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Group that raised £80,000 commended by Cancer Research UK

31 January 2025
Group that raised £80,000 commended by Cancer Research UK

Group that raised £80,000 commended by Cancer Research UK

31 January 2025

A group of friends who have raised £80,000 for Cancer Research UK have won an award from the charity commending them for their efforts.


Fraudsters jailed after scamming elderly people out of cash and jewellery worth £416,000

30 January 2025
Fraudsters jailed after scamming elderly people out of cash and jewellery worth £416,000

Fraudsters jailed after scamming elderly people out of cash and jewellery worth £416,000

30 January 2025

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years after they scammed elderly people.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

30 January 2025
What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

30 January 2025

A drag bingo night, a record fair and a Chinese New Year market are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


Nearly £1,000 raised for youth centre at party attended by Denise van Outen

30 January 2025
Nearly £1,000 raised for youth centre at party attended by Denise van Outen

Nearly £1,000 raised for youth centre at party attended by Denise van Outen

30 January 2025

Nearly £1,000 was raised for a youth centre at Newbury’s Christmas light switch on afterparty which was attended by TV personality Denise van Outen.


VIDEO: More than 100 e-scooters and e-motorcycles crushed in first year of police crackdown

29 January 2025
VIDEO: More than 100 e-scooters and e-motorcycles crushed in first year of police crackdown

VIDEO: More than 100 e-scooters and e-motorcycles crushed in first year of police crackdown

29 January 2025

More than 100 e-scooters and e-motorcycles have been crushed in the first year of a police crackdown on the illegal use of electric vehicles.


Primark in Newbury: What do we know?

29 January 2025
Primark in Newbury: What do we know?

Primark in Newbury: What do we know?

29 January 2025

Primark will finally be opening its doors to customers in Newbury in 2025, but what do we know so far about the fashion retailer giant coming to town?


Chief constable reinstated to post 12 days after suspension for alleged gross misconduct

28 January 2025
Chief constable reinstated to post 12 days after suspension for alleged gross misconduct

Chief constable reinstated to post 12 days after suspension for alleged gross misconduct

28 January 2025

The chief constable of TVP has been reinstated to the post just 12 days after he was suspended over concerns of alleged gross misconduct.


Council looking to grant woodland local nature reserve status

28 January 2025
Council looking to grant woodland local nature reserve status

Council looking to grant woodland local nature reserve status

28 January 2025

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is asking people for their views on its plans to designate Little Penwood as a local nature reserve.


Newbury school celebrates 25 years with special awards evening

27 January 2025
Newbury school celebrates 25 years with special awards evening

Newbury school celebrates 25 years with special awards evening

27 January 2025

A Newbury secondary school marked its 25-year anniversary by commending its current students and celebrating the achievements of its alumni.


Residents fear homes will ‘destroy’ wildlife but developer states they will cause ‘no harm’

27 January 2025
Residents fear homes will ‘destroy’ wildlife but developer states they will cause ‘no harm’

Residents fear homes will ‘destroy’ wildlife but developer states they will cause ‘no harm’

27 January 2025

Several Greenham residents have strongly objected to plans to build homes next to woodland due to its potential negative impact on local wildlife.

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VIDEO: Three little pigs take up residence at school

27 January 2025
VIDEO: Three little pigs take up residence at school

VIDEO: Three little pigs take up residence at school

27 January 2025

Three little pigs have taken up residence at a local school as part of a conservation project.


Mayor presents Community Furniture Project volunteers with awards

26 January 2025
Mayor presents Community Furniture Project volunteers with awards

Mayor presents Community Furniture Project volunteers with awards

26 January 2025

Disabled and disadvantaged volunteers at the Newbury Community Resource Centre were treated to a visit by the mayor of Newbury..


Mystery woman wins £10k a month for a year

26 January 2025
Mystery woman wins £10k a month for a year

Mystery woman wins £10k a month for a year

26 January 2025

A mystery woman has won £10,000 a month for a year after matching five numbers in a National Lottery draw.


Captain who’s coached hundreds of cadets to shoot honoured with commendation

25 January 2025
Captain who’s coached hundreds of cadets to shoot honoured with commendation

Captain who’s coached hundreds of cadets to shoot honoured with commendation

25 January 2025

A cadet captain has been honoured with a commendation for his “contribution to developing young people’s skills and confidence”.


Plans to demolish office and replace with 40 homes in village near Newbury

25 January 2025
Plans to demolish office and replace with 40 homes in village near Newbury

Plans to demolish office and replace with 40 homes in village near Newbury

25 January 2025

A housing developer has revealed its plans to demolish an office building and replace it with 40 homes in a village near Newbury.

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Man elbows B&M employee in the face after attempting to steal from shop

24 January 2025
Man elbows B&M employee in the face after attempting to steal from shop

Man elbows B&M employee in the face after attempting to steal from shop

24 January 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to steal from B&M and elbowed a member of staff in face after being challenged.


Last call for orders to buy town centre pub

24 January 2025
Last call for orders to buy town centre pub

Last call for orders to buy town centre pub

24 January 2025

The owner of a town centre pub has called for last orders to purchase or lease it by the end of this month.


Village school to be re-roofed as part of thermal improvement programme

24 January 2025
Village school to be re-roofed as part of thermal improvement programme

Village school to be re-roofed as part of thermal improvement programme

24 January 2025

A village primary school will benefit from being part of the county council’s new re-roofing and thermal improvement programme.


Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

23 January 2025
Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

23 January 2025

Over 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle a fire caused by a log burner that engulfed the roof of a rural home.


Council reveals plans to close off busy one-way road from through traffic

23 January 2025
Council reveals plans to close off busy one-way road from through traffic

Council reveals plans to close off busy one-way road from through traffic

23 January 2025

West Berkshire Council has revealed its plans to close off a busy Newbury road from through traffic except for cyclists and pedestrians.


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