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Conservative councillor calls for ground to be used for organised football

Conservative councillor calls for ground to be used for organised football

A Conservative West Berkshire councillor has called for the Faraday Road football pitch to be used for football if the clubhouse is demolished.


Fundraising star honoured by award

Fundraising star honoured by award

Friday was a special day for Newbury’s 105-year-old fundraising sensation Ruth Saunders as she received her Points of Light award.


Control Tower resumes Greenham airbase walks this week

Control Tower resumes Greenham airbase walks this week

Two-hour three-mile walks give views of some of the key installations that reflect its military history.


Greenham man's memorial walk for mother

Greenham man's memorial walk for mother

A Greenham man is to walk from Newbury to Hungerford on August 7 in commemoration of the life of his mother.


Popular jockey was found hanged, coroner reveals

Popular jockey was found hanged, coroner reveals

Popular jockey Michael Pitt was found hanged in a car wash, a coroner heard today, Wednesday.


Figures reveal how many young people have had Covid-19 vaccine

Figures reveal how many young people have had Covid-19 vaccine

More than 220,000 children in England have already had a Covid-19 vaccine, figures show.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 4, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 4, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the district.


Town council embarks on controversial pigeon cull

Town council embarks on controversial pigeon cull

Hungerford Town Council has embarked on a cull to reduce the health menace from feral pigeons in the town, after 'exhausting all other options.'


RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

Petrol prices have risen for the ninth month in a row with the RAC warning the situation shows no sign of improving.


Man charged with 'hit and run' collision offence

Man charged with 'hit and run' collision offence

A man has been charged with serious motoring offences, including a hit-and-run collision.


Olly Murs Newbury gig will be a bit different

Olly Murs Newbury gig will be a bit different

Singer Olly Murs in hospital recovering from leg surgery after freak accident on stage at Newmarket two weeks before he is due to appear at Newbury.


Control Tower marks Greenham Peace Women 40th anniversary

Control Tower marks Greenham Peace Women 40th anniversary

Series of events run through to autumn.


Scepticism over care home plans

Scepticism over care home plans

Proposals for a 50-bedroom care home in Kingsclere have been criticised by residents and councillors.


Council proposals for flexible working 'sorely lacking'

Council proposals for flexible working 'sorely lacking'

Proposals to close West Berkshire Council offices in Newbury and move staff to flexible working models have been criticised.


School receives fundraising boost from estate agents

School receives fundraising boost from estate agents

A Thatcham School has received help to buy a new outdoor classroom from an estate agents.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 3, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 3, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the district.


Appeal after man tries to hold teenager's hand

Appeal after man tries to hold teenager's hand

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was approached by a man in Thatcham.


Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day to ensure funding

Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day to ensure funding

With A-level results out in a week, the Student Loans Company is urging students to get finance applications in, even if plans remain unclear.


More than 40kg of cannabis seized near Newbury

More than 40kg of cannabis seized near Newbury

A man has been arrested after more than 40kg of cannabis was seized from a van near Newbury.


Newbury MP launches 'Pub of the Year' competition

Newbury MP launches 'Pub of the Year' competition

Newbury MP Laura Farris is welcoming nominations from the public for her own 'Pub of the Year' competition.


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