UNDER proposals for Market Street, which are expected to be lodged later this year, Newbury could see the development of 250 residential homes, as well as commercial and office space. Formal plans to revamp a 5.5- acre town centre site, … Continue reading
DO West Berkshire’s pubs have a future? To many, the village pub is still seen as a vital community asset and an invaluable place to socialise and enjoy a meal. This view has been emphasised recently, with two of the … Continue reading
ANOTHER independent Newbury business is closing this month after two years of trading in the town. The owner of Weavers Walk store Just Add Grapes, Greg Brighouse, said that he was moving his business because there was not enough passing … Continue reading
PASSENGERS on crowded trains travelling through West Berkshire are set to benefit from extra seating. Working with the Department for Transport, First Great Western has committed to converting first-class carriages in its fleet to increase the number of standard-class seats … Continue reading
EAT your heart out Joan Collins – an 80-year-old Ginger Jiver from Newbury recently celebrated her landmark birthday with a fun-packed week of dance classes and stretched-out partying. Audrey Patterson, officially an octogenarian on January 7, said she was surprised … Continue reading
A NEW school may have to be built in Thatcham if any more major developments go ahead in the town. That was the view of West Berkshire Council’s executive for education, Irene Neill (Con, Aldermaston), when asked whether Thatcham needed … Continue reading
THE power is still off in Highclere this evening (Sunday). A fault in the network has seen SSE engineers digging throughout the Westridge and Tubbs Lane area for nearly six hours as they try to fix the problem. The power … Continue reading
THERE’S a treat for music lovers today as An Opera of Daniel is performed by Newbury Chamber Choir at St. John’s Church This 13th century music drama in a new version by Edward Lambert tells the biblical story of Daniel: … Continue reading
PLANS for Hungerford’s long anticipated marina are being revived once more as developers try to woo town leaders. Representatives of Lakeland Leisure have already met with Hungerford Town Council and were due to meet with the Town and Manor, which … Continue reading
A CUTE crossbreed is looking for an active owner, with a rural retreat and time for training. Dogs Trust Newbury is appealing for a home for Fritz, a one-year-old crossbreed who is ready to take centre stage in a new … Continue reading
A FORMER pub licensee attacked a doorman who ejected him for being drunk, Newbury magistrates heard. In the dock on Thursday, January 15, was Ronald James Allen of Marlston Road, Hermitage. The 41-year-old, who used to run several local pubs … Continue reading
THE Hare and Hounds Hotel at Speen has officially unveiled a new state-of-the-art extension. The building, called The Barn, will be used as a restaurant and wedding reception venue. It was declared open by Newbury mayor Jo Day last week, … Continue reading
WEST Berkshire Council is to take on the Government over changes to the planning policy that could see it out of pocket on new developments. The district council has teamed up with neighbouring Reading Borough Council and applied to the … Continue reading
POOL: West Berks B are off to Selsey in March for the County Pool Finals after winning their last match against Warwickshire B to top the Central South Regional Group. After defeat to Berkshire in September, qualification looked unlikely but … Continue reading
HIGHCLERE parish councillors bid a fond farewell to their parish clerk of almost a decade last week. Mike Harwood bowed out of the role after nine years, at last Tuesday’s parish council meeting, held at Highclere Village Hall. Mr Harwood … Continue reading
TOP jockeys are to take on event riders in a fundraising, fun-packed pogo challenge at Newbury Racecourse today (Saturday). The jockeys, including AP McCoy, Mick Fitzgerald, Sam Thomas, Dom Elsworth, Andrew Tinkler and Choc Thornton, will swap their horses for … Continue reading
WELFORD Park’s famous snowdrops are promising a carpet of the white flowers when the beauty spot opens for a month to the public next Wednesday. Owner James Puxley said the snowdrops defied recent heavy rain and freezing temperatures: “They always … Continue reading
TWO West Berkshire men have been charged with conspiracy to supply three kilograms of cocaine. Gary De’Oliveira, aged 34, of London Road, Newbury, and Arthur Desousa, 47, of Dee Road Tilehurst, were arrested last Friday in connection with supplying three … Continue reading
“IT would be tragic to witness the loss of this beautiful country area.” That was the view of one of the many Midgham residents who are rallying together in an attempt to block a planning application which they fear will … Continue reading
NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. They work around the clock, every day of the year, to provide rapid medical help whatever the situation. The air ambulance has … Continue reading
