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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 16

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 16

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 38,279 - an increase of 196 in the last 24 hours.


Newbury AC U17 girls lead the way in Oxfordshire

Newbury AC U17 girls lead the way in Oxfordshire

The athletes encountered a challenging course in difficult windy conditions, but had some great results.


Charity Pink Day makes return to Monks Lane

Charity Pink Day makes return to Monks Lane

Newbury Blues will be raising money for Cancer Research and the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire in their game on Saturday.


Hiking heroes raise over £1,000 for Thatcham charity

Hiking heroes raise over £1,000 for Thatcham charity

They hiked Hiking 125km from Inverness to Forthill to raise money for children with disabilities.


Man caught with throwing knives

Man caught with throwing knives

A Thatcham man has been caught carrying two throwing knives in public.


Witness appeal after crash

Witness appeal after crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Valentine's Day crash.


Hungerford's indie announced as Independent Bookshop of the Year finalist

Hungerford's indie announced as Independent Bookshop of the Year finalist

Hungerford Bookshop in the running for British Book Awards for providing enjoyment, distraction and succour in turbulent times.


Dog litterers targeted in village's poster campaign

Dog litterers targeted in village's poster campaign

Menacing signs have appeared around East Ilsley as part of an innovative campaign to stop dog walkers from failing to clean up their pup’s poop.


Good Ofsted report for Newbury primary school

Good Ofsted report for Newbury primary school

A school has been rated Good by Ofsted – a huge leap since it was judged as ‘requires improvement’ at its last visit by inspectors in March 2018.


Storm Eunice upgraded to amber

Storm Eunice upgraded to amber

The Met Office has upgraded the weather warning for the whole of the South of England from yellow to amber for Friday.


Vicar to leave ahead of Christian mission abroad

Vicar to leave ahead of Christian mission abroad

The vicar at St Mary’s Church in Kingsclere is departing for pastures new after revealing plans to become involved in missionary work abroad.


Man to go on trial accused of assaulting woman

Man to go on trial accused of assaulting woman

A Newbury man is to go on trial accused of assaulting a woman.


Plans submitted for dozens more homes in village

Plans submitted for dozens more homes in village

A scheme for 50 more homes in Bishops Green has now been submitted – directly opposite plans for up to 350 houses.


Stories come to life for primary school pupils

Stories come to life for primary school pupils

Fir Tree School in Newbury enjoyed an interactive storytelling experience for National storytelling week.


Funding secured to improve 4G and 5G networks throughout Berkshire

Funding secured to improve 4G and 5G networks throughout Berkshire

West Berkshire Council has announced its bid to be part of a new project improving 4G and 5G networks throughout the county has been successful.


Photographs of man's first moments in space up for auction at Dreweatts expected to fetch thousands

Photographs of man's first moments in space up for auction at Dreweatts expected to fetch thousands

A private collection of space correspondent, writer and space aficionado Tim Furniss, among a vast selection of unique photographs


Olympian Tom Daley makes children's day as he visits West Berkshire and North Hampshire

Olympian Tom Daley makes children's day as he visits West Berkshire and North Hampshire

Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley made a splash as he travelled through West Berkshire and North Hampshire as part of his Comic Relief challenge.


Body found following house fire

Body found following house fire

A body was found inside a house following a fire in Kingsclere earlier today, police have confirmed.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 15

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 15

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 38,083 - an increase of 173 in the last 24 hours.


POLL: What is your favourite pub/bar in Hungerford?

POLL: What is your favourite pub/bar in Hungerford?

Vote for your favourite pub or bar in Hungerford town centre.


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