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Council considers RBH options

Council considers RBH options

Newbury Showground has been put forward as a possible location for the rebuild of the Royal Berkshire Hospital.


9 plants and insects that can harm your dog

9 plants and insects that can harm your dog

From invasive plants to hairy caterpillars we take a look at the toxic and poisonous items your dog should avoid when outside at this time of year.


Blankets of blue
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Blankets of blue

Our photographer, Phil Cannings, has captured these stunning images of carpets of bluebells across the district.


Prestigious prize for Inkpen nature writer

Prestigious prize for Inkpen nature writer

Nicola Chester announced winner of the Richard Jefferies Award.


Shoplifter sentenced

Shoplifter sentenced

A shoplifter from Thatcham has been sentenced.


Man seen filming teenage girl

Man seen filming teenage girl

The incident occurred on May 22 on the junction of Winston Way.

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5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?


 A 'love letter' to amateur theatre

A 'love letter' to amateur theatre

Interview with director of New Era Players' A Bunch of Amateurs.


Call for Local Plan parish advisory group rejected – for now

Call for Local Plan parish advisory group rejected – for now

A development for 2,500 homes for Thatcham is still being considered and the town council is calling for wider engagement.


SMEs failing to act on carbon footprint

SMEs failing to act on carbon footprint

Nearly three-quarters of SME businesses are not currently acting to reduce their carbon emissions.


Thatcham primary school celebrates 10 years

Thatcham primary school celebrates 10 years

A school in Thatcham has celebrated its 10th anniversary since moving to a new location.


Volunteers wanted for Dominoes installation

Volunteers wanted for Dominoes installation

Station House Opera will be bringing its line of dominoes to Newbury on June 25 and they need your help.


Walking tops favourite activity list

Walking tops favourite activity list

Walking is the most popular activity in West Berkshire, with swimming a close second.


Majority yes vote for increased police powers

Majority yes vote for increased police powers

A public consultation has found that Thatcham is in favour of increased police powers in the town centre.


Resident fighting cancer adopts picnic bench as legacy project

Resident fighting cancer adopts picnic bench as legacy project

A Newbury resident fighting cancer had a special celebration for her 60th birthday as she adopted a picnic bench complete with a plaque.


Primary school to become academy after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

Primary school to become academy after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

The school was criticised over its safeguarding of pupils, saying they were “at risk”.


Fancy a hearty evening with Brian Blessed?

Fancy a hearty evening with Brian Blessed?

Larger than life actor, writer and presenter Brian Blessed is coming to the Corn Exchange on Wednesday.


More violent crimes reported in West Berkshire

More violent crimes reported in West Berkshire

West Berkshire has seen an increase of violence against person offences.


The Pride of Tredegar

The Pride of Tredegar

Newbury Spring Festival: Tredegar Town Band at the Corn Exchange. Review by JOHN HERITAGE.


Tango dynamite

Tango dynamite

Newbury Spring Festival: London Tango Quintet review by Fiona Bennett.


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