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New president for Thatcham Rotary Club

New president for Thatcham Rotary Club

Thatcham Rotary has announced its new president will be Maurice Franks.


Pub donates defibrillator to football group following fundraising project

Pub donates defibrillator to football group following fundraising project

After raising enough funds to purchase two defibrillators, a Newbury pub has chosen to donate one of them to the Newbury Community Football Group.

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What to read with the kids

What to read with the kids

Our pick of 6 children’s books.


Man charged with theft

Man charged with theft

A man has been accused of stealing another person’s cash and belongings.


United Service of Remembrance planned for Thatcham

United Service of Remembrance planned for Thatcham

Thatcham is hosting a United Service of Remembrance next week.


How to swap-out your old stamps and avoid a surcharge

How to swap-out your old stamps and avoid a surcharge

Stamps with no barcode are soon to expire and Royal Mail is warning people to use them up or swap out before the risk of incurring a surcharge.

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Council calls upon government to end ‘planning straitjacket’

Council calls upon government to end ‘planning straitjacket’

A council has called upon the government to end the uncertainty about how many new homes will be built in its area in the years to come.

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Here’s to you, Mike Robinson

Here’s to you, Mike Robinson

Prior’s Court’s CEO of eight years has stepped down after completing one final fundraising challenge.


Students presented with Duke of Edinburgh Awards by the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire

Students presented with Duke of Edinburgh Awards by the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire

A group of students from The Hurst School were presented with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards by the Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire last month.


Opera antics at Shaw

Opera antics at Shaw

Kennet Opera on The Lawn at Shaw House.


Most popular baby names of 2023 so far

Most popular baby names of 2023 so far

BabyCentre has released the most popular baby names of the year so far and there’s some surprising changes among the choices for girls.


Scouts enjoy a magical experience

Scouts enjoy a magical experience

The Second Thatcham Scouts enjoy magic, entertainment and whimsy at the circus.


UPDATE: Police investigate alleged robbery

UPDATE: Police investigate alleged robbery

UPDATE: Thames Valley Police is currently investigating an alleged robbery which took place on Thursday afternoon.

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New rector appointed for Tadley

New rector appointed for Tadley

A Tadley reverend has been instituted as the new Rector for Tadley with Pamber Heath and Silchester.


Hungerford Food and Artisan Market hosts a summer festival

Hungerford Food and Artisan Market hosts a summer festival

The monthly Hungerford Food and Artisan Market hosts a summer festival on Sunday, July 9.


Romeo has lofty ambitions

Romeo has lofty ambitions

Thatcham Town boss Yashwa Romeo is targetting an assault on the top half of the Isthmian League South Central table this season.


Robinson raring to go with new-look Crusaders

Robinson raring to go with new-look Crusaders

Hungerford Town boss Danny Robinson feels he has the bulk of his squad in place ahead of the Crusaders pre-season opener at Badshot Lea.


Would you want your ashes scattered in space?

Would you want your ashes scattered in space?

West Berkshire Crematorium can now offer a final journey that is truly out of this world – scattering ashes in space.


Look behind the scenes as Watermill bounces back from Arts Council cuts

Look behind the scenes as Watermill bounces back from Arts Council cuts

Brand-new musical production of JRR Tolkein’s Lord of The Rings.


Weather warning for thunderstorms

Weather warning for thunderstorms

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of West Berkshire tomorrow.


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