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Niki Hinman Local Democracy Reporter

Niki writes about politics and the impact of political decisions on people’s lives. She began her career in Westminster and after 20 years of making documentaries has come full circle back to political journalism.

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a jackpot which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

17 April 2025
That’s the ticket! Great odds for a jackpot which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

That’s the ticket! Great odds for a jackpot which also helps good causes in West Berkshire

17 April 2025

West Berkshire Council runs a lottery - which has a 50-1 chance of winning a £25k jackpot.


Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

17 April 2025
Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

Digital survey for help with better accessibility in Berkshire

17 April 2025

A survey is running to gauge views on digital infrastructure across Berkshire.


A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

16 April 2025
A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

A mythical castle and symbols of Newbury’s commercial past – all about the mayor’s chain

16 April 2025

Newbury’s mayoral chain is the town's crown jewels. It is valuable, and kept secretly under lock and key.

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Greens declare candidate for Thatcham by-election

16 April 2025
Greens declare candidate for Thatcham by-election

Greens declare candidate for Thatcham by-election

16 April 2025

The Green Party has announced its candidate for the Thatcham North East by-election.


Two Lib Dems put forward for Thatcham council by-elections

14 April 2025
Two Lib Dems put forward for Thatcham council by-elections

Two Lib Dems put forward for Thatcham council by-elections

14 April 2025

The Liberal Democrats have selected and announced their two candidates to fight the by-elections to be held on April 24 in Thatcham North East.


Oak-framed triple garage plans rejected by council

13 April 2025
Oak-framed triple garage plans rejected by council

Oak-framed triple garage plans rejected by council

13 April 2025

Permission for a three-bay, oak-framed garage a few metres away from a Grade II-listed church lodge in Aldermaston have been refused.


Thatcham by-election: Reform announces candidates

12 April 2025
Thatcham by-election: Reform announces candidates

Thatcham by-election: Reform announces candidates

12 April 2025

Reform UK is putting up two local candidates for the upcoming by-elections in Thatcham.


Seven more heritage buildings listed for West Berkshire

11 April 2025
Seven more heritage buildings listed for West Berkshire

Seven more heritage buildings listed for West Berkshire

11 April 2025

Seven more heritage assets have been added to West Berkshire Council lists.

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Eling Charity trust wants community hall at old farm barns

11 April 2025
Eling Charity trust wants community hall at old farm barns

Eling Charity trust wants community hall at old farm barns

11 April 2025

Plans to turn some old, disused farm barns into a community hall near Hermitage have been submitted to West Berkshire Council.


Flood scheme gets go ahead with amended access for Memorial Playing Fields

10 April 2025
Flood scheme gets go ahead with amended access for Memorial Playing Fields

Flood scheme gets go ahead with amended access for Memorial Playing Fields

10 April 2025

Controversial plans to move a path and put fences and gate up through the Memorial Playing Fields in Thatcham have gone through


Council unveils highways repairs plan

10 April 2025
Council unveils highways repairs plan

Council unveils highways repairs plan

10 April 2025

Another £400,000 is to be spent fixing potholes in West Berkshire.


Why the council wants to make streets round a school safer

09 April 2025
Why the council wants to make streets round a school safer

Why the council wants to make streets round a school safer

09 April 2025

An experimental road scheme is to be introduced around a Tilehurst school - which will prevent traffic from using it.


Town centre pedestrianisation extension trial goes ahead

08 April 2025
Town centre pedestrianisation extension trial goes ahead

Town centre pedestrianisation extension trial goes ahead

08 April 2025

Newbury’s pedestrianisation extension trial goes ahead, despite 58.5% of survey respondents saying they didn’t want it.

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Fish and bottles thrown at children by youths in Pangbourne Meadows

08 April 2025
Fish and bottles thrown at children by youths in Pangbourne Meadows

Fish and bottles thrown at children by youths in Pangbourne Meadows

08 April 2025

A list of antisocial behaviour incidents at Pangbourne Meadows has been released.


32,000 hen house planned for Marsh Benham

08 April 2025
32,000 hen house planned for Marsh Benham

32,000 hen house planned for Marsh Benham

08 April 2025

Plans for a massive egg farm near Newbury have been hatched.


Watch how Shaw House gardeners have gone back to Tudor times

07 April 2025
Watch how Shaw House gardeners have gone back to Tudor times

Watch how Shaw House gardeners have gone back to Tudor times

07 April 2025

The Tudor Garden at Shaw House is now complete.


Here’s what the new vaping laws will mean for you

07 April 2025
Here’s what the new vaping laws will mean for you

Here’s what the new vaping laws will mean for you

07 April 2025

New vaping and smoking laws are due in a couple of months time. Our local democracy reporter Niki Hinman explains what will happen.


Labour declares candidates for MP’s former seats at two councils

06 April 2025
Labour declares candidates for MP’s former seats at two councils

Labour declares candidates for MP’s former seats at two councils

06 April 2025

The candidates are beginning to emerge to replace Lee Dillon on West Berkshire Council and Thatcham Town Council.


Council hopes to save £4m by being more efficient

04 April 2025
Council hopes to save £4m by being more efficient

Council hopes to save £4m by being more efficient

04 April 2025

West Berkshire Council leader Jeff Brooks hopes to save the authority more than £4m by transforming how the district runs its business.


Newbury’s Robin Hood Toby Carvery wants to upgrade outside space

04 April 2025
Newbury’s Robin Hood Toby Carvery wants to upgrade outside space

Newbury’s Robin Hood Toby Carvery wants to upgrade outside space

04 April 2025

The Toby Carvery (Robin Hood) in Newbury is getting a facelift.


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