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Fears for River Lambourn over latest dumping

Fears for River Lambourn over latest dumping

'There ought to be consequences' CONTRACTORS allegedly dumping waste into the River Lambourn could face enforcement action. Lambourn Parish Council has…


Coronavirus: West Berkshire to learn Tier as national restrictions ease next week

Coronavirus: West Berkshire to learn Tier as national restrictions ease next week

Council leader says there is nothing to suggest Tier 3 placement WEST Berkshire may return to Tier 1 restrictions when the national lockdown ends next…


Tadley residents battle to save 250-year-old oak tree from felling plan

Tadley residents battle to save 250-year-old oak tree from felling plan

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council says it will take residents' concerns into account Residents are battling to save a 250-year-old oak tree after…


Hockney comes to Greenham

Hockney comes to Greenham

Hollywood montage on show at The Base in new year HOLLYWOOD meets West Berkshire as a major photomontage by Britain’s most famous living artist…


Newbury musicians mourn one of their own

Newbury musicians mourn one of their own

Tributes to Ricky and the Gamblers' Dave Hicks Newbury musicians are mourning one of their own – guitarist Dave Hicks, one of the founder members…


West Berkshire and other local authorities to discover post-lockdown tiers

West Berkshire and other local authorities to discover post-lockdown tiers

Health Secretary Matt Hancock to make announcement today (Thursday) The Health Secretary is to set out which tier each local authority in England will…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 25

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 25

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,604 - an increase of 12 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


Crusaders’ delight at return of fans

Crusaders’ delight at return of fans

Decision to relax ban on supporters will have positive impact HUNGERFORD Town chairman Patrick Chambers believes the decision to allow fans back to watch…


Roadworks delayed on Bartholomew Street, Newbury

Roadworks delayed on Bartholomew Street, Newbury

Road closed between Market Street and Pound Street West Berkshire Council has said resurfacing work on Bartholomew Street, Newbury, has been delayed by…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Crown Court trial for alleged Newbury drug dealer

Reading Magistrates' Court: Crown Court trial for alleged Newbury drug dealer

Defendant denies supplying heroin and cocaine A MAN has been sent to the Crown Court for trial on drug dealing charges. Euan Thomas Buchanan appeared…


‘Starting a life you can really own and have control over’

‘Starting a life you can really own and have control over’

Former Vodafone executive writes book after redundancy When Eleanor Tweddell was made redundant from her job at Vodafone, she had no idea that her experience…


Plan for flats on site of historic Thatcham houses goes to appeal

Plan for flats on site of historic Thatcham houses goes to appeal

Aldermaston company attempts to overturn West Berkshire Council refusal PLANS to demolish historic buildings in Thatcham and replace them with flats have…


Video report: Inside the set of Newbury's panto

Video report: Inside the set of Newbury's panto

Phil Cannings chats to the cast ahead of opening night next week Rehearsals are well under way for this year's socially-distanced panto Aladdin, which…


Burghfield hosts digital consultation on village hall refurbishment

Burghfield hosts digital consultation on village hall refurbishment

Submissions close next week Burghfield Parish Council has opened a consultation on the planned refurbishment of the village hall. Until November 30, residents…


Go-ahead for Cashino gaming centre in Newbury amid crime controversy

Go-ahead for Cashino gaming centre in Newbury amid crime controversy

Search reveals numerous incidents at company's outlets PLANS for a gambling outlet in Newbury town centre were approved following company reassurances…


Pangbourne College pupils complete hike for FareShare

Pangbourne College pupils complete hike for FareShare

Over £1,000 raised for food waste charity Four Pangbourne College pupils have raised more than £1,000 with a charity hike. Harry Standbridge, Lewis…


34 people test positive for coronavirus at West Berkshire school

34 people test positive for coronavirus at West Berkshire school

Pupils and teachers in self-isolation following Covid-19 outbreak A whole year group is in self isolation following a coronavirus outbreak at a West Berkshire…


Reading Crown Court: Thatcham man jailed for sex assault

Reading Crown Court: Thatcham man jailed for sex assault

Defendant must sign Sex Offenders Register A MAN who sexually assaulted a woman while he was in police custody has been jailed. The 38-year-old must also…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of November 24

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,592 - an increase of 10 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


Thatcham Crown Mead Stores fined for underage sales

Thatcham Crown Mead Stores fined for underage sales

Fireworks and alcohol sold to under 18s A THATCHAM shop has been fined for underage sales of fireworks and alcohol. JMG Stores Ltd, trading as Crown…


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