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Blenheim Palace unlocks never before seen treasures to the public

Blenheim Palace unlocks never before seen treasures to the public

Blenheim Palace unlocks never before seen treasures to the public

09 February 2025

The UNESCO World Heritage Site will feature a unique new visitor route into the Private Apartments


Newbury Jazz pushes the progressive envelope with Tom Ingvorsen & his trio

Newbury Jazz pushes the progressive envelope with Tom Ingvorsen & his trio

Newbury Jazz pushes the progressive envelope with Tom Ingvorsen & his trio

09 February 2025

Four excellent musicians showcase their skills both individually and together in a highly entertaining gig.


Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

Former PM’s mother who was West Berkshire resident dies at 92

08 February 2025

Mary Cameron, the mother of former Prime Minister David Cameron, has died at the age of 92.


Man denies sexual touching

Man denies sexual touching

Man denies sexual touching

08 February 2025

A man has been locked up while awaiting trial on a charge of sexual assault.


Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

Fire service hiking council tax to plug budget gap

08 February 2025

Hampshire’s fire service has been wrangling with a budget gap that it’s now bringing under control–but it will hike council tax by the maximum amount.


‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

08 February 2025

A charity’s homes for young autistic people have again been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted care inspectors.


A rare treat for theatregoers with hearing loss

A rare treat for theatregoers with hearing loss

A rare treat for theatregoers with hearing loss

08 February 2025

Last Rites has no verbal utterances but movements, facial expressions, music, lighting, sign language and captions to tell the story in unspoken ways.


Redundancy play has all the brutality of the bullring

Redundancy play has all the brutality of the bullring

Redundancy play has all the brutality of the bullring

08 February 2025

Oxfordshire playwright Mike Bartlett’s visit to a bull fight in Mexico City inspired him to write his 2013 play Bull, reviewed in Oxford.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

08 February 2025

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


Next Community Forum set to discuss West Berkshire Council highways

Next Community Forum set to discuss West Berkshire Council highways

Next Community Forum set to discuss West Berkshire Council highways

07 February 2025

A chance to learn more about the West Berkshire Council highways team at a Community Forum is coming later this month.


Businessman caught with 1,000 child sex images sent to crown court for sentencing

Businessman caught with 1,000 child sex images sent to crown court for sentencing

Businessman caught with 1,000 child sex images sent to crown court for sentencing

07 February 2025

A businessman was caught with child sex images of victims as young as eight years old.

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Dinosaur Day fun coming to Parkway

Dinosaur Day fun coming to Parkway

Dinosaur Day fun coming to Parkway

07 February 2025

Parkway is promising a dino-mite day out for dinosaur lovers.


Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

Village shop and Post Office recognised for 10 years of community service

07 February 2025

A village post office and shop has been recognised for the work it has done to serve the community over the last decade.


National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

07 February 2025

National Highways has reassured drivers after safety concerns about maintenance works at a busy junction.


Newbury Sounds, an exciting evening of live local bands, to support Old Library Campaign

Newbury Sounds, an exciting evening of live local bands, to support Old Library Campaign

Newbury Sounds, an exciting evening of live local bands, to support Old Library Campaign

07 February 2025

Live music event curated by local musician Ben Richardson of A Dirty Soul, who will be launching their debut EP.


Drink-driver overturned car on country road

Drink-driver overturned car on country road

Drink-driver overturned car on country road

06 February 2025

A drink-driver was rushed to hospital after losing control and overturning her car on a village road.


Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

Tory group says Lib Dems have been reckless with council finances

06 February 2025

West Berkshire’s Conservative group has criticised the Lib Dem authority of taking just 21 months to ‘bring the council to the brink of bankruptcy.

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Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

06 February 2025

Community groups can now apply for a share of £200,000 in crime prevention funding.


Jobs fair helps make vital connections

Jobs fair helps make vital connections

Jobs fair helps make vital connections

06 February 2025

A Newbury jobs fair has been heralded as a “resounding success” after bringing together over 180 jobseekers and 20 local employers under one roof.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

06 February 2025

A brass band concert, a fundraising dance-a-thon and a bingo night are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


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