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Man attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Newbury

Man attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Newbury

Victim was attacked by group in Church Road A man was threatened with a knife during a robbery in Newbury.  The 22-year-old was attacked by a group…


Englefield Estate Gardens open to public every Monday during lockdown 2

Englefield Estate Gardens open to public every Monday during lockdown 2

'We ask that visitors act with kindness and consideration to those around them and please only visit us if you are feeling well' THE Englefield Estate…


Time for some reading together this Christmas

Time for some reading together this Christmas

Old tales, new adventures and facts about the world we live in; children’s book reviewer CAROLINE FRANKLIN has a few suggestions Christmas shows every…


Sport brought to a shuddering halt

Sport brought to a shuddering halt

'We have to sit it out for another month, but it is for the good of everyone, not just a few' Local sport has again been brought to an abrupt halt as…


Lambourn racehorse trainer Nicky Henderson’s relief at racing reprieve

Lambourn racehorse trainer Nicky Henderson’s relief at racing reprieve

Trainer says it would have been ‘catastrophic’ if racing was halted again Nicky Henderson was a relieved man after racing got the go-ahead to continue…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases of November 5

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases of November 5

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 1,174 an increase of 17 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


The signs are still positive

The signs are still positive

Latest commercial property news from Quintons Quintons Commercial Property Agents reports a continued busy time, despite Covid. Confidence is good and…


Why a career in social care is so rewarding and worthwhile - Sponsored Content

Why a career in social care is so rewarding and worthwhile - Sponsored Content

  Social care offers opportunities for transferable skills and career switching from different industries, providing rewarding roles, training and…


Newbury will hold a small Remembrance Day service but public are being asked to stay away and 'Remember from Home' instead

Newbury will hold a small Remembrance Day service but public are being asked to stay away and 'Remember from Home' instead

Event will be live streamed online and broadcast on radio so people can pay their respects at a distance NEWBURY will hold a small, private Remembrance…


Thatcham Remembrance Sunday procession will go ahead - but public urged to stay at home

Thatcham Remembrance Sunday procession will go ahead - but public urged to stay at home

Remembrance events can be held during second lockdown THATCHAM’S Remembrance Day procession is going ahead this weekend. The Government has said…


Hampshire residents could see council tax bills rise as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council looks to plug £1m funding gap

Hampshire residents could see council tax bills rise as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council looks to plug £1m funding gap

Proposal will be discussed by full council next week before going out to public consultation NORTH Hampshire residents could see their council tax bills…


Will bingo machines bring crime to Newbury town centre?

Will bingo machines bring crime to Newbury town centre?

Opponents want to foil new application LICENSING officers are to consider allowing bingo betting terminals in Newbury town centre. But fears have been…


Man punched in the head during robbery in Newbury

Man punched in the head during robbery in Newbury

Topless attacker stole iPhone and Gant coat A man was punched in the head multiple times and then robbed in Newbury. The 52-year-old man, was walking…


Blenheim Palace marks Remembrance Day with 200 silhouetted soldiers

Blenheim Palace marks Remembrance Day with 200 silhouetted soldiers

Visitors can book to view the installation Two hundred life-size Armistice Day soldier silhouettes have been assembled at Blenheim Palace ahead of Remembrance…


Sunak extends jobs furlough scheme to the end of March

Sunak extends jobs furlough scheme to the end of March

Chancellor also outlines support for the self-employed The jobs furlough scheme set up in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak is to be extended until…


More M4 closures planned for this weekend

More M4 closures planned for this weekend

Motorway will be shut in both directions for resurfacing works Parts of the M4 will again be closed this weekend as resurfacing works continue along the…


Robinson hails ‘best-ever’ win

Robinson hails ‘best-ever’ win

10-man Crusaders maintain flying start after toppling Dorking Danny Robinson admitted Hungerford Town’s tremendous start to the National League…


Businesses back a greener future

Businesses back a greener future

Experts from across England discuss how to hit net zero target Green business experts joined local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) from the across…


West Berkshire libraries to close during Lockdown 2

West Berkshire libraries to close during Lockdown 2

Online services will be available West Berkshire library buildings will close for a month as part of new national coronavirus restrictions. Libraries…


Here's how you do it: Newbury's urban sketcher shares a few tips

Here's how you do it: Newbury's urban sketcher shares a few tips

New book published by artist Isabel Carmona HOT off the press – this new Urban Sketching, an artist’s guide, by Newbury artist Isabel Carmona…


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