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Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 16, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 16, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed cases in West Berkshire has increased in the past 24 hours.

FA Cup journey over for spirited Hungerford

FA Cup journey over for spirited Hungerford

FA Cup journey over for spirited Hungerford

The Crusaders suffered a narrow defeat to National League side Bromley in the Emirates FA Cup.

It's chanterelle time for mushroom hunters in wild West Berkshire

It's chanterelle time for mushroom hunters in wild West Berkshire

It's chanterelle time for mushroom hunters in wild West Berkshire

They are known as 'the queen of the woods' – and these apricot-scented, egg-yolk yellow little gems are fruiting now.

Thatcham continue to build momentum after FA Trophy success

Thatcham continue to build momentum after FA Trophy success

Thatcham continue to build momentum after FA Trophy success

Kingfishers boss Jamie Leacock wants his side to kick on after beating Sholing in the cup.

What's on this weekend

What's on this weekend

What's on this weekend

A round-up of events taking place this weekend across West Berkshire and North Hampshire.

Bulb-planting days at Lockdown Woods

Bulb-planting days at Lockdown Woods

Bulb-planting days at Lockdown Woods

Volunteers at Newbury's two Lockdown Woods gathered for a pair of planting days over the past two weekends.

Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

Newbury photographer commissioned to take pictures of Edward Prince of Wales at Highclere Castle and Churchill's wedding

West Berkshire Museum commemorates the centenary of the death of John William Righton.

Thatcham charity Swings & Smiles raises £36,400 in 'incredible' Ball

Thatcham charity Swings & Smiles raises £36,400 in 'incredible' Ball

Thatcham charity Swings & Smiles raises £36,400 in 'incredible' Ball

Swings and Smiles has a ball with Chris Tarrant, raising an 'incredible' £36,400.

Newbury MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess

Newbury MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess

Newbury MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess

Newbury MP Laura Farris took to Twitter to pay tribute to Sir David Amess after he was killed in an attack at his constituency surgery today.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 15, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 15, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 15, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed cases in West Berkshire has increased in the past 24 hours.

Walk-in coronavirus booster service for over-50s

Walk-in coronavirus booster service for over-50s

Walk-in coronavirus booster service for over-50s

Eligible persons above the age of 50 are to be allowed a walk-in booster jab at the Kennet Shopping vaccination centre.

Testing suspended at Covid lab

Testing suspended at Covid lab

Testing suspended at Covid lab

Covid testing at a laboratory in Wolverhampton has been suspended following reports of false negative PCR test results.

'No Covid spike' after false negative results

'No Covid spike' after false negative results

'No Covid spike' after false negative results

Newbury MP Laura Farris has said there is no evidence of a Covid spike in the area, following a wave of 'false negative' test results.

Man arrested for ABH following Kintbury incident

Man arrested for ABH following Kintbury incident

Man arrested for ABH following Kintbury incident

Thames Valley Police (TVP) arrested a man following reports of an argument in Church Street, Kintbury, on Wednesday night.

Crash shuts one lane of A34

Crash shuts one lane of A34

Crash shuts one lane of A34

There are long delays on the A34 between Milton and Marcham after an accident this lunchtime.

Council criticised for delayed response to Covid test scandal

Council criticised for delayed response to Covid test scandal

Council criticised for delayed response to Covid test scandal

The council has been criticised after taking more than a week to announce false negative Covid tests at Newbury Showground.

Residents talk of 'false negative' Covid test fears

Residents talk of 'false negative' Covid test fears

Residents talk of 'false negative' Covid test fears

The Newbury Weekly News has spoken to a number of residents who first raised the alarm about false negatives at the Newbury Showground site.

Woman caught driving after taking cocaine

Woman caught driving after taking cocaine

Woman caught driving after taking cocaine

A woman was caught behind the wheel after taking the Class A controlled drug, cocaine.

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire celebrates its move to Broadway House in Newbury

Cake was enjoyed at the new offices of the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire in official opening.

Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

Mayor calls for entries to design Newbury's Christmas card

Mayor Billy Drummond launches this year's search for a winner.

Delays on M4 eastbound between Junction 12 and Junction 11

Delays on M4 eastbound between Junction 12 and Junction 11

Delays on M4 eastbound between Junction 12 and Junction 11

There are delays on the M4 eastbound between Junction 12 (Theale) and Junction11 (Madejski Stadium).

Proposals to convert Beenham hotel into residential development

Proposals to convert Beenham hotel into residential development

Proposals to convert Beenham hotel into residential development

Plans have been submitted to convert the Beenham Comfort Inn into 34 dwellings.
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