Community groups and schools across West Berkshire are being invited to apply for a grant to help improve local physical activity opportunities. The West Berkshire’s Let’s Get Active Fund was launched Wednesday 20 March by West Berkshire Council’s Public Health & Wellbeing Service, in partnership with Greenham Trust. The £40,000 fund aims to support initiatives which […]
Archive for March, 2019
Thatcham Broadway and Red Shute Hill CLOSURE Sun 24 March
Repairs to Thatcham Broadway and Red Shute Hill will be taking place this Sunday (24 March). The northbound side of Thatcham Broadway will be closed between Church Gate and the High St between 8am and 11am. The southbound side will be unaffected. A plan of the closure can be found here. Red Shute Hill will […]
Regeneration plans for London Road industrial estate
West Berkshire Council has now announced the next steps in its plans to redevelop the London Road Industrial Estate in Newbury. Following a legal challenge to the appointment of a development partner, which was upheld by the Court of Appeal, property consultant Alder King were appointed to advise West Berkshire Council on the best way […]
Paul James plays Ace Space
6 years ago
Local boy and Kennet Radio presenter Paul James is playing at Ace Space this Saturday at 8pm with his new band The Drowned Lovers. Paul is best known as a member of the legendary folk band Blowzabella. Recently Paul made his first solo album “The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales” which draws on his […]
Late Night Traveller Encampment In Victoria Park
Latest Update: 11:30 am – The traveller encampment has begun leaving Victoria Park. 11:00 am – Two larger vehicles have left the park. NewburyTC have confirmed stepped up Security at other sites across the town. 09:00 am: A Traveller encampment was set up late last night in Victoria Park. Access to the park, made by […]
Visitor Information Point installed at Newbury Library
6 years ago
A new Visitor Information Point has been installed at Newbury Library. This easy to use device has a large touch-screen with information about places to stay and eat locally, together with links to travel websites for bus, coach and train companies and local events. The screen also has a map of the Town Centre and […]
Thatcham Level Crossing Closure
Station Road will be closed at Thatcham Level Crossing overnight for 2 nights, from Wednesday 27th March 2019. This is so that Network Rail can complete the annual level crossing test. The closure will be in place from 10pm each night until 5am the following morning. During the closure, all traffic will be diverted. The […]
Solid Rock at the Corn Exchange
The 80’s returned to Newbury on Saturday night, with headbands & rolled up jacket sleeves very much the fashion of the evening. A packed Corn Exchange was the setting for Money for nothing, the world famous Dire Straits tribute band from Wales. From the opening distinctive guitar riffs, through soulful sax solos right up to […]
Mothering Sunday Messages
6 years ago
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, Kennet Radio, together with the Newbury Weekly News, invites our young listeners (with dad’s help) to send in selfies, drawings, or paintings of your mum or a Mother’s Day message. Your pictures and messages will be published in the Newbury Weekly News on Thursday, March 28, 2019. And your […]
Chris Rackley leaving Thatcham Town FC
After 5 years at Thatcham Town FC goalkeeper Chris Rackley has decided it’s time to move on a face a different challenge. Speaking to Head Coach Danny Robinson he said, “(in) The four years I have worked with him (Chris) he has improved no end. His safe hands helped us win the FA Vase” furthermore […]