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Hall reopening success after refurbishment hopes to bring business back

Hall reopening success after refurbishment hopes to bring business back

Hall reopening success after refurbishment hopes to bring business back

10 November 2025

Residents recently celebrated their village hall at its reopening ceremony after ten weeks of hard work by the community.


The Swan at East Ilsley set for new chapter

The Swan at East Ilsley set for new chapter

The Swan at East Ilsley set for new chapter

07 November 2025

The heart of East Ilsley is set to beat faster this weekend as The Swan pub prepares for its grand reopening tomorrow (Saturday).


Candles, crafts, and owls: Visit Hampstead Norreys’ big event

Candles, crafts, and owls: Visit Hampstead Norreys’ big event

Candles, crafts, and owls: Visit Hampstead Norreys’ big event

05 November 2025

Hampstead Norreys is preparing to hold its major annual event, the Candlelit Market.


23-year-old dies in crash in Englefield

23-year-old dies in crash in Englefield

23-year-old dies in crash in Englefield

03 November 2025

A 23-year-old man died this morning (Monday) in a road crash in Englefield.


Public rights of way should be protected in West Berkshire, says survey

Public rights of way should be protected in West Berkshire, says survey

Public rights of way should be protected in West Berkshire, says survey

01 November 2025

A huge document outlining the state of West Berkshire’s public rights of way has been published,


Scarecrow trail gets political as villagers fight 350-home plan

Scarecrow trail gets political as villagers fight 350-home plan

Scarecrow trail gets political as villagers fight 350-home plan

31 October 2025

Villagers against council plans to put 350 new homes in their parish have used the area’s autumn scarecrow trail to draw attention to their fight.


Cattle return to common after more than 80 years

Cattle return to common after more than 80 years

Cattle return to common after more than 80 years

30 October 2025

Cattle have been returned to a common after more than 80 years to help restore valuable heathland and here’s how you can find the special herd.


West Berkshire hotel makes final of top tourism awards

West Berkshire hotel makes final of top tourism awards

West Berkshire hotel makes final of top tourism awards

29 October 2025

A picturesque hotel and events venue has been named as a finalist in two categories of this year’s Beautiful South Tourism Awards.


Magistrates dismiss charge of failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal

Magistrates dismiss charge of failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal

Magistrates dismiss charge of failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal

27 October 2025

A dog seized by police from a West Berkshire home has reportedly had to be destroyed along with its puppies.

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Daring staff member leaping into the unknown for autism charity

Daring staff member leaping into the unknown for autism charity

Daring staff member leaping into the unknown for autism charity

19 September 2025

Swapping the classroom for the clouds, a daring autism charity staff member is preparing to leap from 15,000ft into the unknown.


Screening option listed for environmental impact survey for solar farm

Screening option listed for environmental impact survey for solar farm

Screening option listed for environmental impact survey for solar farm

17 September 2025

Plans for another large solar farm near Grazeley are looming.


‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

16 September 2025

A popular West Berkshire restaurant – which features in this year’s prestigious Michelin Guide – has closed for the last time.

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My Newbury: A double rainbow over the West Berkshire Downs

My Newbury: A double rainbow over the West Berkshire Downs

My Newbury: A double rainbow over the West Berkshire Downs

16 September 2025

This picture of a double rainbow forming over the West Berkshire Downs was taken in Aldworth by Tracey Godsmark.


Emergency care given at terraced house blaze

Emergency care given at terraced house blaze

Emergency care given at terraced house blaze

12 September 2025

Firefighters had to provide emergency care to a person at a blaze in a terraced house.


Roadside hotel set for demolition is used to house homeless

Roadside hotel set for demolition is used to house homeless

Roadside hotel set for demolition is used to house homeless

11 September 2025

The status of a hotel along a major road in West Berkshire has been clarified ahead of its eventual demolition.

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West Berkshire cavalry to the rescue as Hermitage faces coup

West Berkshire cavalry to the rescue as Hermitage faces coup

West Berkshire cavalry to the rescue as Hermitage faces coup

10 September 2025

West Berkshire Council has sent in the cavalry to rescue Hermitage Parish Council.


Sun shines down on popular show

Sun shines down on popular show

Sun shines down on popular show

10 September 2025

Unexpected brilliant sunshine greeted the organisers of the 82nd Aldermaston & Wasing Show as they arrived at The Old Mill to set up on Sunday.


Stars turn out for charity cricket clash

Stars turn out for charity cricket clash

Stars turn out for charity cricket clash

10 September 2025

Cricket fans and celebrities met for the annual Lord’s Taverners charity match, which saw a host of stars from sport, television and radio attend.

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West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

10 September 2025

A West Berkshire MP has been made a minister in a government shake-up.


HGV driver fined for breach of weight restrictions

HGV driver fined for breach of weight restrictions

HGV driver fined for breach of weight restrictions

09 September 2025

A lorry driver has been fined for breach of weight restrictions on Ufton Nervet Bridge in West Berkshire.


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