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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.


Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

15 May 2025

Visitors to Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre have noticed the lake is looking quite green this week.


What’s on this week

What’s on this week

What’s on this week

15 May 2025

We’ve got music, plant sales, a repair cafe, exhibitions and Paddle Out Protest just for starters.


Man throws ‘substantial’ item onto woman’s car on M4

Man throws ‘substantial’ item onto woman’s car on M4

Man throws ‘substantial’ item onto woman’s car on M4

15 May 2025

A young man recklessly endangered a woman’s life when he threw something from a bridge onto the M4, police have said.


A4 in Newbury to shut for essential resurfacing works

A4 in Newbury to shut for essential resurfacing works

A4 in Newbury to shut for essential resurfacing works

15 May 2025

Part of the A4 (London Road) will be shut in Newbury for essential resurfacing works.

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Hitlist of arts & entertainment

Hitlist of arts & entertainment

Hitlist of arts & entertainment

15 May 2025

Our pick of the week includes the Blues, Brandreth, Piaf and a whodunnit at Pemberley.


Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

15 May 2025

A paedophile who tried to brand his victim an attention seeker has been locked up to await sentencing.


Year 13 students celebrate colourful end to their school journey

Year 13 students celebrate colourful end to their school journey

Year 13 students celebrate colourful end to their school journey

15 May 2025

Year 13 students celebrated their last day at Kennet School on Friday (May 9).


Jumping through hoops of red tape

Jumping through hoops of red tape

Jumping through hoops of red tape

15 May 2025

Plans to put up 10 cross country jumps in a horse field have been given the Beechers Brook equivalent of a planning condition.


Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

15 May 2025

A man is to go on trial accused of sending an obscene or menacing message.


Come and join the WiFi Wars

Come and join the WiFi Wars

Come and join the WiFi Wars

15 May 2025

Wi-Fi Wars: a live comedy game show where the audience all play along with games, puzzles and quizzes on their smartphone to win the show and prizes.


A hen do with a difference

A hen do with a difference

A hen do with a difference

15 May 2025

The Watermill’s Three Hens in a Boat, which opens next week, is lovingly inspired by Jerome K Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat.


New leader appointed to town council

New leader appointed to town council

New leader appointed to town council

14 May 2025

Thatcham Town Council has chosen its new leader and deputy leader.


Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

14 May 2025

A man was stabbed in the stomach during a fight involving four people in Newbury.

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