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Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

15 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

How GP surgeries have changed, Interview with Mortimer Surgery social prescriber

14 February 2025

Social Prescribing Link Worker Lorraine Harper has dedicated the past three years to improving lives at Mortimer Surgery.


Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

Devolution: Who might be the likely bed fellows for West Berkshire?

13 February 2025

Devolution in England is gaining momentum, with new deals shifting powers from Westminster to local and regional authorities.


Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

Cash strapped council likely to halt reintroduction of companion bus passes

11 February 2025

Moves to bring back ‘companion’ bus passes in West Berkshire look set to be knocked back.

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Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

08 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

06 February 2025

Community groups can now apply for a share of £200,000 in crime prevention funding.


Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

06 February 2025

Town and parish councils have lodged their responses to the proposed main modifications to the district Local Plan for review.


Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council is asking for a £16m handout from government to stave off going in to debt.


End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

05 February 2025

Signage has been now changed after confusing drivers at a busy junction.


Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.

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Stunning natural display spotted over village

Stunning natural display spotted over village

Stunning natural display spotted over village

04 February 2025

Hundreds of starlings were spotted flying over Hampstead Norreys on Sunday evening.


Town council approves budget and precept increase

Town council approves budget and precept increase

Town council approves budget and precept increase

03 February 2025

Thatcham Town Council has approved its draft budget for the next fiscal year, as well as a tax increase.

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Date set for town’s next blue plaque unveiling

Date set for town’s next blue plaque unveiling

Date set for town’s next blue plaque unveiling

01 February 2025

Thatcham will unveil its next blue heritage plaque at the end of the month.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

01 February 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Welcome to Old Town

Welcome to Old Town

Welcome to Old Town

30 January 2025

In what can only be described as a complete design U-turn, dramatic new plans to redevelop Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre have been revealed.


Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

Last chance to have your say on the Local Plan

29 January 2025

Time is nearly up for Thatcham residents to share their comments on the West Berkshire Local Plan.


Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

Newbury marks Holocaust Memorial Day and 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation

29 January 2025

Newbury residents marked Holocaust Memorial Day at a private ceremony at the West Berkshire Council offices.

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The changing face of 500-year-old gardens

The changing face of 500-year-old gardens

The changing face of 500-year-old gardens

25 January 2025

Newbury’s Elizabethan Shaw House is to get a new Tudor garden.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

25 January 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week


Green light for new GP surgery

Green light for new GP surgery

Green light for new GP surgery

24 January 2025

The new GP surgery at Newbury College has been approved.


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