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Slithering wildlife! Squeaking grass snake in Newbury caught on video

Slithering wildlife! Squeaking grass snake in Newbury caught on video

Jackie Mills puzzled by the strange noise SNAKES are making the most of the sunshine at the moment and Thatcham resident Nicky McDonald managed to snap…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 13

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 13

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has stayed at 475. This means there has been no increase since yesterday. Since July 2,…


Pc Andrew Harper murder trial: Quadbike rider denies seeing Thames Valley Police officer chasing him

Pc Andrew Harper murder trial: Quadbike rider denies seeing Thames Valley Police officer chasing him

Three West Berkshire teenagers on trial at the Old Bailey A teenage thief has denied seeing Pc Andrew Harper chasing him moments before the police officer…


 Newbury, Hungerford and Thatcham libraries open from today

Newbury, Hungerford and Thatcham libraries open from today

Three main libraries now open for book collections by appointment WEST Berkshire Council's libraries are reopening gradually under a phased scheme starting…


Comet Neowise passes over Greenham Business Park West Berkshire

Comet Neowise passes over Greenham Business Park West Berkshire

NWN photographer Phil Cannings captures comet on camera COMET Neowise has been making a show of itself this weekend and, on Sunday night, NWN photographer…


Have you spotted flying ants across West Berkshire?

Have you spotted flying ants across West Berkshire?

Did you know Flying Ant Day does not take place on just one day MANY people across West Berkshire experienced 'Flying Ant Day' this weekend, but the flying…


Coronavirus: Thatcham Town Council to install hand santisers at play areas

Coronavirus: Thatcham Town Council to install hand santisers at play areas

Councillors debate cost of installing equipment to keep people safe THATCHAM Town Council is to splash out more than £7,000 on hand sanitisers…


Theale wine specialist partners with Sue Ryder Hospice

Theale wine specialist partners with Sue Ryder Hospice

Staff have personal connection with Hospice's work Theale wine specialist Laithwaite's, based at Arlington Business Park, has announced a fundraising…


West Berkshire nurse thanks the ‘fabulous’ volunteers

West Berkshire nurse thanks the ‘fabulous’ volunteers

Welcome morale-boosters for staff and residents at West Berkshire care homes A GROUP of West Berkshire nurses have paid tribute to the “fabulous”…


When to spot the International Space Station, Comet Neowise and 2 planets - July night sky highlights for the UK

When to spot the International Space Station, Comet Neowise and 2 planets - July night sky highlights for the UK

A cosmic feast IT'S back! The International Space Station is visible over UK skies from now until the beginning of August - that's three weeks when you…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 12

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 12

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has risen by one to 475.  This is the first increase since Wednesday.  Since…


East Garston teenager raises more than £2,000 for National Animal Welfare Trust

East Garston teenager raises more than £2,000 for National Animal Welfare Trust

Poppy only set out to raise £300 - then villagers got behind her A TEENAGER has so far raised a whopping £2,123 for an animal charity –…


Is the beast of Berkshire on the prowl in Hungerford?

Is the beast of Berkshire on the prowl in Hungerford?

Black panther-like creature spotted in woods near school A BLACK panther could be on the loose in Hungerford. For years there have been rumours of a big…


West Berkshire Council lottery celebrates first year

West Berkshire Council lottery celebrates first year

Nearly £62,000 paid out to good causes THE West Berkshire Lottery has celebrated one year since its first draw and a £2,000 winner. West…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 11

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 11

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has stayed at 474.  This means there have been no confirmed cases since Wednesday.  Since…


Didcot Railway Centre 2999 project up for prestigious national heritage ward

Didcot Railway Centre 2999 project up for prestigious national heritage ward

Shortlisted museum up against tough competition THE 21-acre living museum Didcot Railway Centre – the go-to place for many local families –…


Time for tea at the Watermill, the cream of riverside theatres

Time for tea at the Watermill, the cream of riverside theatres

Garden café opens in Bagnor WHILE the Bagnor theatre remains closed, on Monday, The Watermill will open an outdoor Riverside Café, serving lunch,…


Young voices recruited to share Newbury's lockdown experience in Unlocked & Unbolted

Young voices recruited to share Newbury's lockdown experience in Unlocked & Unbolted

Corn Exchange Zoom conversations with 14-21s for theatre piece CORN Exchange is inviting young people across the country to take part in Unlocked and…


Comet Neowise caught on camera from Combe Gibbet

Comet Neowise caught on camera from Combe Gibbet

Picture taken by Thatcham resident Dave Foulger COMET Neowise is making a show of itself throughout July and this spectacular image was taken by Dave…


Hungerford sees spike in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour as lockdown eases

Hungerford sees spike in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour as lockdown eases

"I am confident that some good joint working with stakeholders and partners will help to reduce these type of offences" THE reopening of non-essential…


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