A 60-strong gathering of climate-change activists held a demonstration to put pressure on West Berkshire Council to declare a climate emergency and bring forward its commitment to becoming a zero net-carbon district by 2030. The protest was timed ahead of a Council meeting where West Berkshire councillors debated a petition launched by West Berkshire Green […]
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Games at Fair Close
6 years ago
Why not spend this Saturday evening enjoying an evening of socialising and games, all to raise funds for the Fair Close Centre in Newtown Road? It starts at 7.30pm, and there will be snacks and nibbles as well as wine, prosecco, tea and coffee. There is no charge for going along, and there is a […]
Saturday Sport Live
6 years ago
Catch the kicks that count on the Kennet Radio website as we broadcast live across Newbury and Thatcham on 106.7fm / kennetradio.com or our mobile apps. KR Social Media Football… Thatcham 2 v 1 Street (Away) (FULL TIME)Newbury 4 v 0 Imaan Lions (Away) (FULL TIME) Tadley Calleva 2 v 4 Hamworthy Utd (Home) (FULL […]
Comedy, Magic and Pete Firman at the Corn Exchange Newbury.
6 years ago
Pete Firman, the UK’s leading comedy magician, takes to the Corn Exchange Newbury stage on Friday 8 March as part of his latest tour, Marvels. Fusing magic and comedy, Pete is one of the most sought after magicians working on British television. He has written and performed in magic shows, including Dirty Tricks, Derren Brown’s 3D Magic Spectacular (Channel 4) and The Secret World […]
The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Crawl at Arlington Arts
6 years ago
After a sell-out show last year, The Thinking Drinkers return to Arlington Arts for 2 performances on Friday 22 February and Saturday 23 February with their new show: Pub Crawl. The Thinking Drinkers are back on tour with a brand-new, hilarious, intoxicating bar-hop through history. Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts take you […]
Bicycle theft in Bartholomew Street
Between 4.45pm and 5.00pm on 10/02, offender(s) stole an orange Carrera mountain bike which was left insecure in a bicycle rack in Bartholomew Street, Newbury. If anyone has information about this incident please fill out the online form by clicking here or alternatively contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 (Ref 43190043390)
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.
Newbury Town Council throws weight behind Primark proposal
Newbury Town Council’s Planning and Highways Committee has thrown its weight behind a proposal to lobby the retail giant Primark, in an attempt to get them to set up shop in Newbury. Addressing the committee and on-looking members of the public on 28 January, Cllr Evans explained that he had approached Primark as they represent […]
British Jazz Legend coming to the Corn Exchange
British jazz legend Chris Barber and his Big Band come to the Corn Exchange Newbury on Thursday 31 January. Active in the music scene since 1949, this year Chris Barber celebrates the 70th anniversary of the start of his musical career. Over the years Chris has released hundreds of recordings, performed in more than 15,000 concerts and in 50 different countries. Chris Barber is […]
Newbury Christmas Sing-Along, a festive hit with the community
Thousands of people brought the spirit of Christmas into Newbury Market Place this past Friday for the first Newbury Christmas Sing-Along. Performances from local choirs, musicians and the UK’s leading Bublé tribute act were well received by the community. The free event, organised by Greenham Trust and Visit Newbury was a magical, musical extravaganza. Seasonal […]