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Reading Festival set to go ahead this summer

Reading Festival set to go ahead this summer

Tickets on sale now, with Stormzy and Liam Gallagher headlining The Reading and Leeds Festival - one of the UK's biggest music festivals - is set to go…


Champ has the backing from Barry Geraghty ahead of Cheltenham Gold Cup

Champ has the backing from Barry Geraghty ahead of Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Irishman was happy with Nicky Henderson's stable star at Newbury on Sunday BARRY Geraghty is backing Champ to win next month’s WellChild Cheltenham…


One-day closure imminent for Newbury road

One-day closure imminent for Newbury road

Hambridge Road is to close to allow for carriageway repairs A Newbury road is set to be closed for one day this weekend. The closure is scheduled for…


Callum is Newbury Racecourse Vaccination Centre's volunteer of the week

Callum is Newbury Racecourse Vaccination Centre's volunteer of the week

Former St Bart's pupil says volunteering 'gives me a focus' “I LOVE volunteering in the car park – it ticks all the boxes for me” –…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Donnington man admits harassing woman

Reading Magistrates' Court: Donnington man admits harassing woman

Defendant contacted victim's friends and family 'on numerous occasions' A MAN has admitted pursuing a harassment campaign against a woman. In the dock…


West Berkshire Council seeks reverse gear over Hungerford's 'tank' street names

West Berkshire Council seeks reverse gear over Hungerford's 'tank' street names

Controversial decision may yet be changed HUNGERFORD could be stuck with tank names for its new, 100 homes Lancaster Park development. But there is still…


Police investigation continuing into Didcot Power Station collapse

Police investigation continuing into Didcot Power Station collapse

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the incident, in which four men died The police investigation into the partial collapse of Didcot Power Station is…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of February 23

Coronavirus West Berkshire: confirmed cases as of February 23

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 6,016 - an increase of 16 in the past 24 hours. West Berkshire's seven-day…


Police appeal to residents to check outbuildings, sheds and gardens as search for missing man continues

Police appeal to residents to check outbuildings, sheds and gardens as search for missing man continues

Charles Knight was last seen in Burghclere last Wednesday RESIDENTS in Burghclere and the surrounding areas are being asked to check sheds, outbuildings…


Closure along Newtown Road in Newbury

Closure along Newtown Road in Newbury

Order in effect until February 25 Newtown Road in Newbury is currently closed to allow for essential maintenance by Volker Highways. The closure runs…


Appeal to find stolen dogs from Boxford, West Berkshire

Appeal to find stolen dogs from Boxford, West Berkshire

Pair of working cocker spaniels were taken on February 22 Police have launched an appeal to find two stolen dogs from West Berkshire.  The two working…


Fears that lost Thames Water ID cards might be used in distraction burglaries

Fears that lost Thames Water ID cards might be used in distraction burglaries

TVP warns public to be extra cautious A warning has been issued after a number of ID cards were lost in transit. The Public Protection Partnership, which…


New West Berkshire business: Former Kennet School pals set up DR Flame

New West Berkshire business: Former Kennet School pals set up DR Flame

Colour-changing pellet company hoping for online success Richard Baldwin and his business partner Dylan Collins had a bit of a ‘Eureka!’ moment…


Chequers Hotel in Newbury to host digital wedding fair

Chequers Hotel in Newbury to host digital wedding fair

Event set for this Saturday A Newbury hotel is to host a Zoom-based wedding fair, with more than 20 stallholders set to exhibit dresses, catering, photography…


Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to February 20

Coronavirus Basingstoke and Deane: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to February 20

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics Eleven people from Basingstoke and Deane have died with coronavirus recorded on their death certificate…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to February 20

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered to February 20

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics Five people from West Berkshire died with coronavirus registered on their death certificate in…


Saharan dust creates spectacular red sunrises and sunsets over West Berkshire

Saharan dust creates spectacular red sunrises and sunsets over West Berkshire

Met Office says it is caused by low pressure and southerly winds The recent rise in temperatures has meant that an area of low pressure "feeding" winds…


Newbury's international Spring Festival announces move to September

Newbury's international Spring Festival announces move to September

Music fortnight to take place at St Nicolas Church and Corn Exchange Given the continuing uncertainty of staging live events, Newbury Spring Festival…


East Woodhay and Highclere Neighbourcare a 'lifeline' to residents

East Woodhay and Highclere Neighbourcare a 'lifeline' to residents

“It’s even more important now to be a community resource” FOR more than 30 years, the East Woodhay and Highclere Neighbourcare group has played a vital…


Government blamed for West Berkshire coronavirus care home death toll

Government blamed for West Berkshire coronavirus care home death toll

"This is an appalling situation" The Government has been blamed for the "appalling" Covid-19 care home death toll in West Berkshire. The latest figures…


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