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Darling new alpaca welcomed to local farm

Darling new alpaca welcomed to local farm

Darling new alpaca welcomed to local farm

13 August 2025

Stanford Dingley’s Mazelands Farm welcomed a new addition recently.


‘It feels like we are waking up in a commercial transport depot’

‘It feels like we are waking up in a commercial transport depot’

‘It feels like we are waking up in a commercial transport depot’

12 August 2025

An application for planning permission for more shipping containers to be used for self storage has been refused by West Berkshire Council.


My Newbury: The River Kennet at Padworth

My Newbury: The River Kennet at Padworth

My Newbury: The River Kennet at Padworth

12 August 2025

This picture of the River Kennet at Padworth was taken by Peter Towndrow.


Woolhampton Annual Show is sure to be a village highlight

Woolhampton Annual Show is sure to be a village highlight

Woolhampton Annual Show is sure to be a village highlight

08 August 2025

Woolhampton Annual Show is back tomorrow (Saturday) at Woolhampton Village Hall, promising a day of trophies and tea.


AWE reviews processes after workers accidentally damage explosive component at nuclear bomb factory

AWE reviews processes after workers accidentally damage explosive component at nuclear bomb factory

AWE reviews processes after workers accidentally damage explosive component at nuclear bomb factory

07 August 2025

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has closed an improvement notice issued to AWE.


Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

05 August 2025

An eco centre research base in Kintbury has moved a step closer to fruition.


Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

04 August 2025

More roadworks are planned for the following two weeks, causing local disruption.

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MPs pressure minister for change to dangerous A34 slip roads

MPs pressure minister for change to dangerous A34 slip roads

MPs pressure minister for change to dangerous A34 slip roads

03 August 2025

A cross-party group of MPs representing constituencies along the A34 have written to the Minister for Transport.

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Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

01 August 2025

A dad has made a desperate plea for his family to be able to stay in a mobile home on land he owns.


Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

31 July 2025

There's a big plan in Hungerford to create a wetland wildlife area.


MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

30 July 2025

A West Berkshire MP was lucky enough to be among the welcoming party when the England Lionesses arrived in Downing Street this week.

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Detailed plans set to go forward for Compton development

Detailed plans set to go forward for Compton development

Detailed plans set to go forward for Compton development

29 July 2025

The site for 160 planned homes in Compton has now been cleared.


Students’ 175km ultramarathon for The Brain Tumour Charity

Students’ 175km ultramarathon for The Brain Tumour Charity

Students’ 175km ultramarathon for The Brain Tumour Charity

29 July 2025

Two 17-year-olds completed a 175km run in 6.5 days for The Brain Tumour Charity.


Rotarian scoops £5,000 for charity

Rotarian scoops £5,000 for charity

Rotarian scoops £5,000 for charity

27 July 2025

A Pangbourne Rotarian has scooped £5,000 for charity from the Cadbury Foundation.


Helping pet owners in need at fun day

Helping pet owners in need at fun day

Helping pet owners in need at fun day

25 July 2025

NAWT Berkshire at Great Shefford, will be teaming up with StreetVet to host a day of support for pet owners on Sunday.


All-weather 3G pitch opens

All-weather 3G pitch opens

All-weather 3G pitch opens

24 July 2025

A new 3G all-weather pitch has opened in West Berkshire, marking a significant step for grassroots sport in the area.


Card skimming at supermarket cashpoint in West Berkshire

Card skimming at supermarket cashpoint in West Berkshire

Card skimming at supermarket cashpoint in West Berkshire

24 July 2025

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a card skimming incident in West Berkshire.


‘They seem to be trying to deflect attention from the generally poor services they are delivering’

‘They seem to be trying to deflect attention from the generally poor services they are delivering’

‘They seem to be trying to deflect attention from the generally poor services they are delivering’

23 July 2025

The row over Reading Borough Council’s attempted land grab for parts of the eastern area of West Berkshire has ratcheted up.


Bottoms up! Two West Berkshire pubs have much to celebrate

Bottoms up! Two West Berkshire pubs have much to celebrate

Bottoms up! Two West Berkshire pubs have much to celebrate

23 July 2025

Two West Berkshire pubs have been recognised nationally for their quality.

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Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

23 July 2025

A sports tournament saw 60 children from three schools take part in an afternoon of games.


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