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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council elects new leader

02 March 2022
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council elects new leader

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council elects new leader

02 March 2022

Simon Bound (Con, Sherborne St John & Rooksdown) was voted in as leader and announced his cabinet at a council meeting on Monday.


Local florist blooming chuffed after scooping national award

02 March 2022
Local florist blooming chuffed after scooping national award

Local florist blooming chuffed after scooping national award

02 March 2022

Things are all rosy in the garden of a Kingsclere florist after it scooped a prestigious national award.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of March 1

01 March 2022
Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of March 1

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of March 1

01 March 2022

The latest number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district.


M4 westbound reopens after 'large diesel spillage'

01 March 2022
M4 westbound reopens after 'large diesel spillage'

M4 westbound reopens after 'large diesel spillage'

01 March 2022

All lanes were closed after a diesel spillage.


Visitors now allowed at Hampshire hospitals after guidance eased

01 March 2022
Visitors now allowed at Hampshire hospitals after guidance eased

Visitors now allowed at Hampshire hospitals after guidance eased

01 March 2022

Visiting guidance at hospitals across Hampshire has been relaxed after coronavirus restrictions across as the country were lifted.


Care home staff and residents get on their bikes for charity

27 February 2022
Care home staff and residents get on their bikes for charity

Care home staff and residents get on their bikes for charity

27 February 2022

A care home in Newbury has been taking part in an unusual type of exercise.


Whitchurch Silk Mill chair appointed MBE for services to cultural heritage

26 February 2022
Whitchurch Silk Mill chair appointed MBE for services to cultural heritage

Whitchurch Silk Mill chair appointed MBE for services to cultural heritage

26 February 2022

The chair of Whitchurch Silk Mill has been appointed an MBE for her services to cultural heritage in Hampshire.


'The sirens keep going. They're in the garden cellar, that's all that I know...'

25 February 2022
 'The sirens keep going. They're in the garden cellar, that's all that I know...'

'The sirens keep going. They're in the garden cellar, that's all that I know...'

25 February 2022

A Ukrainian Woolton Hill resident with family in the country has spoken of feeling “powerless” and “helpless” in the wake of the Russian invasion.


Resident's safety concerns over plans for hundreds of homes in village

25 February 2022
Resident's safety concerns over plans for hundreds of homes in village

Resident's safety concerns over plans for hundreds of homes in village

25 February 2022

A Bishops Green resident has raised the alarm over plans to build up to 400 homes in the village.


Delays on A4 between Newbury and Speen from Monday

25 February 2022
Delays on A4 between Newbury and Speen from Monday

Delays on A4 between Newbury and Speen from Monday

25 February 2022

There will be more delays on the A4 between Newbury and Speen next week as roadworks continue.

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Residents left without power days after Storms Eunice and Franklin hit

25 February 2022
Residents left without power days after Storms Eunice and Franklin hit

Residents left without power days after Storms Eunice and Franklin hit

25 February 2022

Many West Berkshire and North Hampshire residents continue to suffer without power after the region felt the full force of three successive storms.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 24

24 February 2022
Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 24

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 24

24 February 2022

The latest number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district.


Join in with community planting to celebrate Growing Newbury Green's 10th birthday

24 February 2022
Join in with community planting to celebrate Growing Newbury Green's 10th birthday

Join in with community planting to celebrate Growing Newbury Green's 10th birthday

24 February 2022

Grow Newbury Green is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its community orchard at Barn Crescent next month.


Family left homeless after storm takes off part of roof

22 February 2022
Family left homeless after storm takes off part of roof

Family left homeless after storm takes off part of roof

22 February 2022

A Newbury family has been left homeless after Storm Franklin blew a large portion of their roof off their house.


Extinction Rebellion Newbury stage 'die-in' protest against banks' fossil fuel investment

21 February 2022
Extinction Rebellion Newbury stage 'die-in' protest against banks' fossil fuel investment

Extinction Rebellion Newbury stage 'die-in' protest against banks' fossil fuel investment

21 February 2022

Members from Extinction Rebellion Newbury staged a ‘die in’ protest in town on Saturday to object to banks’ investment in fossil fuel.


100 years on: Remembering Kingsclere legend and Newbury Racecourse founder John Porter

21 February 2022
100 years on: Remembering Kingsclere legend and Newbury Racecourse founder John Porter

100 years on: Remembering Kingsclere legend and Newbury Racecourse founder John Porter

21 February 2022

February 21 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Kingsclere legend John Porter – the founder of Newbury Racecourse.


VIDEO: Watch as lucky horse is cut free after being trapped by fallen trees

20 February 2022
VIDEO: Watch as lucky horse is cut free after being trapped by fallen trees

VIDEO: Watch as lucky horse is cut free after being trapped by fallen trees

20 February 2022

Here's the special moment that 10-year-old mare Cintia was sawed free and released after being trapped by three fallen conifers.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 20

20 February 2022
Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 20

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of February 20

20 February 2022

The latest number of lab-confirmed Coronavirus cases in the district.


Miracle horse rescued unharmed after being trapped by fallen trees during Storm Eunice

20 February 2022
Miracle horse rescued unharmed after being trapped by fallen trees during Storm Eunice

Miracle horse rescued unharmed after being trapped by fallen trees during Storm Eunice

20 February 2022

A lucky horse had a miracle escape after becoming trapped between the trunks of fallen trees during Storm Eunice – and emerging unscathed.

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Newbury Vegan Market cancelled

20 February 2022
Newbury Vegan Market cancelled

Newbury Vegan Market cancelled

20 February 2022

Today's Vegan Market has been cancelled due to the weather.


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