On Friday 4 May, the Corn Exchange in Newbury will present Ramshacklicious Theatre Company’s preview performance of their latest anarchic outdoor show, The Band at the End of the World in Newbury’s Market Place. Expect quirky live music, physical theatre, clowning and pyrotechnics as the band, dressed in punk marching band attire, arrives into the […]
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Work to start on 232 home development in the centre of Newbury
The redevelopment of Market Street, Newbury reaches a key milestone as Grainger plc makes a £1 million developer contribution to West Berkshire Council to support further investment in local infrastructure and housing and which will allow construction on the 232 home scheme to start later this year. The project is a partnership between West Berkshire Council, Network […]
Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream at Arlington Arts
Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room with a Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream on Saturday 19 May 2018. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who perform an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks – simply great music […]
Another Late Night Venue to Close it’s doors in Newbury
Kukui has opened its doors for the last time this past weekend looking to be replaced by Zinc. The management team at Kukui posted this message on Facebook. **BREAKING NEWS** We regret to inform you that kukui newbury will not be open from this weekend. We would like to thank everyone one of you for […]
Breath Taking Acrobatics at the Newbury Corn Exchange
Head to the Corn Exchange in Newbury on Friday 20 April for an evening of breath-taking acrobatics and circus theatre, in Knot. Presented by acrobatic duo Nikki & JD, Knot tells the story of two acrobats – one gay and one straight – knotted together in an unconventional relationship while struggling to find love. The […]
Level Crossing Closures for Midgham, Thatcham and Colthrop this April
Midgham Midgham level crossing will be closed for 2 nights (22:00hrs – 06:00hrs only) from Wednesday 25thApril 2018. All traffic will be diverted via Wasing Road, Brimpton Road, A4 and vice versa. Access for emergency services will be maintained. A plan of the closure can be found at www.roadworks.org Thatcham Thatcham level crossing will be […]
An Evening With Gary Lucas: From Beefheart to Buckley and Beyond
Grammy-nominated Gary Lucas performs at Arlington Arts on Thursday 17 May 2018. A world class guitar hero, a Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer, an international recording artist with over 30 acclaimed solo albums to date, and a soundtrack composer for film and television, Gary Lucas is on the move in 2017. Gary built his reputation as […]
Hermitage Road in Cold Ash is currently closed between Willis Close and Sewell Close
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Hermitage Road in Cold Ash is currently closed between Willis Close and Sewell Close while Thames Water transfer services and reinstate the carriageway. The closure is likely to remain in place until the end of Friday 6th April 2018.
West Berkshire schools celebrate above average pupil attendance
West Berkshire’s schools have recorded above average pupil attendance rates for the fifth year in a row, Department for Education figures show. The latest for figures, for 16/17, show that pupils are absent less frequently than the national average and in particular that: West Berkshire’s primary schools have one of the 10 lowest absence rates […]
Reading Buses to Crack Down on Vehicle Vandalism
Reading Buses are going public with information on a number of recent vandal attacks on their vehicles in a bid to deter would-be vandals in the future. The most recent act of vandalism occurred when a bus window was smashed in the third incident on a Reading Buses vehicle in the Burghfield and Mortimer areas […]