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Newbury law firm gives local charity a cash boost

03 March 2017
Newbury law firm gives local charity a cash boost

Newbury law firm gives local charity a cash boost

03 March 2017

Irwin Mitchell raises hundreds for Mencap A NEWBURY law firm has donated £500 to West Berkshire Mencap after its most successful fundraising drive…


Man shouted threats to kill in front of Kennet Centre shoppers

03 March 2017
Man shouted threats to kill in front of Kennet Centre shoppers

Man shouted threats to kill in front of Kennet Centre shoppers

03 March 2017

"The victim had his arms raised to protect himself" A 21-YEAR-OLD man made threats to kill another male while horrified afternoon shoppers at the Kennet…


Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

02 March 2017
Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

02 March 2017

Figure down on last year MORE than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils in West Berkshire have been offered a place at their preferred secondary school, new figures…


Youngsters to dress up for World Book Day 2017

02 March 2017
Youngsters to dress up for World Book Day 2017

Youngsters to dress up for World Book Day 2017

02 March 2017

Will you be taking part in the literary celebrations? YOUNGSTERS across West Berkshire will be dressing as their favourite characters from literature…


Hope for Wash Common library

01 March 2017
Hope for Wash Common library

Hope for Wash Common library

01 March 2017

Service may be able to stay open despite councillors voting to shut it down THERE may be hope for the future of Wash Common Library, despite West Berkshire…


Is fly-tipping in West Berkshire on the increase?

01 March 2017
Is fly-tipping in West Berkshire on the increase?

Is fly-tipping in West Berkshire on the increase?

01 March 2017

Figures show council spent £30,000 in just six months on clearing away illegally dumped rubbish WEST Berkshire Council spent almost £30,000 on cleaning…


Newbury Pancake Race 2017

28 February 2017
Newbury Pancake Race 2017

Newbury Pancake Race 2017

28 February 2017

Town goes 'flipping' mad for annual Shrove Tuesday celebrations COMPETITORS and spectators had a 'flipping' great time at Newbury’s annual Shrove…


Marathon man inspires Newbury running group

28 February 2017
Marathon man inspires Newbury running group

Marathon man inspires Newbury running group

28 February 2017

Hi5 Road Runners welcome running legend to anniversary celebrations A NEWBURY running club went the extra mile when celebrating their first-year anniversary…


"There’s just no sense behind it at all"

28 February 2017
"There’s just no sense behind it at all"

"There’s just no sense behind it at all"

28 February 2017

Parents' anger at West Berkshire Council's school transport price hike A SECOND petition has been set up in the hope of getting West Berkshire Council…


Beds for homeless to be cut in West Berkshire

27 February 2017
Beds for homeless to be cut in West Berkshire

Beds for homeless to be cut in West Berkshire

27 February 2017

"It shows how these cuts have been hard-hitting" THERE could be an increase in the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of West Berkshire after…


Fair Close Day Centre launches fundraising campaign

26 February 2017
Fair Close Day Centre launches fundraising campaign

Fair Close Day Centre launches fundraising campaign

26 February 2017

Centre for the elderly hopes to reach £50,000 target by the end of the year FAIR Close Day Centre, which provides help and support to the elderly in Newbury,…


Calls for better recycling in West Berkshire

25 February 2017
Calls for better recycling in West Berkshire

Calls for better recycling in West Berkshire

25 February 2017

Greens want district to hit EU targets by 2030 WEST Berkshire Green Party is calling for improved recycling across the district with a new campaign launched…


Inquest opens into death of Burghfield schoolboy

23 February 2017
Inquest opens into death of Burghfield schoolboy

Inquest opens into death of Burghfield schoolboy

23 February 2017

10-year-old was killed after Topshop barrier fell on him at the Oracle AN inquest into the death of Burghfield Schoolboy Kaden Reddick has been opened…


Newbury revellers to be asked to take breath tests before entering pubs and bars

23 February 2017
Newbury revellers to be asked to take breath tests before entering pubs and bars

Newbury revellers to be asked to take breath tests before entering pubs and bars

23 February 2017

“It’s about being able to identify the people that may be vulnerable and taking action if needed.” BOOZY revellers could be asked to take a breath test…


Developer applies to add fourth floor onto former Bar Sport

21 February 2017
Developer applies to add fourth floor onto former Bar Sport

Developer applies to add fourth floor onto former Bar Sport

21 February 2017

More space needed for bigger flats in Newbury town centre site A DEVELOPER is looking to increase the height of a building in Bartholomew Street to accommodate…


Speenhamland Primary School joins academy trust

21 February 2017
Speenhamland Primary School joins academy trust

Speenhamland Primary School joins academy trust

21 February 2017

Celebrations marked with release of balloons SPEENHAMLAND Primary School has become the latest member of the Newbury Academy Trust. The move means Speenhamland…


West Berkshire business bosses reveal fears for the future in Brexit survey

21 February 2017
West Berkshire business bosses reveal fears for the future in Brexit survey

West Berkshire business bosses reveal fears for the future in Brexit survey

21 February 2017

“Because of the falling pound, the cost of materials I import has already risen dramatically” TWO thirds of West Berkshire’s small businesses have…


Victoria Park Nursery praised by inspectors

17 February 2017
Victoria Park Nursery praised by inspectors

Victoria Park Nursery praised by inspectors

17 February 2017

Nursery rated 'outstanding' once again VICTORIA Park Nursery School and Family Hub in Newbury continues to be ‘outstanding’, according to…


Can you come up with a theme for this year's Newbury Carnival?

17 February 2017
Can you come up with a theme for this year's Newbury Carnival?

Can you come up with a theme for this year's Newbury Carnival?

17 February 2017

Organisers ask public to put forward ideas ORGANISERS of Newbury Carnival 2017 are asking the public to come up with ideas for the theme of this year’s…


No rise in Greenham precept despite control tower delays

15 February 2017
No rise in Greenham precept despite control tower delays

No rise in Greenham precept despite control tower delays

15 February 2017

Parish council budgets £60,000 for control tower project GREENHAM residents will not be asked to pay any more for the parish precept this year. There…


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