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"I think a lot of people would prefer to get in a green taxi these days”

"I think a lot of people would prefer to get in a green taxi these days”

Taxi drivers in West Berkshire have been given an incentive to go green.


'It is not fair someone can get a half price meal and I cannot because I have a penis'

'It is not fair someone can get a half price meal and I cannot because I have a penis'

The man who made a Wash Common pub aware of the potential illegality of its half price ladies nights has spoken up about why he did it.


Man admits assault on woman

Man admits assault on woman

A man has been convicted of an attack on a woman.


Hungerford In Bloom 2022 – the results

Hungerford In Bloom 2022 – the results

Here they are: this year's top crop of gardening gurus.


Arrest warrant issued for man on burglary and weapon charges

Arrest warrant issued for man on burglary and weapon charges

An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of burglary and possessing a knuckle duster.


At 25 million copies, which album outsold The Beatles?

At 25 million copies, which album outsold The Beatles?

The Simon and Garfunkel Story reviewed.


Former golf captain remembered in community event

Former golf captain remembered in community event

Family and friends came together and played golf in memory of a former captain and grandfather.


Cambridge scholar to test the pipes of Douai's two magnificent organs

Cambridge scholar to test the pipes of Douai's two magnificent organs

George Gillow will be giving a recital including music by Bach, Mozart and Duruflé on both organs.


Estate becomes countryside classroom

Estate becomes countryside classroom

More than 1,500 schoolchildren visited Englefield Estate to learn about countryside topics as part of the estate’s annual schools days event.


Basingstoke and Deane population increases by more than 10 per cent over last decade

Basingstoke and Deane population increases by more than 10 per cent over last decade

The population of the borough now stands at 185,200, up from 167,800.


Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.


Scorching 30C temperatures forecast for West Berkshire

Scorching 30C temperatures forecast for West Berkshire

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.


Running up that hill

Running up that hill

Daniel Bye and Boff Whalley’s gentle reminiscence of a long-distance run.


Benji turns up the heat at ACE Space

Benji turns up the heat at ACE Space

Benji Kirkpatrick & The Excess, at ACE Space, Newbury, on Saturday, June 18. Review by CHRIS MARTIN


Man admits sex offences

Man admits sex offences

A man has been sent to the Crown Court for sentencing after admitting a string of sex offences.


Man died from drug overdose, not coronavirus vaccine

Man died from drug overdose, not coronavirus vaccine

A man found dead in his Thatcham home was suspected by his family to have suffered a bad reaction to a coronavirus vaccine.


'We all dream about peace for Ukraine'

'We all dream about peace for Ukraine'

A Ukrainian woman living in Thatcham is helping other refugees settle into West Berkshire and find work.


Florida bear hug from Thatcham-born author

Florida bear hug from Thatcham-born author

Former Trinity School pupil Melissa Cannioto's picture book sends message of hope, love and support to children.


Councillor invested as deputy mayor

Councillor invested as deputy mayor

Newbury Town Council has invested councillor Nigel Foot (Lib Dem, West Fields) as the town’s deputy mayor.


Village road closed for over two months

Village road closed for over two months

Kiff Green in Upper Woolhampton will be closed for over two months so that Thames Water can carry out works on the water supply network.


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