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Grant schemes launched to help Basingstoke and Deane businesses deal with Omicron variant

Grant schemes launched to help Basingstoke and Deane businesses deal with Omicron variant

Two new grant schemes to support businesses heavily impacted by the new Covid-19 variant have been launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.


Bluegrass footstomper kicks off Ace Space year

Bluegrass footstomper kicks off Ace Space year

Old Baby Mackerel, support Richard Cox-Smith, review by Adam Kotz.


National Village Halls Week to be launched in West Berkshire

National Village Halls Week to be launched in West Berkshire

The 5th annual national #VillageHallsWeek takes place in the last week of January and is being launched at Bucklebury Village Hall.


Inquest opens into death of Hungerford woman

Inquest opens into death of Hungerford woman

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a Hungerford woman.


Man attacked Covid check police

Man attacked Covid check police

A man assaulted a police officer sent to check he was complying with coronavirus quarantine measures.


Winter series returns at West Berks

Winter series returns at West Berks

The Ladies’ 2022 Winter Series has recommenced after the mid-winter break.


Countdown to Watermill world premiere: Rehearsals in pictures

Countdown to Watermill world premiere: Rehearsals in pictures

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's homage to Spike Milligan opens this week.


What weighs around 300 kilos and is 145cm in diameter?

What weighs around 300 kilos and is 145cm in diameter?

The biggest taiko drum on the Kodo stage - they need power, technique and energy to make it resonate fully.


Drug suspect flees crash scene

Drug suspect flees crash scene

Police have appealed for public help after a drug suspect fled a car crash.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 22

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 22

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 31,450 an increase of 254 in the last 24 hours.


Zoe powers to silver for Team Kennet

Zoe powers to silver for Team Kennet

There were some local athletes also completing in the championships at Lee Valley.


Say hello to your neighbourhood police team

Say hello to your neighbourhood police team

Officers in Newbury town centre today (Saturday).


Man who denied assaulting police changes his plea

Man who denied assaulting police changes his plea

A man who denied attacking a police officer has been sentenced after changing his plea.


Woolton Hill march into Hampshire Cup last-16 after penalty shootout win

Woolton Hill march into Hampshire Cup last-16 after penalty shootout win

The Newbury Sunday League Premier Division side won 3-1 on penalties after a draw in normal time.


'It’s the most amazing thing you could do – you’d literally be saving my mum’s life'

'It’s the most amazing thing you could do – you’d literally be saving my mum’s life'

A Tadley family has put out a desperate appeal for a kidney donor to save a mum-of-five's life.


Leacock praises Thatcham squad after impressive South Park win

Leacock praises Thatcham squad after impressive South Park win

The Kingfishers are filled with confidence and head to league leaders Bracknell Town on Saturday.


A brand new opera for Newbury

A brand new opera for Newbury

"The challenge is enormous,” says composer Edward Lambert, who has written 13 to date.


Meet the heroes behind the drive to get Britain boosted

Meet the heroes behind the drive to get Britain boosted

Brave veterans all over the country have responded to a different kind of call to arms – arms ready for a booster jab


MP says Pincents Hill decision is a victory for localism

MP says Pincents Hill decision is a victory for localism

Alok Sharma has welcomed a decision to refuse plans for 165 dwellings on Pincents Hill.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 21

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 21

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 31,196 an increase of 262 in the last 24 hours.


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