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Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

17 May 2025

Care home residents sailed into paradise recently after starting the first of their many planned canal boat trips.


Motorist was unfit through drugs

Motorist was unfit through drugs

Motorist was unfit through drugs

17 May 2025

A motorist has been banned from the roads for being unfit to drive through drugs.


Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

17 May 2025

A children’s disability charity in Thatcham will receive £25,000 of life-changing assistive technology.


Legendary dog trainer retires

Legendary dog trainer retires

Legendary dog trainer retires

17 May 2025

There was barely a dry eye in the barn as legendary dog trainer Colin Thomas retired.


Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

17 May 2025

The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from music to motorways.


Get the free arts & entertainment newsletter drop every Thursday for news, views, reviews and previews

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Get the free arts & entertainment newsletter drop every Thursday for news, views, reviews and previews

17 May 2025

Our feelgood What’s On newsletter gives you eight top stories, plus our pick of what to see in the coming week.


Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

17 May 2025

Performers about to graduate from the University of Chichester’s Musical Theatre course showcase their acting, singing and dancing skills at Festival.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

17 May 2025

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


Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

17 May 2025

A ‘very special’ night with the English Chamber Orchestra, reviewed by HELEN BOMGARDNER.


Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

Newbury optician provides free eyecare to homeless

16 May 2025

A Newbury optician has partnered with a local charity to deliver free eyecare to the homeless.


Drug dealer jailed

Drug dealer jailed

Drug dealer jailed

16 May 2025

A man has been jailed for three years and seven months for drug offences.


Tony Vickers takes the top seat at the council

Tony Vickers takes the top seat at the council

Tony Vickers takes the top seat at the council

16 May 2025

“I want to showcase some of the great things that are being done in our lovely district” says new council chairman Tony Vickers


Gotcha! Child sex predator snared by paedophile hunters

Gotcha! Child sex predator snared by paedophile hunters

Gotcha! Child sex predator snared by paedophile hunters

16 May 2025

A “sinister” paedophile tried to groom a child online before sending vile, explicit videos of himself.


New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

16 May 2025

With five years to go to its 2030 carbon neutral deadline - the council has adjusted its environmental expectations.

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Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

16 May 2025

Newbury District Beekeepers Association is celebrating World Bee Day with a free event at Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre this Saturday (May 17).


Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

Masterclass on pain control held in Thatcham

16 May 2025

The latest thinking on the causes and control of pain were revealed at a masterclass in Thatcham on Saturday (May 10).


Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

16 May 2025

Acclaimed writers, nature lovers and wellness enthusiasts to gather in the spectacular woodland setting in the heart of the Wasing Estate.


Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

16 May 2025

Just over 200 people visited, raising £100 for hospice.


Young local talent shines at international music festival

Young local talent shines at international music festival

Young local talent shines at international music festival

16 May 2025

Good Vibes Music Academy had their third annual showcase event as part of the Newbury Spring Festival.


Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

Kennet students showcase invention at national competition final

15 May 2025

Five Year 12 Computer Science students at Kennet School in Thatcham have reached the national finals of the Raspberry Pi Competition 2025.


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