£8.6 million upgrade planned for Theale Railway Station
Archive for February, 2019
Benyon bid to ‘kickstart’ conversation about loneliness and isolation
6 years ago
Newbury MP Richard Benyon has hosted a summit meeting to discuss the problem of loneliness and isolation in West Berkshire.
Newbury Spring Festival 2019
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s fabulous Newbury Spring Festival. The Festival runs from 11th to 25th May, and there are over 40 concerts and performances – classical to jazz, world music, cabaret, ballet and talks, all taking place in and around Newbury. Many famous musicians and performers come to Newbury for this […]
OPCC Survey on Coercive Control
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has announced a new survey on coercive control, as part of a new campaign by the OPCC to raise awareness of relationship abuse so people experiencing it can seek help. They are launching the campaign under the name Victims First, which supports victims and witnesses of […]
Night shelter opens to support Newbury’s homeless
6 years ago
A former snooker hall has opened as a shelter for homeless people in Newbury
Thatcham Mayor completes charity walk challenge
6 years ago
The mayor of Thatcham is celebrating the completion of a mult-stage walk along the parish boundary in aid of 2 local charities. The Mayor of Thatcham, Cllr Jan Cover has celebrated the completion of her goal to walk the length of the Thatcham parish boundary to raise funds for 2 local charities. Cllr Cover began […]
Pitch to the Panel 2019
Pitch to the Panel is back! Greenham Trust is once again offering charitable organisations the opportunity to pitch for £100,000 in a Dragon’s Den Style competition to be held at Newbury Corn Exchange on Wednesday 8 May. This year Greenham Trust is targeting applicants seeking to raise between £30k and £100k of funding towards a […]
Community Policing Awards 2019
Nominations are still open for the Thames Valley Community Policing Awards 2019. Now in its eighteenth year, the Community Policing Awards recognise the work of officers, staff, and volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to their community over the past year. Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their role? […]
Police warning after aircraft targeted with lasers over West Berkshire
6 years ago
Police warning after reports of lasers being pointed at aircraft over West Berkshire.
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