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Second World War hut salvaged from Thatcham garden
A PIECE of Second World War history has been salvaged from a Thatcham back garden by a local history group. What had been used as a garden shed turned out to be a part of West Berkshire’s wartime...
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Minister rejects two housing developments for Thatcham
TWO housing schemes that would have seen more than 700 homes built on the outskirts of Thatcham have been halted by government intervention. A2Dominion had appealed against West Berkshire Council’s...
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Man who refused breath test banned from driving
A MOTORIST who refused a breath test has been banned from driving. Darren Paul Chambers was also given a choice – agree to unpaid work or go to prison. The 33-year-old, formerly of Brimpton Road,...
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Third time unlucky for Crookham pub plans
A DEVELOPER is set to challenge West Berkshire Council’s decision to turn down his scheme to build live/work units behind the Travellers Friend pub in Crookham. Newbury-based Ressance’s plans were...
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Volunteers pack Buddy Bags for children
VOLUNTEERS assembled in Thatcham to pack 180 bags, full of comforting items for children who have been placed in emergency accommodation following distressing events at home. The Buddy Bags Foundation...
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'Very strong message' to developers after Thatcham appeals turned down
THE Government’s decision to turn down two appeals – which would have resulted in more than 700 homes being built in Thatcham – is a strong warning to developers. That was the message from West...
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Work on next Thatcham flood basin begins 10 years after the floods
A CEREMONY to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Thatcham floods and to mark the construction of defences to prevent a repeat was held last week. Roads in the town turned to rivers as three months...
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Home found for Second World War relic
A HOME has been found for this piece of history that had been sitting in a Thatcham garden. As previously reported in the Newbury Weekly News, the Kennet Valley at War Trust jumped in to action to...
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Thatcham woman completes Spanish pilgrimage epilepsy fundraiser
A THATCHAM woman has completed a charity pilgrimage for two causes close to her heart. Francesca Turauskis has returned from walking 500 miles across Spain to raise funds for Epilepsy Action and...
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'Pay attention' to your speed, police urge drivers in Thatcham
DRIVERS are being urged to watch their speed in Thatcham after one motorist was clocked doing 42mph in a 30mph limit. The driver was caught in Lower Way during a Thames Valley Police speeding operation...
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'Political interference' leads to end of Thatcham group after 12 years
POLITICAL “interference”, a dwindling number of volunteers and a lack of funds has led to a community group – responsible for shaping Thatcham’s future – being forced to fold. Thatcham Vision’s 12-year...
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Heartstart defibrillator number 49 installed in the Broadway
A DEVICE to help save lives has been installed in Thatcham town centre. Heartstart Thatcham unveiled its 49th public access defibrillator outside the public toilets in the Broadway last week. Scheme...
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Thatcham friends' teetotal fundraiser for Make-A-Wish children's charity
PATRONS of a Thatcham pub have completed a drinking abstinence hat-trick for charity. Malcolm Cook and Nigel Allen gave up the booze for two months as a pledge to raise money for the Make-A-Wish...
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Thatcham pub to be sold at auction next week
A THATCHAM pub is to go under the hammer next week. The Plough Inn, Chapel Street, is to be auctioned in London by Elliot Network Auctions on Thursday, September 7. The freehold for the Grade...
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Community group tasked with shaping Thatcham's future is disbanded
A COMMUNITY group looking at the future of Thatcham has been disbanded – but its work may continue. Members voted unanimously to dissolve the Thatcham Vision steering group at an extraordinary meeting...
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Thatcham support group able to continue thanks to funding appeal
A THATCHAM charity formed in the wake of cuts to mental health is going strong nearly six months after its founding. Open for Hope was formed from the Friends in Need Group, which was forced to close...
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Delight for family of Thatcham teenager as memorial track officially opened
A BMX track built in memory of a Thatcham teenager has been officially unveiled, five years after his death. The Tom Slater Memorial Pump Track was opened at the Henwick Sports Ground last Thursday....
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Crawling with Fun on the Broadway
THATCHAM town centre was overrun with minibeasts last week as swarms of children enjoyed Fun on the Broadway. Children embraced the bugs and butterflies theme by donning costumes ranging from...
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Dominos Thatcham opening tomorrow (Friday)
DOMINO’S Pizza will open its doors in Thatcham tomorrow (Friday). The national pizza chain will open in the former Pro Bike Fit shop on the A4, creating 25 jobs, including pizza makers, customer...
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Elderly Thatcham man victim of distraction burglary
Police are seeking information after an elderly Thatcham man was the victim of a suspected distraction burglary. A man knocked on the door of the elderly victim and said there was a problem with his...
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