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POLL: Do you agree with the badger cull in West Berkshire?

POLL: Do you agree with the badger cull in West Berkshire?

Badger culling zones were extended last month, allowing the shooting of badgers in West Berkshire. Do you agree with this?

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Emergency closure on Lambourn road after leak

Emergency closure on Lambourn road after leak

Baydon Road in Lambourn has shut until October 12, with Thames Water set to carry out repairs on a visible leak.


First ploughing match since 2018 staged

First ploughing match since 2018 staged

Ploughmen from across the South descended on West Berkshire at the weekend for the first ploughing match since 2018.


'Severe' delays on A34

'Severe' delays on A34

Motorists are being warned of delays of around 15 minutes on the A34 southbound near Newbury this morning (Thursday) following a collision.


Councillors discuss play equipment refurbishments for Thatcham Parks

Councillors discuss play equipment refurbishments for Thatcham Parks

Thatcham councillors are discussing possible replacements and refurbishments for play park equipment across the town.


Myths, microbes and mystery in Frilsham scientist's lockdown books

Myths, microbes and mystery in Frilsham scientist's lockdown books

Three books include 74-year-old microbiologist's first attempt at fiction with 18 short stories.


'Without space for new collections there is a risk that, in future, valuable community assets might be lost'

'Without space for new collections there is a risk that, in future, valuable community assets might be lost'

The Berkshire Record Office could get a major expansion due to a lack of space at the current building.


Roadworks to shut major road

Roadworks to shut major road

The A34 will be closed, overnight, at a number of locations in the coming days.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 6, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 6, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed cases in West Berkshire has increased in the past 24 hours.


Major road closed this weekend

Major road closed this weekend

Part of the A339 in Newbury will be shut on Saturday and Sunday.


M4 to close this weekend

M4 to close this weekend

The M4 will be closed through West Berkshire from Friday evening.


Village road closure for urgent tree works

Village road closure for urgent tree works

Brimpton Road in Brimpton is to close on Friday to enable urgent tree works.


Nominations open for Learner Achievement Awards

Nominations open for Learner Achievement Awards

The Learning Achievement Awards celebrate success in adult learning, and members of the public are invited to submit nominations.


Thatcham’s sustainable living market makes eager return

Thatcham’s sustainable living market makes eager return

The eco-friendly market made its return to encourage and promote sustainable living.


Quartet win captain's charity day at Donnington Grove

Quartet win captain's charity day at Donnington Grove

Two captain charity day's took place at Donnington Grove and West Berkshire over the weekend.


Thames Valley Kings prepare for season opener

Thames Valley Kings prepare for season opener

There will be a history-making triple-header of home fixtures for Kings this weekend.


Spurcroft Primary receives mental health and wellbeing award

Spurcroft Primary receives mental health and wellbeing award

Spurcroft Primary School in Thatcham is to receive an award for their progress in teaching pupils about mental health.


National Badger Day

National Badger Day

In recent years, badgers might have come to our attention due the badger culling debate, but they are a part of Britain's natural history.


West Berkshire's vaccine story so far

West Berkshire's vaccine story so far

Almost 80 per cent of West Berkshire's population above the age of 16 has received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.


Residents of new development warned to expect hostile reception

Residents of new development warned to expect hostile reception

Developers warned residents of Hungerford's new Lancaster Park development to expect a hostile reception, town councillors have been told.


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