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Thatcham VE Day market a ‘resounding success’

Thatcham VE Day market a ‘resounding success’

Thatcham residents made the most of the town’s VE Day 80 Best of British Market despite the cold weather.


Watch the moment fire took hold in Thatcham house

Watch the moment fire took hold in Thatcham house

Fire crews battled a huge blaze which spread to a number of properties in Thatcham last night.


Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Thatcham Town Council has objected to a proposal for 236 homes – including 39 per cent ‘affordable’ – over flooding concerns on land at Henwick Park.


Teen charged with GBH on police following major public order incident in Thatcham

Teen charged with GBH on police following major public order incident in Thatcham

A teenager has been charged in connection with a serious public order incident in Thatcham town centre last October.


Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Town councillor Helen Simpson has been voted in as mayor of Hungerford for her eighth term - and she says it is her last.


Warning issued as men posing as police stop and search boys

Warning issued as men posing as police stop and search boys

Imposters have searched children, while posing as police officers in Newbury.


A new celebrity podcast is lifting the lid on the real stories and faces behind Britain’s beloved pubs

A new celebrity podcast is lifting the lid on the real stories and faces behind Britain’s beloved pubs

Hear true tales from the other side of the bar with First Dates’ Merlin Griffiths and glamour model Jodie Kidd.


Stalker ordered to do unpaid work

Stalker ordered to do unpaid work

A man has been sentenced for a stalking offence.


Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Villagers in Aldbourne hosted various events and re-enactments over the weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, May 8.


Runners race for Food Pantry

Runners race for Food Pantry

Hundreds of runners turned out to take part in an annual charity run at the weekend.


Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Sir Max’s latest book offers a searching analysis of why British troops did not reach Caen on June 6, as Montgomery had promised Churchill.


Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

Project comes with new partnership with The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and their new Centre for Performance, Technology and Equity.


What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

Cricket play Duck, which came to the Corn Exchange last week, reviewed


French memorial unveiled, featuring Bradfield pilot who died after crash in 1940

French memorial unveiled, featuring Bradfield pilot who died after crash in 1940

A French memorial featuring the name of a Bradfield pilot killed in the Second World War has been inaugurated.


NWX seal unbeaten treble with Lambourn Cup triumph

NWX seal unbeaten treble with Lambourn Cup triumph

They ran out 3-0 winners against Diamond FC


Falkland to face early test as cricket season gets underway

Falkland to face early test as cricket season gets underway

Local sides have high hopes for the summer


Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Hundreds have mourned a former High Sheriff who wholeheartedly dedicated her life to public service.


Woolton Hill marks VE Day 80

Woolton Hill marks VE Day 80

A commemorative service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day was held at St Thomas’ Church in Woolton Hill on Sunday, May 4.


Nine in a row for Crucible in Newbury Snooker League

Nine in a row for Crucible in Newbury Snooker League

It was a well deserved 5-3 win against Paggies Bar


Guilty: paedophile lorry driver convicted of child sex abuse

Guilty: paedophile lorry driver convicted of child sex abuse

A jury has convicted a paedophile lorry driver of sexually abusing children aged six to 15 years.


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