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Tadley siblings' fundraiser for MND in memory of grandfather

Tadley siblings' fundraiser for MND in memory of grandfather

John Coker died from the disease in 2018 A DYNAMIC brother and sister duo from Tadley have raised more than £1,300 for the Motor Neurone Disease…


NHS staff expecting 'massive' Covid-19 vaccine boost next week

NHS staff expecting 'massive' Covid-19 vaccine boost next week

Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire getting large shipment of 150,000 jabs a week from March 8 PEOPLE across Berkshire are being told to expect…


Happy World Book Day! Tune into rapper MC Grammar

Happy World Book Day! Tune into rapper MC Grammar

First official WBD song released DECCA Records have released the first official World Book Day song from the nation’s favourite rapping English…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 3

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 3

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,106 - an increase of 11 in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


The key points from the 2021 Budget

The key points from the 2021 Budget

Furlough scheme to be extended until end of September Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his 2021 Budget. Here are the key points from his 51-minute…


Furious councillors walk out in protest at West Berkshire Council budget meeting

Furious councillors walk out in protest at West Berkshire Council budget meeting

Opposition leader Lee Dillon accused Conservatives of trying to silence them A WEST Berkshire Council meeting descended into chaos last night after the…


Burghclere couple are Newbury Racecourse Vaccination Centre's joint Volunteers of the Week

Burghclere couple are Newbury Racecourse Vaccination Centre's joint Volunteers of the Week

Lynne and Ivor 'are reliable, cheerful and full of ideas' THIS week we are celebrating not one, but two vaccine volunteers. Lynne Clare and Ivor Graham…


Brownie's trampoline fundraiser for West Berkshire animal rescue charity

Brownie's trampoline fundraiser for West Berkshire animal rescue charity

Public appeal has already raised almost £500 An animal-loving Thatcham Brownie is hoping to give a fundraising bounce to a charity. Emma Johnson, aged…


Burys Bank Road in Greenham set for closure shortly

Burys Bank Road in Greenham set for closure shortly

Order coming into effect from March 8 Burys Bank Road in Greenham is due to close for two days from Monday. The road will be closed from March 8 between…


Where in Newbury?

Where in Newbury?

Something a little different for our readers to try. Where in Newbury?. Our photographer has been out capturing some of the more unusual sites around…


Month-long closure for Bartholomew Street in Newbury

Month-long closure for Bartholomew Street in Newbury

Planners insist access to Kennet Centre car park will not be affected Bartholomew Street in Newbury is to close between March 9 and April 9, to allow…


Thatcham boy making 1,000 origami cranes for Alzheimer's Society

Thatcham boy making 1,000 origami cranes for Alzheimer's Society

9-year-old inspired by Japanese legend to wish away Dementia IF you were granted a wish for completing a task, what would it be? Thatcham boy Joseph Black,…


West Berkshire Council public question review following football and estate 'concern'

West Berkshire Council public question review following football and estate 'concern'

Council leader says questions are drain on resources PUBLIC scrutiny of West Berkshire Council is being reviewed following concern over questions relating…


West Berkshire school's arts outreach to local primaries

West Berkshire school's arts outreach to local primaries

Online sessions aim to help parents and carers stay positive Downe House drama and dance department has been delivering online lessons for prep schools…


Rail bridge must form part of 2,500-home Thatcham plan, town councillors sa

Rail bridge must form part of 2,500-home Thatcham plan, town councillors sa

'We do not believe the assertions made to justify the dismissal of a bridge are credible' A NEW town on the edge of Thatcham cannot be supported unless…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 2

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of March 2

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,095 - an increase of four in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


More than 150 Elon Musk Starlink Satellites will be passing over UK skies tonight, Tuesday March 2

More than 150 Elon Musk Starlink Satellites will be passing over UK skies tonight, Tuesday March 2

Look up for the early evening spectacle IF you like to see the Starlink satellites travelling across the night sky you are in for a bonanza this evening,…


West Berkshire is the fourth healthiest place in England

West Berkshire is the fourth healthiest place in England

Findings emerged from country's first composite health index WEST Berkshire is the fourth healthiest place in England, according to the first official…


What you need to know about your child's return to school

What you need to know about your child's return to school

What will happen when your youngster goes back to the classroom next week It's has been a while since youngsters were in the classroom learning in front…


Nature devastated by pandemics 'driven by climate change and globalisation'

Nature devastated by pandemics 'driven by climate change and globalisation'

Andrew Davis says that frequency will accelerate unless we take drastic action THE coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all our lives. The…


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