Thursday, May 7, 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

MP still pushing for progress on A34 slip roads safety

Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey has met with roads minister Simon Lightwood to discuss the  dangerous A34 slip roads. [...]

Why are there no elections in West Berkshire on Thursday?

Thursday’s local elections are being described as the biggest test of public opinion since the general election – so why isn’t West Berkshire voting? [...]

Man denies raping woman in ‘threesome gone wrong’ telling jurors “not in a million years”

A man accused of raping a woman in a ‘threesome gone wrong’ has told jurors: ‘I’d never do that in a million years’. [...]

Body found at beauty spot after police set up cordon

The body of a man has been found in the play area of a Thatcham beauty spot, say police, who were called to the site very early on Tuesday morning. [...]

It’s May Day in Kintbury

Ancient May Day traditions are kept alive in Kintbury as the village celebrated the start of summer on Monday, May 4. [...]

In Pictures: Newbury duck race draws in thousands of spectators

Thousands of people had a quacking time at Newbury’s annual duck race on Sunday. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Shopkeepers Prepare For Further Trouble After High Street Swarmed By Teenagers

Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays.. [...]

Lift Off For First Manned Moon Mission In More Than 50 Years

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off.. [...]

Tiger Woods Turns Down Chance To Captain The United States At 2027 Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.. [...]

Marks  Spencer Boss Warns Crime Is Getting More Brazen

Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said.. [...]

Manned Mission To Moon Fires Engines To Leave Earths Orbit

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit.. [...]

Home Emergency Callouts Set To Spike On Easter Monday Analysis Indicates

Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.. [...]

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