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Call for artists to show at Thatcham Festival

Call for artists to show at Thatcham Festival

The long awaited Thatcham Festival Art Exhibition will be opening their doors at The Old Bluecoat School on October 16 and 17.


Bradfield College finalises purchase of historic church

Bradfield College finalises purchase of historic church

Bradfield College has completed the purchase of a church with historic ties to the school, following years of negotiations with the Oxford Diocese.


Lane closures due to collision on M4 westbound between Hungerford (Junction 14) and Swindon (Junction 15)

Lane closures due to collision on M4 westbound between Hungerford (Junction 14) and Swindon (Junction 15)

There are delays on the M4 westbound between Junction 14 and Junction 15.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 28, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 28, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed cases in the district.


Video: Steam engines power through Newbury

Video: Steam engines power through Newbury

Rail enthusiasts of all ages turn out to see two steam locomotives up close as they make a stop in Newbury.


'I've never heard something so ridiculous in my life'

'I've never heard something so ridiculous in my life'

Drivers queued at petrol stations across West Berkshire this week as the country continued to suffer a fuel crisis.


Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of drivers 'misfuelling' their cars since panic buying at the pumps started, says the AA.


Kintbury church takes swipe at police over lead roof thefts

Kintbury church takes swipe at police over lead roof thefts

A village church has given up trying to replace lead on its roof after thieves pinched it for the second time in four years.


New retro store opens in Parkway

New retro store opens in Parkway

Newbury style icon Isabel Carnsew is going from rags to riches – and is opening a new store in the flagship Parkway Shopping centre.


POLL: Should key workers be given priority at the petrol pumps?

POLL: Should key workers be given priority at the petrol pumps?

There are still long queues at petrol stations and many have run out of fuel. Should key workers be given priority access to the fuel available?


Mum of Cold Ash pupil takes on London Marathon to raise money for preschool

Mum of Cold Ash pupil takes on London Marathon to raise money for preschool

A MOTHER of a Cold Ash preschool pupil, will be running the London Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for facilities for the children.


Man to go on trial for assault

Man to go on trial for assault

A Newbury man has denied a charge of assault.


Bucklebury celebrates acquitted postmaster

Bucklebury celebrates acquitted postmaster

Friends and residents of Bucklebury gathered at the village's Memorial Hall to celebrate the acquittal of local postmaster Hash Shingadia.


Trainspotters get ready, Mayflower steam locomotive passes through Newbury today (Tuesday)

Trainspotters get ready, Mayflower steam locomotive passes through Newbury today (Tuesday)

'Choose trainspotting' this morning, when 61306 Mayflower steam locomotive is passing through Newbury, on its way to Penzance from London Victoria.


 Risqué and irreverent but an absolute hoot!

Risqué and irreverent but an absolute hoot!

Not: Lady Chatterley's Lover at the Corn Exchange review.


Plans submitted for 45 home development on greenfield land

Plans submitted for 45 home development on greenfield land

Plans have been submitted to build 45 new homes on greenfield land on the southern edge of Ashford Hill.


Local nature writer's highly-anticipated book out next month

Local nature writer's highly-anticipated book out next month

Nicola Chester's On Gallow's Down is nature writing that is as political as it is personal.


East Garston fundraiser

East Garston fundraiser

Coffee and stalls in the village hall car park this morning (Tuesday).


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Monday, September 27

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Monday, September 27

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


Sports pictures from the weekend

Sports pictures from the weekend

Have a look through our gallery as there was an action-packed weekend of sport in West Berkshire.


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