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Fraudsters ready to exploit easing of lockdown

Fraudsters ready to exploit easing of lockdown

Those keen to book holidays, days out or concert tickets as lockdown restrictions ease should be alert to scams and fraudulent deals say experts.


West Berkshire coronavirus: latest cases as of May 14

West Berkshire coronavirus: latest cases as of May 14

Increase of seven in past 48 hours.


Concierge is on the money at Newbury

Concierge is on the money at Newbury

Local trainers Andrew Balding, Archie Watson and Hughie Morrison all tasted success on Friday.


Baby milk shortages causing concern for parents

Baby milk shortages causing concern for parents

Worried parents are struggling to get their hands on two particular types of infant formula milk because of a nationwide shortage.


International Space Station passes over the UK

International Space Station passes over the UK

The International Space Station (ISS) is visible over the UK from May 14 for a fortnight.


Regular train services set to resume

Regular train services set to resume

Regular rail services are expected to resume next week after thorough safety checks on trains.


Boy arrested on suspicion of having a knife in public

Boy arrested on suspicion of having a knife in public

A seventeen-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a knife in public following two linked incidents.


Mr Simms opens in Newbury

Mr Simms opens in Newbury

A Mr Simm's sweet shop was opened by Newbury Mayor Billy Drummond today (Friday).


Local National Trust properties reopening

Local National Trust properties reopening

Basildon Park and The Vyne are among properties that will start to reopen from Monday, May 17 and welcome visitors back.


Cox proud after landing Victoria Cup with River Nymph

Cox proud after landing Victoria Cup with River Nymph

The Lambourn trainer explained how ‘special’ it felt to see River Nymph bounce back to form last weekend.


Lady Bowthorpe looking for Al Shaqab Lockinge success

Lady Bowthorpe looking for Al Shaqab Lockinge success

The first Group 1 flat race of the season takes place at Newbury on Saturday.


Closed charity donates items to school

Closed charity donates items to school

A charity which closed in April has donated gear to a local school to continue its life-saving legacy.


Village green transferred to parish council for 75 years

Village green transferred to parish council for 75 years

Planners have argued that an extensive lease would allow for area-sensitive maintenance and development.


School-age children boost recent spike in infections

School-age children boost recent spike in infections

Council officers recently met to discuss a spike in the number of infections in West Berkshire.


New restaurant opening in Parkway

New restaurant opening in Parkway

A Mediterranean restaurant specialising in Turkish, Greek and Italian food is opening in Parkway.


Film highlights challenges of young people

Film highlights challenges of young people

Spotlight UK and Basingstoke Amateur Theatre Society have created a film to reflect the challenges of young people.


Appeal following sexual assault

Appeal following sexual assault

Police said that a girl was sexually assaulted as she pushed her bike near Kennet School.


Under-40s set to be offered Covid jabs

Under-40s set to be offered Covid jabs

People aged 38 and 39 the next to be offered their first Covid-19 vaccine, NHS officials have confirmed.


Pharmacy now offering coronavirus vaccinations

Pharmacy now offering coronavirus vaccinations

Boots in Northbrook Street is offering Covid-19 vaccinations following news that racecourse hub will wind down next month.


Tales from the River Kennet

Tales from the River Kennet

Barton Court river keeper Nick Richards explains how he prepares for the angling season by getting everything in shape over the winter.


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