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Stanford Dingley man gears up for UK-wide charity run

Stanford Dingley man gears up for UK-wide charity run

A West Berkshire man who recovered his sight after being told he would go blind after developing a degenerative condition is now gearing up for a cross-UK…


What's on this Sunday

What's on this Sunday

Fancy getting out of the house? Here's what's on today. The West Berkshire Museum will be holding a family fun day from 10am until 4pm. Visitors can enjoy…


BREAKING: Motorbike collides with two pedestrians on Goring and Streatley Bridge

BREAKING: Motorbike collides with two pedestrians on Goring and Streatley Bridge

Three people taken to hospital and bridge closed A MOTORBIKE has collided with two pedestrians on the Goring and Streatley Bridge this afternoon (Sat). The…


People evacuated after major fire destroys Thatcham home

People evacuated after major fire destroys Thatcham home

Three people escape unhurt but pet cat killed in blaze FIREFIGHTERS spent two hours tackling a major house fire in Thatcham last night (Fri) in which…


Bailiff attacked by Thatcham taxi driver

Bailiff attacked by Thatcham taxi driver

Man hit and headbutted while trying to collect fine A TAXI driver from Thatcham headbutted a bailiff sent to collect a parking fine. Mohamed Gara denied…


Bath Road motorists account for nearly half of all those caught speeding in West berkshire

Bath Road motorists account for nearly half of all those caught speeding in West berkshire

More than 1,950 caught speeding in the last twelve months SPEEDING Bath Road motorists accounted for almost half of those caught by speed cameras in West…


Hungerford Primary School to expand to take more pupils

Hungerford Primary School to expand to take more pupils

Application to demolish former swimming pool and build extension PROPOSALS to extend and improve Hungerford Primary School have gone before planning chiefs. The…


Thatcham needs greater shop variety to attract more people

Thatcham needs greater shop variety to attract more people

Shoppers and traders give their views THATCHAM needs a greater variety of shops to attract more people to the town centre, say shoppers and traders. A…


What's on in West Berkshire today (Sat)

What's on in West Berkshire today (Sat)

Looking for something to do in the district? We've compiled a list of ideas for you THERE are plenty of events in West Berkshire today (Sat) to keep everyone…


Refugee Crisis: West Berkshire called upon to house refugees

Refugee Crisis: West Berkshire called upon to house refugees

As the refugee crisis worsens a local action group has launched a petition calling on West Berkshire Council to do its part and accept 50 refugees. West…


Berkshire in top 10 counties for rural business

Berkshire in top 10 counties for rural business

Rural business 'brings opportunities...and challenges' BERKSHIRE has made it into the top 10 counties in England for running a rural business. The Country…


Inkpen man who sent inappropriate texts to 15-year old has sentence halved

Inkpen man who sent inappropriate texts to 15-year old has sentence halved

A 62-year-old Inkpen man who was jailed for sending inappropriate text messages to a schoolgirl could be released within weeks after his jail term was…


Nine months of Newbury traffic 'hell' to come

Nine months of Newbury traffic 'hell' to come

Boundary Road to close from January to September 2016 NEWBURY’S disgruntled motorists have been warned of more traffic ‘hell’ to come…


Thatcham's Mini Band meet heavy metal giants Metallica

Thatcham's Mini Band meet heavy metal giants Metallica

Teen rockers 'blown away' after opening The Pit at Reading Festival before meeting their idols IT WAS a rockin’ weekend for Thatcham and Cold Ash’s…


UK micropub tour stops off at Newbury

UK micropub tour stops off at Newbury

Tour combines cycling and beer to raise charity funds AFTER embarking on a 2,000-mile cycle tour of every micropub in the UK, Richard Reeve ticked off…


Hungerford head west with a warning

Hungerford head west with a warning

Missing trio all back to add to competition for places HUNGERFORD TOWN take their winning form to lowly Bideford with manager Bobby Wilkinson sounding…


Ascot winners head for Newbury's Mill Reef Stakes

Ascot winners head for Newbury's Mill Reef Stakes

Top class racing on the card - with a touch of Madness afterwards! ROYAL ASCOT winners Buratino and Waterloo Bridge are among 34 confirmations for the…


Town forced into a league break

Town forced into a league break

FA Vase, and FA Cup sandwich floodlit competition for Thatcham THATCHAM TOWN face a week of cup action that halts their Hellenic League momentum. in the…


Blues set eyes in the top four

Blues set eyes in the top four

Trowbridge trip opens rugby campaign with new players in the ranks NEWBURY BLUES are first into action at the start of the rugby season when they head…


Innovative theatre space heads this way

Innovative theatre space heads this way

Work from the hottest writers comes to the Corn Exchange next week A UNIQUE portable theatre dome will be hosting a special festival of cutting-edge productions…


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