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West Berkshire pupils missing out on extra support

31 May 2017
West Berkshire pupils missing out on extra support

West Berkshire pupils missing out on extra support

31 May 2017

Stigma surrounding free school meals means some pupils miss out DISADVANTAGED pupils in West Berkshire could be missing out on extra support at school…


Dormitory town fear as more office space is lost

30 May 2017
Dormitory town fear as more office space is lost

Dormitory town fear as more office space is lost

30 May 2017

Newbury Business Park blocks being converted into flats FEARS that Newbury is fast becoming a ‘dormitory town’ have resurfaced after plans…


Sports stars boost St Andrew's

30 May 2017
Sports stars boost St Andrew's

Sports stars boost St Andrew's

30 May 2017

Clare Balding and Tim Henman among stars who turn out to raise funds SPORTING stars helped to raise £32,000 for a Pangbourne school at a recent…


What's on (Sunday)

28 May 2017
What's on (Sunday)

What's on (Sunday)

28 May 2017

There's plenty going on in the great outdoors today. The Highclere Country Show will be returning to the grounds of Highclere Castle for a weekend of…


'Just lock me up', shoplifter tells magistrates

27 May 2017
'Just lock me up', shoplifter tells magistrates

'Just lock me up', shoplifter tells magistrates

27 May 2017

Man who slept rough in Newbury jailed A MAN who slept rough in Newbury has been jailed for shoplifting. Donald James Houghton, formerly of Hollicombe…


Newbury is 16th most creative place in UK

27 May 2017
Newbury is 16th most creative place in UK

Newbury is 16th most creative place in UK

27 May 2017

Town named in the Premier League of creativity, ahead of many big cities NEWBURY has been ranked as the UK’s 16th most creative location in a study. The…


Missing Tilehurst man found safe

26 May 2017
Missing Tilehurst man found safe

Missing Tilehurst man found safe

26 May 2017

Forty-four-year-old had not been seen since yesterday (Thursday) morning A MAN missing from Tilehurst has been found safe, police have confirmed. Paul…


Mother-of-two launches petition to lower speed limit on busy Newbury road

26 May 2017
Mother-of-two launches petition to lower speed limit on busy Newbury road

Mother-of-two launches petition to lower speed limit on busy Newbury road

26 May 2017

"I’m just a mum and there’s a danger there" A CONCERNED mother is urging West Berkshire Council to take action to improve road safety in and around Andover…


Tyrannosaurus takes trip to school

25 May 2017
Tyrannosaurus takes trip to school

Tyrannosaurus takes trip to school

25 May 2017

Beenham pupils learn about dinosaurs with special visitor PUPILS at Beenham Primary School had a ‘roaring’ good time when they got up close…


Bad planning has led to more traffic congestion around Newbury, says new report

24 May 2017
Bad planning has led to more traffic congestion around Newbury, says new report

Bad planning has led to more traffic congestion around Newbury, says new report

24 May 2017

National report blasts wasted opportunity to ease pressure after bypass was built WEST Berkshire Council’s planning strategy since the construction…


Mayoral process in spotlight

23 May 2017
Mayoral process in spotlight

Mayoral process in spotlight

23 May 2017

Role should not be chosen on politics, says former Newbury Mayor THE party politics surrounding the election of Newbury’s mayor and deputy mayor…


Newbury nursery to close its doors for the last time next month

20 May 2017
Newbury nursery to close its doors for the last time next month

Newbury nursery to close its doors for the last time next month

20 May 2017

Pelican Day Nursery 'no longer viable' A NEWBURY nursery will be closing its doors for the final time next month, owing to declining attendance. Pelican…


Stolen dog re-united with owner

19 May 2017
Stolen dog re-united with owner

Stolen dog re-united with owner

19 May 2017

Man was assaulted by three men before they snatched the Bichon Frise dog A NEWBURY man who had his dog stolen after being assaulted by three men has been…


Vote for your favourite cause to win a share of £20,000

19 May 2017
Vote for your favourite cause to win a share of £20,000

Vote for your favourite cause to win a share of £20,000

19 May 2017

Cash giveaway to celebrate Newbury Weekly News 150th anniversary THE Newbury Weekly News needs the help of you – our readers – to determine…


Thatcham woman took her own life on holiday

17 May 2017
Thatcham woman took her own life on holiday

Thatcham woman took her own life on holiday

17 May 2017

21-year-old had expressed 'dark thoughts' before her death A YOUNG woman from Thatcham intentionally took her own life while on holiday in Lithuania,…


Tree falls onto carriageway in Hambridge Road

16 May 2017
Tree falls onto carriageway in Hambridge Road

Tree falls onto carriageway in Hambridge Road

16 May 2017

Delays likely with one lane blocked MOTORISTS are experiencing delays along Hambridge Road this evening (Tuesday) after a tree fell onto the carriageway…


Neighbourhood police in merger

16 May 2017
Neighbourhood police in merger

Neighbourhood police in merger

16 May 2017

Thatcham team combines with Newbury for "more coverage" THATCHAM’s policing team is to merge with Newbury in a bid to cover the town more effectively.  Thatcham…


Theale students hear about horrors of Holocaust

16 May 2017
Theale students hear about horrors of Holocaust

Theale students hear about horrors of Holocaust

16 May 2017

Holocaust survivor holds seminar at West Berkshire school YEAR 9 students at Theale Green were able to hear a harrowing first-hand account of the Holocaust…


Thatcham woman seriously injured in two-car collision

15 May 2017
Thatcham woman seriously injured in two-car collision

Thatcham woman seriously injured in two-car collision

15 May 2017

Police appeal for witnesses to incident on Friday A THATCHAM woman has been seriously injured in a two-car collision near Andover. The 23-year-old was…


Drummers demonstrate rhythm of Africa

15 May 2017
Drummers demonstrate rhythm of Africa

Drummers demonstrate rhythm of Africa

15 May 2017

Newbury pupils were treated to special concert PUPILS in Newbury had a taste of Africa recently during a visit from the Kakatsitsi: Master Drummers of…


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