Monthly Archives: March 2022
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Hockey roundup: South Berkshire Ladies 3s crowned league champions
South Central Women’s Thames 1 SOUTH BERKSHIRE 3s are in celebration mode after winning the league title this weekend. They hit Newbury & Thatcham three times ... -
Oaks Christian stays hot with baseball win over Calabasas
Oaks Christian solidified their grip on the No. 1 spot in Marmonte League baseball with a 2-0 victory over Calabasas on Tuesday behind a shutout from ... -
Slough couple who own pet pigs teach them tricks
MEET Ham Solo and Piggles – two adorable piggies who have found a new life in their home in Slough. Sam White and Emily Pridham have ... -
Reading weather: Met Office hourly forecast for Berkshire towns today
While last week Berkshire received a flurry of good weather, this week is expected to be much milder, with clouds and fog expected to appear on ... -
Maidenhead Golf Course Development Inquiry launched
LOCALS will have the chance to have their say on the controversial Maidenhead Golf Course housing scheme. The Tory-led Royal Borough approved the borough’s local plan ... -
Newbury Church open for daily prayer for Ukraine
Residents of West Berkshire are asked to pray for the people of Ukraine and those who help them. St Nicolas Church in Newbury will be open ... -
Warrington demolishes Martinez for IBF belt in stunning seven-round stoppage
Josh Warrington’s father and trainer, Sean O’Hagan, expects his son to pursue his American dream after winning back the IBF featherweight title. Warrington became a double ... -
Berkshire’s best parks for a spring picnic, including one with England’s longest bench
The weather has been amazing in Berkshire recently, especially considering we’ve just come out of winter. Highs of up to 20C were recorded in the county ... -
2021/22 Vanarama National League Matchday 37 preview: London and the South East
Another matchday in the Vanarama National League brings more vital encounters for teams across the region as the season nears its climax. Here’s what the London ... -
£5m revamp for Newbury lido as West Berkshire Council approves plans
Newbury lido will benefit from a £5million refurbishment after council approved plans last night (Thursday). But it will be closed this summer for work to begin ... -
What the Newspapers Say – March 25
Solutions to the UK inflation problem, a warning from President Joe Biden to Russia and the P&O scandal are among the topics in today’s headlines. The ... -
Wokingham council braces for rising energy costs
Rising energy costs have “tremendously” affected the council, according to the leader of Wokingham Borough Council. As part of its climate emergency action plan, the council ... -
When will the 429 apartment scheme in Maidenhead be completed?
A DEVELOPER of the large 429 apartment project in Maidenhead town center has revealed when he expects the development to be completed. The 3.5-acre site between ... -
Failure of energy suppliers will add £2.4bn to bills – Ofgem
Energy suppliers who picked up the pieces when dozens of their rivals collapsed last year could be paid £2.4billion in energy bills, a watchdog has claimed. ... -
All eyes are on the Wokingham Festival in August
ALL EYES will be at the Wokingham Festival this August bank holiday weekend. Organizers have announced that Dutch progressive rock band Focus will headline the Cantley ... -
5 Lost Berkshire Nightclubs That Provided Early Nightlife Experiences
Oh, being an innocent teenager/young adult again, dancing the night away in one of Berkshire’s many nightclubs. Today’s clubgoers will have different experiences of the county’s ... -
Daily News Baseball Top 10 Rankings, March 21 – Daily News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. BASEBALL TOP 10 1. Harvard-Westlake (11-2-1): The Wolverines have full control of the ... -
Chelsea owner Abramovich’s luxury yacht docks in Turkey
A yacht belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has docked in the Turkish resort town of Bodrum, Turkish media have reported. It comes amid international ... -
Ex-Reading FC loanee wins Argentina international call-up
Former Reading FC loanee Lucas Boye has won his first international call to represent Argentina. The former Reading striker will join some of the biggest names ... -
Chesterfield 1-0 Maidenhead United – BBC Sport
Akwasi Asante grabbed the only goal to help Chesterfield get their National League title hopes back on track with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Maidenhead. Back-to-back ... -
Thatcham man jailed for street robbery
A MAN has been jailed for nearly four years for his part in two violent street robberies – one apparently carried out at knifepoint. On Friday ... -
Jesse Marsch convinced Leeds can retain Premier League status
Head coach Jesse Marsch is confident Leeds “can control their own destiny” and retain their Premier League status after coming from a 2-0 down to win ... -
Maidenhead Vegan Fiesta is coming to town this Sunday
A FESTIVAL celebrating the vegan movement is due to take place in Maidenhead this weekend. Organized by Sparkle Vegan Events, Maidenhead Vegan Fiesta will launch on ... -
Seven-year-old Newbury helps police crack down on loan sharks
A seven-year-old girl from Newbury has won an art competition with her loan shark awareness poster. Sienna, from The Willows School Greenham, won an art kit ... -
Wayne Pivac: Wales grew through the Six Nations
Wayne Pivac believes Wales have seen growth from this season’s Guinness Six Nations as they bid for third place. A bonus point win against Italy on ... -
PLAYER EVALUATIONS: Tom Ince hits the stunner to earn an earned run for Reading at Bournemouth
ORJAN NYLAND 7: Could have done nothing to prevent the opening goal and made an excellent save in the 30th minute to fly to his left ... -
Maidenhead MP hails Homes for Ukraine scheme ‘lifeline’
The MP for Maidenhead welcomed the government’s plans to help Ukrainian refugees. Theresa May, whose constituency includes parts of the borough of Wokingham, called the Homes ... -
White supremacists again display banners from the Newbury Park Viaduct
Nearly three weeks after Thousand Oaks Mayor Bob Engler declared white supremacists unwelcome in the city, a small group of them returned Saturday for a second ... -
Protesters on oligarch’s balcony ‘made peace with arrest’
Four protesters who were surrounded by police on the balcony of a central London mansion owned by oligarch Oleg Deripaska say they ‘made peace by being ... -
‘Major step forward’ as Wokingham Borough Council acknowledges A4 speed limit inconsistencies
A GROUP of residents who live along the A4 have called the recognition of speed limit inconsistencies a ‘major step forward’. Wokingham Borough Council’s admission follows ... -
Ukrainian War: British rabbi welcomes refugees after being inspired by his mother who fled the Nazis | UK News
Jonathan Romain cherishes a photo of his mother as a child growing up in Germany. What happened to his mother, Gabriele Hertzberg, is part of the ... -
Ring cameras give an inaccurate picture of mountain lion behavior
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. — We all know P-22 isn’t afraid of the limelight. The mountain lion was spotted strutting around in the Hollywood Hills and this ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick helps Manchester United win against Tottenham
Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo powered Manchester United to a vital 3-2 win in a thrilling Premier League clash with top four rivals Tottenham. Saturday night kicked ... -
Drug kingpin who made millions from cannabis farms jailed
A high-flying drug lord who made millions growing large amounts of cannabis in the UK has been jailed. Mustafa Oustha was growing £6million worth of marijuana ... -
M4 closures this weekend near Slough and Maidenhead
Drivers traveling on the Berkshire section of the M4 face delays this weekend as smart motorway works continue. Although there is no full closure in either ... -
London ‘has made very substantial progress’ in tackling terror attacks – report
London is significantly better prepared to deal with a potential terrorist attack than five years ago, although the capital will never be “entirely safe”, according to ... -
Henley Swim Festival license approved
A company that organizes open water swimming events has obtained a premises license. Henley Swim applied for the license for two events: the Henley Classic, held ... -
‘Inadequate’ children’s mental health hospital ‘puts patient safety at risk’
Serious safety concerns have been raised about a children’s mental health hospital where staff showed a lack of respect for patients, as the provider faces a ... -
Newbury High Road Condo Plan Awaits Landscaping Designs | News
NEWBURY — Despite comparing it to a painful tooth extraction, Planning Board Chairman Peter Paicos has always insisted that a meeting with the duplex condominium developer ... -
Thomas Tuchel urges Andreas Christensen to sign for Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel has urged Andreas Christensen not to desert Chelsea before the ‘decisive moment’ of his career at Stamford Bridge. Barcelona are said to be confident ... -
Meet a comic artist at Reading’s Crunch Comics this Saturday
THE ARTIST behind one of the big hits of 2020 visits a store in Reading on Saturday for a signing. Martin Simmonds is part of the ... -
Theresa May describes ‘awful situation’ in Ukraine and condemns ‘illegal invasion’
Theresa May has condemned Russia’s “illegal invasion” of Ukraine, during a public conversation with another former prime minister on International Women’s Day. The former British Prime ... -
The Kitchen: a dog-friendly cafe is about to open in Wraysbury
A DOG-FRIENDLY cafe will open in the heart of Wraysbury this weekend. Owners Nicky and Garry Hall will be cooking up a storm by hosting the ... -
Victoria’s Liberal Party adopts net-zero emissions target for the first time
“It is designed to save the seat of the MP for Brighton after he almost lost it in the last election. Liberal support for coal – ... -
John Redwood: My critique of the Chancellor’s But lecture and what the Government should do next
Sir John Redwood is MP for Wokingham and former Secretary of State for Wales. Amid all the heartbreaking reports of Ukraine and the death and destruction ... -
Rabbi in UK wants ‘Ukrainian transport’ for families fleeing Russian invasion | Ukraine
A Maidenhead rabbi who is trying to set up a “Ukrainetransport” for families fleeing the Russian invasion says he has been overwhelmed by offers of help ... -
Fuji Flight gives out-of-form Venetia Williams a welcome winner at Newbury as Cheltenham Festival looms | Race News
Venetia Williams enjoyed a welcome winner ahead of the Cheltenham Festival as Fuji Flight hit the mark in the BetVictor Play Pick 6 For Free Novices’ ... -
LOVE Slough: the fine arts festival calls on artists to present their works
ARTISTS can show their love for Slough through art. The Slough Hub and 99 World Artists have announced that they are accepting applications from people wishing ... -
Bracknell’s Top-Rated Cafes According to Tripadvisor
After a stressful working week, what better way to wind down on a Saturday or Sunday morning than a relaxed catch-up at one of Bracknell’s independent ... -
Ascot health center approved after 11 years of work
PLANS that have been in the works for 11 years to build a health center on greenbelt land have received unanimous support from councillors. Members sitting ... -
The Mayor of Newbury’s final charity event will be a fundraising banquet at the Checkers Hotel
The Mayor of Newbury’s last charity event before the end of his term will be a fundraising banquet, Newbury City Council has announced. Taking place on ... -
George Ezra’s documentary among UK Global Screen Fund award winners
A dozen independent film productions and companies have received awards under the UK Global Screen Fund, it has been announced. The Global Screen Fund launched a ... -
World Book Day author educates children about mental health
Children are encouraged to promote mental health as a local author visits schools in Bracknell Forest for World Book Day. Over the next few days, schools ... -
Chase fans can’t believe the player’s real age as they celebrate their birthday on the show
Viewers watching The Chase were stunned to learn the age of one of the contestants. Margot, 91, appeared on the ITV quiz show on her birthday ... -
England call out Newbury Royals lacrosse star Luci
A teenager from Newbury has been selected for the England U19 A lacrosse team. Luci Robertson, is one of 18 girls selected for the team, from ... -
New treatment could extend the lives of brain tumor patients
Scientists have discovered a new treatment regimen that could potentially extend the lives of people with the deadliest type of brain tumour. A breakthrough research from ... -
Earley Park deemed unsuitable for 3G pitch after backlash
Wokingham Borough Council is reconsidering where to put a new sports ground in the area in what could be seen as a win for campaigners. Last ... -
Ascot’s Silwood Park science park could see its plans approved
A SCIENCE park could see a new research center that examines animals, plants, humans and microorganisms built if Royal district advisers give the go-ahead. Planners of ...
