Human Interest

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

Sailing is a somewhat forgotten sport, but Island Sailing Club Reading will be holding an Open Day on Sunday, April 27, from 11am until 4 pm.

A Newbury optician from America has received her British citizenship at Shaw House after an 11-year wait.

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

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

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

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

A children’s playground has re-opened following a major facelift.

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

A woman campaigning on behalf of Sovereign Housing’s Lambourn tenants has been barred from the premises and threatened with legal action.

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

The Tudor Garden at Shaw House is now complete.

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

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

A Newbury man has spoken of the moment he felt the earth move beneath his feet, as the Myanmar earthquake sent shockwaves across the region.

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

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

Newbury’s iconic 150-year-old lido is ready to welcome outdoor swimmers for the new season.

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

A ‘newbie’ runner is jumping in at the deep end - by tackling this year’s London Marathon.