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Village schoolchildren run from Curridge to Paris

Village schoolchildren run from Curridge to Paris

A village school has raised nearly £800 running from Curridge to Paris.


Judge spares heroin dealer from prison sentence

Judge spares heroin dealer from prison sentence

The ravages of heroin addiction - including limb amputation and heart infection - were starkly outlined in a courtroom.


Here’s where there’s road closures in West Berkshire in the coming weeks

Here’s where there’s road closures in West Berkshire in the coming weeks

More overnight closures are planned on a busy Newbury road.


‘Ambitious’ council hails its successes in first year of office

‘Ambitious’ council hails its successes in first year of office

West Berkshire’s council leader has rounded up a year in office since the Lib Dems won the election last year by thanking his staff.


Change of hands for country pub

Change of hands for country pub

New tenants have taken on a beloved country inn which has had no permanent management for almost a year.


Ukrainian pianist Nikita Burzanitsa wins prestigious 2025 Sheepdrove Piano Competition

Ukrainian pianist Nikita Burzanitsa wins prestigious 2025 Sheepdrove Piano Competition

The competition, at the Sheepdrove Eco Centre in Lambourn and generously supported by the Sheepdrove Trust, concluded with a public final on Sunday.


Newbury Spring Festival passes halfway point on a high with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Newbury Spring Festival passes halfway point on a high with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Patron Duke of Kent in audience for concert with the wow factor.


New Era have stitched together a triple bill of entertaining comedies in Only Connect

New Era have stitched together a triple bill of entertaining comedies in Only Connect

‘We love to stage new talent and showcase some lesser-known dramatic pieces’.


Is expensive sunscreen really worth the extra money?

Is expensive sunscreen really worth the extra money?

Dermatologists and suncare experts reveal how much you should really spend on SPF this summer.


Woman admits ABH assault on female

Woman admits ABH assault on female

A woman is waiting to be sentenced for a serious assault on another female.


Crews battle blaze at commercial building

Crews battle blaze at commercial building

Firefighters have battled two blazes in West Berkshire this past week.


Duke drops by for Newbury Spring Festival’s Royal Philharmonic concert

Duke drops by for Newbury Spring Festival’s Royal Philharmonic concert

Patron the Duke of Kent is a long standing supporter of the Festival and regularly attends.


Trio dance non-stop to fund trip of lifetime

Trio dance non-stop to fund trip of lifetime

Three Year 10 students have danced the day away to fund their trip of a lifetime.


Paedophile former headteacher is kicked out of profession

Paedophile former headteacher is kicked out of profession

A disgraced former headteacher has been permanently disbarred from the profession.


St Bart’s U13 girls make history with County Cup triumph

St Bart’s U13 girls make history with County Cup triumph

‘We couldn’t be prouder of the girls' efforts’


Police close another address in Thatcham due to antisocial behaviour

Police close another address in Thatcham due to antisocial behaviour

A Thatcham property has been fully sealed by court order due to antisocial behaviour.


Meet Neve Wright, the young netball star on the rise with England

Meet Neve Wright, the young netball star on the rise with England

“I want to be a full-time netball player. I want to play sport for a living.”


Motorist hospitalised after fleeing police and overturning car

Motorist hospitalised after fleeing police and overturning car

A man led police on a high speed chase through country roads in a stolen vehicle before crashing and overturning outside a village pub.


Wedding parasol purchased for Princess Diana estimated to fetch £18,000-£22,000 at Newbury auction

Wedding parasol purchased for Princess Diana estimated to fetch £18,000-£22,000 at Newbury auction

This is such an historic item that although never used, will be highly sought after due to its provenance, says SAS expert.


Newbury’s Bridge for Young People leaving foster care

Newbury’s Bridge for Young People leaving foster care

A rundown office in Newbury has been renovated to house young people leaving foster care.


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