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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.


Greenham Peace Women gather to remember campaign 40 years on

Greenham Peace Women gather to remember campaign 40 years on

Members of the original Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp hosted a special event marking the historic protest on Saturday.


Political football row over sports provision in Newbury

Political football row over sports provision in Newbury

West Berkshire Council has rejected calls by opposition councillors to open up a wider debate about sports provision in Newbury.


Political football as council is split over use of Farraday Road

Political football as council is split over use of Farraday Road

Efforts to draw the future of sports provision in Newbury into wider debate have been knocked back


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 1, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of September 1, 2021

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


Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out and whether their car is compatible warns RAC

Drivers remain confused about new petrol roll-out and whether their car is compatible warns RAC

More than 600,000 vehicles can't use the new eco-friendly petrol being rolled out this month, causing ongoing confusion for drivers says the RAC.


Arrest warrant for assault charge man

Arrest warrant for assault charge man

A warrant has been issued for the immediate arrest of a man accused of assault.


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