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A blockbuster year at ACE Space and more to come…

A blockbuster year at ACE Space and more to come…

2024 marked 10 years of regular monthly gigs and 20 Unplugged open mic nights at the town centre music venue.


McCann’s Coffee Shop to close

McCann’s Coffee Shop to close

McCann’s Coffee Shop will be permanently closed to customers from next week.


Man due in court after New Year’s Day altercation

Man due in court after New Year’s Day altercation

A man has been charged with two assault offences after an altercation in the early hours of New Year ’s Day.


New 50p is crowned the rarest coin in circulation

New 50p is crowned the rarest coin in circulation

The rarest 50p pieces currently in circulation have been unveiled by The Royal Mint and there’s a new coin to have taken the top spot this year.


Appeal for witnesses after motorist drives at cyclist

Appeal for witnesses after motorist drives at cyclist

A cyclist was knocked from his machine after a motorist drove at him.


Murderers and ‘visitations from God’: Inside Newtown Road Cemetery

Murderers and ‘visitations from God’: Inside Newtown Road Cemetery

Tucked inside an old graveyard in Newbury is a monument worthy of a scene in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.


Beauty spot will shut next week as diseased trees are felled

Beauty spot will shut next week as diseased trees are felled

Work to fell diseased trees at a West Berkshire beauty spot will begin next week.


If you like Goosebumps, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Stranger Things or Beetlejuice – you’ll love The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick

If you like Goosebumps, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Stranger Things or Beetlejuice – you’ll love The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick

Larry Hayes latest book will be appeal 10-15s who like a bit of creepy action horror mixed with some laughs.


Psst - want to go undercover? Underage sales volunteers are being recruited

Psst - want to go undercover? Underage sales volunteers are being recruited

Are you aged between 15 and 17 and looking for a volunteering opportunity to bolster your CV?


Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

A Second World War veteran has celebrated his 101st birthday.


Police appeal for information after altercation between young boys

Police appeal for information after altercation between young boys

Police are appealing for information about an altercation in a play park.


Village pre-school rated ‘inadequate’ by watchdog

Village pre-school rated ‘inadequate’ by watchdog

A village pre-school has been branded inadequate by education watchdog Ofsted.


Join the January RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Join the January RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Thousands of nature lovers will be counting birds from their gardens, balconies, parks and local green spaces over one weekend.


Thatcham CEO awarded OBE in King’s New Year Honours List

Thatcham CEO awarded OBE in King’s New Year Honours List

A Thatcham man has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for his outstanding services to young people and education.


Shoplifter caught again

Shoplifter caught again

A shoplifter, back to her old ways, has been caught again.


Poems, spies and memories: The history behind Newbury’s benches

Poems, spies and memories: The history behind Newbury’s benches

In Newbury, there are 123 benches.


Get into a healthier mindset and reconnect with the elements at Wasing

Get into a healthier mindset and reconnect with the elements at Wasing

Wasing Wellbeing offers the opportunity to connect with self, each other and nature through retreats, wild swimming, saunas, workshops and classes.


The famous faces and places commemorated by Newbury’s Blue Plaque scheme

The famous faces and places commemorated by Newbury’s Blue Plaque scheme

The Blue Plaque scheme illustrates Newbury’s rich heritage and commemorates residents and businesses throughout the ages.


Meet darts player Archie Self, Thatcham’s WDF Boy’s World Champion

Meet darts player Archie Self, Thatcham’s WDF Boy’s World Champion

“Luke Humphries is an inspiration for me, but I also look up to Luke Littler”


Record numbers join charity winter walk

Record numbers join charity winter walk

More than 100 people joined a village’s 40th annual Christmas walk in aid of charity.


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