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Shops plan for Thatcham NatWest
PLANS have been submitted to divide Thatcham’s former NatWest bank into shops. An application submitted by Manjit Vohra is seeking to change the use of the bank to retail. The scheme also wants to...
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Thatcham councillors clash over speed limit proposal
THATCHAM town councillors clashed over a motion to lower the speed limit on the A4. During the debate, Conservative councillors accused the Liberal Democrats of playing politics and responding to...
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" I will tell all those residents that you are dragging your heels"
WEST Berkshire Council was accused of “kicking the can down the road” after a bid to reduce the speed limit on the A4 near the Henwick fields was passed on. Council chairman Graham Pask (Con,...
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Hockey club consultation over Thatcham pitch plans
RESIDENTS will be asked to have their say on plans for new pitches at the Henwick Worthy Sports Ground, Newbury & Thatcham Hockey Club is proposing a new half-pitch to replace the tennis courts, in...
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Thatcham cancer support group celebrates anniversary
A THATCHAM group set up to support people with cancer celebrated its first anniversary last week. The Thatcham Support Group was started by Aileen Blackley and Jane Hicks, who wanted to offer more...
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Thatcham schools show eco ambition
TWO Thatcham schools are putting green initiatives at their core to be recognised as an Eco-School. Parsons Down Partnership, comprising Parson Down Infant and Junior Schools, is working towards the...
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A4 to close overnight between Newbury and Thatcham
THE A4 will be closed between Newbury and Thatcham for a 10-hour period tonight (Monday). The road will be closed between the B&Q roundabout and the Turnpike Road and Tull Way roundabout, from 7pm...
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Robinson thrilled with positive point
THATCHAM Town manager Danny Robinson praised his players’ efforts, despite seeing them concede a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Bideford. Sam Barder had opened the scoring for the Kingfishers after...
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Bristol keeper hits winner at Thatcham
BRISTOL Manor Farm goalkeeper Ben John scored from his own box as they beat Thatcham Town 2-1 at the Stacatruc Stadium in the Southern League Division 1 South. Jordan Metters also scored for the...
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Nominations open for Thatcham Civic Awards 2020
Nominations are open for the Thatcham Town Council Civic Awards 2020. The awards are presented to individuals or groups in recognition of the work they do for the benefit of the community of Thatcham....
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Tribute paid to Thatcham woman who died in collision
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Thatcham have paid tribute. Josephine Pinnock died when she was struck by a silver BMW on Henwick Lane at around 5pm on December 16, 2019. In a tribute...
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Thatcham council leader criticised for 'Brexitvirus' tweet
THE leader of Thatcham Town Council has been criticised for tweeting about a supposed link between coronavirus and Brexit. David Lister, (Lib Dem, Thatcham West) tweeted on Thursday: “What’s the chance...
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Thatcham school hosting STEM fair
A THATCHAM school is holding a science fair to spark children’s imaginations. Francis Baily School and its parent teacher association are bringing a science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
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Rogue trader preyed on Thatcham residents
A ROGUE trader from Tadley preyed on Thatcham residents. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Friday, December 13, was James Fenton, of Old Stocks Farm. The 26-year-old admitted four charges of...
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Thatcham pub to be auctioned again
A VACANT Thatcham pub is being put up for sale again. The freehold for The Plough is being auctioned in London on Thursday, February 20, by Network Auctions with a guide price of £410,000. The Grade...
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Thatcham Orca pilot facing delay
TOWN councillors have cooled off on an idea to improve cycle safety on the A4 – as they want to wait on the outcome of a motion to lower the speed limit first. Councillors met last Tuesday to discuss...
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Thatcham eco pop-up market on today (Friday)
THATCHAM’S eco pop-up market returns to St Mary’s Church today (Friday) from 10am to 12.30pm. Cold Ash-based Pantry Refill Company will debut, with wholesome dried foods, as will Waney Edge Woodcraft...
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Man left with serious facial injuries following assault in Thatcham
A man has been left with serious facial injuries following an assault in Thatcham Broadway. Police are searching for the man who left the 18-year-old with grievous bodily harm level injuries at about...
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NWN exclusive - Masterplan being prepared for Thatcham
WEST Berkshire Council is taking steps to prevent thousands of new homes being built around Thatcham. A number of sites across the district listed as potentially developable, developable in part or not...
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Newbury and Thatcham roads to be hit by closures
A series of road and lane closures along the A4 are heading Newbury and Thatcham's way, with the first starting tomorrow (February 25). Fir Tree Lane will be closed southbound (heading towards the A4)...
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