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West Berkshire nurseries take the strain in lockdown

16 January 2021
West Berkshire nurseries take the strain in lockdown

West Berkshire nurseries take the strain in lockdown

16 January 2021

Pre-school care continues to give vital support for families Nurseries across West Berkshire are taking tremendous care to ensure they are Covid-secure…


Newbury's Boundary Road to remain closed until next week

12 January 2021
Newbury's Boundary Road to remain closed until next week

Newbury's Boundary Road to remain closed until next week

12 January 2021

Diversion will be in place throughout as SSE look to locate fault One of Newbury’s busiest through roads will remain closed until next week. Boundary…


Anger over "shameful" New Year's party at Donnington Castle in Newbury

08 January 2021
Anger over "shameful" New Year's party at Donnington Castle in Newbury

Anger over "shameful" New Year's party at Donnington Castle in Newbury

08 January 2021

Broken bottles and cans litter the historic site THIS was the scene at Donnington Castle as ‘ignorant’ revellers dumped their litter following…


Tributes paid to James McMahon, Newbury and Hungerford youth worker with 'big soul'

08 January 2021
Tributes paid to James McMahon, Newbury and Hungerford youth worker with 'big soul'

Tributes paid to James McMahon, Newbury and Hungerford youth worker with 'big soul'

08 January 2021

'He was a shining light in a world that sometimes seems very dark' “JAMES made a huge difference to so many young lives that will stay in their…


Newbury Extinction Rebellion members donate items to West Berks Foodbank

05 January 2021
Newbury Extinction Rebellion members donate items to West Berks Foodbank

Newbury Extinction Rebellion members donate items to West Berks Foodbank

05 January 2021

Group took a break from protesting about inaction over climate change to support charity's Christmas appeal MEMBERS of Newbury’s Extinction Rebellion…


104-year-old Newbury woman appointed MBE in New Year's Honours List for Captain Sir Tom Moore style fundraiser

31 December 2020
104-year-old Newbury woman appointed MBE in New Year's Honours List for Captain Sir Tom Moore style fundraiser

104-year-old Newbury woman appointed MBE in New Year's Honours List for Captain Sir Tom Moore style fundraiser

31 December 2020

Ruth Saunders recognised for raising almost £50,000 for charity A 104-year-old Newbury woman who raised almost £50,000 for charity by walking a…


Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approval 'fantastic news' for West Berkshire

31 December 2020
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approval 'fantastic news' for West Berkshire

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approval 'fantastic news' for West Berkshire

31 December 2020

But council leader warns against complacency as cases continue to rise across district THE leader of West Berkshire Council has hailed the approval of…


Met Office weather warning for West Berkshire - snow and ice forecast

30 December 2020
Met Office weather warning for West Berkshire - snow and ice forecast

Met Office weather warning for West Berkshire - snow and ice forecast

30 December 2020

Potential disruption as temperatures plummet A weather warning has been issued for West Berkshire - with snow and ice forecast from 10am this morning…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Ray of light as vaccine centre planned for Newbury

24 December 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Ray of light as vaccine centre planned for Newbury

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Ray of light as vaccine centre planned for Newbury

24 December 2020

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out in parts of the district CHRISTMAS certainly won’t be the same this year – but there was a glimmer…


Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine rollout starts in West Berkshire

17 December 2020
Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine rollout starts in West Berkshire

Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine rollout starts in West Berkshire

17 December 2020

However surgeries express concern over logistics THE Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination has arrived in West Berkshire – but some GP surgeries have…


West Berkshire Council challenges residents to set their own 'budget'

16 December 2020
West Berkshire Council challenges residents to set their own 'budget'

West Berkshire Council challenges residents to set their own 'budget'

16 December 2020

Local authority hopes simulator will make people more aware of the difficult financial choices it faces WEST Berkshire Council is challenging residents…


West Berkshire Council offering 'comprehensive' package of support to local businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions

15 December 2020
West Berkshire Council offering 'comprehensive' package of support to local businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions

West Berkshire Council offering 'comprehensive' package of support to local businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions

15 December 2020

Grants are available to companies that have been impacted by coronavirus restrictions WEST Berkshire Council is offering a comprehensive package of support…


Newbury's Living Advent Calendar revealing community spirit

13 December 2020
Newbury's Living Advent Calendar revealing community spirit

Newbury's Living Advent Calendar revealing community spirit

13 December 2020

People can follow a trail of windows around town NEWBURY’S popular Living Advent Calendar is back and people are being encouraged to get involved…


People urged to have say on Newbury town centre

11 December 2020
People urged to have say on Newbury town centre

People urged to have say on Newbury town centre

11 December 2020

Call for public to complete masterplan survey PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on the future of Newbury town centre. A major study is under way…


Where and when you can park for free this Christmas

09 December 2020
Where and when you can park for free this Christmas

Where and when you can park for free this Christmas

09 December 2020

Special deals at council and Parkway car parks FREE parking will be available at council-run car parks throughout West Berkshire in the run up to Christmas. West…


Newbury churches hold 'Come Dine with Me'-style fundraiser for West Berkshire Foodbank

06 December 2020
Newbury churches hold 'Come Dine with Me'-style fundraiser for West Berkshire Foodbank

Newbury churches hold 'Come Dine with Me'-style fundraiser for West Berkshire Foodbank

06 December 2020

Virtual event raises more than £1,000 Members of two Newbury churches have held a virtual Come Dine with Me -style event to raise money for the West Berkshire…


Newbury art teacher adds splash of colour to Kennet Centre

05 December 2020
Newbury art teacher adds splash of colour to Kennet Centre

Newbury art teacher adds splash of colour to Kennet Centre

05 December 2020

Nine-metre mural features wildlife and landscapes from around the world A NEWBURY woman has created a striking nine-metre long mural in the Kennet Shopping…


West Berkshire Council receives £495,000 to promote active travel schemes

04 December 2020
West Berkshire Council receives £495,000 to promote active travel schemes

West Berkshire Council receives £495,000 to promote active travel schemes

04 December 2020

Funds will go towards permanent travel routes for cyclists and pedestrians in Newbury and Thatcham West Berkshire Council will receive £495,000…


Swift Christmas toy appeal up and running

03 December 2020
Swift Christmas toy appeal up and running

Swift Christmas toy appeal up and running

03 December 2020

Renamed Louise Purton Toy Appeal 2020 in memory of company director THE team at Swift Logistics Group is yet again set to bring a seasonal smile to the…


West Berkshire Council gives shoppers the gift of free parking this Christmas

02 December 2020
West Berkshire Council gives shoppers the gift of free parking this Christmas

West Berkshire Council gives shoppers the gift of free parking this Christmas

02 December 2020

Local authority spreads some festive cheer by scrapping charges on certain days in December West Berkshire Council is giving shoppers a festive treat…


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