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Village road closure angers residents

Village road closure angers residents

Hampstead Norreys residents were angered by a road closure that disrupted their morning school runs on Monday.


National Garden Scheme: Local gardens open to visitors

National Garden Scheme: Local gardens open to visitors

From Island Cottage in Newbury, to Streatley, Pangbourne, Tadley and Kintbury, there are a variety of open gardens raising money for charity.


Village café plans split residents

Village café plans split residents

Burghfield Common residents are divided over plans for a temporary cafe to be built on the corner of the village’s Recreation Ground.


Thatcham welcomes new mayor

Thatcham welcomes new mayor

The new mayor was appointed at the Thatcham Mayor Making event this weekend after councillor John Boyd's second run.


Careless driver failed to stop

Careless driver failed to stop

A Hungerford man has been convicted of careless driving and failing to stop for police.


Sparvells triumph to win Sumner Trophy

Sparvells triumph to win Sumner Trophy

Carol and Mike Sparvell won the Sumner Trophy, a mixed greensome competition, at West Berks Golf Club with 37 points.


POLL: Do you agree with the Government's decision to allow 1,000 new homes to be built at Sandleford?

POLL: Do you agree with the Government's decision to allow 1,000 new homes to be built at Sandleford?

Was it right for the housing minister to approve the planning application after it was refused by West Berks Council?


Man harassed woman and damaged property

Man harassed woman and damaged property

A man has admitted harassing a woman and damaging property.


Morrisons clinches rescue deal to save McColl’s

Morrisons clinches rescue deal to save McColl’s

The convenience chain fell into administration on Friday, plunging the future of its 1,160 stores and 16,000 staff into doubt.


Thousands sign petition as Sandleford row rumbles on

Thousands sign petition as Sandleford row rumbles on

More than 5,000 people have already signed a petition to 'save Sandleford from extinction'.

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Horris Hill school to welcome girls for first time

Horris Hill school to welcome girls for first time

The school will be launching co-education in the next academic year.


Musical mural celebrates Newbury Spring Festival fortnight

Musical mural celebrates Newbury Spring Festival fortnight

Children and parents turn up at Kennet Shopping to contribute their painting skills to the City Arts project.


Man frequently in Newbury and Hungerford is missing

Man frequently in Newbury and Hungerford is missing

Daniel Whittaker, 33 was last seen leaving Prospect Park Hospital at around 3:15pm.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 9

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 9

The latest lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district.


Man breached Sex Offences Act

Man breached Sex Offences Act

A man has admitted breaching the terms of the Sexual Offences Act.


'Be kinder to yourself'

'Be kinder to yourself'

A West Berkshire 'recovery college' is reminding people to stop and check in on your mental health and wellbeing.


Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Separated couples say they're enduring heartbreak waiting months for spouse visas, delayed as Home Office staff work on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

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Fire station says avoid woods between Burghfield and Mortimer following large blaze

Fire station says avoid woods between Burghfield and Mortimer following large blaze

A fire took place in woods between Mortimer and Burghfield on Sunday.


Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Sightings of a caterpillar, which can cause humans and pets to become very unwell, must be reported, urges the Forestry Commission.


Snooker community mourn the loss of great

Snooker community mourn the loss of great

The snooker community mourned the loss of one of the true greats of the game recently, with the sad passing of Tony Powell.


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