Saturday, April 18, 2026

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Welcome to your window into Thatcham!  Here you can catch-up with the latest news and chat about what’s happening in your town.  You can explore our directory to find, shops, services, amenities and advice.  Discover what community, sporting, cultural and social events are coming up.  You can also check out our guide to eating, drinking and entertainment.  You can find out what’s on Thatcham Town Radio, how to listen and get involved.  Jump in and take a look and please let us know what you think.

News from Newbury Today

Old name and new look for town centre pub

A town centre pub is being taken over by new owners who have big plans for the listed building – including giving it back its original name. [...]

Same day pedestrianisation consultation publication debate slammed as undemocratic

The council has scheduled a debate on the Newbury pedestrianisation scheme on the same day as publishing its consultation results. [...]

Pub licensee denies drink-driving

A pub licensee is to go on trial accused of drink-driving. [...]

What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email details, [...]

‘Outcomes for children with free school meals are worryingly poor’ – says DfE director

Disadvantaged children in West Berkshire Council’s own schools have some of the worst educational outcomes in the country. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Starmer Warned Of Reputational Risk Over Mandelsons Links To Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the [...]

CPS Loses Appeal Over Kneecap Rapper Terror Case

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out [...]

NHS Trusts Face Perilous Financial Situation With Deficit Of 780m Last Year

Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last [...]

MPs To Look At Fairness Of Student Loans System

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.. [...]

Edinburgh International Festival To Mark 250 Years Of American Independence

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.. [...]

VIP Donor With Ultra Rare Blood Says She Feels Honoured To Help Sick Patients

A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to [...]

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