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West Berkshire assets go forward for local listing decision

West Berkshire assets go forward for local listing decision

Council's planning head will have the final say on the Heritage Forum selection.


New defibs to be installed at sports grounds in West Berkshire

New defibs to be installed at sports grounds in West Berkshire

Lifesaving equipment will be introduced at Wash Common and the City Recreation Ground.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Thursday, September 2

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Thursday, September 2

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 10,737 – an increase of 130 in the last 24 hours.


Thatcham girl wins a wedding in The Post competition

Thatcham girl wins a wedding in The Post competition

Delighted couple Lucy-Anne Walker and Mikey Wilson have won their very own wedding in the ‘Win a Wedding competition held by The Post.


Tutti Pole celebrates 40 years in town

Tutti Pole celebrates 40 years in town

The Tutti Pole – Hungerford’s unique, family-run restaurant and tea rooms – celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, August 27.


Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

A new 50p collectable coin featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends has been unveiled by The Royal Mint, including one with a very hefty price tag.


20 things adults miss most about school days

20 things adults miss most about school days

From conker competitions and skipping to school milk and pink custard – these are the things we hold dear about our time in school.


Warm message left on Thatcham postbox

Warm message left on Thatcham postbox

A wonderfully warm crocheted message has been spotted in Thatcham this week.


West Berkshire welcomes three Afghan refugee families

West Berkshire welcomes three Afghan refugee families

West Berkshire Council is set to welcome three families under the Government’s Afghan Locally Employed Staff (LES) Relocation Scheme.


More than 500 signatures plead for Christmas carnival as racecourse owners pledge to bid again

More than 500 signatures plead for Christmas carnival as racecourse owners pledge to bid again

More than 500 people have signed a petition to allow a Christmas Winter Wonderland at Newbury Racecourse


Archer welcomes return to action for Newbury Blues

Archer welcomes return to action for Newbury Blues

Blues face Grove this weekend and it'll be their first competitive game since March 2020.


National Trust autumn events

National Trust autumn events

A new season of events are planned at National Trust properties across the region to entertain the whole family.


Institute of Directors awards

Institute of Directors awards

The Institute of Directors has launched its annual search for the most talented business leaders in London, the South and South West.


David Wilson Homes investment in Newbury

David Wilson Homes investment in Newbury

David Wilson Homes will be investing more than £6.8m in Newbury as part of an agreement for the housing company’s new development


Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

The UK storm names for the next year have been revealed. Did your name make the final list?


Residents start petition to save Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse

Residents start petition to save Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse

Newbury Racecourse residents who are in favour of a Christmas carnival have launched a petition to save it after the plan was rejected by the council.


Council rejects Christmas Winter Wonderland at Newbury Racecourse

Council rejects Christmas Winter Wonderland at Newbury Racecourse

Plans for a Christmas carnival at Newbury Racecourse this year have been rejected by West Berkshire Council.


Newbury publisher on longlist for prestigious Booker Prize

Newbury publisher on longlist for prestigious Booker Prize

Holland House Books' An Island 'a beautifully constructed, profound novel with global relevance'.


Newbury's Louise powers to Para glory in Tokyo

Newbury's Louise powers to Para glory in Tokyo

The former Kennet School pupil won a medal in the women’s weightlifting -86kg category.


HMV to return to town

HMV to return to town

Another high street favourite is preparing to return to Newbury.


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