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Car burnout during race

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The car meets and anti-social behaviour at Thames Valley Park are discussed by councillors.

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Elliott Garcia

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Wessex Flour Mill sign

Flour mill blames rising prices for closure

The Clarks Flour Mill in Wantage, which employs 32 people, will close at the end of the year.

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Derby Day of the 2019 Investec Derby Festival

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The Old Barn on Cippenham Lane in Slough

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