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Thames Valley Police youth drug diversion scheme wins national award

Thames Valley Police youth drug diversion scheme wins national award

Scheme was piloted in West Berkshire THAMES Valley Police scheme first piloted in West Berkshire with the aim of preventing a cycle of drugs reoffending…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 24

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 912, an increase of 27 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Closing down signs appear at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Northbrook Street, Newbury

Closing down signs appear at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Northbrook Street, Newbury

Announcement follows 'closing down sale' at local Peacocks, owned by same company Closing down signs have appeared at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill branch…


The Bunk Inn, in Curridge, steps in to offer 'free school meals' for children in need this half term

The Bunk Inn, in Curridge, steps in to offer 'free school meals' for children in need this half term

The Bunk Inn is providing packed lunches to ensure no child goes hungry The Bunk Inn is offering free lunches for any children who would otherwise go…


 Daylight saving time: When do the clocks go back?

Daylight saving time: When do the clocks go back?

Don't forget the extra hour THE clocks go back by one hour on Sunday, October 25, at 2am - that means the minute after 1.59am will be 1am again.  The…


Oxford science and arts' collaboration Small Hours lingers long in the memory

Oxford science and arts' collaboration Small Hours lingers long in the memory

Zoom theatre looks young people struggling with sleep issues Small Hours: Mandala Theatre Company, at in front rooms everywhere, from October 18 –…


Opposition leader urges West Berkshire Council to act on free school meals

Opposition leader urges West Berkshire Council to act on free school meals

'I hope that you will be able to take early action now and provide much-needed relief to many' Leader of the opposition on West Berkshire Council Lee…


Newbury Liberal Democrats launch petition calling for free school meals over Christmas

Newbury Liberal Democrats launch petition calling for free school meals over Christmas

'It is an absolute travesty for children to go hungry at any time of year' A petition has been launched calling on West Berkshire Council to help extend…


Plans for 14 homes in Baughurst fail to address parish council concerns

Plans for 14 homes in Baughurst fail to address parish council concerns

"The amended plans still do not adequately reflect or address our concerns" BAUGHURST Parish Council has reaffirmed its objection to a scheme to build…


Faraday Road football ground in Newbury being used as a 'cash cow' by West Berkshire Council

Faraday Road football ground in Newbury being used as a 'cash cow' by West Berkshire Council

Town councillors express concern it is being used to fund rest of LRIE development NEWBURY town councillors have raised concerns that the vacant football…


West Berkshire Council refuses to apologise for 'blunder' which cost taxpayers almost £1m

West Berkshire Council refuses to apologise for 'blunder' which cost taxpayers almost £1m

Public money has 'gone to waste due to poor project management' claims opposition leader THE leaders of West Berkshire Council have refused to apologise…


Friday night delays on A34 northbound

Friday night delays on A34 northbound

Broken-down vehicle causing tailbacks There are currently delays of up to 20 minutes along the northbound stretch of the A34, from Chieveley to the A4185. One…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 23

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 23

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 885, an increase of 13 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Newbury Showground - home of Royal County of Berkshire Show - could be sold

Newbury Showground - home of Royal County of Berkshire Show - could be sold

Selling the site on crossroads of A34 and M4 'one option being explored' by The Newbury & District Agricultural Society NEWBURY Showground could be put…


Staff shortages close Thatcham Library tomorrow

Staff shortages close Thatcham Library tomorrow

Apology to public for inconvenience Thatcham library will be closed tomorrow (Saturday) due to staff shortages. The library, in Bath Road, has apologised…


Greenham Control Tower closed tomorrow

Greenham Control Tower closed tomorrow

Tours open again Sunday There will be no guided tours at the Greenham Control Tower tomorrow (Saturday, October 24) and access to the tower will be closed. The…


Thatcham Monster Villain Safari launches in Broadway and Kingsland Centre

Thatcham Monster Villain Safari launches in Broadway and Kingsland Centre

'Perfect time to explore local businesses while children are kept entertained' VILLAINS are hitting Thatcham’s shops. Following the success of the…


Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading experiencing 'small numbers' of coronavirus cases

Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading experiencing 'small numbers' of coronavirus cases

West Berkshire rate below national average but cases increasing The Royal Berkshire Hospital is starting to report small numbers of coronavirus cases,…


Sterling Cables plans revised over 'dangerous' Grenfell Tower style cladding

Sterling Cables plans revised over 'dangerous' Grenfell Tower style cladding

Architect expresses concerns that fire could tear through new apartment blocks REVISED plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of Sterling Cables…


Listen to Newbury teenage music producer's track streaming worldwide

Listen to Newbury teenage music producer's track streaming worldwide

Promising future for St Barts student who works from bedroom 'studio' Seventeen-year-old A-level music tech student Thomas Moores – stage name Tomay…


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