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Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man convicted of pub attack
A THATCHAM man has changed his plea and admitted carrying out a pub attack. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 4, was Nicholas Canes. The 22-year-old, who lives at Clerewater...
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No plans for rail bridge in Thatcham in 2,500-home development proposal
BUILDING 2,500 homes in north east Thatcham would not result in a bridge being built over the railway. An assessment of the proposals said that a bridge would divert resources and developers’...
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Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man denies domestic violence charge
A MAN has appeared in court charged with a domestic violence attack. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, January 28, was George Matthew Cripps. The 25-year-old, of Bourne Road,...
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2,500 new homes would be ‘devastating’ for Thatcham
"Dumping" 2,500 homes on Thatcham "is not a plan" and would be "devastating for the town". Town councillors launched a flurry of criticism against West Berkshire Council identifying north east Thatcham...
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Thatcham Town unlikely to continue Southern League season
THATCHAM Town chairman Dave Melin believes it will be difficult for the Southern League to complete the 2020/21 football season. The Kingfishers haven’t played a league match since November 3, due to...
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West Berkshire Council 'will not have its fingers burned' over 2,500-home...
A SENIOR West Berkshire Council officer has said the council “will not have its fingers burned again” over plans for thousands of homes. The fields at north east Thatcham have been put forward by a...
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Bucklebury residents fighting 2,500-home proposals for Thatcham
BUCKLEBURY residents have banded together to fight “intrusive” proposals to develop the greenfield site between Thatcham and neighbouring villages. West Berkshire Council has identified north east...
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Fire crews attend blaze in Thatcham
IN the early hours of this morning (Friday), a fire crews from Newbury and Kingsclere were called out to attend to a blaze at Thatcham computer recycling centre. They were supported by appliances from...
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Parsons Down Infant School building to be demolished
WEST Berkshire Council has approved its own application to demolish the Parsons Down Infant School building and replace it with a wildflower meadow and artificial play pitch. The council said that the...
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Infrastructure projects outlined for 2,500 homes at Thatcham
WHAT would “the single largest development in West Berkshire’s living memory” - 2,500 homes in north east Thatcham - provide for the town? Masterplanning documents drawn up by David Lock Associates and...
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Thatcham road expected to be closed until Friday after water leak in carriageway
An emergency closure has been put in place on Green Lane, in Thatcham. The closure is to allow Thames Water to carry out repairs to a leak within the carriageway and is expected to be in place until...
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Thatcham's Spurcroft School named lockdown physical activity heroes
A THATCHAM school has been recognised for its efforts to promote healthy minds and lifestyles. Spurcroft Primary School was one of 29 Berkshire Lockdown Physical Activity Heroes in the Get Berkshire...
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Nominations open for Thatcham Civic Awards
PEOPLE are being asked to nominate Thatcham residents who have risen to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thatcham Town Council is looking to recognise the people and groups who have done great...
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Travellers Friend pub in Crookham could become home for autistic people
PLANS to convert a pub into accommodation for people with autism and learning disabilities have been submitted. Transforming Developments Ltd has applied to change the use of The Travellers Friend in...
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Thatcham girl stepping up for Cancer Research
A THATCHAM girl is stepping up and out to raise vital funds for charity during lockdown. Sienna Tate is walking or running a mile each day throughout February for Cancer Research UK. Sienna, aged nine,...
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Thatcham Town Council objects to kebab van application
KEBAB vans have no place in Thatcham during normal retail trading hours, town councillors have said. Objections came in response to the kebab van at the northern end of the Broadway, Caner Kebabs,...
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Hungerford Town boss Danny Robinson is ready for more challenges next season
HUNGERFORD Town manager Danny Robinson is now more determined than ever to succeed in the National League South next season after getting a taste of league experience. The 35-year-old was in the middle...
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Thatcham and Newbury driving instructors up for national Intelligent...
THREE driving instructors from Thatcham and one from Newbury are gearing up for an awards ceremony to find the UK’s best. Martin Caswell of Acclaim Motor School, Clare Denton of Dreams Driving, Sue...
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Reading Magistrates' Court: Thatcham man sentenced for public indecency
A MAN has admitted committing an indecent act in public. Horrified witnesses shouted at the man and later pointed out that the area was regularly frequented by schoolchildren. In the dock at Reading...
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Consultation on West Berkshire cycling and walking schemes
VIEWS are being sought on changes to roads and cycleways in West Berkshire as the district council looks to promote different ways of travel. West Berkshire Council has launched draft proposals to...
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