Station Road in Midgham will be closed at the level crossing for 2 nights from Monday 27th Aug 2018 while Network Rail renew the barrier power packs. Closure is expected to be in place between 22:00hrs and 05:00hrs each night. During the closure all traffic will be diverted via the A4, Brimpton Road, Wasing Road, […]
Archive for August, 2018
Former Kings member Kayla Bell selected for Team GB, Women’s Squad for 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Former Thames Valley Kings member Kayla Bell will join the squad for the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships, which take place in Hamburg, Germany from 16-26 August. Kayla who grew up in Thatcham will be part of the 12 athletes selected which makes up a youthful squad, with an average age of just 23. The […]
Over 3,000 Children join Mischief Makers at West Berkshire Libraries
7 years ago
West Berkshire Libraries are calling for all 4-11 year olds to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Mischief Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2018. To complete the Challenge, children need to borrow and read any six library books between now and the end of September. The theme for the 2018 Summer […]
Woolhampton Hill closing for road patching works
Woolhampton Hill, in Woolhampton, will be closed on Tuesday, 21st August 2018, while West Berkshire Council carries out urgent carriageway patching works. The closure will be in place between the A4 and Cods Hill, but access will be maintained for residential access. The diversion will be signed on site. All enquiries should be directed to:West […]
Newbury Ladies FC Pre-Season match report vs Woodley United
Newbury Ladies FC vs Woodley United Ladies FCPre-Season Friendly FixtureSunday 12th August 2018RESULT: 0 – 2 Last Sunday, Newbury Ladies FC hosted Woodley United Ladies in a pre-season friendly fixture. Both teams will be opponents this coming season in the Southern Region Women’s Premier League, so it would prove to be a good test for […]
Get Your Coat with this new travel app
7 years ago
West Berkshire Council has been working with Safer Roads Berkshire* to create ‘Get your Coat’, a useful free phone app which provides ‘intelligent travel planning’ to help you get home safely after a night out. The app allows users to choose a designated driver in advance from their contacts. When the time comes to leave, […]