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Memories of heavy rainfall in Newbury — Memories of heavy rainfall in Newbury

Exactly five years ago today, September 15 2016, Newbury witnessed a dramatic thunderstorm that flooded the streets and town's railway station.

Peace camp remembered

Peace camp remembered

Peace camp remembered

There were emotional reunions at the weekend as hundreds gathered on Greenham Common to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the peace camp.

Greenham Common peace camp remembered 40 years on

Greenham Common peace camp remembered 40 years on

Greenham Common peace camp remembered 40 years on

Events will take place at Greenham Common this weekend to mark the 40th anniversary of the peace protests that captured the world's attention.

Tutti Pole celebrates 40 years in town

Tutti Pole celebrates 40 years in town

Tutti Pole celebrates 40 years in town

The Tutti Pole – Hungerford’s unique, family-run restaurant and tea rooms – celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, August 27.

Hundreds set off on march to mark 40th anniversary of Greenham peace protests

Hundreds set off on march to mark 40th anniversary of Greenham peace protests

Hundreds set off on march to mark 40th anniversary of Greenham peace protests

People are retracing the steps taken by protesters on August 26, 1981.

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10 years ago today West Berkshire celebrated the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

10 years ago today West Berkshire celebrated the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

10 years ago today West Berkshire celebrated the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince William married Kate Middleton April 29, 2011, and West Berkshire joined in the celebrations.

When Princess Diana came to Newbury - we look back at royal visits to the district

When Princess Diana came to Newbury - we look back at royal visits to the district

When Princess Diana came to Newbury - we look back at royal visits to the district

Bringing our social media series to our website During the past six months we've worked tirelessly to bring you all of the latest news and updates as…

Pictures: Then & now around Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford and Greenham common

Pictures: Then & now around Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford and Greenham common

Pictures: Then & now around Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford and Greenham common

Changing times in West Berkshire Thatcham Broadway Newbury Market Place Hungerford Greenham Common

Pictures from the Past - Week 9

Pictures from the Past - Week 9

Pictures from the Past - Week 9

Bringing our social media series to our website And now it's time for week 9 of our Pictures from the Past series. This week's photograph of the…

Pictures from the Past - week 8

Pictures from the Past - week 8

Pictures from the Past - week 8

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past - week 7

Pictures from the Past - week 7

Pictures from the Past - week 7

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past - week 6

Pictures from the Past - week 6

Pictures from the Past - week 6

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past - week 5

Pictures from the Past - week 5

Pictures from the Past - week 5

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past - week 4

Pictures from the Past - week 4

Pictures from the Past - week 4

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past - week 3

Pictures from the Past - week 3

Pictures from the Past - week 3

Bringing our social media series to our website Continuing our series of Pictures from the Past, today we're bringing you all the photographs from week…

Pictures from the Past

Pictures from the Past

Pictures from the Past

Bringing our social media series to our website Throughout 2020 we will be posting a picture from our files every day on our Instagram and Facebook accounts. We…

A different view of Thatcham from 1934, while Newbury freezes 10 years ago

A different view of Thatcham from 1934, while Newbury freezes 10 years ago

A different view of Thatcham from 1934, while Newbury freezes 10 years ago

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Thatcham was a much different place in 1934. That was 86 years ago and, as the picture shows,…

Newbury in the news again as bypass sparks protests

Newbury in the news again as bypass sparks protests

Newbury in the news again as bypass sparks protests

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Newbury hit the headlines back in the 1990s as protesters again descended on the town. The Newbury…

Flooding in Ecchinswell more than 100 years ago shows the power of nature

Flooding in Ecchinswell more than 100 years ago shows the power of nature

Flooding in Ecchinswell more than 100 years ago shows the power of nature

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Flooding in South Yorkshire this autumn reminded people of the destructive power of nature. And…

Residents lose battle in fight against waste plant a decade ago

Residents lose battle in fight against waste plant a decade ago

Residents lose battle in fight against waste plant a decade ago

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The last Hungerford Steam Fair in 1978 was held on Hungerford Common (pictured above). A series…

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