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Remembering 1944 Greenham Common aircraft crashes

Remembering 1944 Greenham Common aircraft crashes

Remembering 1944 Greenham Common aircraft crashes

21 December 2022

'This memorial is dedicated to the memory of all American servicemen who lost their lives helping to preserve freedom.'


Village heritage centre remembers Second World War RAF veteran

Village heritage centre remembers Second World War RAF veteran

Village heritage centre remembers Second World War RAF veteran

21 December 2022

A Second World War veteran who flew in 30 operations during 1944 died earlier this year.


Milestone peace protest remembered at Greenham Common, 40 years on

Milestone peace protest remembered at Greenham Common, 40 years on

Milestone peace protest remembered at Greenham Common, 40 years on

20 December 2022

The women's peace protests became a media sensation and remain a unique and polarising chapter in the history of former RAF Greenham Common.

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Public asked for new street name ideas for Pinchington Lane development

Public asked for new street name ideas for Pinchington Lane development

Public asked for new street name ideas for Pinchington Lane development

05 December 2022

The names of former WW2 aircraft have been put forward as street names for the new Pinchington Lane development near Newbury.


Eight more buildings chasing heritage listing in West Berkshire

Eight more buildings chasing heritage listing in West Berkshire

Eight more buildings chasing heritage listing in West Berkshire

23 November 2022

The West Berkshire Heritage Forum have highlighted eight buildings across the districts as being of unique heritage value.


Picture gallery: Christmas past in Newbury

Picture gallery: Christmas past in Newbury

Picture gallery: Christmas past in Newbury

23 November 2022

A trawl through the Newburytoday archives, shows a traffic-filled town centre festooned with Christmas decorations.

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Windsor Castle remembers horrific fire 30 years later

Windsor Castle remembers horrific fire 30 years later

Windsor Castle remembers horrific fire 30 years later

20 November 2022

This year marks 30 years since the great fire of Windsor Castle.


Villages Remembrance services held on Sunday

Villages Remembrance services held on Sunday

Villages Remembrance services held on Sunday

16 November 2022

Remembrance services were hold across the district on Sunday.


West Berkshire villages hold Remembrance services

West Berkshire villages hold Remembrance services

West Berkshire villages hold Remembrance services

16 November 2022

Villages throughout the district held Remembrance services on Sunday.


Thatcham publisher relaunches 70s thriller once starring Clint Eastwood

Thatcham publisher relaunches 70s thriller once starring Clint Eastwood

Thatcham publisher relaunches 70s thriller once starring Clint Eastwood

11 November 2022

A Thatcham publisher has relaunched a 70s thriller novel that was adapted into a Clint Eastwood movie.


Newbury holds Armistice Day service

Newbury holds Armistice Day service

Newbury holds Armistice Day service

11 November 2022

Crowds gathered at Newbury War Memorial for Armistice Day.


The Berkshire hill where Allied troops trained for D-Day

The Berkshire hill where Allied troops trained for D-Day

The Berkshire hill where Allied troops trained for D-Day

11 November 2022

A popular hiking trail once trained Allied troops to win the war.

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Getting a glimpse into historic town hall

Getting a glimpse into historic town hall

Getting a glimpse into historic town hall

06 November 2022

Heritage was celebrated as 183 people were welcomed through the doors of Newbury Town Hall.


Victorian serial killer featured in the Newbury Weekly News

Victorian serial killer featured in the Newbury Weekly News

Victorian serial killer featured in the Newbury Weekly News

31 October 2022

The grisly exploits of an infamous serial killer once featured in our newspaper.


Newbury veteran recalls service in Royal Berkshire Regiment

Newbury veteran recalls service in Royal Berkshire Regiment

Newbury veteran recalls service in Royal Berkshire Regiment

30 October 2022

The Royal Berkshire Regiment served the nation worldwide for almost 80 years.


VIDEO: Remembering Thatcham's fallen officer

VIDEO: Remembering Thatcham's fallen officer

VIDEO: Remembering Thatcham's fallen officer

30 October 2022

Watch the Newbury Weekly News' documentary about Thatcham's only wartime bombing victim.


Heritage blue plaque commemorating Thatcham bombing raid victim unveiled

Heritage blue plaque commemorating Thatcham bombing raid victim unveiled

Heritage blue plaque commemorating Thatcham bombing raid victim unveiled

29 October 2022

A blue plaque commemorating the only victim of the Second World War Thatcham bombing raids has been officially unveiled.


What's the connection between Wallingford and Agatha Christie?

What's the connection between Wallingford and Agatha Christie?

What's the connection between Wallingford and Agatha Christie?

25 October 2022

At Home with Agatha Christie: the Wallingford and Cholsey connection tells a fascinating story.

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VIDEO: Who was Lieutenant Colonel Urquhart?

VIDEO: Who was Lieutenant Colonel Urquhart?

VIDEO: Who was Lieutenant Colonel Urquhart?

19 October 2022

Thatcham Town Council’s Heritage Working Party will unveil its fifth Blue Plaque this weekend.


Heritage plaque unveiled in honour of church founder

Heritage plaque unveiled in honour of church founder

Heritage plaque unveiled in honour of church founder

14 October 2022

Members of a church in Thatcham have welcomed descendants of its founder at the weekend for a plaque unveiling in his name.


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