The sun shone and encouraged a record turnout as people flocked to the Rowbarge Inn at Woolhampton to watch their ducks do battle in the canal waters. Ahead of the great race Rotary Club president Ron Howard and The Mayor of Thatcham, Councillor Mike Cole joined the ducks, alongside excited younger members of the crowd. […]
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Family Friendly Music Festival Experience
West Berkshire Mencap held its second annual Heff Festival earlier this month (September) having started out as a smaller garden party two years before that. Organised by Donna, with Lucy Dodd with the event held at The Mencap Centre on Enbourne Road, Newbury. Donna mentioned “Local businesses have been very kind to us, […]
Magnificent Roman Mosaic uncovered in West Berkshire Village
6 years ago
A Roman mosaic has been fully uncovered in a West Berkshire village. The mosaic illustrated as one of Britain’s most exciting discoveries according to Roman, Greek architecture expert Anthony Beeson is one of just three known mosaics of its kind in the world. Archaeologist Matt Nichol described it as “second to none” in terms of […]
Travellers pay a visit to Newbury Parks
Nearly a dozen caravans and motor homes arrived this morning pitching up in Newbury’s Goldwell and Northcroft parks. 15:30 – Reports are currently being received that the Travellers are now on the move with an assessment of the damage to be carried out in due course.
Lets Dance! Bowie Experience comes to Corn Exchange, Newbury
6 years ago
On Friday 13 September Bowie Experience comes to the Corn Exchange Newbury, a spectacular concert celebrating the iconic songs of pop legend David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, this mesmerising production is a journey through the sound and vision of the widely popular singer-songwriter and includes the classic hitsSpace Oddity, Starman, Fashion, China Girl, Rebel Rebel, Golden […]
New Commander in West Berkshire
Superintendent Nicholas John has been appointed as the new Commander for the West Berkshire Local Policing Area (LPA). Superintendent Nicholas John started his new role as LPA Commander for West Berkshire today (Thursday 1st August 2019), taking over from Superintendent Jim Weems who has moved on to be the Head of Force Intelligence. Supt John […]