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Funeral for D-Day veteran held today

Funeral for D-Day veteran held today

Funeral for D-Day veteran held today

17 June 2025

A funeral service for one of the last survivors of the D-Day Landings was held near Swindon today (Tuesday).


Beloved school bus driver dies, aged 76

Beloved school bus driver dies, aged 76

Beloved school bus driver dies, aged 76

17 June 2025

Tributes have poured in for a beloved school bus driver from Thatcham who died on June 3, aged 76.

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Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

07 May 2025

Villagers in Aldbourne hosted various events and re-enactments over the weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, May 8.


Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

06 May 2025

Hundreds have mourned a former High Sheriff who wholeheartedly dedicated her life to public service.


War hero Cecil Newton dies aged 101

War hero Cecil Newton dies aged 101

War hero Cecil Newton dies aged 101

02 May 2025

One of the last survivors of the Normandy beach landings in June 1944 has died.


Titan of education dies at 93

Titan of education dies at 93

Titan of education dies at 93

25 March 2025

A Wash Common man who made significant contributions to education in Newbury has died aged 93.


Two people died, and were buried by West Berks Council because they had no family

Two people died, and were buried by West Berks Council because they had no family

Two people died, and were buried by West Berks Council because they had no family

19 December 2024

Two people died this year in West Berkshire, and because they had no family, they were buried by the council.


Town bids final farewell to Gen Sir Mike Jackson

Town bids final farewell to Gen Sir Mike Jackson

Town bids final farewell to Gen Sir Mike Jackson

06 November 2024

Residents stopped silently to watch as the coffin of Gen Sir Mike Jackson was taken through the town before his funeral service was held.


Community mourns death of ‘village hero’

Community mourns death of ‘village hero’

Community mourns death of ‘village hero’

28 October 2024

A village has mourned the loss of a “funny” and “mischievous” community stalwart.


Former Hampstead Norreys teacher ‘hugely missed by everyone’

Former Hampstead Norreys teacher ‘hugely missed by everyone’

Former Hampstead Norreys teacher ‘hugely missed by everyone’

04 June 2024

Obituary: Julia Elisabeth Brown - 1936 - 2024


Farewell to amazing Ruth

Farewell to amazing Ruth

Farewell to amazing Ruth

07 March 2024

Newbury’s oldest resident has died at the age of 107.


‘The shock is still with us’ — friend pays tribute to newlyweds murdered in Uganda

‘The shock is still with us’ — friend pays tribute to newlyweds murdered in Uganda

‘The shock is still with us’ — friend pays tribute to newlyweds murdered in Uganda

27 October 2023

A friend has paid tribute to a well-known couple murdered while on their honeymoon in Uganda.


Man remembers beloved late wife and active community member

Man remembers beloved late wife and active community member

Man remembers beloved late wife and active community member

29 August 2023

A local man has broken silence after a period of mourning to share a moving tribute to his late wife, who died last December.


David Cameron pays tribute to late brother

David Cameron pays tribute to late brother

David Cameron pays tribute to late brother

28 March 2023

Former prime minister, David Cameron, has paid tribute to his late brother.


Andrew Lloyd Webber announces son's death after cancer battle

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces son's death after cancer battle

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces son's death after cancer battle

26 March 2023

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of the famed composer, has died at 43 from gastric cancer.


Former PM's brother dies after cancer battle

Former PM's brother dies after cancer battle

Former PM's brother dies after cancer battle

23 March 2023

David Cameron's brother is remembered for his 'selfless humanity' after dying from cancer.


Father's tribute to barrister killed in A4 crash

Father's tribute to barrister killed in A4 crash

Father's tribute to barrister killed in A4 crash

31 January 2023

The father of a man who died in a crash on the A4 in West Berkshire has paid tribute to a "very, very popular" son and father.


Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

Tributes paid to a gifted politician with a love of racing

24 January 2023

Former leader of Newbury District Council, Paul Hannon has died


Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

22 December 2022

Her family will be planting a memorial tree, and are inviting others to join them.


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.


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