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Great Bedwyn Primary School teacher comforted dying motorcyclist near Hungerford

Great Bedwyn Primary School teacher comforted dying motorcyclist near Hungerford

'I felt he was aware of my being there' A SCHOOLTEACHER has told how she comforted a dying man following a traffic collision near Hungerford. The tragedy…


East Woodhay farm plan 'not out of scale'

East Woodhay farm plan 'not out of scale'

Planning agent argues scheme will benefit village THE planning team behind the proposed Sungrove Farm development in East Woodhay has defended the scheme…


Newbury and Thatcham - roadworks to affect A4 and Lower Way

Newbury and Thatcham - roadworks to affect A4 and Lower Way

The A4 and Lower Way to be affected by closures THE A4 is set to close between Newbury and Thatcham again tonight (Tuesday) with work in Lower Way starting…


Coronavirus advice: A complete guide to what you need to know

Coronavirus advice: A complete guide to what you need to know

Public Health England is continuing to give advice Bosses at Public Heath England (PHE) are continuing to monitor and give advice on the cornonavirus…


Epic library restoration completed at Blenheim Palace ahead of World Book Day

Epic library restoration completed at Blenheim Palace ahead of World Book Day

A 16-YEAR restoration of thousands of rare volumes has been completed at Blenheim Palace ahead of World Book Day on March 5. The Long Library, which is…


Campaign to help save animal welfare charity from potential closure

Campaign to help save animal welfare charity from potential closure

Great Shefford based shelter has launched an appeal to raise extra funds AN appeal has been launched to help save Great Shefford’s National Animal…


West Berkshire Council considering introducing new food waste bin

West Berkshire Council considering introducing new food waste bin

Measure would aim to reduce amount of food thrown away WEST Berkshire Council is hoping to introduce a special food waste collection bin to the district. It…


Online bullying affects nearly one in four YouGov poll reveals

Online bullying affects nearly one in four YouGov poll reveals

How to deal with cyber bullies Almost one in four people in the UK have experienced online bullying, with a YouGov poll, carried out at the end of last…


Stable Talk: Sherwood’s many memories

Stable Talk: Sherwood’s many memories

But legendary trainer still yearns for another winner at Cheltenham Festival


Thatcham level crossing has been little impacted by new timetable, Network Rail says

Thatcham level crossing has been little impacted by new timetable, Network Rail says

West Berkshire Council will be conducting a traffic survey this month NETWORK Rail has said its recent timetable changes have had little impact on…


National Pie Week is a great excuse to roll out the pastry

National Pie Week is a great excuse to roll out the pastry

Sweet or savoury - what's not to love about a good pie? PIE is a dish that can bring so much variety to peoples lives. It is National Pie Week from March…


Appeal to find owners of bearded dragon after reptile is handed into Newbury vets

Appeal to find owners of bearded dragon after reptile is handed into Newbury vets

Exotic lizard discovered in garden shed taken to Falkland Veterinary Clinic STAFF at Falkland Veterinary Clinic are appealing for information after a…


Family days out at National Trust properties in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinhamshire to view the spring blossom

Family days out at National Trust properties in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinhamshire to view the spring blossom

Enjoy the parklands at some of our local stately homes and properties GO on a flower-viewing adventure as you take a stroll through some gardens and parks…


Police issue e-fit image after attempted robbery in Newbury

Police issue e-fit image after attempted robbery in Newbury

Suspect fled empty-handed Thames Valley Police have released an e-fit of an individual they wish to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery…


Teenager arrested following Thatcham assault

Teenager arrested following Thatcham assault

Man was pushed to the ground and kicked by two boys on February 4 A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following an assault in Thatcham last month. Police…


Newbury estate agent Jones Robinson’s boost for dementia charity

Newbury estate agent Jones Robinson’s boost for dementia charity

West Berkshire’s Dementia Friendly Community given donation of £5,859 A NEWBURY-based estate agent has handed over a cheque for almost £6,000 to…


Burghfield boy who died in Topshop in The Oracle, Reading, was 'swinging on barrier', inquest told

Burghfield boy who died in Topshop in The Oracle, Reading, was 'swinging on barrier', inquest told

10-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after display unit fell on top of him A 10-year-old boy from Burghfield who died in a Topshop…


Vodafone takes action after visitor to Newbury HQ tests positive for coronavirus

Vodafone takes action after visitor to Newbury HQ tests positive for coronavirus

'Precautionary measure' after several employees come into contact with infected individual Several employees at Vodafone's Newbury headquarters have been…


Delays on A34 after crash north of Newbury

Delays on A34 after crash north of Newbury

Collision occurred on northbound carriageway shortly after 11am Motorists are currently experiencing delays of around 20 minutes on the A34 following…


Pictures from the Past - week 7

Pictures from the Past - week 7

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…


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