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Sixth Form leavers enjoy joyful send-off

Sixth Form leavers enjoy joyful send-off

Staff and pupils at The Downs School in Compton came together this week to give a heartfelt send-off to its Year 13 students.


There’s no substitute for beautiful reserves

There’s no substitute for beautiful reserves

JUSTINE FARRANT from the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) suggests some restorative reserves to visit this May.


Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Bond, battles and booze! Have a crack at this week’s Saturday Social general knowledge quiz.


Hampshire school scoops golden grant prize

Hampshire school scoops golden grant prize

A village school PTA has secured a £5,000 grant to enhance its outdoor learning area.


The power of the poppy

The power of the poppy

Opium – Seduction, Greed, Art - a captivating account of the impact of opium on the lives of the global population, reviewed by AMANDA HOLLIDAY.


ACE Space packed to the gunnels with die-hard and first time fans of Worcestershire trio Granny’s Attic

ACE Space packed to the gunnels with die-hard and first time fans of Worcestershire trio Granny’s Attic

‘I couldn’t have been happier than my time spent in good company with Granny’s Attic’ says reviewer TONY TRIGWELL-JONES.


Back in the day

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Bravo, Foden’s! A triumph!

Bravo, Foden’s! A triumph!

NEWBURY Spring Festival was delighted to welcome the world’s number one ranked brass band, Foden’s, to the Corn Exchange. Review by JOHN HERITAGE.


Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

Family firm sold to UK's third-largest fuel distributor

A family-run firm in Thatcham has been bought by the UK's third-largest fuel distributor.


History awaits for Kingsclere in county cup final

History awaits for Kingsclere in county cup final

Kick-off is 10:30 on Sunday at Winklebury Football Complex


See the top West End shows from £25 in our Golden Ticket sale

See the top West End shows from £25 in our Golden Ticket sale

Great deals on London’s hottest musicals and plays in our unmissable sale. Here’s all you need to know...


What’s on this week in and around Newbury

What’s on this week in and around Newbury

Your community events listings.


Child sex offender avoids jail again

Child sex offender avoids jail again

A child sex offender who complained he was unable to get work was rebuked by a judge.


A common aim to give back

A common aim to give back

An abandoned military base, once the home of cruise missiles, provided the fertile ground on which a huge charitable trust has been able to spring up.


Football club 3G pitch plan axed

Football club 3G pitch plan axed

A football club in Thatcham has axed plans for a new multi-user 3G training pitch after years of waiting, we can exclusively reveal.


23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

A research project has seen 23,000 rare eels transferred into the River Kennet.


College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

College triathlon smashes previous fundraising target

More than £90,000 has been raised by young triathletes at Bradfield College.


Firefighters’ Station2Station ultramarathon challenge

Firefighters’ Station2Station ultramarathon challenge

A Newbury firefighter has become the first person to run to all Berkshire fire stations in one go.


Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

Hop along to Parkway… there’s a photographic treat in store

The finalists’ images from The Base’s ‘My Wild Life’ photography competition will be on view at Honesty Parkway from this weekend.


Corn Exchange Sustainability Fair to start Great Big Green Week

Corn Exchange Sustainability Fair to start Great Big Green Week

Visitors can share ideas about sustainability, connect with businesses at the forefront of greener living and browse eco-friendly stalls.


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