John Garvey
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Breaking news: Explosions and fireball at Colthrop Business Park in Thatcham (opens the original)
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A major incident is underway near Thatcham following an explosion on an industrial estate. Explosions were heard from 8pm coming from a unit at Colthrop Business Park and were still continuing by 8.35pm. Pictures and video by Phil Cannings and John Garvey. Multiple fire engines are currently at the scene and a huge plume of smoke is billowing across the area. Unconfirmed reports suggested lithium batteries were responsible for the explosions. Meanwhile the unit appeared to be engulfed in flames.
Villagers claim Thames Water leak is equivalent to a homeâs water supply for entire year (opens the original)
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A village water leak is wasting the equivalent of a householdâs entire yearâs supply every day, it has been claimed. While residents endure a continuing hosepipe ban imposed in July, water has been gushing from a leak in Upper Lambourn for weeks. One Newbury Weekly News reader said: âItâs been like that for at least the past three weeks.â But, the villager added: âWhen they came out they werenât mending it â just looking at it.â She claimed a Thames Water engineer told her: â
Aldi pleads for public support for new town store bid (opens the original)
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Budget supermarket giant Aldi is canvassing public support for a renewed Hungerford site application. The proposal, as previously, is to site the store on the outskirts of Hungerford off Charnham Street. The original application caused concerns for Hungerford Town Councilâs environment and planning committee, which cited a number of issues including the potential impact on nearby Undys Farm, loss of habitat and proximity to the Town and Manor of Hungerfordâs wetlands project, traffic managem
Village pub celebrates national âculinary excellenceâ award (opens the original)
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Dedication to fine food and great service has its rewards. And the team at The Queens Arms in East Garston is celebrating following a nationally prestigious award. Licensee Freddie Tulloch said: âIâmâSo proud that The Queens has been awarded a rosette by the AA for culinary excellence whilst at the same time receiving a nomination from the Daily Telegraph in its pub competition. Great to see the team rewarded for its continual hard work!â
Happy 45th birthday to The Tutti Pole â a true family Hungerford institution (opens the original)
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If it was a wedding, it would be a sapphire⦠but Hungerford blue is close enough for The Tutti Poleâs 45th anniversary. The family business, now a town institution, was started by Norman and Barbara Barr in 1981 and is currently managed by their daughter and son-in-law, Fiona and Stephen Hobson. They have, themselves, recently celebrated 25 years with the business, while head chef Stephen Berryman has been with the family for 44 years â a âvery loyal and much appreciated member of the te
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