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'Kintbury Martyr' remembered

'Kintbury Martyr' remembered

A Kintbury man who was executed during the ‘Swing Riots' of the 1830s was remembered in a ceremony at his graveside.


West Berkshire residents urged to recycle plastic tubs for charity

West Berkshire residents urged to recycle plastic tubs for charity

Throughout January, Greene King pubs have been taking in plastic tubs to recycle into cash for Macmillan Cancer Support.


POLL: Do you agree with the new 'hierarchy of road users' in the Highway Code?

POLL: Do you agree with the new 'hierarchy of road users' in the Highway Code?

Changes to the Highway Code this week will establish a 'hierarchy of road users'. Do you think this is a good idea?


A tale of two pandemics in West Berkshire

A tale of two pandemics in West Berkshire

There has been a sharp rise in the number of four to nine year olds testing positive for coronavirus in West Berkshire.


How to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

How to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

You can help wildlife by looking out of your window for an hour this weekend, with the annual garden birds survey, the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch.


Council wins 'unauthorised encampments' High Court battle

Council wins 'unauthorised encampments' High Court battle

A council has won a High Court batttle over unauthorised encampments in North Hampshire and beyond.


The latest commercial property news for West Berkshire

The latest commercial property news for West Berkshire

Quintons Commercial Property Agents is reporting a dwindling supply of property, especially small workshop units.


Altior and Native River set for special appearance at Newbury

Altior and Native River set for special appearance at Newbury

The superstars will be making their first appearance since they retired on Betfair Super Saturday.


Four Pangbourne College pupils receive offers at two London clubs

Four Pangbourne College pupils receive offers at two London clubs

Marcus Evans, Alex Buchanan, Felix Baker and Zac Alexander have all been offered deals.


Fly-tipping in West Berkshire on the increase

Fly-tipping in West Berkshire on the increase

South East landowners warned of a rise in winter fly-tipping following an annual increase of more than 30,000 incidents across the region.


Train fire blocks line near Kintbury

Train fire blocks line near Kintbury

A suspected fire on a train has blocked the line between Newbury and Westbury this morning (Tuesday).

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Red kite's photo shoot

Red kite's photo shoot

These beautiful images were captured by Bev Hiller earlier this week, just outside of Newbury.


Lashings of ginger beer but this Enid Blyton is only for grown-ups

Lashings of ginger beer but this Enid Blyton is only for grown-ups

Biumper Blyton is a riotous improvised parody for adults, chock full of innuendo and puns and it's coming to a town near you.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of January 24

The latest number of lab-confirmed Coronavirus figures in the district.


Tyre fitter convicted of criminal damage to woman's car

Tyre fitter convicted of criminal damage to woman's car

A man has been convicted of deliberately damaging a woman’s car, despite his earlier denial.


Emergency road closure on St Johns Road, Newbury

Emergency road closure on St Johns Road, Newbury

The closure will remain in place till January 29 (Saturday).


What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

What is Stealth Omicron and why are scientists watching it so closely?

New Omicron variant BA.2, thought to be more contagious than the current strain, is being investigated by scientists worldwide and here's why:


Man exposes himself through Costa Coffee shop window

Man exposes himself through Costa Coffee shop window

Police are appealing for witnesses to an exposure incident in Newbury town centre.


Gallery: Sport pictures from the weekend

Gallery: Sport pictures from the weekend

Have a look through some of the best sports pictures from the weekend in West Berkshire.


Wilko extends mask recycling scheme

Wilko extends mask recycling scheme

An instore scheme to help Wilko customers recycle their masks has proved so successful that the retailer is extending it to the beginning of April.


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