Monday, April 13, 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

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. [...]

Does adding salt to water make it boil faster? Try our weekend online quiz.

Salads, sport and the Spice Girls: Can you crack the Saturday Social pub quiz? [...]

Bucklebury care home plans approved

Plans to extend an adult social care home in Bucklebury have been approved. [...]

75 years ago: Greenham Common acquisition given go ahead by cabinet

It was announced 75 years ago this week there was “no alternative” to using Greenham Common as USAF base after the decision was approved by cabinet. [...]

Motorist is jailed for driving while disqualified

A man caught driving while disqualified while on early release from prison has been sent back to jail. [...]

MP meets residents to discuss East Ilsley traffic concerns

Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP Olivia Bailey visited East Ilsley on Thursday to discuss ongoing concerns regarding traffic speeds on Abingdon Road. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

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 [...]

UK Economy Flatlines Unexpectedly In January

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the [...]

Andrew And Lord Mandelson Pictured In Bathrobes With Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.. [...]

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