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Laura Farris and Michael Gove discuss Local Plan and 2,500 homes in north east Thatcham

Laura Farris and Michael Gove discuss Local Plan and 2,500 homes in north east Thatcham

The Newbury MP met with Michael Gove to discuss the concerns with the controversial plan.

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POLL: Should having a Covid vaccine be made compulsory in the UK?

POLL: Should having a Covid vaccine be made compulsory in the UK?

Do you think everyone should be made to have a Covid-19 vaccine in the UK?


Henderson: Jonbon will face big test at Ascot

Henderson: Jonbon will face big test at Ascot

The Seven Barrows trainer also holds three entries for the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle on Saturday.


Restraining order for man acquitted of harassing two women

Restraining order for man acquitted of harassing two women

A Hungerford man, acquitted of bombarding women with unwanted gifts, work visits and invitations, is made subject to a restraining order.


National backing for ReadiBus charity over West Berkshire Council "gagging clause"

National backing for ReadiBus charity over West Berkshire Council "gagging clause"

The ReadiBus charity has won national backing for its refusal to sign a West Berkshire Council “gagging clause” in exchange for funds.


Tips to encourage a good night's sleep before Christmas

Tips to encourage a good night's sleep before Christmas

Many parents stress about the best way to make sure their little ones get enough sleep before Christmas Day.


Reading fire: Police confirm two are missing and they expect no further survivors

Reading fire: Police confirm two are missing and they expect no further survivors

Thames Valley Police say the operation is "complex" and the building is "unstable" as emergency services said to remain on the scene.


House of Cards wins Thatcham's best dressed Christmas window competition 2021

House of Cards wins Thatcham's best dressed Christmas window competition 2021

The local store won the competition run by Thatcham Town Council and Newbury Weekly News.


VoxFresh singers express lockdown highs and lows

VoxFresh singers express lockdown highs and lows

Ten-year-old Flossy loves singing, so it was a dream come true for her to write and star in a video for a Newbury vocal group.


Magical ballet that inspired Frozen in Newbury this weekend

Magical ballet that inspired Frozen in Newbury this weekend

Ballet UK's beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale The Snow Queen will have audiences captivated.


Covid passes 'not an infringement of liberties' says Newbury MP

Covid passes 'not an infringement of liberties' says Newbury MP

Newbury MP Laura Farris has defended her vote in favour of Plan B.

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Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of December 15

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of December 15

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 21,543 – an increase of 172 in the last 24 hours.


Police "highly unlikely" to find any further survivors after fire

Police "highly unlikely" to find any further survivors after fire

Thames Valley Police have stated that they do not expect to find any further survivors after a fire at a block of flats in Reading this morning.


£240k council down payment for Monks Lane use agreed behind closed doors

£240k council down payment for Monks Lane use agreed behind closed doors

Newbury Rugby Club is to get a £240,000 down payment from West Berkshire Council, in addition to £41,000 a year rent


Overturned vehicle on M4 eastbound causes lane closures

Overturned vehicle on M4 eastbound causes lane closures

Two out of three lanes are currently closed between Junction 13 and Junction 12.


Nicholls excited with Silver Forever’s future after Newbury win

Nicholls excited with Silver Forever’s future after Newbury win

The seven-year-old won the listed race at Newbury Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon.


Reading's game with Luton postponed after positive PCR tests

Reading's game with Luton postponed after positive PCR tests

The Royals squad has been heavily affected with positive Covid-19 cases ahead of the weekend.


Court grants Domestic Violence Protection Order to restrain Newbury man

Court grants Domestic Violence Protection Order to restrain Newbury man

Police have successfully applied for a Domestic Violence Protection Order in respect of a Newbury man.


Multiple people hospitalised and unaccounted for after fatal fire

Multiple people hospitalised and unaccounted for after fatal fire

Thames Valley Police are still searching for multiple unaccounted people following the fatal fire this morning (Wednesday) in Reading.


Looking after the River Kennet

Looking after the River Kennet

River keeper for the Barton Court Estate Nick Richards is responsible for two and a half miles of river bank.


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