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Carl setting off on 1,200-mile cycle ride to boost mental health charity

Carl setting off on 1,200-mile cycle ride to boost mental health charity

Cycling from London to Rome A NEWBURY man is on the first leg of a mammoth 1,200-mile bike ride from London to Rome. Carl Johnstone, from Hawthorn Road,…


Apoliticals want to send message to parliament

Apoliticals want to send message to parliament

304 votes support Apolitical Dave Yates' monetary reform campaign monetary reform APOLITICAL candidate Dave Yates said that he felt “privileged”…


Greens lose out to 'red surge'

Greens lose out to 'red surge'

Paul Field disappointed as 37,000 vote for Benyon GREEN Party candidate Paul Field has said that Britain needs to change following the election result.   While…


Strong opposition to Crookham quarry site

Strong opposition to Crookham quarry site

Councillors object to Waterside Farm being listed as a preferred site THATCHAM Town Council has said it is vehemently opposed to extracting 200,000 tonnes…


Record Crowds Expected as Royal Ascot Marks a Year of Firsts

Record Crowds Expected as Royal Ascot Marks a Year of Firsts

Berkshire was bracing itself this week for the arrival of an estimated 300,000 racing fans as the Royal Ascot returns for 2017. The first day of the annual…


Bees swarming in Newbury

Bees swarming in Newbury

Hundreds of insects descend on Northbrook Street A swarm of bees has set up shop in Newbury and has clustered around Cote in Northbrook Street.  Resident…


Baby and Claude need a new furever home

Baby and Claude need a new furever home

Elderly cats need a retirement home Baby and Claude have been looking for a new forever home since their owner passed away in January.  Claude, 16,…


Bid lodged to add 40 extra chalets to planned Newbury holiday park.

Bid lodged to add 40 extra chalets to planned Newbury holiday park.

Total number of lodges on agricultural land near racecourse will be 65 if plans approved A HOLIDAY park providing accommodation for 65 families could…


Celebrating Aldermaston's rich heritage

Celebrating Aldermaston's rich heritage

Past and Future event was a success THE community of Aldermaston have completed their celebrations of the Queen’s 90th birthday in great style –…


Shortfalls over Greenham Control Tower acknowledged

Shortfalls over Greenham Control Tower acknowledged

Parish council accepts better monitoring and greater transparency needed in new report THE management shortfalls that have blighted the Greenham Control…


Be assured 'Newbury Labour has arrived', says Labour's Alex Skirvin

Be assured 'Newbury Labour has arrived', says Labour's Alex Skirvin

Party achieves highest vote share in Newbury since 1974 LABOUR received its highest vote share in Newbury since 1974, with Alex Skirvin getting 8,596…


“We know where your heart lies. We want you to stand up for what your constituency believes in.”

“We know where your heart lies. We want you to stand up for what your constituency believes in.”

Lib Dem candidate Judith Bunting's message to Richard Benyon THE Liberal Democrats say they remain the leading progressive party in West Berkshire after…


Probert and Kingsclere Star ready for Ascot week

Probert and Kingsclere Star ready for Ascot week

Dancing Star heads up final day of action at showpiece meeting ANDREW Balding will be one of the local trainers bidding for Royal Ascot success when the…


Overnight closures on M4 this weekend

Overnight closures on M4 this weekend

Round up of other roadworks around West Berkshire this month The M4 will be closed overnight later this week as repair work on two bridges over the motorway…


Morris blasts Berkshire into good position

Morris blasts Berkshire into good position

Second successive century is worth double in Wales RICHARD MORRIS followed his century-making knock-out show of the previous week with a double century…


Defeats at the treble

Defeats at the treble

Falkland, Thatcham and Newbury all beaten FALKLAND’S Jekyll and Hyde campaign continued as they were propelled to third from bottom of Division…


Autism Berkshire to run free workshops

Autism Berkshire to run free workshops

Events aimed to help support parents and carers AUTISM Berkshire is running two free workshops in the coming weeks. The first, next Thursday, is an internet…


West Berkshire pharmacies report delays in supplying repeat prescriptions

West Berkshire pharmacies report delays in supplying repeat prescriptions

Local health watchdog asks customers to highlight issue CUSTOMERS of pharmacies in West Berkshire are being asked to highlight problems with the supply…


Kennet School scoops able and talented award for third time

Kennet School scoops able and talented award for third time

School is 12th in the country to receive prestigious award KENNET School has risen to the challenge once again and is the 12th school in the country…


Message about austerity clearly received by PM, says Newbury MP

Message about austerity clearly received by PM, says Newbury MP

Richard Benyon says Conservatives need to think about how they progress after election NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has said that the message has been received…


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