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One of the UK’s most exciting alt-roots True Strays rock into town
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (402+ words) True Strays are coming back to Arlington Arts next week with their bold, heart-on-sleeve fusion of alt-Americana, blues rock and neo-psychedelia. Raw, anthemic, and unapologetically honest, the Bristol-based duo deliver a sound that feels both retro and cinematic, with towering…...
Masterful and dramatic Passion at Pangbourne
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (481+ words) Pangbourne Choral Society: Bach St John Passion, at the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College, on Saturday, March 28. Review by PETER HAYWARD Tonight, PCS gave a masterful and dramatic performance of Bach's masterpiece, under their accomplished music director Sara Benbow....
Star soloists and prestigious orchestras on your doorstep
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (415+ words) This year's Newbury Spring Festival once again features orchestral big hitters. A series of major orchestral concerts featuring internationally recognised soloists has been announced for the 47th Newbury Spring Festival, which runs from May 9-23, presenting a varied and exciting programme. The…...
Pop-up library launch to make reading accessible to rural communities
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (236+ words) A trio of new pop-up libraries are being launched in April to bring books and library services closer to rural communities. West Berkshire Council has announced libraries in Aldworth, Shaw-cum-Donnington and Speen to give more residents easy access to books,…...
Takeaway restaurant re-opens under new management
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (148+ words) A Chinese take-away is reopening tonight after it was taken over by a new proprietor due to the previous owner's retirement. Shangri-La, previously known as the Szechuan Express, on Thatcham's High Street,is opening for take-away food tonight under new…...
Samba the capybara spotted in Newbury
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (83+ words) Samba the capycbara spotted in Newbury'Newbury Today Samba the missing capybara spotted in Newbury It seems Samba, Marwell Zoo's missing capybara, has been spotted in Newbury" and is getting very involved in promoting Open Studios 2026. She's been taking time out,…...
Full tank of diesel breaks £100 mark as Iran oil crisis deepens
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (488+ words) The cost of filling a typical family car with diesel has exceeded "100 for the first time in more than three years, new figures show. Average diesel prices at UK forecourts on Tuesday were 182.8p per litre, up 40p since the start of…...
Brand new bluebell trail at Basildon Park
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (589+ words) A walk to see the bluebells is one of the highlights of spring. And there's a brand new bluebell trail at Basildon Park, taking you into a previously undiscovered part of the woodland. It is only available from Thursday, April…...
Where to find your Open Studios directory
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (314+ words) Saturday was "D-Day" for Open Studios artists in West Berks and North Hants! On Distribution Day a team of 12 volunteers, led by artist Tracey Larkin, had an early start at Liberty House, Greenham to sort and hand out brochures, banners,…...
Parkway Shopping celebrates Newbury’s town centre and all it has to offer
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (377+ words) Home " News " Native " Article As sponsor of the "Best Town Centre Business" category at this year"s Newbury Business Awards, Parkway Shopping is celebrating the businesses that make Newbury such a vibrant and enjoyable place to spend time. With spring…...