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Thatcham man's coronavirus lockdown song raises thousands for Cancer Research

Thatcham man's coronavirus lockdown song raises thousands for Cancer Research

Josh Smith's Hold You Tight was written for terminally ill relative during pandemic “I DREAM of the day when we can keep this screen away, for now…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 4

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 4

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is currently 498, which represents no increase in the last 24 hours. Since July 2, the…


Pc Andrew Harper killers could have sentences reviewed

Pc Andrew Harper killers could have sentences reviewed

The Attorney General has been asked to look at whether 16-year and 13-year jail terms were 'unduly lenient' The three West Berkshire teenagers who were…


Newbury man convicted of assaulting police officers in Reading

Newbury man convicted of assaulting police officers in Reading

'Thames Valley Police takes a zero tolerance policy towards offenders who assault officers' A Newbury man has been convicted of assaulting police officers. Peter…


1,100 jobs at risk as Pizza Express eyes 67 restaurant closures

1,100 jobs at risk as Pizza Express eyes 67 restaurant closures

'The UK-wide lockdown has hit the hospitality industry particularly hard' Pizza Express has said it could close around 67 of its UK restaurants, with…


Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to August 1

Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to August 1

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics THE number of people from Basingstoke and Deane who have died with coronavirus recorded on their…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to August 1

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to August 1

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics One person from West Berkshire has died with coronavirus recorded on their death certificate…


Another scorcher on the way this week

Another scorcher on the way this week

Friday and Saturday will be particularly sunny and hot Friday last week has been confirmed by the Met Office as the third hottest UK day on record, as…


20mph speed limit for Hungerford High Street?

20mph speed limit for Hungerford High Street?

Town council suggests canvassing public opinion A PERMANENT speed limit of 20mph is being considered for Hungerford town centre. The issue was…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Council swimming pools unlikely to reopen this month

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Council swimming pools unlikely to reopen this month

'I feel people’s frustrations, but unfortunately that’s the situation we are finding ourselves living in' COUNCIL-run swimming pools are unlikely…


West Berkshire dog boarders fighting 'barking mad' proposed license fee hike

West Berkshire dog boarders fighting 'barking mad' proposed license fee hike

Councils reviewing 375 per cent increase, which also impacts Bracknell and Wokingham DOG boarders in West Berkshire have been granted “a stay of…


Vandals wreck newly-planted trees in Thatcham

Vandals wreck newly-planted trees in Thatcham

'There are some unhappy individuals who seem to get fun out of destroying nature' A councillor has said he's disappointed that newly-planted trees at…


Crookham Hill closed after accident

Crookham Hill closed after accident

Traffic disrupted in both directions An accident has disrupted traffic in both directions along Crookham Hill. The turning into Old Thornford Road has…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 3

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 3

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is currently 498, an increase of three on yesterday's figure. Since July 2, the figure…


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Police and ambulance called to A4 incident in Newbury

Police and ambulance called to A4 incident in Newbury

Slow traffic in Newbury as police in attendance near Tesco on Bath Road A POLICE car and an ambulance are dealing with an incident involving a vehicle…


Newbury teenager Rysa Saujani through to final of Miss England

Newbury teenager Rysa Saujani through to final of Miss England

16-year-old actor 'overwhelmed by support' after winning two awards in semi-final of competition A NEWBURY teenager has made it to the finals of Miss…


West Berkshire restaurant offering half price wine on Wednesdays

West Berkshire restaurant offering half price wine on Wednesdays

The Vineyard at Stockcross is also taking part in Government's Eat Out to Help out Scheme Many West Berkshire restaurants are participating in the Government's…


You cannot be cirrus! - whimsical skies over Beedon capture the imagination

You cannot be cirrus! - whimsical skies over Beedon capture the imagination

Looks like a 'Will-o'-the-wisp' PENNY Boden was in her back garden in Beedon when she spotted this whimsical cloud. Mrs Boden said: "I do like taking…


Ceremony to mark VJ day in Newbury - 75 years on

Ceremony to mark VJ day in Newbury - 75 years on

Small service will remember those who fell in Far East campaigns A CEREMONY to remember Victory over Japan Day will be held in Newbury this month. On…


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