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Mirek is a local news journalist and documentary filmmaker who has produced and edited a range of social videos, news packages and short documentaries. He is also an NCTJ Ambassador, representing the training provider at industry events and careers fairs.

Repair café ‘saves’ couple’s cherished memories

10 April 2025
Repair café ‘saves’ couple’s cherished memories

Repair café ‘saves’ couple’s cherished memories

10 April 2025

A repair café recently enjoyed a blast from the past when a local couple brought in a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder.


Full house for talk on history of Royal British Legion

09 April 2025
Full house for talk on history of Royal British Legion

Full house for talk on history of Royal British Legion

09 April 2025

A full house gathered in Kingsclere on Friday (April 4) to hear an enlightening talk by Lieutenant General James Bashall.


Ooh La La! A taste of France returns to Thatcham

09 April 2025
Ooh La La! A taste of France returns to Thatcham

Ooh La La! A taste of France returns to Thatcham

09 April 2025

Thatcham Town Council is welcoming back the France at Home Market for a full day of continental charm.


Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

09 April 2025
Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

09 April 2025

Visitors to Greenham Control Tower marked 25 years yesterday (Tuesday) since the Common returned to public use after decades of military occupation.


Hundreds run in the sun for second Thatcham 10k race

08 April 2025
Hundreds run in the sun for second Thatcham 10k race

Hundreds run in the sun for second Thatcham 10k race

08 April 2025

Hundreds of runners took part in the second annual Thatcham 10k on Sunday (April 6).


Daisy’s coffee shop opens in Thatcham

07 April 2025
Daisy’s coffee shop opens in Thatcham

Daisy’s coffee shop opens in Thatcham

07 April 2025

A new independent coffee shop opened in Thatcham High Street this morning (Monday).


Couple celebrate 70 years since tying the knot

07 April 2025
Couple celebrate 70 years since tying the knot

Couple celebrate 70 years since tying the knot

07 April 2025

A couple from Speen have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.


Tree planting ceremony marks 80 years since WWII ended

04 April 2025
Tree planting ceremony marks 80 years since WWII ended

Tree planting ceremony marks 80 years since WWII ended

04 April 2025

A tree planting ceremony was held in Thatcham to mark 80 years since the Second World War ended.


House of Cards reopens!

03 April 2025
House of Cards reopens!

House of Cards reopens!

03 April 2025

House of Cards has officially opened in its new store in Thatcham’s Kingsland Centre today (Thursday).


Who is the cutest cat in town?

03 April 2025
Who is the cutest cat in town?

Who is the cutest cat in town?

03 April 2025

An annual cute cat photography competition held in Tadley has showcased the best-looking felines in the area.


Best of British Market to celebrate VE Day 80

03 April 2025
Best of British Market to celebrate VE Day 80

Best of British Market to celebrate VE Day 80

03 April 2025

Thatcham Town Council is hosting a Best of British Market to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

03 April 2025
Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

03 April 2025

his year marks 25 years since the Greenham and Crookham Commons were reopened to the public after decades of military occupation.


School hosts German Embassy staff to support national campaign promoting language learning

02 April 2025
School hosts German Embassy staff to support national campaign promoting language learning

School hosts German Embassy staff to support national campaign promoting language learning

02 April 2025

A Newbury secondary school has taken part in a national campaign promoting German language education.


Rotarians celebrate at charity dinner

02 April 2025
Rotarians celebrate at charity dinner

Rotarians celebrate at charity dinner

02 April 2025

More than 55 Rotarians gathered for their annual fundraising dinner last week.


Forget Paddington – what about West Berkshire’s other legendary statue stolen by the military?

02 April 2025
Forget Paddington – what about West Berkshire’s other legendary statue stolen by the military?

Forget Paddington – what about West Berkshire’s other legendary statue stolen by the military?

02 April 2025

Drunk squaddies pinching a statue from its pride of place to widespread outcry.


Rural shop celebrates 14 years of serving the community

02 April 2025
Rural shop celebrates 14 years of serving the community

Rural shop celebrates 14 years of serving the community

02 April 2025

A village community shop has celebrated 14 years of service.


Charity fundraiser running 10k in memory of mum

01 April 2025
Charity fundraiser running 10k in memory of mum

Charity fundraiser running 10k in memory of mum

01 April 2025

A Thatcham woman is running the Green Park Reading 10k in memory of her mum.


School prepares to see off first T-Level students

01 April 2025
School prepares to see off first T-Level students

School prepares to see off first T-Level students

01 April 2025

A secondary school in Thatcham will soon wave goodbye to its first cohort of T-Level students.


Service honours wartime crash victims

01 April 2025
Service honours wartime crash victims

Service honours wartime crash victims

01 April 2025

A memorial service has paid tribute to eight Allied servicemen killed in an aircraft accident over RAF Welford in 1944.


Get ready to vote in Thatcham North East by-election

31 March 2025
Get ready to vote in Thatcham North East by-election

Get ready to vote in Thatcham North East by-election

31 March 2025

Don’t miss your chance to vote in the Thatcham North East by-election.


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