Sunscreen, mosquito repellant, after sun and high SPF lip balm are constant necessities this time of year. That said, we are also in desperate need of head torches, bike locks and rucksacks.

Along with dozens of entries, he entered the competition trying to capture the ambiance of a rainy, but fun family day of races.

This hot weather is horrendous for the street homeless. The intense heat causes problems as the temperature is greater in the tent than outside. The street homeless are also sunburned, very dehydrated and bitten to bits.

We have a street homeless person who has a serious medical issue. We are appealing for some extra large tee shirts. Due to their condition this person needs change clothes regularly and not always able to launder clothes.

The team here at the Newbury Soup Kitchen are proud and privileged to announce that the Soup Kitchen has been nominated and shortlisted as finalist within the Charity or Community Award within Best In Business Awards 2018.

So whether you're passing by or ordering a business lunch service, please add a suspended coffee or suspended meal to your order as it will mean so much to someone else.

his week she French plaited someone's hair and was even cutting hair of someone who was so tired he had fallen asleep. We are looking forward to welcoming our new volunteer hairdresser who is also a part time paramedic.

Set in 10 acres on the edge of the Lambourn Downs, Trindledown Farm is dedicated exclusively to caring for those animals enjoying the twilight years of their lives.

There are now approximately 8 homeless women in Newbury. We are also aware of four other females who are teetering on homelessness. The ratio of homelessness between men and women is always higher for men. Everyone is vulnerable, scared, sad and lonely.

So many of our homeless came in with sunburn this week. Whilst so many of us enjoy the sun and look forward to it, the street homeless dread it. During this heatwave, the street homeless suffer terribly from dehydration and sunburn.