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Thatcham pensioner admits sex offences

15 May 2017
Thatcham pensioner admits sex offences

Thatcham pensioner admits sex offences

15 May 2017

Eighty-seven-year-old spared jail A THATCHAM pensioner and member of a local church congregation has been spared a prison sentence for committing sex…


Benyon boost for Newbury Companions Hour

14 May 2017
Benyon boost for Newbury Companions Hour

Benyon boost for Newbury Companions Hour

14 May 2017

“Coffee Companions has introduced an easy way to open the communication channels" REGULARS at the Empire Cafe in Newbury were joined by some new faces…


Woman killed in fatal collision near Hungerford earlier today (Friday)

12 May 2017
Woman killed in fatal collision near Hungerford earlier today (Friday)

Woman killed in fatal collision near Hungerford earlier today (Friday)

12 May 2017

Female driver died at the scene after car collided with wall A WOMAN has died in a collision near Hungerford this morning (Friday). The female driver,…


National honour for holiday hero

11 May 2017
National honour for holiday hero

National honour for holiday hero

11 May 2017

Newbury firefighter who saved child's life awarded Roll of Honour A NATIONAL water safety charity has awarded a Newbury firefighter its highest accolade…


Newbury man charged with GBH

10 May 2017
Newbury man charged with GBH

Newbury man charged with GBH

10 May 2017

Victim remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries A Newbury man has been charged with GBH with intent following an incident in Wantage. John…


Man beaten and has dog stolen in Newbury

10 May 2017
Man beaten and has dog stolen in Newbury

Man beaten and has dog stolen in Newbury

10 May 2017

Victim was ordered to hand over his dog before being assaulted A 49-year-old man was left injured after he was attacked by three men who then stole…


Funding for affordable homes project in doubt

10 May 2017
Funding for affordable homes project in doubt

Funding for affordable homes project in doubt

10 May 2017

Setback for bid to convert alms houses as town councillors refuse to approve grant A PROJECT to build more affordable homes in Newbury is in danger of…


Discussions on future of Newbury Corn Exchange begin

08 May 2017
Discussions on future of Newbury Corn Exchange begin

Discussions on future of Newbury Corn Exchange begin

08 May 2017

Funding pressures could see West Berkshire Council transfer ownership of building WEST Berkshire Council and The Corn Exchange Trust have begun talks…


Senior Bayer boss leapt to his death, inquest hears

08 May 2017
Senior Bayer boss leapt to his death, inquest hears

Senior Bayer boss leapt to his death, inquest hears

08 May 2017

Threat of redundancy led to manager jumping from office window A SENIOR manager at Bayer jumped to his death from his sixth-floor office window after…


Videos make sure young voices are heard

08 May 2017
Videos make sure young voices are heard

Videos make sure young voices are heard

08 May 2017

Shaw House event recognises good work of Making Your Voice Heard project A PROJECT aimed at giving young adults with disabilities a voice in the community…


Sharp-eyed schoolgirls help discover lost grave at Newtown Road Cemetery

07 May 2017
Sharp-eyed schoolgirls help discover lost grave at Newtown Road Cemetery

Sharp-eyed schoolgirls help discover lost grave at Newtown Road Cemetery

07 May 2017

Youngsters were attending the Primrose Day open day. THREE local schoolgirls helped to uncover a long-forgotten gravestone during an open day at Newtown…


Burys Bank Road closure today (Saturday)

06 May 2017
Burys Bank Road closure today (Saturday)

Burys Bank Road closure today (Saturday)

06 May 2017

Section of road closed to allow emergency drainage works A SECTION of Burys Bank Road will be closed today to allow for emergency drainage works. The…


New online service for victims of crime launched in Thames Valley

06 May 2017
New online service for victims of crime launched in Thames Valley

New online service for victims of crime launched in Thames Valley

06 May 2017

Victims First features advice and information for victims A NEW website providing information and support to victims of crime in the Thames Valley has…


What's on today (Saturday)

06 May 2017
What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

06 May 2017

Today there will be the first Indoor Market Event at the Kennet Centre in Newbury hosted by Eat Drink Great Events. Showcasing West Berkshire…


Racist crimes rise by 40 per cent in West Berkshire

04 May 2017
Racist crimes rise by 40 per cent in West Berkshire

Racist crimes rise by 40 per cent in West Berkshire

04 May 2017

New police figures reveal shocking stats THE number of race-related crimes in West Berkshire has risen by 40 per cent in the last year, according to worrying…


"This could be the end of Newbury Business Park"

02 May 2017
"This could be the end of Newbury Business Park"

"This could be the end of Newbury Business Park"

02 May 2017

Town councillors oppose plans to convert offices into flats PLANS to convert offices on Newbury Business Park into 129 flats have met with stern opposition…


Crafty Craft and Mayday celebrations set up a bumper bank holiday

01 May 2017
Crafty Craft and Mayday celebrations set up a bumper bank holiday

Crafty Craft and Mayday celebrations set up a bumper bank holiday

01 May 2017

The annual Crafty Craft race, organised by Newbury Round Table, takes place today (Monday). The race starts at The Dundas Arms, Kintbury, with the…


Plans to develop more flats on business park in Newbury submitted

01 May 2017
Plans to develop more flats on business park in Newbury submitted

Plans to develop more flats on business park in Newbury submitted

01 May 2017

Overbridge Square proposals increase by a third A DEVELOPER looking to convert offices on a Newbury business park into 107 flats has submitted plans,…


VIDEO: Richard Benyon officially unveils Bradfield's new cricket nets

01 May 2017
VIDEO: Richard Benyon officially unveils Bradfield's new cricket nets

VIDEO: Richard Benyon officially unveils Bradfield's new cricket nets

01 May 2017

Club to encourage youngsters into the sport BRADFIELD Cricket Club celebrated the official unveiling of its new outdoor cricket nets by inviting Newbury…


£146,000 boost for 56 local projects

30 April 2017
£146,000 boost for 56 local projects

£146,000 boost for 56 local projects

30 April 2017

Greenham Common Trust allocates first round of grants GREENHAM Common Trust (GCT) has allocated more than £146,000 to 56 local charitable projects…


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