Friday, April 24, 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

Charity CEO reflects on year of success after sweeping awards

The CEO of a charity recently recognised for its special work with children with SEND has said winning two of the top awards was ‘just mind-blowing’. [...]

Man admits intentionally suffocating woman

A man will not go on trial for coercively controlling his partner – after he admitted trying to suffocate her. [...]

Drivers warned delays ‘likely’ when key Newbury road shuts

A key route through Newbury is to be closed on four separate occasions so that work can begin to cut its current 50mph speed limit. [...]

What’s on this week: our pick of arts & entertainment

From page to stage… go out and have a great time. [...]

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 us details. [...]

Memorial stone unveiled to police officer Andrew Harper killed in West Berkshire

A specially commissioned memorial stone dedicated to the memory of Police Constable Andrew Harper was unveiled today (Thursday). [...]

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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