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Appeal to find missing Thatcham man

Appeal to find missing Thatcham man

Steve Holland was last seen in Newbury on Friday Police are concerned for the welfare of a Thatcham man who was last seen on Friday. Steve Holland was…


Murder investigation launched in Thatcham

Murder investigation launched in Thatcham

Woman died in Park Avenue this morning (Tuesday) A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Thatcham. Police were called…


Anne's memory honoured at Volunteer Centre

Anne's memory honoured at Volunteer Centre

Room named after volunteer who dedicated three decades to charity VOLUNTEER Centre West Berkshire has named its interview room in memory of a special…


Raiders foiled in attack on store

Raiders foiled in attack on store

Owner tells of terrifying late-night incident in village shop THE owner of Woolton Hill Stores has spoken out after two men broke into his shop in the…


Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Friends and family bid farewell to 'The Sheriff' FRIENDS and family are mourning the passing of a well-known and long-serving, former Newbury police officer. Shane…


Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Channel 4 documentary will explore lives of deaf teenagers PUPILS at a Snelsmore school for deaf children will be featured in a new TV documentary on…


Breaking news: Former Newbury policeman Shane Cooke dies

Breaking news: Former Newbury policeman Shane Cooke dies

Tributes are paid on social media to the former town centre officer Former Newbury police officer, Shane Cooke, had died. The well-known policeman, who…


Keith Chegwin dies aged 60

Keith Chegwin dies aged 60

TV star dies at home surrounded by family KEITH Chegwin, former Ashmansworth resident, died today (Monday) in his home surrounded by his family.  In…


Crusaders gain lifting relief

Crusaders gain lifting relief

Leaders brought crashing down as Hungerford regain winning form Hungerford Town 1 Dartford 0 HUNGERFORD ended their long, lean home run in the best possible…


Town make it a top 10

Town make it a top 10

Kingfishers invade Windsor to maintain unbeaten streak Windsor 1 Thatcham Town 3 THATCHAM stretched their run to 10 games without defeat as they continue…


Blues shell-shocked by the seashore

Blues shell-shocked by the seashore

Cockles muscle out visitors Exmouth 45 Newbury Blues 25 EXMOUTH’S Cockles were alive-alive-oh as their returning  wounded inspired a bonus…


Protecting keyless cars from thieves

Protecting keyless cars from thieves

Thatcham company offers advice to stop abuse of 'smart' fobs A THATCHAM company has issued advice to drivers after a new car was stolen in less than two…


Victoria Park tennis court floodlights now in use

Victoria Park tennis court floodlights now in use

Play can now continue until 9.30pm at popular Newbury facility THE new floodlights at the Victoria Park tennis courts in Newbury were officially switched…


West Berkshire Council hits back at social mobility report

West Berkshire Council hits back at social mobility report

Local authority says data "does not add up" WEST Berkshire Council has hit back at a national report naming the district as a social mobility ‘cold…


Suspected abuse at Newbury care home was not reported

Suspected abuse at Newbury care home was not reported

West Berkshire Council-run facility placed in special measures BOSSES at a West Berkshire Council-run care home failed to report suspected abuse of residents,…


Man hit in the face with BB pellet while inside a West Berkshire pub

Man hit in the face with BB pellet while inside a West Berkshire pub

Police appealing for information after shot fired at Chapel Row inn A man was shot in the face with a BB pellet while he was in a West Berkshire pub.  The…


Man and teenager from Newbury arrested in connection with supplying drugs

Man and teenager from Newbury arrested in connection with supplying drugs

Arrests made after officer witnessed an alleged deal taking place Two men from Newbury have been arrested in connection with supplying drugs.  The…


Snow hits West Berkshire

Snow hits West Berkshire

Do not drive unless "absolutely vital" police warn as M4 re-opens Snow has hit West Berkshire today (Sunday) making traversing some rural roads difficult…


Family evacuate home following fire

Family evacuate home following fire

Newbury firefighters issue advice in run-up to Christmas A family in Newbury had to evacuate their home following a kitchen fire this morning (Sunday). Firefighters…


Lantern parade to light up Newbury today

Lantern parade to light up Newbury today

Candelit procession through the town will take place this afternoon NEWBURY town centre will be lit up again when the annual Festival of Light returns…


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