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View from the Jubilee trip boat

View from the Jubilee trip boat

Approaching town from West Mills.


Hamstead Marshall Park

Hamstead Marshall Park

Thanks to Sally for this photo of the beautiful lake, complete with swans, at Hamstead Marshall Park.


Donnington Castle

Donnington Castle

Thanks to Richard Baldwin for this lovely photograph of Donnington Castle. Taken on Sunday - when it wasn't raining!


Right place Wrong Jovi

Right place Wrong Jovi

Bon Jovi fans head to Hungerford Described as the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world, Hungerford is preparing for a lively night this Saturday as…


Nature therapy scheme aims to improve mental health

Nature therapy scheme aims to improve mental health

'Engaging with Nature' to run at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre THATCHAM’S Nature Discovery Centre (NDC) will play host to 15 people…


Newbury woman embarks on Pakistan odyssey

Newbury woman embarks on Pakistan odyssey

Waheeda Soomro intends to write a book on her experiences abroad A Newbury woman is to set off on a road trip across Pakistan with the aim of raising…


White Hart Inn to close months after reopening

White Hart Inn to close months after reopening

Publican cited viability issues Hamstead Marshall’s White Hart Inn is to close – just eight months after reopening to the public. Owner…


Funeral of Pc Andrew Harper held in Oxford today

Funeral of Pc Andrew Harper held in Oxford today

Officer was killed while attending a burglary in West Berkshire Crowds lined the streets of Oxford today to pay tribute to Pc Andrew Harper, who died…


"My love for you will never fade"

"My love for you will never fade"

Pc Andrew Harper's wife Lissie leads the tributes at her husband's funeral THE wife of PC Andrew Harper paid an emotional tribute to her husband at his…


Slow Horses by Mick Herron

Slow Horses by Mick Herron

The first in a series of thrillers about a team of disgraced MI5 operatives lead by a suitably unlikely anti-hero I LOVE a good thriller, particularly…


Late light

Late light

A flock of (possibly) Corn Bunting in flight over Sandleford


Reading appoint Bowen as manager

Reading appoint Bowen as manager

The Welshman was previously Sporting Director at the Madejski Stadium. READING Football Club have today (Monday) announced that Mark Bowen has been appointed…


Funeral of PC Andrew Harper to take place today

Funeral of PC Andrew Harper to take place today

The 28-year-old was killed while responding to an incident in West Berkshire The funeral of the police officer killed while responding to an incident…


Alpaca hut theft in Burghfield

Alpaca hut theft in Burghfield

Thieves made off with shelter and equipment A Burghfield alpaca-keeper has appealed to the public after a pod she uses to house her animals was stolen…


Newbury firefighter hailed for his heroics

Newbury firefighter hailed for his heroics

Off duty fireman was first on scene of Prior's Court minibus crash A NEWBURY firefighter who was the first on the scene of the Prior’s Court crash…


Views vary on new Lidl store for Tadley

Views vary on new Lidl store for Tadley

Objectors fear traffic and impact on existing shops while supporters cite more choice and jobs PLANS to build a Lidl store in Tadley has been met with…


Diversion after major crash in Aldermaston

Diversion after major crash in Aldermaston

Special traffic arrangements may run into Monday Police have closed off a section of the A340 outside Aldermaston after a vehicle reversed into a property…


Ex-parliamentary candidate urges immigration reform

Ex-parliamentary candidate urges immigration reform

Jonny Roberts addressed the Labour Conference last month Jonny Roberts – Labour’s 2015 Parliamentary candidate for Newbury – spoke at…


Local group, smallest in the country, wins national award

Local group, smallest in the country, wins national award

Healthwatch West Berkshire recognised for its work on rough sleeping A WEST Berkshire group has won a national award for its work in championing local…


Mortimer named fire station of the year

Mortimer named fire station of the year

“We are very proud and honoured to receive the award" MORTIMER was named Fire Station of the Year at the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service awards. The…


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