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Coronavirus West Berkshire: Only a few weeks left to apply for business grants

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Only a few weeks left to apply for business grants

Small business, retail, hospitality and leisure grants end this month BUSINESSES in West Berkshire that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic…


West Berkshire projects receive coronavirus recovery funding from Thames Valley LEP

West Berkshire projects receive coronavirus recovery funding from Thames Valley LEP

Full fibre broadband and renewable resources centre in the pipeline PROJECTS to assist West Berkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis have…


Coronavirus: Thatcham council approves £7,000 spend to reopen public toilets

Coronavirus: Thatcham council approves £7,000 spend to reopen public toilets

'It’s taking into account the coronavirus crisis and making sure the safest result is given to the public' COUNCILLORS have approved a spend of more than…


Director of Newbury estate agents to embark on charity bike ride

Director of Newbury estate agents to embark on charity bike ride

Charles Robinson is aiming to raise £2,000 for two good causes THE director of a Newbury estate agents is embarking on a charity cycle ride to raise vital…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 10

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 10

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 500, the same as yesterday's figure. Since July 2, the figure now includes both Pillar…


Hedgehog family – including 5 hoglets – rescued from waste bag in Newbury

Hedgehog family – including 5 hoglets – rescued from waste bag in Newbury

Group now being housed by Shaw family A family of hedgehogs is now in the care of Shaw resident Laura Verney, following their rescue from a discarded…


Sunflowers shimmer in the summer sun in Newbury

Sunflowers shimmer in the summer sun in Newbury

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When to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower as it peaks over UK on August 11 and 12

When to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower as it peaks over UK on August 11 and 12

Stunning night sky light show THE Perseid meteor shower is an annual even which starts in mid-July, but reaches its peak on the night of August 11 and…


Thames Valley Kings receive Sport England emergency coronavirus funding

Thames Valley Kings receive Sport England emergency coronavirus funding

Club was started in Thatcham A WHEELCHAIR basketball club started in Thatcham has been awarded more than £2,000 of funding to help with the impact…


Newbury man jailed for punching woman unconscious in Reading

Newbury man jailed for punching woman unconscious in Reading

Victim shown lying motionless in street on CCTV after 'ferocious' blow A MAN who knocked a woman unconscious with a savage punch to the face has been…


Park House School Newbury offering summer coding courses

Park House School Newbury offering summer coding courses

Course is designed around nature and the environment and keeping fit and healthy PUPILS from schools across Berkshire can learn coding for free…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 9

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 9

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire have hit 500 - after an increase of two from yesterday's figure of 498. Since July 2,…


Man jailed for pub raid

Man jailed for pub raid

Defendant also carried knife, court hears A MAN has been jailed for raiding a town pub and carrying a knife in Hungerford. The 30-year-old offender had…


Lidl 'still committed' to opening store in Tadley

Lidl 'still committed' to opening store in Tadley

Supermarket chain haven't given up hope despite plans being refused THE battle for a Lidl in Tadley may not be over after the discount retailer confirmed…


Newbury girl puts out home-made dog poo bag dispensers to help community

Newbury girl puts out home-made dog poo bag dispensers to help community

Determined Florence doesn't give up after items taken down A NEWBURY girl has contributed bags of help towards cleaning up parts of the town. Florence Digby-Lister,…


Baroque-ing good birthday surprise

Baroque-ing good birthday surprise

Newbury musicians celebrate as lockdown eases BACK in April, local musician Fiona Bennett planned a special 60th birthday dinner for her husband, trumpeter…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 8

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 8

 The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains unchanged at 498. Since July 2, the figure now includes both Pillar 1 data…


Adder pictured at Greenham Common - beware when walking with children and dogs

Adder pictured at Greenham Common - beware when walking with children and dogs

Snakes like to bask in the sunshine ANGELIKA Rivero was walking on Greenham Common this morning when she came across this adder. There are many snakes…


Coronavirus: Thatcham volunteers praised as scheme is wound down

Coronavirus: Thatcham volunteers praised as scheme is wound down

Residents and staff praised for their efforts in lockdown THATCHAM’S coronavirus volunteers and staff have been praised for their efforts…


Hermitage man's gig-a-thon today

Hermitage man's gig-a-thon today

Hermitage guitarist invites requests for his charity fundraiser A Hermitage man is staging a 12-hour 'gig-a-thon', in a bid to raise money for a number…


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