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Criminals beware – CCTV is back on in Thatcham
YOU are now being watched again in Thatcham town centre – and police are already analysing footage of crime. The town’s CCTV cameras have just been switched back on for the first time in 18 months....
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Lighting up the Broadway
THATCHAM will collectively get into the festive spirit as the town’s Christmas lights are switched on tomorrow (Friday). Bedecked in lights and decorations, the Broadway will once again become the...
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Tributes to Tracey, 46, found dead in canal
THE family of a Thatcham woman who was found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal in the early hours of Monday have paid tribute to her. Tracey Maslin, 46, was last seen leaving the Hatchet Inn, in...
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Kings founder commended at hero awards
AN inspirational Thatcham woman has narrowly missed out on being named a European hero. The founder and head coach of the Thames Valley Kings, Jacqueline Scoins-Cass, was highly commended in the Hero...
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Thatcham boy's efforts to help the homeless go cross-county
AN appeal created by a Thatcham boy to help homeless people in West Berkshire has been boosted following a cross-border partnership. Nine-year-old Cohen Roberts launched Togs and Tents last month after...
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Protecting keyless cars from thieves
A THATCHAM company has issued advice to drivers after a new car was stolen in less than two minutes by exploiting a technological loophole. Vehicle safety technology expert Thatcham Research issued...
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Murder investigation launched in Thatcham
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Thatcham. Police were called to an address in Park Avenue at 2.05am to reports that a woman had died. Ambulance crews were...
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Appeal to find missing Thatcham man
Police are concerned for the welfare of a Thatcham man who was seen on Friday. Steve Holland was last seen leaving the Slug and Lettuce pub in Newbury at about 11.15pm on Friday, December 8. Mr...
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Man charged in connection with murder of Thatcham woman
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Thatcham woman. John Wright, aged 32, was charged today (Wednesday) with one count of murder and one count of greivous bodily harm with intent....
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“Sleep tight beautiful, shine bright, you’ll forever be in our hearts”
The family of Janine Bowater, whose body was found in Thatcham on Tuesday morning, have paid tribute to her. The 25-year-old was pronounced dead at an address in Park Avenue and a man has appeared in...
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Man accused of killing Thatcham woman dies
THE man accused of murdering a 25-year-old Thatcham woman has died in custody. John Wright was due to appear at Reading Crown Court this morning, charged with murdering mother-of-two Janine Bowater....
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Thatcham's Santa fun on the run
OH the weather outside was frightful, but Thatcham Santas were keen and sprightful... Around 300 runners braved the rain and sleet to dash through the town for Thatcham Rotary Club’s fifth Great...
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Graphic content: Young special effects ace is a cut above the rest
A THATCHAM girl has been spending her time inflicting ‘wounds’ on her family and friends. But the nasty injuries are all the work of talented teenager Amy Layland, a self-taught special effects makeup...
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'Superhead' holds final assembly
‘SUPERHEAD’ Paul Dick has held his final assembly, ending his 29-year stewardship at the Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ Kennet School. He replaced Dr Nicholas Wheeler Robinson as headmaster of the Thatcham...
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Man sought in connection with exposures in Thatcham
POLICE want to speak with this man as they believe he has vital information about three exposures in Thatcham. Thames Valley Police said that a man exposed himself to three women on three occasions,...
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Thatcham murder trial discontinued
LEGAL proceedings into the death of a Thatcham woman have ended after the man who was accused of killing the mother-of-two died in prison. Thirty-two-year-old John Wright, from The Hollands, Thatcham,...
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Hundreds of properties to be protected by latest Thatcham flood defences
THATCHAM’S second set of flood defences has been completed. The flood alleviation scheme at Tull Way will protect the 279 properties to the south of the area from surface water flooding. The large...
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Starring role for friendship and charity
A THATCHAM woman has devoted her time and talent to help raise money for her childhood friend’s charity. Helen Deverell wrote A Star Called Miller to raise funds and awareness for Miller’s Stars, a...
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Happy New Year to all our readers!
EVERYONE at newburytoday.co.uk and the Newbury Weekly News would like to wish all of our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year! What will 2018 bring? Make sure to let us know of any stories or...
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"A gentle soul with a heart of gold"
THE children of a Thatcham man whose body was recovered from the Kennet and Avon Canal have paid tribute to their “kind and gentle” father. Steve Holland was last seen leaving the Slug and Lettuce pub...
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