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West Berkshire affordable homes crisis deepens

11 April 2016
West Berkshire affordable homes crisis deepens

West Berkshire affordable homes crisis deepens

11 April 2016

House prices soar while council struggle to meet affordable homes target SOARING house prices, coupled with a “dire” affordable homes situation,…


St John's Church reopens its doors to Newbury public

10 April 2016
St John's Church reopens its doors to Newbury public

St John's Church reopens its doors to Newbury public

10 April 2016

"It’s important that we’re there for people," says Rev Deborah Davison ST JOHN’S Church has re-opened its doors to the public, inviting people in…


Decision over future of historic Theale pub deferred

06 April 2016
Decision over future of historic Theale pub deferred

Decision over future of historic Theale pub deferred

06 April 2016

Red Lion may be preserved as a pub after confusion over viability as a business A HISTORIC Theale pub has been granted a temporary reprieve from housing…


"Don't be a deprived child in West Berkshire"

06 April 2016
"Don't be a deprived child in West Berkshire"

"Don't be a deprived child in West Berkshire"

06 April 2016

Number of children having regular dental and health checks among lowest in the county Don’t be a deprived child in West Berkshire. That was the…


Former vicar and Thatcham school counsellor jailed for child sex offences

05 April 2016
Former vicar and Thatcham school counsellor jailed for child sex offences

Former vicar and Thatcham school counsellor jailed for child sex offences

05 April 2016

Peter Jarvis begins 15 month prison term A FORMER Thatcham vicar and Kennet School youth counsellor was yesterday (Wednesday) jailed for child sex…


West Berkshire Councillor who failed to pay council tax named

04 April 2016
West Berkshire Councillor who failed to pay council tax named

West Berkshire Councillor who failed to pay council tax named

04 April 2016

Internal review concludes naming member to be in public interest A WEST Berkshire councillor who received numerous court summonses for failing to pay…


First female Newbury Weekly News reporter dies aged 93

02 April 2016
First female Newbury Weekly News reporter dies aged 93

First female Newbury Weekly News reporter dies aged 93

02 April 2016

Tributes paid to Peggy Cruse who began working at the paper in the 1940s. TRIBUTES have been paid to the Newbury Weekly News’ first ever full-time…


Newbury cancer survival rates amongst lowest in Thames Valley

01 April 2016
Newbury cancer survival rates amongst lowest in Thames Valley

Newbury cancer survival rates amongst lowest in Thames Valley

01 April 2016

One-year survival rates for breast, lung or bowel cancer worst in region ONE-year survival rates for cancer patients in Newbury are among the lowest in…


Sulhamstead solar farm plans rejected

31 March 2016
Sulhamstead solar farm plans rejected

Sulhamstead solar farm plans rejected

31 March 2016

Councillors vote against application to install 18,000 solar panels on agricultural land PLANS to install a solar farm the size of 10 football pitches…


Reasons for Thatcham man's suicide will remain a mystery

29 March 2016
Reasons for Thatcham man's suicide will remain a mystery

Reasons for Thatcham man's suicide will remain a mystery

29 March 2016

Forty-six-year-old found hanged in Hampstead Norreys last September THE reasons why a Thatcham man hanged himself last year remain a mystery following…


The Big Match set to be one of the last games held at Newbury FC's Faraday Road stadium

29 March 2016
The Big Match set to be one of the last games held at Newbury FC's Faraday Road stadium

The Big Match set to be one of the last games held at Newbury FC's Faraday Road stadium

29 March 2016

Ex-pros and celebs will take to the turf in June NEWBURY FC’s Faraday Road stadium is hosting this year’s The Big Match charity game just…


Aldbourne cyclist's life saved by helmet after being struck by car in USA

28 March 2016
Aldbourne cyclist's life saved by helmet after being struck by car in USA

Aldbourne cyclist's life saved by helmet after being struck by car in USA

28 March 2016

Oliver Arnott, 25, suffered severe injuries on third day in to 6,000 mile ride through the Americas THE parents of an Aldbourne cyclist hit by a car while…


Founder of Newbury charity named "Point of Light" by David Cameron

28 March 2016
Founder of Newbury charity named "Point of Light" by David Cameron

Founder of Newbury charity named "Point of Light" by David Cameron

28 March 2016

Sian Cook's work with Swings and Smiles recognised THE founder of a Newbury charity offering support to children with special needs and their families…


Princess Anne visits Newbury for Mary Hare School anniversary

27 March 2016
Princess Anne visits Newbury for Mary Hare School anniversary

Princess Anne visits Newbury for Mary Hare School anniversary

27 March 2016

HRH met staff and pupils as school celebrates 70 years MARY Hare School for deaf children enjoyed a royal occasion on Tuesday when the Princess Royal…


What's On Easter Sunday

27 March 2016
What's On Easter Sunday

What's On Easter Sunday

27 March 2016

THERE are two markets to browse away your Easter Sunday with Newbury Artisan Market in Northbrook Street offering items from the town's finest independent…


Protesters against Sandleford access road hold Wash Common Easter egg hunt

25 March 2016
Protesters against Sandleford access road hold Wash Common Easter egg hunt

Protesters against Sandleford access road hold Wash Common Easter egg hunt

25 March 2016

Organisers hope to show how Warren Road Access would affect community events MORE than 30 children and parents hopped their way along Warren Road in Wash…


Pippa Middleton takes part in fun run in Newbury

23 March 2016
Pippa Middleton takes part in fun run in Newbury

Pippa Middleton takes part in fun run in Newbury

23 March 2016

Event aimed to raise funds for Mary Hare School for Deaf Children PIPPA Middleton swapped the snow-covered slopes of Norway for the muddy paths of…


Newbury runner to compete in "toughest footrace on earth"

23 March 2016
Newbury runner to compete in "toughest footrace on earth"

Newbury runner to compete in "toughest footrace on earth"

23 March 2016

Dan Reeves will be running the Marathon Des Sables to raise vital funds for local charity A NEWBURY runner will be travelling to one of the world’s…


Newbury Youth Fest to return in July

23 March 2016
Newbury Youth Fest to return in July

Newbury Youth Fest to return in July

23 March 2016

Family-friendly music festival will see best of local talent July will see the best young performers Newbury has to offer as singers, musicians and bands…


Newbury Town Council by-election to be held on May 5

18 March 2016
Newbury Town Council by-election to be held on May 5

Newbury Town Council by-election to be held on May 5

18 March 2016

Victoria ward voters to choose new councillor VICTORIA ward voters will take to the ballot box to choose their next ward councillor on May 5, just a year…


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