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Call to recycle more plastics ruled out until 2022/23

Call to recycle more plastics ruled out until 2022/23

Council rejects petition signed by 2,000 people A PETITION calling on West Berkshire Council to collect and recycle a wider range of plastics has been…


Climate vigil in Newbury

Climate vigil in Newbury

Commemoration is for those affected by events in Australia and Indonesia A vigil was held in Newbury town centre in solidarity with those affected…


Wartime evacuees share experiences with pupils

Wartime evacuees share experiences with pupils

Calcot schoolchildren learn about rationing, air raids and blackouts CALCOT Junior School’s hall was transformed into a 1940s billeting station…


Newbury road to close tonight for emergency pothole repairs

Newbury road to close tonight for emergency pothole repairs

Diversion will be in place via A4 Hambridge Road in Newbury will be closed from 10pm to 11pm tonight from its junction with Boundary Road to Bone Lane. The…


Don't forget the M4 is shut this weekend

Don't forget the M4 is shut this weekend

Closures in place while bridge is demolished A section of the M4 will be completely closed this weekend while a bridge is demolished. The closure will…


Newbury start the new year in style

Newbury start the new year in style

And thank new club president for 60 years of dedication It's been a busy few weeks for swimmers in Newbury as they celebrated last season’s successes,…


'Champion' dementia friends

'Champion' dementia friends

Event honours those who improve the lives of people with the condition The West Berkshire branch of the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) held…


Police officer in fatal crash may have been travelling at 100mph

Police officer in fatal crash may have been travelling at 100mph

Driver charged with death by careless driving after constable and passenger were killed in A4 smash A CRASH which killed a Thatcham police officer “sounded…


Newbury road closing for two months of gas works

Newbury road closing for two months of gas works

First phase to start at end of January A BUSY Newbury road will be closed for more than two months to allow a gas main to be replaced by SGN. The two-phase…


Flooding alert for homes – 'immediate action required'

Flooding alert for homes – 'immediate action required'

Government warns of damage to property AN official flooding alert has been issued this afternoon (Thursday) with homes at risk from the River Kennet. The…


Tribute paid to Newbury war veteran Norman Fox

Tribute paid to Newbury war veteran Norman Fox

Death of Royal British Legion standard bearer and Legion d'Honneur Chevalier, aged 95 A SECOND World War veteran who worked in Newbury for more than 40…


Man cut out of car after collision at Newbury Racecourse

Man cut out of car after collision at Newbury Racecourse

19-year-old taken to hospital after crashing into lampost Fire crews had to cut a 19-year-old man free from his car after it collided with a lamp post…


Fire Your Imagination STFC Apprenticeship Open Events

Fire Your Imagination STFC Apprenticeship Open Events

Fire Your Imagination STFC Apprenticeship Open Events. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell


Trainee Dental Nurse and Qualified Dental Nurse required

Trainee Dental Nurse and Qualified Dental Nurse required

Cedar Dental Care, Thatcham require Trainee Dental Nurse - Full Training Given and Qualified Dental Nurse You must be hard working, willing to learn,…


WEDDING SHOWCASE AT THE CHEQUERS HOTEL 9th February 2020, 11am-3pm

WEDDING SHOWCASE AT THE CHEQUERS HOTEL 9th February 2020, 11am-3pm

WEDDING SHOWCASE AT THE CHEQUERS HOTEL 9th February 2020, 11am-3pm. Tickets are FREE


Highclere Christmas walk organisers hand over to new team after 35 years

Highclere Christmas walk organisers hand over to new team after 35 years

Group have raised more than £10,000 for local causes THE organisers of the Highclere Christmas walk have decided to step down after 35 years of arranging…


Ufton Nervet artist shortlisted for prestigious prize

Ufton Nervet artist shortlisted for prestigious prize

Painter specialises in rural scenes An Ufton Nervet-based artist has been shortlisted for 2020’s edition of the Royal Arts Prize. Francis Salvesen…


Council abandons works to widen Hambridge Road

Council abandons works to widen Hambridge Road

News comes ahead of overnight closure of A4 between Newbury and Thatcham WEST Berkshire Council has been forced to abandon its plan to widen Newbury’s Hambridge Road…


Police release new CCTV image of missing man

Police release new CCTV image of missing man

Public warned not to approach 36-year-old POLICE have released a new photo of a man who went missing on Friday. Lee Evans, 36, was last seen in Crookham…


Full or part time Mobility Service Engineer required

Full or part time Mobility Service Engineer required

Full or part time Mobility Service Engineer required to work at a family run business on a variety of mobility products. Part workshop based as well…


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