Friday, April 17, 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

Retail giant celebrates one year in Newbury shopping centre

A popular shop is celebrating one year since arriving in Newbury which is said to have brought an extra 38,000 visitors to Parkway in its first week. [...]

Corn Exchange Newbury introduces delicious pre-show pizza menu

The Corn Exchange unveils a brand-new range of pre-show pizzas, giving audiences even more reason to arrive early and make the most of their visit. [...]

Bikers brave the elements to raise thousands for local animal shelter

Thundering engines and a sea of leather descended upon Great Shefford as a local motorcycle club defied the weather to raise over £2,000 for charity. [...]

Village pub reopens after two years

A village pub, which has sat empty for two years, has been reopened by a husband and wife couple who say they’ve big plans for the venue. [...]

Old name and new look for town centre pub

A town centre pub is being taken over by new owners who have big plans for the listed building – including giving it back its original name. [...]

Same day pedestrianisation consultation publication debate slammed as undemocratic

The council has scheduled a debate on the Newbury pedestrianisation scheme on the same day as publishing its consultation results. [...]

UK & International News from Radio News Hub

Cooper Speaks To Rubio As US Threatens Most Intense Day Of Iran War

The Foreign Secretary has emphasised “close co-ordination” on Middle Eastern security in a call with her US counterpart as Washington threatened its “most intense day” of strikes on Iran.. [...]

First Tranche Of Mandelson Papers Set To Be Published

Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested.. [...]

Some Train Services Resume At Glasgow Central Station After Fire

Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of [...]

Starmer Warned Of Reputational Risk Over Mandelsons Links To Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the [...]

CPS Loses Appeal Over Kneecap Rapper Terror Case

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out [...]

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 [...]

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