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Thatcham and Newbury driving instructors up for national Intelligent Instructor Awards

Thatcham and Newbury driving instructors up for national Intelligent Instructor Awards

Four West Berkshire instructors shortlisted in top 16 for the South East THREE driving instructors from Thatcham and one from Newbury are gearing up for…


West Berkshire girl's fundraiser for Welford and Wickham Primary School

West Berkshire girl's fundraiser for Welford and Wickham Primary School

Nine-year-old Lara Wilson has raised over £1,000 via 50k walk A Boxford girl has walked 50km to raise money for her school and has already beaten her…


M4 eastbound between Swindon and Hungerford reopens after earlier crash

M4 eastbound between Swindon and Hungerford reopens after earlier crash

Crash occurred at around 9pm THE M4 eastbound between junction 15 for Plough Hill and junction 14 for Hungerford was closed on Friday night due to a ‘serious…


West Berkshire distillery's gin named best in England

West Berkshire distillery's gin named best in England

Hawkridge – based in Compton – netted four titles in the World Gin Awards A distillery based in the village of Compton has netted a flurry of awards in…


Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of February 26

Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of February 26

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,065 - an increase of 25 in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


Thames Valley Archaeological Services unearths Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements at Greenham dig

Thames Valley Archaeological Services unearths Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements at Greenham dig

Also evidence of Roman remains ARCHAEOLOGISTS working at a housing development in Newbury have uncovered Bronze and Iron Age items. The finds, at the…


Nicky Henderson thrilled with Champ's seasonal return at Newbury

Nicky Henderson thrilled with Champ's seasonal return at Newbury

The Gold Cup contender finished second in the Betfair Game Spirit last weekend NICKY Henderson believes that Champ’s performance in the Betfair…


Full Snow Moon over UK will peak in the morning on Saturday, February 27

Full Snow Moon over UK will peak in the morning on Saturday, February 27

Clear skies should make it easy to spot February's full Snow Moon will peak tomorrow morning, Saturday, February 27, at 8.17am, but the Moon will look…


People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

No occupation vaccine priority, says JCVI People aged 40-49 will be prioritised next for a Covid-19 vaccine, with scientific advisers saying the move…


Celebration at Newbury Vaccination Centre as 20,000th jab administered

Celebration at Newbury Vaccination Centre as 20,000th jab administered

Hub also lays out plan for vaccinating next cohort Another huge milestone was reached at Newbury Vaccination Centre this morning (Friday) as the hub…


Newbury pupils to return to school - with a new kind of test

Newbury pupils to return to school - with a new kind of test

Headteachers reassure their returning students ALL pupils will return to the classroom early next month – but with testing and face coverings now…


Police warn residents of robberies in Newbury area

Police warn residents of robberies in Newbury area

Any suspicious activity should be reported THAMES Valley Police is warning residents about potential robberies after a number of incidents in the Queens…


Hungerford Town boss Danny Robinson is ready for more challenges next season

Hungerford Town boss Danny Robinson is ready for more challenges next season

Crusaders season declared null and void as votes from Step 1 and Step 2 teams were counted HUNGERFORD Town manager Danny Robinson is now more determined…


Thatcham Town Council objects to kebab van application

Thatcham Town Council objects to kebab van application

Concerns raised about impact on traders and parking spaces KEBAB vans have no place in Thatcham during normal retail trading hours, town councillors have…


West Berkshire 'wee libraries' bring village cheer in tough times

West Berkshire 'wee libraries' bring village cheer in tough times

Compton 98-year-old's carpentry skills put to good use with community book boxes A 98-year-old from Compton has been brightening up the village with his…


Sponsored - Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

Sponsored - Companies keen to build on the success of trading with Europe

  The UK’s new trading relationship with the EU means that businesses are able to seize new opportunities as we strike trade deals with the…


Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of February 25

Coronavirus: West Berkshire confirmed cases as of February 25

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,040 - an increase of 13 in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


Jail for driver who caused West Berkshire police 'catastrophic injuries'

Jail for driver who caused West Berkshire police 'catastrophic injuries'

HGV created invisible 'steel wall' across darkened A4 A LORRY driver was jailed today after a police officer suffered “catastrophic”…


Police stop group of 5 in Newbury for breaching coronavirus restrictions

Police stop group of 5 in Newbury for breaching coronavirus restrictions

Group 'were out socialising without reasonable excuse' Five people were stopped by police for breaching coronavirus restrictions in Newbury last night.  Thames…


Pubs able to serve takeaway drinks when beer gardens reopen from April 12

Pubs able to serve takeaway drinks when beer gardens reopen from April 12

'Allowing takeaway alcohol will be a vital lifeline for many and could be the difference between survival and failure' Pubs will be able to serve takeaway…


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