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A34 reopens after lorry crash

A34 reopens after lorry crash

The A34 has reopened after a lorry crashed through the central reservation this morning.


Man denies New Year’s Eve rape after night out clubbing in Newbury

Man denies New Year’s Eve rape after night out clubbing in Newbury

A man raped a woman after a New Year’s Eve night out in Newbury a jury has heard.


Classic vehicle club reaches £200,000 fundraising target at 30th annual show

Classic vehicle club reaches £200,000 fundraising target at 30th annual show

West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club (WBCVC) raised nearly £14,000 for charity at this year’s Newbury Classic Car Show.


Man sent vile message

Man sent vile message

A man has been sentenced for publishing a disgusting online post.


Discontent with ‘no public access’ sign on public green space

Discontent with ‘no public access’ sign on public green space

Residents in Thatcham have expressed discontent with signs reading ‘no public access’ on public land.

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Council considers village planning proposal

Council considers village planning proposal

West Berkshire Council is considering a new application in West Ilsley.


Silver band opens their second band hall

Silver band opens their second band hall

‘The wait is over and we’re officially opening this new, fantastic building in Wantage’.


New electricity cable poles for Pangbourne

New electricity cable poles for Pangbourne

Electricity company SSE wants to replace 91 of its cable poles in the Pangbourne area.


90-year-old wrestler back in the ring

90-year-old wrestler back in the ring

A local man has shared his story of his life in the ring — and what he sees as the future of wrestling.


Newbury care home receives surprise visit from Barney the donkey

Newbury care home receives surprise visit from Barney the donkey

A Newbury care home resident was delighted to receive a surprise visit from her favourite animal last month.


New school opens for vulnerable children

New school opens for vulnerable children

A new school for children unable to enter mainstream education has opened in West Berkshire.


Corn Exchange panto welcomes new faces alongside some familiar ones

Corn Exchange panto welcomes new faces alongside some familiar ones

Plested, Brown & Wilshire return with roaringly funny jokes, beastly amounts of magic and a hit list of songs in Beauty & The Beast.


‘Remarkable’ woman celebrates 100th birthday

‘Remarkable’ woman celebrates 100th birthday

A West Berkshire resident enjoyed celebrating her centenary birthday at the weekend.


£3.1m bill to switch to electric bin lorries

£3.1m bill to switch to electric bin lorries

Bin lorry company Veolia has laid out costs for switching from diesel to electric trucks in West Berkshire.


Gigaclear outlines plans to bring full fibre broadband to Woolton Hill and Highclere

Gigaclear outlines plans to bring full fibre broadband to Woolton Hill and Highclere

Gigaclear has outlined its plans to bring full fibre broadband to Woolton Hill and Highclere.


Alcohol ban for man who attacked woman

Alcohol ban for man who attacked woman

A man has been banned from drinking alcohol after assaulting a woman.


Robert Kime collection expected to fetch in excess of £1.5m at Newbury auction

Robert Kime collection expected to fetch in excess of £1.5m at Newbury auction

The collection is on public view at Dreweatts, assembled in room sets that recreate Robert’s homes in London and Provence.


Crash shuts 1 lane of A34

Crash shuts 1 lane of A34

A crash that partially blocked part of the A34 north of Newbury has been cleared.


Loose Ends charity looking for new volunteers

Loose Ends charity looking for new volunteers

A charity that supports the town’s homeless, lonely, vulnerable is appealing for more volunteers to help keep its vital services running.


‘Life would be boring if we all had the same taste’

‘Life would be boring if we all had the same taste’

“Life would be boring if we all had the same taste,” says founder of My Apple Juice Richard Paget.


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