Human Interest

A new film about a woman’s friendship with the convicted IRA terrorist who killed her father had its first UK screening in Newbury this week.

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

One of the last survivors of the Normandy beach landings in June 1944 has died.

Thatcham Town Council opened its long-awaited new baby memorial garden at London Road Cemetery on Wednesday (April 30).

A Newbury woman who remembers when the town was shelled by the Nazis has celebrated her 100th birthday.

In the glorious spring sunshine, thousands of runners took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (April 27) to take part in the TCS London Marathon.

The ‘Mega Tower’ play area in Newbury’s Victoria Park has been vandalised – and the town council has closed it to the public.

A Newbury firefighter is aiming to be the first person to run to all Berkshire fire stations.

A cricket match honouring a former Newbury teacher who died last year was played at Falkland Cricket Club on Sunday (April 27).

The mayor of Thatcham Suzanne Adamantos held her Civic Reception on Friday night (April 25).

Thatcham Board Game Club held its first community meeting at the weekend.

Extravagantly decorated poles, top hats and petticoats: the Tutti Day - or Hocktide - celebrations are back.

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.