- Cameron Blackshaw

Auction to be held to raise money for new community centre

A village pub is holding an auction next month to raise money for a new community centre to be built in a local church.

Air ambulance touches down in Victoria Park after man falls

Air ambulance touches down in Victoria Park after man falls

An air ambulance touched down in Victoria Park this afternoon after a man suffered a fall on Northbrook Street.

Petition launched to stop retirement complex eviction

Petition launched to stop retirement complex eviction

A petition has been launched to stop the re-development of a retirement complex into homes as current residents fear they won’t be re-located nearby.

Open fires contained in Hampshire

Open fires contained in Hampshire

Crews from Tadley Fire Station attended two separate fires yesterday.

Prep school appoints new head before co-ed change

Prep school appoints new head before co-ed change

A Hampshire prep school has found its new headteacher ahead of its conversion from a single-sex institution to a co-educational one.

Woolhampton wows with its annual show

Woolhampton wows with its annual show

Around 100 people attended the Woolhampton Annual Show to see the best of the village’s vegetables, flowers and creations.

The circus comes to Compton

The circus comes to Compton

The circus is coming to Compton this autumn and tickets are now available to purchase from the Compton Village Store.

New canal information centre planned for Aldermaston

20 August 2022

New canal information centre planned for Aldermaston

20 August 2022

Plans are in place to renovate and transform a disused historical canal building into a brand new information centre.

Two men detained by members of public after riding motorcycle on pavement

Two men detained by members of public after riding motorcycle on pavement

Members of the public detained two men on Andover Road this evening who were riding a motorcycle along the pavement.

New gates installed on Ecchinswell footpath

New gates installed on Ecchinswell footpath

Two new pedestrian gates have been installed on a footpath in Ecchinswell to improve access for those who struggle with their mobility.

Three men wanted by Kent Police found in Chieveley

Three men wanted by Kent Police found in Chieveley

Three men wanted for questioning by Kent Police were found during a vehicle check carried out in Chieveley.

Balloons illuminate night sky at Streatley

Balloons illuminate night sky at Streatley

Spectators watched on as several balloons lit up the night sky at Streatley on Monday.

Four released following conclusion of teen murder investigation

Four released following conclusion of teen murder investigation

A boy and three men who were arrested in connection with a Tilehurst murder investigation have all been released with no further action.

Estate invaded by countryside protesters

Estate invaded by countryside protesters

Around 150 people dressed as colourful animals descended upon Englefield Estate last weekend in a protest against countryside access restrictions.

Beer festival returns later this month

14 August 2022

Beer festival returns later this month

14 August 2022

The 12th annual Bucklebury Beer Fest will take place this August bank holiday and will feature beers from five different local breweries to enjoy.

Parish councillor retires after 42 years

13 August 2022

Parish councillor retires after 42 years

13 August 2022

Friends, fellow councillors and Padworth residents came together to honour a man who has retired from the village's parish council.

Vandalised memorial trees may not survive

Vandalised memorial trees may not survive

It is unsure whether two trees planted in memory of those who died during the pandemic will survive after they were found snapped in half.

Warning issued after Northcroft water incident

Warning issued after Northcroft water incident

Newbury Fire Station have issued a waterways warning after an incident with an individual occurred in the Northcroft area last night.

Shop found selling alcohol to 13-year-olds

Shop found selling alcohol to 13-year-olds

Police carrying out a test purchasing operation found one shop selling alcohol to a pair of 13-year-old children.

Teenage Tilehurst murder victim named

Teenage Tilehurst murder victim named