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Appeal for information after safes stolen from Newbury home

30 April 2016
Appeal for information after safes stolen from Newbury home

Appeal for information after safes stolen from Newbury home

30 April 2016

Police looking for driver of silver Peugeot 207 POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary in Newbury on Thursday (April 28). Thieves entered…


Hedge in Thatcham back garden deliberately set ablaze last night

30 April 2016
Hedge in Thatcham back garden deliberately set ablaze last night

Hedge in Thatcham back garden deliberately set ablaze last night

30 April 2016

Firefighters called to the scene in Mount Road FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a hedge fire in Thatcham last night which they believe was started deliberately. Crews…


Newbury pensioner drowned himself in River Kennet, inquest hears

30 April 2016
Newbury pensioner drowned himself in River Kennet, inquest hears

Newbury pensioner drowned himself in River Kennet, inquest hears

30 April 2016

Ninety-two-year-old had worries over deteriorating health A 92-year-old man from Newbury drowned himself in the River Kennet after becoming worried about…


What's on Saturday

30 April 2016
What's on Saturday

What's on Saturday

30 April 2016

THERE is plenty to do to kick off this Bank Holiday weekend. First off Woolton Hill village market will be on from 10am to 1pm focusing on the outdoors…


Newbury and Crookham Golf Club raises more than £17,000 for Naomi House and Jacksplace

29 April 2016
Newbury and Crookham Golf Club raises more than £17,000 for Naomi House and Jacksplace

Newbury and Crookham Golf Club raises more than £17,000 for Naomi House and Jacksplace

29 April 2016

Club captains present cheque ahead of AGM NEWBURY and Crookham Golf Club presented a cheque for more than £17,000 to local hospices Naomi House…


Newbury's Crafty Craft set to sail this Bank Holiday Monday

29 April 2016
Newbury's Crafty Craft set to sail this Bank Holiday Monday

Newbury's Crafty Craft set to sail this Bank Holiday Monday

29 April 2016

More than 20 homemade boats expected to take part in this year's charity race Bank Holiday Monday will once again see a flotilla of wacky homemade boats…


Residents outraged after ducks shot in East Ilsley

29 April 2016
Residents outraged after ducks shot in East Ilsley

Residents outraged after ducks shot in East Ilsley

29 April 2016

Three ducks killed in village duck pond by unknown gunman THERE was outrage in East Ilsley after it emerged that three ducks on the village duck pond…


Man found dead in Thatcham

28 April 2016
Man found dead in Thatcham

Man found dead in Thatcham

28 April 2016

Police called to "fear for welfare" incident at address in Tonkins Drive A MAN was found dead at a property in Thatcham yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Police…


Rapes in West Berkshire rise by 50 per cent, latest police figures reveal

28 April 2016
Rapes in West Berkshire rise by 50 per cent, latest police figures reveal

Rapes in West Berkshire rise by 50 per cent, latest police figures reveal

28 April 2016

End of year report shows crime levels overall are falling THE number of rapes in West Berkshire has risen by almost 50 per cent in the last year while…


Racecourse bridge to be open permanently from next week

28 April 2016
Racecourse bridge to be open permanently from next week

Racecourse bridge to be open permanently from next week

28 April 2016

Route will only be open to Racecourse traffic THE bridge linking Newbury Racecourse with Hambridge Road is set to be opened on a daily basis from Tuesday. The…


Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

27 April 2016
Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

27 April 2016

Developer's affordable housing contribution called in to question COUNCILLORS have once again delayed making a decision on the future of a historic Theale…


Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

26 April 2016
Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

26 April 2016

Residents urged to remain vigilant NEWBURY residents are being reminded to remain vigilant following a spate of thefts and burglaries in the town. Thames…


Chef's top tips for children's charity

19 April 2016
Chef's top tips for children's charity

Chef's top tips for children's charity

19 April 2016

Youngsters taught the tricks of the trade at Michelin star restaurant YOUNGSTERS from a Newbury children’s charity will be able to pick up some…


Residents' dismay over tree felling in Greenham

17 April 2016
Residents' dismay over tree felling in Greenham

Residents' dismay over tree felling in Greenham

17 April 2016

BBOWT remove six trees over safety fears RESIDENTS have expressed dismay over the felling of a number of large trees that have lined the entrance to Greenham…


Newbury man sentenced to 16 years behind bars for attempted murder

15 April 2016
Newbury man sentenced to 16 years behind bars for attempted murder

Newbury man sentenced to 16 years behind bars for attempted murder

15 April 2016

Martin Buckland stabbed ex-partner seven times in Inkpen last August A NEWBURY man has been sentenced to more than 16 years behind bars for the attempted…


Investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle to be held behind closed doors

15 April 2016
Investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle to be held behind closed doors

Investigation into Faraday Plaza debacle to be held behind closed doors

15 April 2016

West Berkshire Council's Planning Advisory Group to look into matter after councillors were misled ANY investigation into West Berkshire Council’s…


Newbury public toilets to reopen today (Friday)

14 April 2016
Newbury public toilets to reopen today (Friday)

Newbury public toilets to reopen today (Friday)

14 April 2016

Temporary reprieve planned amidst fears the town's trade could suffer THE public toilets at The Wharf will be reopened from tomorrow (Friday), Newbury…


King Charles Tavern named West Berkshire Pub of the Year by CAMRA

14 April 2016
King Charles Tavern named West Berkshire Pub of the Year by CAMRA

King Charles Tavern named West Berkshire Pub of the Year by CAMRA

14 April 2016

"It's like winning the World Cup" CAMRA judges raised a glass to the King Charles Tavern in Newbury after naming it West Berkshire pub of the year. The…


New pizzeria set for Newbury

13 April 2016
New pizzeria set for Newbury

New pizzeria set for Newbury

13 April 2016

GelArto set to expand to serve pizza and ice cream from Weavers Walk premises A NEW pizzeria and gelateria is set to open its doors in the centre of Newbury…


Market Street development needs more affordable homes, say town council

12 April 2016
Market Street development needs more affordable homes, say town council

Market Street development needs more affordable homes, say town council

12 April 2016

Councillors vote no objection to plans for 232-home 'Urban Village' DEVELOPERS of the planned 232-home Market Street ‘urban village’ must…


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