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An educational day up close with birds of prey

An educational day up close with birds of prey

The Nature Dicovery Centre in Muddy Lane hosted a Bird of Prey Day with five sessions in which the children were able to hold a Barn Owl and a Lanner…


4-week pastel course

4-week pastel course

Thatcham’s community art group, The Thatcham Art Experience, is hosting a four-week pastels course at the Methodist Hall (7pm-9pm) starting on Wednesday,…


Woman held at knife point in Tilehurst robbery

Woman held at knife point in Tilehurst robbery

A 21-year-old woman had a knife held to her throat during a robbery in Tilehurst this morning (Monday). The woman was walking home when she was approached…


Theale firm using latest tech for aid relief

Theale firm using latest tech for aid relief

A COMPANY based in West Berkshire has been getting its hands on the latest technology to assist in humanitarian missions. Skotkonung Ltd, who are based…


Tally Ho! undergoing a major refit after sale

Tally Ho! undergoing a major refit after sale

IT’S all go for the Tally Ho! at Hungerford Newtown. The former village pub is currently undergoing a major refit, including the construction of a disabled…


Fun for all this Bank Holiday Monday

Fun for all this Bank Holiday Monday

THERE are plenty of events across West Berkshire to keep the kids entertained this Bank Holiday Monday.The grounds of St Mary’s Church in Kingsclere will…


NHS complaints drop-in sessions

NHS complaints drop-in sessions

AN independent group is holding several drop-in sessions for people who have complaints and concerns about local NHS services. Independent Health Complaints…


Handy beginner’s guide from Hungerford antique dealer

Handy beginner’s guide from Hungerford antique dealer

A HUNGERFORD antiques dealer has written a book aimed at helping would-be entrepreneurs follow in her footsteps. Christine Pym (pictured), co-founder…


Hermitage to Paris cyclists raise more than £5,000

Hermitage to Paris cyclists raise more than £5,000

A group of four cyclists have raised more than £5,000 for charity by cycling 300 miles from Hermitage to Paris.The team, who are all from Hermitage, set…


Family reunited after years of searching

Family reunited after years of searching

A THATCHAM lady came face-to- face with members of her family she never knew she had at her birthday party last Saturday. It was an extra special 70th…


Tadley petrol station and shop to bring jobs to the area

Tadley petrol station and shop to bring jobs to the area

THE owner of a garage in Aldermaston is watching as his new petrol station and shop outlet, due to re-open at the end of October, is transformed before…


Changes to refuse and recycling collections this bank holiday

Changes to refuse and recycling collections this bank holiday

RUBBISH and recycling collections in West Berkshire will be affected by bank holiday Monday tomorrow. West Berkshire Council is reminding residents that…


Bungee jump and Englefield 10k going on today (Sunday)

Bungee jump and Englefield 10k going on today (Sunday)

THE UKs largest mobile bungee jump is coming to Newbury town centre today (Sunday). Twenty three people will take fundraising in Newbury to new heights…


Dog of the Week

Dog of the Week

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Chico a keepsake in their home. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny Hopkins, said: “This…


Cyril the Squirrel proves game for a laugh

Cyril the Squirrel proves game for a laugh

This year’s Thatcham Town Council run, Playday in the Park event in Thatcham has been hailed a success by parents and all those involved. Following a…


Police issue appeal after A34 death

Police issue appeal after A34 death

The death of a Hampshire man on the A34 last night (Friday) has led to an appeal being launched by police. Police said that the 35-year-old driver of…


Man dies in two car Newbury collision

Man dies in two car Newbury collision

A MAN has been killed following a two car collision in Newbury last night (Friday). Emergency service crews were called to the scene at the A34 and Andover…


Drivers face new laws to enhance motorway safety

Drivers face new laws to enhance motorway safety

MOTORISTS could find themselves facing hefty fines and points on their licences if they are caught hogging the middle lane and tailgating other road users…


Concern for elderly left without phones in Thatcham

Concern for elderly left without phones in Thatcham

A MAN says he has been forced to move his elderly mother out of her Thatcham home after “lack of care” from BT meant that she was living in an unsafe…


Newbury fire station in charity lather

Newbury fire station in charity lather

NEWBURY firefighters rolled up their sleeves and worked up a lather at their charity fundraising car wash on Sunday. Helped by volunteers at Newbury Fire…


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