Monday, April 20, 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

‘We did get to almost 300 days’: Thames Water sewer repair finally complete

Neighbours who hoped a collapsed Thames Water sewer last June could be fixed by Christmas say work is finally finished – close to 300 days later. [...]

The Hunger Games: On Stage - the stakes are high and the action is gripping

All you need to know about London's hottest new theatre show. [...]

Striking rare French boiler clock sells for thousands at auction

A striking late 19th-century French clock has sold for more than £2,000 at auction. [...]

Greggs, queens and celebrity couples: Can you master the Saturday Social pub quiz?

Does storing tomatoes upside down make them last longer? Try our weekend online quiz. [...]

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week. [...]

Wood burning and air quality hot topics during MPs visit

A Hampshire firm specialising in stoves and fireplaces shared its expertise with MP Olivia Bailey when she visited the company’s showroom. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Covid 19 Pandemic Probe To Set Out Impact On NHS And Patients

The harrowing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and NHS staff is to be laid bare in a new report.. [...]

Rain And Oil Prices Could Be A Problem For People With Lung Conditions

Wet weather in the UK, teamed with the “spectre” of higher energy bills sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, could place millions of people with lung conditions at risk of [...]

Bank Holds UK Interest Rates At 375 And Stands Ready To Act Over Iran War

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as policymakers hiked forecasts for UK inflation due to war in the Middle East pushing up energy prices.. [...]

Health Secretary Promises More Meningitis Vaccines As Number Of Cases Rise To 27

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said more people affected by a meningitis outbreak in Kent will get vaccines as the number of cases rose to 27.. [...]

NHS Coped During Covid But Only Just  Inquiry Chairwoman

The NHS “coped, but only just” during the Covid-19 pandemic, the inquiry into the crisis has concluded.. [...]

Meningitis Family Describe Immeasurable Loss As Cases Rise To 29

The family of a teenager who died from meningitis in the Kent outbreak have described their “immeasurable loss” as the number of cases jumped to 29.. [...]

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