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

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. [...]

Bonnets take pride of place on Easter parade

Smiles, laughter, and a touch of magic filled the air as families flocked to the annual Highclere Castle Easter Egg Trail. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Bank Warns About Cruel Friendship Fraudsters Targeting Older People

Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning.. [...]

Charity Calls For Legislation To Allow Shared E Scooter Schemes

A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time.. [...]

Meningitis Cases Rise To 20 As Health Officials Deal With Explosive Outbreak

Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20. [...]

MSPs Vote Down Assisted Dying Bill At Holyrood

Controversial legislation that would have made Scotland the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying has been defeated at Holyrood.. [...]

Senegal Stripped Of AFCON Title And Morocco Declared Winners After CAF Ruling

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.. [...]

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.. [...]

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