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Watch the moment fire took hold in Thatcham house

Watch the moment fire took hold in Thatcham house

Fire crews battled a huge blaze which spread to a number of properties in Thatcham last night.

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Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Council objects to proposed 236 homes over flooding concerns

Thatcham Town Council has objected to a proposal for 236 homes – including 39 per cent ‘affordable’ – over flooding concerns on land at Henwick Park.

Teen charged with GBH on police following major public order incident in Thatcham

Teen charged with GBH on police following major public order incident in Thatcham

Teen charged with GBH on police following major public order incident in Thatcham

A teenager has been charged in connection with a serious public order incident in Thatcham town centre last October.

Warning issued as men posing as police stop and search boys

Warning issued as men posing as police stop and search boys

Warning issued as men posing as police stop and search boys

Imposters have searched children, while posing as police officers in Newbury.

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Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Thatcham Town Council has agreed in principle to adopt some litter and dog waste bins from West Berkshire Council.

Stalker ordered to do unpaid work

Stalker ordered to do unpaid work

Stalker ordered to do unpaid work

A man has been sentenced for a stalking offence.

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Never say never - but Hungerford’s Helen Simpson says her eighth mayoral term will be her last

Town councillor Helen Simpson has been voted in as mayor of Hungerford for her eighth term - and she says it is her last.

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Thatcham VE Day market a ‘resounding success’

Thatcham VE Day market a ‘resounding success’

Thatcham VE Day market a ‘resounding success’

Thatcham residents made the most of the town’s VE Day 80 Best of British Market despite the cold weather.

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Tributes paid to war hero Cecil Newton at VE Day commemorations

Villagers in Aldbourne hosted various events and re-enactments over the weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, May 8.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Adams tells BBC case there are still people who think he ‘should be executed’

Adams tells BBC case there are still people who think he ‘should be executed’

Adams tells BBC case there are still people who think he ‘should be executed’

A former Sinn Fein official who was murdered after being revealed to be an informer was thrown ‘to the wolves’ by security services, Gerry Adams said.
Satchwell murder trial told timing of search for quicklime ‘extremely important’

Satchwell murder trial told timing of search for quicklime ‘extremely important’

Satchwell murder trial told timing of search for quicklime ‘extremely important’

A superintendent said she could not comment on why an invasive search of the Satchwells’ Cork home was not carried out in 2017.
Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Starmer faces backbench rebellion over Pip benefit squeeze, Labour MPs indicate

Several MPs indicated they would vote against proposed changes to the personal independence payment benefit.
Government to roll out passwords replacement on Gov.UK to boost cyber security

Government to roll out passwords replacement on Gov.UK to boost cyber security

Government to roll out passwords replacement on Gov.UK to boost cyber security

The National Cyber Security Centre said moving to digital passkeys to log on to Gov.UK was a vital step in making the tech more ubiquitous.
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SPORT

NWX seal unbeaten treble with Lambourn Cup triumph

NWX seal unbeaten treble with Lambourn Cup triumph

They ran out 3-0 winners against Diamond FC
Falkland to face early test as cricket season gets underway

Falkland to face early test as cricket season gets underway

Local sides have high hopes for the summer
Nine in a row for Crucible in Newbury Snooker League

Nine in a row for Crucible in Newbury Snooker League

It was a well deserved 5-3 win against Paggies Bar
Kennet Basketball announce open trials as club expands

Kennet Basketball announce open trials as club expands

The trials take place on Saturday 10th at Newbury College
Summer Evening Series promises good vibes at Newbury Racecourse

Summer Evening Series promises good vibes at Newbury Racecourse

Racegoers can look forward to evening racing, live music & festival-style food and drink
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BUSINESS

Stunning reception to thank NWN Best in Business Awards sponsors and winners

Stunning reception to thank NWN Best in Business Awards sponsors and winners

The Newbury Weekly News hosted a reception this week to thank the winners and sponsors of the NWN Best in Business Awards.
Community to lose post office

Community to lose post office
Newbury pub set for facelift under new tenant

Newbury pub set for facelift under new tenant

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New café opens in Newbury today

New café opens in Newbury today
POLL: What’s the best pub beer garden in West Berks and North Hants?

POLL: What’s the best pub beer garden in West Berks and North Hants?
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Lifestyle

Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Sir Max’s latest book offers a searching analysis of why British troops did not reach Caen on June 6, as Montgomery had promised Churchill.
Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces
What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white
Festival Parade’s giant bandmaster puppet to bring music, dance and community to town centre

Festival Parade’s giant bandmaster puppet to bring music, dance and community to town centre
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