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'We're being underfunded and we're being ignored' – teachers

'We're being underfunded and we're being ignored' – teachers

Teachers throughout West Berkshire and North Hampshire are striking today (Wednesday) as part of a planned nationwide NEU walkout.


Tom Jones to headline summer Party in the Paddock

Tom Jones to headline summer Party in the Paddock

Tickets released this week for full set by Welsh legend Tom Jones at Newbury Racecourse.


JD Sports to open store in Newbury

JD Sports to open store in Newbury

A new sports fashion shop will be opening at Newbury Retail Park.

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Schools striking today

Schools striking today

See the full list here.


New name and venue for popular village market

New name and venue for popular village market

The new committee in charge of a popular village market has already made some big changes to how the market will run in the future.


Circus meets love, drugs and Islam

Circus meets love, drugs and Islam

Based on interviews with LGBTQ+ community who identify as (ex) Muslim, Edinburgh Fringe hit The Chosen Haram comes to Newbury.


Professional female footballer sparks hope for Thatcham Tornadoes girls

Professional female footballer sparks hope for Thatcham Tornadoes girls

Kicking it like Clifford was just that bit better than bending it like Beckham for the girls at Thatcham Torndaoes.


Biggest day of industrial action for more than a decade begins

Biggest day of industrial action for more than a decade begins

More than half a million workers are striking today in the biggest mass industrial action seen for more than a decade as rows over pay continue.


Father's tribute to barrister killed in A4 crash

Father's tribute to barrister killed in A4 crash

The father of a man who died in a crash on the A4 in West Berkshire has paid tribute to a "very, very popular" son and father.


Robinson's 100th game ends in heartbreak

Robinson's 100th game ends in heartbreak

A 91st minute equaliser denied Hungerford Town a massive three points against Chippenham in manager Danny Robinson's 100th game in charge.


Hungerford denied in added time by rivals Chippenham

Hungerford denied in added time by rivals Chippenham

Danny Robinson's 100th game in charge of Hungerford Town ended in heartbreak as a 91st minute equaliser rescued a point for Chippenham in a 1-1 draw.


Wounds of the past

Wounds of the past

Review of No Dogs drama based on interviews with Irish immigrants and migrants from Jamaica.


This weekend's Kingsclere eco-market to feature children's clothes exchange

This weekend's Kingsclere eco-market to feature children's clothes exchange

The next Greener Kingsclere sustainable eco market is taking place this weekend.


Learning to live

Learning to live

Yasmin Sidhwa’s poignant production of Sean Burn’s new play Mad(e) explores issues of male mental health.


Tesco buys Paperchase brand

Tesco buys Paperchase brand

Newbury’s Paperchase is facing potential closure after the stationery chain’s brand is bought by Tesco.


Impact of Government energy funding cuts

Impact of Government energy funding cuts

The Government warned the current level of support it is providing is too expensive.


70-bed care home plans for Calcot

70-bed care home plans for Calcot

Plans for a care home and seven homes at Dorking Way in Calcot have been submitted.


How to see spectacular 'once in a lifetime' green comet

How to see spectacular 'once in a lifetime' green comet

An exotic green comet last seen some 50,000 years ago is now hurtling towards Earth and here's how you might be able to see it this week.


School gets new climbing frame

School gets new climbing frame

Pupils have rejoiced at the addition of an exciting new climbing frame.


Man caught with two illegal drugs

Man caught with two illegal drugs

A man has been caught with cannabis and cocaine.


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