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England, United Kingdom
Joined May 2013
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The #M4 is HELD in BOTH DIRECTIONS between J14 #SheffordWoodlands and J13 #Chieveley #A34 due to a serious traffic collision Traffic Officers, @RBFRSofficial and @tvprp are on scene Please expect delays if you're travelling through the area, we'll keep you updated
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We are excited to share that the second winner of the Theatre of the Year Award is @WatermillTh in Newbury. Congratulations! 🏆#TheStageAwards in association with @Tysersent
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⚠ Travel Update - 23/11 ⚠ Due to a safety inspection of the track between Reading and London Paddington, trains have to run at reduced speed on the high speed line towards London Paddington. Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed or terminated at and started back from Reading. Disruption is expected until 10:00. You can check your journey at gwr.com/check
⚠ Travel Update - 23/11 ⚠ Due to a safety inspection on a train between Reading and London Paddington, some lines are blocked. Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed. Disruption is expected until 10:00.
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It’s official, PRIMARK is coming to Newbury! They will be taking part of the ground floor of the empty Debenhams unit in Parkway.
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The historic gates, pillars and finials at @Shaw_House have been damaged in a collision this morning. The area has now been cordoned off, so if you are accessing the house, please use the main car park entrance. We will issue further updates when they are available.
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Take this spectacular opportunity 👇👇 to work with Protected Landscapes and @NaturalEngland to #followtheacorn and spread the word about amazing National Trails. #fingerpostfriday @TheRidgeway1972 @NorthWessexAONB @ChilternsAONB @CotswoldsAONB @RamblersGB @fionacreynolds
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🎃Who likes my Pick your Own Pumpkin Sign ? 🎃 I have had my first few bookings and I am so excited, If you want to come and pick your Pumpkin here @RookeryFarms in Newbury, click the link below 👇. beyonk.com/uk/d3xbz2gx/berks… 21st and 22nd of October there will be an mini bale maize, pumpkin picking, photo opportunities, combines, games for children and even a cup of tea for parents. I look forward to seeing you all there. Thankyou got supporting me with my first business venture. #berkshirefarmgirl #pickyourown
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Lane 1 (of 3) is closed on the #M4 between J13 (#Chieveley) and J14 (#Hungerford) due to a collision. Police and our traffic officers continue to work at scene. There are delays of at least 60 minutes in the area.
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🎃“ Berkshires Best Pumpkins ” 🎃 Put the dates in your diary 21st, 22nd , 28th & 29th October for pick your own pumpkins here at Rookery Farm. This is my first ever business venture in the agricultural industry. I hope you can follow me on this journey. More info to come watch this space. 🎃🎃🎃🎃 #pickyourownpumpkin #berkshire
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Flying Scotsman passing through Newbury newburytoday.co.uk/news/flyi…
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I've just had the call. I've refused entry. This is an interesting phone call. Doing this for everyone for our school staff everywhere! @Ofstednews @Headteacherchat #ShineOn #BurnBrighter
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Yay! The NWN has been shortlisted as best weekly newspaper in the UK in the Newspaper Awards 2023. Double yay! Our Out & About magazine has been shortlisted as best regional magazine in the UK at the same awards. Come on Newbury! #newbury #thatcham #hungerford #westberkshire
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Oops! Tree down on the Leckhampstead road in to Boxford. Between water works and School Lane @NewburyToday @TVP_WestBerks
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#A34 is closed in both directions nr #Newbury btwn #A343 + #B4640 due to a collision @HantsPolRoads led incident Diversion:- N/bound - via the #A303 westbound towards #Andover, #A3093 + #A343 to the #A34 #WashCommon. S/bound - via the above route, roads in reverse order
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A sign calling for public support to save a centuries-old oak tree has appeared in Highclere newburytoday.co.uk/news/sign…
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We don't get to see our wonderful audience at Christmas 🎄 so last night we were thrilled when Battle Proms featured in all it's summery glory☀️on @Channel4 #More4's sparkling @HighclereCastle documentary! Were you there? Spot yourself on catch-up here!🎇channel4.com/programmes/high…
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Replying to @outnaboutberks
@outnaboutberks magazine is out and I am talking about #crops @BartsAgri and how to subscribe to my You Tube channel youtu.be/b6xmXGWb1CU that will soon be linked to @TVAirAmb 🌾🚜 – at Newbury, England
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#A34 #Newbury Bypass southbound closed between the A339 and A4 for emergency roadworks overnight to resurface the road after a spillage last night. Road expected to be re-open by 0600.
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