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104-year-old Ruth follows in Captain Tom Moore's footsteps

104-year-old Ruth follows in Captain Tom Moore's footsteps

Centenarian walking 104 laps of the roads around her home to raise vital funds for charity A 104-year-old woman from Shaw is following in the footsteps…


Police called to reports of illegal off-roading

Police called to reports of illegal off-roading

Reminder issued for bikes and 4x4 vehicles to respect the rules Police have been on patrol after reports of illegal off-roading in Bucklebury today (Sunday). The…


Should have gone to Specsavers...motorist has car seized after failing eyesight test

Should have gone to Specsavers...motorist has car seized after failing eyesight test

Driver also faces a day in court after being caught with no insurance A motorist had his car seized by police after failing an eyesight test when he was…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 11

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 11

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 720, with the figure remaining unchanged in the last 24 hours. The latest official…


Tributes paid to man killed in A34 collision

Tributes paid to man killed in A34 collision

27-year-old described as a 'caring and loving son, brother and grandson' The family of a man who was killed in a collision on the A34 near East Ilsley…


BBC Countryfile Harvest Special includes 18-year-old Newbury farmer

BBC Countryfile Harvest Special includes 18-year-old Newbury farmer

Berkshire Farm Girl makes her television debut ELEANOR Gilbert, otherwise known as Berkshire Farm Girl, will be seen at work on Countryfile Harvest Special…


Chairman of Newbury charity recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Chairman of Newbury charity recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

David Ball was part of team that helped bring new cancer care facility to West Berkshire The chairman of a Newbury cancer charity has been recognised…


Thatcham councillors back campaign to protect Piggy Woods off Floral Way

Thatcham councillors back campaign to protect Piggy Woods off Floral Way

Thatcham Town Council backs call to 'recognise the benefit the land has' THATCHAM councillors have added their voices to a campaign to save ancient woodland…


Newbury naval chef set to make history after nearly 50 years at sea

Newbury naval chef set to make history after nearly 50 years at sea

65-year-old set to enter the record books as the first person in the 115-year history of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to reach the milestone A Naval…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 10

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 10

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 720, an increase of 11 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Eight arrested in connection with illegal hunting at West Berkshire beauty spot

Eight arrested in connection with illegal hunting at West Berkshire beauty spot

Thames Valley Police receive multiple reports of animals being run over and people firing catapults at The Ridgeway Eight men have been arrested in connection…


Police appeal after man robbed at knifepoint in Pangbourne

Police appeal after man robbed at knifepoint in Pangbourne

Victim was approached as he cycled to work Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed at knifepoint in Pangbourne. The victim, a 22-year-old…


Newbury company explains why whole live events supply chain is at risk

Newbury company explains why whole live events supply chain is at risk

#WeMakeEvents campaign aims to drive change and urges Government to act THE live events and entertainment industries have been an important yet underappreciated…


Newbury swimmer on the crest of a wave after swimming Bristol Channel

Newbury swimmer on the crest of a wave after swimming Bristol Channel

Joanne Jones braved the tides to cross 13 miles from Penarth to Clevedon A NEWBURY swimming coach has become only the second woman since 1982 to swim…


Plans submitted for farm shop at The Great Shefford

Plans submitted for farm shop at The Great Shefford

The pub must ‘diversify to survive’ says landlord THE owner of a much-loved village pub is pushing ahead with plans to build a farm shop on its grounds. Joshua…


Primary school children go yellow for World Mental Heath Day

Primary school children go yellow for World Mental Heath Day

Youngsters and staff get dressed up to raise awareness of charity that supports those who are struggling Children and staff at Beenham Primary School…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 9

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of October 9

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 709, an increase of 13 in the last 24 hours. The latest official figures show that…


Two Newbury shops in danger of closing as Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Peacocks look to appoint administrators

Two Newbury shops in danger of closing as Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Peacocks look to appoint administrators

“Like every retailer, we have found the past seven months extremely difficult" Two Newbury stores are in danger of closing after high street fashion chain…


Plans submitted for new cafe in Newbury's Victoria Park

Plans submitted for new cafe in Newbury's Victoria Park

Facility will also have toilets and changing rooms to serve tennis courts PLANS for a new community café in Victoria Park in Newbury have been…


2020 Thatcham Festival launches tomorrow (Saturday)

2020 Thatcham Festival launches tomorrow (Saturday)

Content includes socially distanced and online events during coronavirus pandemic THE Thatcham Festival kicks off this weekend in digital-heavy format…


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