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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…


West Berkshire residents to be sent Covid-19 outbreak plan leaflets

West Berkshire residents to be sent Covid-19 outbreak plan leaflets

Council will circulate information on plan which highlights what it will do in the event of an outbreak in district A LEAFLET giving details of West Berkshire…


Industry accolade for West Berkshire Brewery and Hawkridge Distillers

Industry accolade for West Berkshire Brewery and Hawkridge Distillers

Award Winning Gin West Berkshire Brewery and Hawkridge Distillers are celebrating after picking up bronze at the International Wine and Spirit Competition…


Changes to rules on face coverings come into effect tomorrow - here’s where you must wear one

Changes to rules on face coverings come into effect tomorrow - here’s where you must wear one

Government will make it mandatory in a number of places from August 8 From tomorrow (Saturday) new rules regarding face coverings will come into effect…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 7

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 7

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


Hampshire and Berkshire firefighters to observe minute's silence for those killed in Beirut explosion

Hampshire and Berkshire firefighters to observe minute's silence for those killed in Beirut explosion

More than 150 people have died and thousands more injured following blast in Lebanese capital Fire crews from across Berkshire and Hampshire will observe…


Sign up to Thatcham virtual choir and other events in town

Sign up to Thatcham virtual choir and other events in town

Thatcham Town Council and Vox Fresh need voices PEOPLE in Thatcham are being asked to sign up to mass virtual singing event as part of a list of lockdown…


Hot air balloons make unexpected landing in Stockcross, West Berkshire on hottest day of the year

Hot air balloons make unexpected landing in Stockcross, West Berkshire on hottest day of the year

Up up and away JORDAN Burcher captured the moment these hot air balloons landed in Stockcross earlier this morning.  A host of balloons were spotted…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man broke teeth in town centre pub brawl

Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man broke teeth in town centre pub brawl

Attacker ordered to pay compensation to victim A TEENAGER has been ordered to pay his victim hundreds of pounds in compensation after injuring him in…


Theale unites to protect historic church from vandals

Theale unites to protect historic church from vandals

Fundraiser launched for CCTV enhancements Theale villagers have raised almost £1,500 in a bid to combat antisocial behaviour at their historic church. Over…


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