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Newbury woman raises more than £1,000 for Time to Talk West Berkshire with head shave

Newbury woman raises more than £1,000 for Time to Talk West Berkshire with head shave

"I have always wanted to shave it off but never had the guts" A Newbury woman has raised more than £1,000 for mental health charity Time to Talk…


Last chance to book your early bird panto tickets at Newbury Corn Exchange

Last chance to book your early bird panto tickets at Newbury Corn Exchange

Prices rise for Cinderella on April 1 You shall go to the ball... Snap up your early bird tickets before it's too late. There are only a few days…


Bourbon Beauty lands Grade 2 success at Newbury for trainer Alex Hales

Bourbon Beauty lands Grade 2 success at Newbury for trainer Alex Hales

The BetVictor meeting brought a close to the jumps season at Newbury with the flat season starting in April BOURBON Beauty landed the BetVictor Novices’…


Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson hails 'special' Jonbon after debut win at Newbury

Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson hails 'special' Jonbon after debut win at Newbury

The five-year-old was purchased for £570,000 at the Goffs UK November P2P Sale SEVEN Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson has labelled Jonbon as 'special'…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest figures as of March 27

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest figures as of March 27

Increase of eight in past 24 hours The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,274 – an increase of eight in…


Don't forget - change your clocks tonight for springtime!

Don't forget - change your clocks tonight for springtime!

We lose one hour's sleep tonight DON'T forget to put your clocks forward one hour tonight. Unless you're a night owl - because they officially change…


Thatcham family kit out car to raise awareness of Voices for Autism

Thatcham family kit out car to raise awareness of Voices for Autism

Design for cause close to family's heart A THATCHAM family have added a piece of awareness to a cause close to their hearts. Chris Rixon added the…


Man contests charge of breaching restraining order

Man contests charge of breaching restraining order

Defendant denies persistent, unwanted messaging A MAN has denied breaching a restraining order designed to protect a woman from him. In the dock at Reading…


No 'plan b' for proposed 2,500-homes at Thatcham

No 'plan b' for proposed 2,500-homes at Thatcham

West Berkshire Council says Local Plan is not 'fait accompli' as it responds to questions on building at Newbury Showground and AONB THERE is no Plan…


Lockdown easing: Dog's Trust advice to pet owners for when 6 people can meet outdoors

Lockdown easing: Dog's Trust advice to pet owners for when 6 people can meet outdoors

Pooches may be 'confused by the sudden change to their routines' With England entering the second phase of Stage 1 of the roadmap…


West Berkshire Community Hospital League of Friends donate £1m to day surgery ward

West Berkshire Community Hospital League of Friends donate £1m to day surgery ward

Volunteer-led team helps ‘fill the gap’ in funding for medical supplies and equipment More than £2.5m has been raised by volunteers to support West…


Reading Crown Court: Burglar is sentenced for Thatcham raid

Reading Crown Court: Burglar is sentenced for Thatcham raid

Raider was caught after being monitored remotely RAIDERS who targetted a garden centre were unaware their every move was being monitored remotely. Security…


New dates announced for Chris Evans' Retro CarFest

New dates announced for Chris Evans' Retro CarFest

More tickets to be released on April 1 Following latest news of the Roadmap to Recovery, Chris Evans has announced a new date for the family festival…


Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of March 26

Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of March 26

Increase of 11 in past 24 hours The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,266 – an increase of 11 in the past…


How a period poverty charity was born in lockdown thanks to a West Berkshire woman

How a period poverty charity was born in lockdown thanks to a West Berkshire woman

The forced closure of one West Berkshire woman's business gave her the space to find a way to help women in need It’s been a year since the country…


High Sheriff of Berkshire 2016-2017 Victoria Fishburn has died

High Sheriff of Berkshire 2016-2017 Victoria Fishburn has died

'We all adored her. She was a total life enhancer' Victoria Fishburn, who served as High Sheriff of Berkshire in 2016/17, has died. During her tenure…


Fire crews battle a blaze at Ramsbury Brewery in Aldbourne

Fire crews battle a blaze at Ramsbury Brewery in Aldbourne

Ten engines were called to the scene at Ramsbury Brewery this morning Fire crews are currently at the scene of a blaze at Ramsbury Brewery. Ten engines,…


Action on Kennet and Avon Canal safety after death of three-year-old Dylan Milsom in Newbury

Action on Kennet and Avon Canal safety after death of three-year-old Dylan Milsom in Newbury

River Trust forming Water Safety Partnership with council and emergency services following tragedy A Water Safety Partnership could be established to…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 25, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 25, 2021

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,255 – an increase of seven in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


West Berkshire couple celebrate diamond wedding

West Berkshire couple celebrate diamond wedding

Fred and Barbara Simmons - of Compton - have been married 60 years A married couple from Compton have celebrated their diamond wedding. Fred and Barbara…


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