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Vandals putting lives at risk on West Berkshire commons

Vandals putting lives at risk on West Berkshire commons

Emergency access could be blocked says wildlife trust VITAL access to Greenham and Crookham Commons in an emergency could be blocked by parked cars after…


WEST Berkshire Mencap is set to receive a cash boost, thanks…

WEST Berkshire Mencap is set to receive a cash boost, thanks…

WEST Berkshire Mencap is set to receive a cash boost, thanks to a new partnership with landscaping materials firm Rivar Sand and Gravel. The Thatcham-based…


Coneygree heads weights for Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on November 26

Coneygree heads weights for Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on November 26

 The 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree has been allotted top-weight of 11st 12lb for the £200,000 Grade Three Hennessy Gold Cup (58…


Man rescued by crane from flats under construction

Man rescued by crane from flats under construction

Drama at Newbury Racecourse building site A MAN was rescued by crane and lowered to the ground in a cage in a dramatic rescue at a Newbury Racecourse…


Further A339 disruption to occur tomorrow (Thursday)

Further A339 disruption to occur tomorrow (Thursday)

Northbound lane closure in place MOTORISTS are set for further disruption on the A339 through Newbury tomorrow (Thursday). Contractors have been…


Midgham residents' anger as controversial plans approved

Midgham residents' anger as controversial plans approved

Villagers 'let down' by planning process after Anchor Vans site is given green light RESIDENTS in Midgham say they have been let down by West Berkshire…


Thatcham Festival raises more than £1,000 for mayor's charities

Thatcham Festival raises more than £1,000 for mayor's charities

Exhibitors praised for their dedication during two-week event THE 16th annual Thatcham Festival has ended and those involved have been praised for their…


Calcot wheelie bin fire accidental

Calcot wheelie bin fire accidental

Blaze spreads across wheelie bins outside flats The cause of a Calcot wheelie bin blaze outside a block of flats this afternoon (Tues) was put down to…


Vandals go on car-wrecking rampage in Calcot and Theale

Vandals go on car-wrecking rampage in Calcot and Theale

Police appeal after several cars have tyres slashed and windows smashed POLICE are appealing for witnesses after vandals embarked on a car-wrecking rampage…


Kennet & Avon Canal from Marsh Benham heading into Kintbury

Kennet & Avon Canal from Marsh Benham heading into Kintbury

Picture by Anthea A lovely autumn Sunday along the towpath. Picture by Anthea


£250,000 sought for new Victoria Park cafe

£250,000 sought for new Victoria Park cafe

Newbury Town Council to apply for loan to help fund project NEWBURY Town Council has agreed to apply for a £250,000 loan to enable it to finally…


Primary pupils learn about local democracy

Primary pupils learn about local democracy

Schoolchildren visit Newbury Town Council PRIMARY schools in Newbury learned about the role of Newbury Town Council and its councillors during a series…


Thatcham's Nature Discovery Centre needs your vote!

Thatcham's Nature Discovery Centre needs your vote!

Centre bidding for up to £12,000 of grant funding THATCHAM’S Nature Discovery Centre is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from Tesco to improve…


Thatcham to bloom for international campaign

Thatcham to bloom for international campaign

Rotary Club plants thousands of crocus corms THATCHAM Rotary Club is going through a purple patch as part of a national campaign. Club members have been…


'Outrage' over car parking charges hike

'Outrage' over car parking charges hike

Hungerford hit with highest increase in the district in council's proposals HUNGERFORD has been singled out for the biggest parking charge hike in the…


Newbury offers money back to Grandstand customers if the favourite wins the Hennessy Gold Cup

Newbury offers money back to Grandstand customers if the favourite wins the Hennessy Gold Cup

Newbury Racecourse announced today the launch of a limited money back offer, giving customers who book Grandstand Enclosure tickets for Hennessy Gold…


Headley road re-opens after collapsed water main

Headley road re-opens after collapsed water main

Repair works of five days completed A HEADLEY road was re-opened yesterday (Sunday) morning, after a collapsed water main forced a five day closure of…


Council says people receiving waste permits late were not inconvenienced

Council says people receiving waste permits late were not inconvenienced

Councillor was informed of delay four days before scheme was launched NO one was inconvenienced by the delay to West Berkshire Council’s waste permits…


St Gabriel's school charity cake sale

St Gabriel's school charity cake sale

Almost £1,000 raised for Macmillan PUPILS, parents and staff at St Gabriel’s School raised £960 at a charity cake sale. The huge sale of goodies…


Thatcham's Priory to be leased to mental health charity

Thatcham's Priory to be leased to mental health charity

Councillors enter negotiations with Response THE future of Thatcham’s divisive Priory looks set to have been resolved as Thatcham Town Council could…


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