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Choir performs in aid of church fundraiser

Choir performs in aid of church fundraiser

Members and friends of Thatcham United Reformed Church enjoyed some ‘delightful’ entertainment last weekend in aid of the church.


Hear what Thatcham residents have to say on plans for thousands of new homes

Hear what Thatcham residents have to say on plans for thousands of new homes

West Berkshire Council has produced a revised plan – running to 2041 – showing where extra housing demanded by the government will go.

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Community Carebus providing ‘transport lifeline’ for more than 40 years

Community Carebus providing ‘transport lifeline’ for more than 40 years

A volunteer-run community transport service is now available to local groups.


Celebrating folk art and seasonal customs of the Wessex region in 100 objects, films, songs and stories

Celebrating folk art and seasonal customs of the Wessex region in 100 objects, films, songs and stories

Visitors to Un/Common People will also experience a new folk song and story map, reimagining five traditional regional folk songs.


Back in the day

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Woman wins national gardening award

Woman wins national gardening award

A Mortimer woman has been recognised nationally for the sustainability of her garden.


Police respond to alleged public order incident in Thatcham

Police respond to alleged public order incident in Thatcham

Police are investigating an alleged public order incident in Thatcham.


Englefield announce exclusive UK Beach Boys show with guests David Essex and Lulu

Englefield announce exclusive UK Beach Boys show with guests David Essex and Lulu

Presale booking next week for first Heritage Live concert in the grounds at Englefield House in July.


Preview and tips ahead of Coral Gold Cup Day at Newbury Racecourse

Preview and tips ahead of Coral Gold Cup Day at Newbury Racecourse

We could see a local winner in the Coral Gold Cup


Colonel Harry gives Snowden strong chance to retain Coral Gold Cup

Colonel Harry gives Snowden strong chance to retain Coral Gold Cup

‘We’re hoping lightning can strike twice’


Newbury Velo Cycling Club announces record growth and major achievements

Newbury Velo Cycling Club announces record growth and major achievements

‘This has been a transformative year for inclusive cycling in West Berkshire’


Makers from the Hood showing at The Base Greenham

Makers from the Hood showing at The Base Greenham

Local art and craft collective Made in the Hood are currently showing at the Runway Gallery.


Tipi weddings plans for Bake Off venue

Tipi weddings plans for Bake Off venue

The Great British Bake Off location at Welford Park in West Berkshire could be turned into a wedding venue


12-hour memorial pool marathon raises over £1,700 for cancer charity

12-hour memorial pool marathon raises over £1,700 for cancer charity

A local pub’s pool team put on a 12-hour charity pool marathon in memory of one of their former teammates.


Schools in West Berkshire have 82 languages spoken by pupils

Schools in West Berkshire have 82 languages spoken by pupils

Polish, Urdu and Hindi are the most spoken language other than English in West Berkshire schools.


Cold Ash musician proves you’re never too old to rock

Cold Ash musician proves you’re never too old to rock

Gomrath album launch party, 50 years after being unearthed by an archive record company.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

A drag bingo night, an accordion concert and a Santa fun run are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


Council finally decides on proposed agricultural development

Council finally decides on proposed agricultural development

West Berkshire Council has refused what it calls a ‘harmful’ a proposal to build a new seed processing business in Leckhampstead.


Camera club in the picture for 80 years

Camera club in the picture for 80 years

Next year will see the 80th anniversary of the Newbury Photography Club.


Lightning McClean among names of council’s fleet of leaf sweepers

Lightning McClean among names of council’s fleet of leaf sweepers

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced the humorous new names of the vehicles within its fleet of sustainable pathway leaf sweepers.


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