Newbury

A West Berkshire wildlife park is celebrating two new, rare arrivals.

Plans to turn a care home into a 17-bedroom house have been rejected.

The Kennet Shopping centre appeal concludes this week, with a ruling from the government planning inspector due in August.

A road in Thatcham will soon be closed for permanent carriageway repairs.

A Theale builder has been jailed for a year for supplying false electrical and building control certificates.

Raver Tots, live at Prospect Park, has music, fun and entertainment for all ages.

The international photographers are concerned with the breathtaking beauty and often savagery of the natural world, but also with its fragility.

A teenager is to go on trial, accused of assaulting four people.

Young runners are being invited to join Thatcham Town Council’s annual flagship Family Fun Day, returning this month.

A former Hungerford resident has been awarded the King’s Service Medal (KSM).

A teenager who carried a large knife and caused an affray in The Broadway in Thatcham has been sent to the crown court for sentence.

Homeowners locked in to maintenance contracts have said they feel “robbed” by rising fees.

Roadworks are continuing to cause disruptions on the M4 this week.

Residents at a Newbury care home enjoyed a special visit last week.

A masquerade ball was held in Thatcham at the weekend in tribute of a man who died after a four-year battle with cancer.

West Berkshire has a higher rate of cardio vascular and respiratory disease, and cancer than the national average.

This picture of children being highly entertained by Mr Punch’s chaotic problem solving was taken by Tracey Godsmark at Yattendon and Frilsham Fete.

Screenings include an exclusive early preview of Hot Milk and the 30th anniversary screening of cult classic Showgirls.

A rotary club has donated more than £7,000 through its fundraising work over the past three months.

A man has been jailed for a house burglary.