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…
“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…
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,…
Newbury firefighter who saved child's life awarded Roll of Honour A NATIONAL water safety charity has awarded a Newbury firefighter its highest accolade…
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…
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…
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…
Funding pressures could see West Berkshire Council transfer ownership of building WEST Berkshire Council and The Corn Exchange Trust have begun talks…
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…
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…
Youngsters were attending the Primrose Day open day. THREE local schoolgirls helped to uncover a long-forgotten gravestone during an open day at Newtown…
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…
Victims First features advice and information for victims A NEW website providing information and support to victims of crime in the Thames Valley has…
Today there will be the first Indoor Market Event at the Kennet Centre in Newbury hosted by Eat Drink Great Events. Showcasing West Berkshire…
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…
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…
The annual Crafty Craft race, organised by Newbury Round Table, takes place today (Monday). The race starts at The Dundas Arms, Kintbury, with the…
Overbridge Square proposals increase by a third A DEVELOPER looking to convert offices on a Newbury business park into 107 flats has submitted plans,…
Club to encourage youngsters into the sport BRADFIELD Cricket Club celebrated the official unveiling of its new outdoor cricket nets by inviting Newbury…
Greenham Common Trust allocates first round of grants GREENHAM Common Trust (GCT) has allocated more than £146,000 to 56 local charitable projects…