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Change of use for tattoo parlour

Change of use for tattoo parlour

An application to turn a tattoo parlour into a nail salon has been submitted in Thatcham.


Man seriously injured in three bike crash on M4

Man seriously injured in three bike crash on M4

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash between three motorcyclists shut both directions of the M4 last night (Monday).


Former chairman steps down from housing charity

Former chairman steps down from housing charity

A housing charity has said goodbye to its long-serving proctor and former chairman.


Fraudster who duped Sovereign housing walks free, despite trousering £110,000

Fraudster who duped Sovereign housing walks free, despite trousering £110,000

A Sovereign housing employee ripped off the company for around £110,000.

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Popular woodland trail reopened after six month restoration

Popular woodland trail reopened after six month restoration

A project to refurbish a popular woodland trail costing tens of thousands of pounds has been completed in North Hampshire.


Leap of faith for hospital that saved Mabel

Leap of faith for hospital that saved Mabel

A father has taken a leap of faith by skydiving 15,000 feet to support the hospital that saved his daughter.


West Berkshire head nominated for Teacher of the Year

West Berkshire head nominated for Teacher of the Year

A headteacher from West Berkshire has been nominated for Teacher of the Year in a national competition.


My Newbury: A field near Hungerford

My Newbury: A field near Hungerford

This picture of mauve phacelia, a bee magnet, and ox-eye daisies was taken in a field near Hungerford by Marguerite Shave.


M4 closed in both directions following serious collision

M4 closed in both directions following serious collision

Diversion routes here.


St Bart’s School Year 13 prom 2025 - all the photos here
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St Bart’s School Year 13 prom 2025 - all the photos here

With GCSE and A-Level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Dog attack leaves man in hospital

Dog attack leaves man in hospital

A man in his 60s remains in hospital with serious injuries to his hand after a dog attack in Thatcham.


The Downs School Year 13 prom 2025 - all the photos here
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The Downs School Year 13 prom 2025 - all the photos here

With GCSE and A-Level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Man admits assault

Man admits assault

A man has been ordered to compensate his assault victim.


Seven rare bird species spotted in Pang survey

Seven rare bird species spotted in Pang survey

A 2km stretch of the River Pang is about to be rewilded.


Wellbeing walk and cream tea for Daisy’s Dream

Wellbeing walk and cream tea for Daisy’s Dream

A bereavement charity is inviting families to join them for a peaceful afternoon.


Readers’ views: ‘May I suggest a good book for councillors to read. It’s called NLP for dummies’

Readers’ views: ‘May I suggest a good book for councillors to read. It’s called NLP for dummies’

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Calling all green-fingered gardeners

Calling all green-fingered gardeners

Hungerford Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s town in bloom competition is now open.


What are sparkling teas and when should you be drinking them?

What are sparkling teas and when should you be drinking them?

If you haven’t tried this summer’s coolest drink - here’s all you need to know.


How Downland village called Snap came to be abandoned

How Downland village called Snap came to be abandoned

The rise – and loss – of a village called Snap was the most recent talk enjoyed by Hungerford Historical Association.


Cashpoint fraud outside supermarket

Cashpoint fraud outside supermarket

Police want to speak with two men about a cashpoint fraud at a supermarket in West Berkshire.

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