West Berkshire Council5 days agoNew initiative to 'transform' canal towpath accessNewbury, Thatcham and Calcot all set to benefit from increased investment and easier access. 5 days ago6 days agoGrade II mansion estate applies for alcohol licenceBenham Park wants the licence for events at the listed estate, including its 18th Century mansion.6 days ago6 days agoCouncils working on policy for heating oil supportA new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.6 days ago7 days agoElizabethan mansion opens up four new roomsShaw House was built in 1581 and four new rooms have been decorated in different eras dating back to the Tudors.7 days ago29 Mar 2026Plant gets go ahead despite racehorse health fearsWest Berkshire Council had rejected the plan for the site close to the M4 in March 2025.29 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Floodlights plan for football ground approvedNewbury FC returned to the site in 2024 after being evicted by West Berkshire Council in 2018.22 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Closed special educational needs unit reopensThe unit at Kennet Valley Primary School closed earlier this month following staffing issues.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Plan for £1.25m pitch and floodlights outlinedA consultation into the plan for the 3G pitch, floodlights and fencing ends later this week.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Cash-strapped councils win government supportIsle of Wight, Slough, West Berkshire and Windsor & Maidenhead councils get help with their budgets.24 Feb 2026...
