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What a find! West Berkshire hoard of 8 gold Iron Age coins

What a find! West Berkshire hoard of 8 gold Iron Age coins

Discovery made by four metal detectorists in Wokefield Highlights from the West Berkshire Museum Collection The Wokefield Hoard by museum volunteer Pam…


950 jobs at risk at Marks & Spencer

950 jobs at risk at Marks & Spencer

Store management and head office roles being cut Marks & Spencer has said 950 jobs are at risk as part of plans to reduce store management and head…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man accused of threatening Newbury door staff

Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man accused of threatening Newbury door staff

Defendant is also facing charge of assault during night out A THATCHAM man has been accused of threatening door staff and an assault. On Thursday, July…


Newbury FC may be forced to permanently relocate to Thatcham

Newbury FC may be forced to permanently relocate to Thatcham

Consultation finds no ideal site for new ground NEWBURY Football Club could be forced to relocate permanently to Thatcham if an alternative football ground…


Thatcham brownie pack brightens up the Broadway through socially distanced competition

Thatcham brownie pack brightens up the Broadway through socially distanced competition

'I hope that everyone enjoys the display when visiting the town' A THATCHAM Brownie pack has brightened up the Broadway with a selection of flowers grown…


Woman who died in M4 crash was 'irreplaceable' say family

Woman who died in M4 crash was 'irreplaceable' say family

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward THE family of a woman who died in the M4 collision on Friday have paid tribute. Judith Reading,…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 19

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 19

District increase of one since yesterday The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 479, which represents an increase of one…


Brockhurst and Marlston House School raises thousands for education project

Brockhurst and Marlston House School raises thousands for education project

Providing internet access for disadvanted children A WEST Berkshire school has raised thousands of pounds to provide internet access to disadvantaged…


D-Day nearing for Kingsclere library

D-Day nearing for Kingsclere library

Date set to decide library’s future THE future of Kingsclere Community Library is to be decided this month. Hampshire County Council bosses are expected…


Delays on A34 southbound between Chilton and East Ilsley due to jackknifed horsebox

Delays on A34 southbound between Chilton and East Ilsley due to jackknifed horsebox

Horse being transferred to new horsebox UPDATE: One lane has reopened. The A34 southbound between Chilton and East Ilsley is closed due to a jackknifed…


Comet Neowise snapped over Greenham Common and when to view the International Space Station as it passes over the UK

Comet Neowise snapped over Greenham Common and when to view the International Space Station as it passes over the UK

Harold Siddons from Thatcham captures Comet Neowise on camera over Greenham Common COMET Neowise has been providing fantastic photo opportunities throughout…


 In search of idyllic England: the Bucklebury bowl turner

In search of idyllic England: the Bucklebury bowl turner

George Lailey became famous, but he never wanted to change his simple lifestyle Highlights from the West Berkshire Museum collection George Lailey 1869-1958.…


Hungerford Food and Artisan Market today

Hungerford Food and Artisan Market today

Visitors will be able to buy a range of speciality food items from local suppliers. HUNGERFORD Food and Artisan Market will take place in The…


Great Shefford: West Berkshire Council planners reject pub's breakfast kiosk bid

Great Shefford: West Berkshire Council planners reject pub's breakfast kiosk bid

"The proposal has failed to demonstrate that there will not be a harmful impact" PLANNING chiefs have rejected a bid to create a ‘breakfast kiosk’…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man sentenced for attacking woman

Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man sentenced for attacking woman

Defendant had denied offence at first, but changed plea A THATCHAM man has been sentenced for assaulting a woman. In the dock at Reading Magistrates Court…


Don't try to pigeonhole Doris Brendel

Don't try to pigeonhole Doris Brendel

Daughter of renowned pianist Alfred Brendel has very much followed her own path Some may remember last year’s Newbury Spring Festival concert at…


Coronavirus lockdown: Such a beautiful day for salons

Coronavirus lockdown: Such a beautiful day for salons

Customers ‘treat themselves’ after lockdown shutdown As the country continues to slowly re-emerge from the constraints of the lockdown, spas, salons and…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 18

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 18

No increase in lab confirmed cases in West Berkshire The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 478, which represents no increase…


Aldermaston Court up for sale

Aldermaston Court up for sale

Developer marketing manor house and grounds ALDERMASTON’S historic manor house and grounds have been put up for sale.  The 139-acre…


Fatal M4 crash: police appeal for witnesses

Fatal M4 crash: police appeal for witnesses

Deceased's next of kin have been informed of tragedy POLICE have this morning confirmed that the traffic collision on the M4 involved a fatality, and…


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