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Road traffic collision causes road closure on M4 Junction 13 westbound

Road traffic collision causes road closure on M4 Junction 13 westbound

There is a lane closure on the M4 Junction 13 westbound exit slip road this evening.


Thatcham Garden Centre receive blue plaque celebrating horticulture history

Thatcham Garden Centre receive blue plaque celebrating horticulture history

Thatcham Town Council’s Heritage Working Party has unveiled a blue plaque celebrating the history of horticulture at Thatcham Garden Centre.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 11, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 11, 2021

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

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Newbury pre-schoolers learn about farming

Newbury pre-schoolers learn about farming

Little ones at Ladybirds Pre-school surprised by the arrival of a big green tractor recently.


Man died following fall at Hungerford Care Home, inquest told

Man died following fall at Hungerford Care Home, inquest told

An elderly man died following a fall at Hungerford Care Home, an inquest was told.


Prior's Court remembers staff killed in motorway crash

Prior's Court remembers staff killed in motorway crash

Prior's Court posts a message on social media remembering the three members of staff who died following a collision on the M4 on October 11, 2018.


Charlie Chaplin & Stan Laurel 'what if' comedy drama

Charlie Chaplin & Stan Laurel 'what if' comedy drama

Review of Charlie & Stan, based on the true story of two of Hollywood’s greatest 20th century film stars.


Christmas lights switch-on festival announced

Christmas lights switch-on festival announced

Organisers have announced that Newbury's annual Christmas lights switch-on is to be extended into a day-long festival.


Man admits manslaughter of millionaire hotelier

Man admits manslaughter of millionaire hotelier

A 34-year-old man has admitted the manslaughter of millionaire hotelier Sir Richard Sutton, but denied his murder.


Sports pictures from the weekend

Sports pictures from the weekend

Have a look through our gallery as sports teams in West Berkshire were in action over the weekend.


Plans submitted to improve McDonald's drive-thru at Retail Park

Plans submitted to improve McDonald's drive-thru at Retail Park

The queues at the McDonald’s at Newbury Retail Park could soon be a thing of the past as the fast food giant looks to transform the drive-thru.


Starman retires after suffering Champions Day setback

Starman retires after suffering Champions Day setback

The July Cup winner won five of his eight starts and retires as the highest-rated sprinter.


Newbury's benches: A quiet reminder of people gone, but not forgotten

Newbury's benches: A quiet reminder of people gone, but not forgotten

In Newbury, there are 123 benches. You sit on them. Meet friends on them. Cold War spies once used them for letter drops. Niki Hinman takes a seat.

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Rush hour delays on A34

Rush hour delays on A34

There are currently delays of around 20 minutes on the southbound carriageway of the A34.


Big band back with pizazz

Big band back with pizazz

Apollo's long-awaited public performance – their last show was in November 2019.


Health gap between richest and poorest areas

Health gap between richest and poorest areas

People living in the poorest parts of West Berkshire and Wokingham will live seven years less of healthy life compared to those living in rich areas.


Roll-athon raises thousands for charity

Roll-athon raises thousands for charity

Thousands of pounds have been raised by a 12-hour charity martial arts roll-athon.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 10, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of October 10, 2021

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


Berkshire Farm Girl to appear on Countryfile this evening

Berkshire Farm Girl to appear on Countryfile this evening

West Berkshire will be starring on the BBC this evening as Berkshire Farm Girl Eleanor Gilbert appears on Countryfile.


World Mental Health Day: How has the pandemic impacted people's mental health?

World Mental Health Day: How has the pandemic impacted people's mental health?

Member of the Mental Health Action Group Adrian Barker looks at the findings of the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on people's mental health.


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