- Cameron Blackshaw

Changes made to neighbourhood plan after council rejects housing sites

The Highclere Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has had to make changes to its neighbourhood plan.

Accountant retires from company that parents set up in 1967

Accountant retires from company that parents set up in 1967

A Highclere accountant has retired after working for 44 years at the company her parents founded in Newbury nearly 60 years ago.

Motorcycle club organising bike run to raise money for animal charity

Motorcycle club organising bike run to raise money for animal charity

A local motorcycle club has organised a motorbike run this weekend to raise money for the National Animal Welfare Trust.

Independent florist celebrates 20th birthday

Independent florist celebrates 20th birthday

Sonning Flowers, an independent florist based just outside of Kingsclere, will be celebrating its 20th birthday tomorrow (Friday).

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

A dog show, a Parkinson’s UK charity walk and a drag bingo night are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.

THE FOOD REVIEW: Pachangas, Market Place

THE FOOD REVIEW: Pachangas, Market Place

‘Pachangas is a truly welcome addition to Newbury’s fine selection of independent restaurants.’

Community groups benefit from £90k grant funding

Community groups benefit from £90k grant funding

More than 80 community organisations across North Hampshire have benefitted from nearly £90,000 of grant funding this year.

New outdoor gym to open in Victoria Park

New outdoor gym to open in Victoria Park

Fitness enthusiasts and budding athletes will be rejoicing at the news that Victoria Park will soon contain a brand new outdoor gym.

Family-run plant nursery aims to become top spot for vegetable plants

Family-run plant nursery aims to become top spot for vegetable plants

A family-run independent specialist plant nursery based just outside of Kingsclere is gearing up to open for the summer season this weekend.

Vets joins dog friendly clinic scheme

Vets joins dog friendly clinic scheme

Kingsclere Vets has joined the dog friendly clinic scheme which aims to help the experience of canines and their owners when they visit the practice.

Council to more than halve its carbon footprint by swapping diesel for biofuel in its garbage trucks

Council to more than halve its carbon footprint by swapping diesel for biofuel in its garbage trucks

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will more than halve its carbon footprint when its garbage trucks swap diesel for biofuel this month.

Exhibition about Silchester’s evolution from iron age settlement to Roman town on until the end of this month

07 April 2024

Exhibition about Silchester’s evolution from iron age settlement to Roman town on until the end of this month

07 April 2024

A museum exhibition that documents Silchester’s evolution from an Iron Age settlement into a Roman town will be on display until the end of April.

Football ground to become solar powered thanks to £40k grant

Football ground to become solar powered thanks to £40k grant

Barlow’s Park, the beloved home of Tadley Calleva FC, will soon be running on solar power thanks to a £40,000 grant.

Derailed train and strikes cause rail network problems

Derailed train and strikes cause rail network problems

A derailed train and industrial strikes are causing problems on the rail network this morning.

Schoolchildren learn about nature during springtime at country estate

Schoolchildren learn about nature during springtime at country estate

Several schoolchildren were invited to a North Hampshire country estate to learn all about the changes in nature that occur during spring.

100-year-old enjoys surprise first-time trip to Stamford Bridge

100-year-old enjoys surprise first-time trip to Stamford Bridge

A 100-year-old Newbury resident celebrated his centenary in style with a surprise trip to see his favourite football team play for the first time.

Oyez! Newbury town crier retires after 25 years

Oyez! Newbury town crier retires after 25 years

Newbury’s beloved town crier has laid down his bell for the last time having retired from the post after 25 years.

Community shop granted permission to install solar panels

Community shop granted permission to install solar panels

The Headley with Ashford Hill Community Shop has been granted planning permission to install solar panels on the open ground at the rear of the store.

Police issue appeal and offer advice after thieves target garden sheds

Police issue appeal and offer advice after thieves target garden sheds

Police are appealing for information after two garden sheds were targeted by thieves in Tadley.

Woman running London Marathon in memory of her grandfather

Woman running London Marathon in memory of her grandfather