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West Berkshire advised to 'Remember from Home' for Remembrance Sunday 2020

West Berkshire advised to 'Remember from Home' for Remembrance Sunday 2020

Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford councils share message WEST Berkshire residents are being encouraged to ‘Remember From Home’ for the 2020…


West Berkshire GP dispensing coronavirus advice to the nation during BBC Breakfast

West Berkshire GP dispensing coronavirus advice to the nation during BBC Breakfast

East Ilsley doctor will now answer your questions in a Newburytoday Q&A If you’re up early enough in the morning, you may recognise Rachel Ward.  The…


Fireworks launched at Thames Valley Police officers in Calcot

Fireworks launched at Thames Valley Police officers in Calcot

Police recover stash following reports on Halloween Fireworks have been launched at police officers in Calcot.  Officers said they were attending…


England to go into second coronavirus lockdown

England to go into second coronavirus lockdown

Measures will be in place from Thursday until December 2 People in England have been told to stay at home as the country is placed under another national…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 31

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 31

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 1,062, an increase of 24 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


A34 closed north of Speen following collision

A34 closed north of Speen following collision

Allow extra time Update 5.08pm  The section of road is now open. The travel alerts section on our website is currently not updating due to technical…


Newbury's £100,000 Save Your Corn Exchange appeal reaches first milestone

Newbury's £100,000 Save Your Corn Exchange appeal reaches first milestone

Fund the Future campaign to protect town's arts venue Since launching the Save Your Corn Exchange: Fund the Future campaign just under a month ago, the…


Storm Aiden to sweep over West Berkshire bringing heavy rainfall and possible travel chaos

Storm Aiden to sweep over West Berkshire bringing heavy rainfall and possible travel chaos

Make sure you have your waterproofs handy WEST Berkshire will experience heavy rainfall late morning, Saturday, October 31, as Storm Aiden sweeps across…


Will we see the rare Halloween full blue moon over West Berkshire?

Will we see the rare Halloween full blue moon over West Berkshire?

More than 70 years since it last happened on October 31 The second full moon of October - and therefore a full blue moon - will appear tonight, Halloween,…


Green Party calls for more social housing in West Berkshire

Green Party calls for more social housing in West Berkshire

“Average house prices are nearly 10 times average income, which makes buying a property unaffordable for many people." WEST Berkshire Green Party is calling…


New pop-up charity shop opens in Newbury's Kennet Shopping centre

New pop-up charity shop opens in Newbury's Kennet Shopping centre

Two friends raising money for a charity close to their hearts TWO friends from Wash Common have opened a new pop-up charity shop in Newbury’s Kennet…


Nurseries and childminders closing down due to Covid-19

Nurseries and childminders closing down due to Covid-19

Childcare providers are facing financial difficulties as demand has plummeted during the pandemic NURSERIES and childminders in West Berkshire are closing…


British Garden Centres opening in Thatcham tomorrow

British Garden Centres opening in Thatcham tomorrow

Company acquired former Wyevale site in September A new garden centre is opening its doors in Thatcham tomorrow (Saturday).  British Garden Centres…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 30

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 30

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 1,038, an increase of 14 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Rising star Samson Tsoy to play special Newbury Spring Festival concert

Rising star Samson Tsoy to play special Newbury Spring Festival concert

Young pianist has performed at Barbican, Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall NEWBURY Spring Festival welcomes a rising star, the young pianist…


Rising star Samson Tsoy to play special Newbury Spring Festival concert

Rising star Samson Tsoy to play special Newbury Spring Festival concert

Young pianist has performed at Barbican, Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall NEWBURY Spring Festival welcomes a rising star, the young pianist…


Tadley teenager charged with drug and weapon offences

Tadley teenager charged with drug and weapon offences

19-year-old to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court A 19-year-old from Tadley has been charged with drugs and weapons offences. Reece Grandison of…


Newbury man who harassed victim and assaulted an emergency worker sentenced

Newbury man who harassed victim and assaulted an emergency worker sentenced

47-year-old appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court after messaging and calling 100 times a day A Newbury man who breached bail conditions by harassing…


Spine-tingling West Berkshire ghost stories

Spine-tingling West Berkshire ghost stories

Tales of hauntings around the district Are ghosts really all around us, as some would attest, writes Caroline Franklin ? Does 16th-century baby murderer…


Hambridge Road in Newbury will close for nearly three weeks next month

Hambridge Road in Newbury will close for nearly three weeks next month

Thames Water need to carry out essential maintenance works A Newbury road will be closed for more than two weeks next month, as Thames Water carry out…


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