berkshire

Staff cuts blamed for low planning enforcement numbers in West Berkshire

Staff cuts blamed for low planning enforcement numbers in West Berkshire

22 February 2022

A lack of enforcement staff is being blamed for a huge rise in planning breaches in West Berkshire.


Still time to nominate unsung heroes for Young Person Civic Award

Still time to nominate unsung heroes for Young Person Civic Award

Still time to nominate unsung heroes for Young Person Civic Award

21 February 2022

There is still time to nominate your Young Person in this year's awards.


Little girl granted Disneyland wish before sight loss

Little girl granted Disneyland wish before sight loss

Little girl granted Disneyland wish before sight loss

21 February 2022

Over £5,000 was raised so she can visit Disneyland before losing her sight.


Thatcham to light up for Queens Platinum Jubilee

Thatcham to light up for Queens Platinum Jubilee

Thatcham to light up for Queens Platinum Jubilee

18 February 2022

Thatcham is gearing up for a colourful commemoration and has organised a series of events.


A sweet success: Over 800 tubs collected for cancer charity

A sweet success: Over 800 tubs collected for cancer charity

A sweet success: Over 800 tubs collected for cancer charity

17 February 2022

People across the district have been collecting sweet tubs for the Greene King tub2pub scheme.


Hiking heroes raise over £1,000 for Thatcham charity

Hiking heroes raise over £1,000 for Thatcham charity

Hiking heroes raise over £1,000 for Thatcham charity

16 February 2022

They hiked Hiking 125km from Inverness to Forthill to raise money for children with disabilities.


Stories come to life for primary school pupils

Stories come to life for primary school pupils

Stories come to life for primary school pupils

16 February 2022

Fir Tree School in Newbury enjoyed an interactive storytelling experience for National storytelling week.


Pangbourne Rotary Club organise football match against local Afghan community

Pangbourne Rotary Club organise football match against local Afghan community

Pangbourne Rotary Club organise football match against local Afghan community

15 February 2022

Pangbourne Rotary Club organised a seven-a-side football match in one of its latest initiatives to help the local Afghan community.


‘Lack of compassion’ within NHS fuels mum's cancer campaign

‘Lack of compassion’ within NHS fuels mum's cancer campaign

‘Lack of compassion’ within NHS fuels mum's cancer campaign

15 February 2022

After a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis, she wants to promote "empathy in cancer care".


'I brought this debate to fight for the families I represent'

'I brought this debate to fight for the families I represent'

'I brought this debate to fight for the families I represent'

13 February 2022

Children’s special educational needs and mental health services in West Berkshire have been debated in Parliament.


Thatcham driving instructor wins national award

Thatcham driving instructor wins national award

Thatcham driving instructor wins national award

13 February 2022

Sue Smith was voted best in the South East, coming out forth overall.


Youth charity invites young people to 'have a say in their town'

Youth charity invites young people to 'have a say in their town'

Youth charity invites young people to 'have a say in their town'

10 February 2022

It has launched a survey which allows young people to voice what they want from the town and the activities on offer to them


Puppy rescued in A34 collision

Puppy rescued in A34 collision

Puppy rescued in A34 collision

10 February 2022

A puppy and two dogs were rescued from a road traffic incident in the early hours today.


Wildlife park's aim to save species from extinction

Wildlife park's aim to save species from extinction

Wildlife park's aim to save species from extinction

10 February 2022

The hope is that the new additions to the park will boost populations of both species.


This is how your family photo can hang in the National Portrait Gallery

This is how your family photo can hang in the National Portrait Gallery

This is how your family photo can hang in the National Portrait Gallery

09 February 2022

Images of monarchs and world leaders are hung at the National Portrait Gallery but now curators want people's family snaps to take centre stage too.


Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

Fifa or Fortnite? Parents advised to join children's online games

08 February 2022

Parents should play the same online games their children love, says a charity, in order to have better conversations with them about internet safety.


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