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West Berkshire volunteer scheme welcomes four new faces

14 February 2016
West Berkshire volunteer scheme welcomes four new faces

West Berkshire volunteer scheme welcomes four new faces

14 February 2016

Village Agents Service continues to expand FOUR new volunteers have joined the expanding team of village agents who provide information for elderly or…


What's on in West Berkshire today (Sunday)

14 February 2016
What's on in West Berkshire today (Sunday)

What's on in West Berkshire today (Sunday)

14 February 2016

There are plenty of things to do across West Berkshire this Valentine's Day to get you falling in love with the great outdoors.  There is a Hug a…


Lane closures on A339 to be lifted at weekend

12 February 2016
Lane closures on A339 to be lifted at weekend

Lane closures on A339 to be lifted at weekend

12 February 2016

However more traffic expected on the town's roads as Newbury Racecourse hosts one of its most anticipated race meetings LANE closures that have caused…


Newbury residents invited to 'Clean for the Queen'

12 February 2016
Newbury residents invited to 'Clean for the Queen'

Newbury residents invited to 'Clean for the Queen'

12 February 2016

Litter pick will be first of many events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday RESIDENTS in Newbury are being asked to ‘Clean for the Queen’…


West Berkshire Council denies committee members were misled over planning application

12 February 2016
West Berkshire Council denies committee members were misled over planning application

West Berkshire Council denies committee members were misled over planning application

12 February 2016

Faraday Plaza plans were rejected due to fault of developer, says council WEST Berkshire Council has hit back at a ruling by the Planning Inspectorate…


Photographs of Newbury wanted for new project

10 February 2016
Photographs of Newbury wanted for new project

Photographs of Newbury wanted for new project

10 February 2016

Twin Town Association hope to create a "snapshot" of Newbury in 2016 WHETHER you own a mobile phone or the latest hi-tech camera, Newbury Twin Town Association…


Rising bollards result in council compensation pay outs

10 February 2016
Rising bollards result in council compensation pay outs

Rising bollards result in council compensation pay outs

10 February 2016

Figures show 19 successful claims in 2013/14 RISING bollards, fallen branches and overgrown vegetation were just some of the reasons that West Berkshire…


Crowds gather to watch bumper Newbury Pancake Race

09 February 2016
Crowds gather to watch bumper Newbury Pancake Race

Crowds gather to watch bumper Newbury Pancake Race

09 February 2016

More teams then ever before compete in the event A FLIPPING great time was had by all this lunchtime at Newbury’s biggest ever Pancake Race. Organised…


Newbury MP slams "lawfair" legal firms in parliamentary debate

09 February 2016
Newbury MP slams "lawfair" legal firms in parliamentary debate

Newbury MP slams "lawfair" legal firms in parliamentary debate

09 February 2016

Legal action against Iraq veterans having a "profound effect on the morale of the armed forces" NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has spoken out against the legal…


A339 roadworks cause "gridlock" in Newbury

08 February 2016
A339 roadworks cause "gridlock" in Newbury

A339 roadworks cause "gridlock" in Newbury

08 February 2016

Frustrated motorists subject to more delays on first day of works THE first day of roadworks on the A339 is causing severe disruption for motorists today…


Newbury church among first carbon neutral in UK

05 February 2016
Newbury church among first carbon neutral in UK

Newbury church among first carbon neutral in UK

05 February 2016

Over £1m raised including 40 per cent by the congregation AFTER seven years of hard work St George the Martyr in Newbury is set to become one of the first…


Royal Berkshire Hospital A&E under pressure as patient numbers surge

01 February 2016
Royal Berkshire Hospital A&E under pressure as patient numbers surge

Royal Berkshire Hospital A&E under pressure as patient numbers surge

01 February 2016

Patients urged to "choose well" before attending People are being asked to “choose well” before attending A&E with The Royal Berkshire…


Volunteer recruitment fair to be held at Newbury coffee shop

01 February 2016
Volunteer recruitment fair to be held at Newbury coffee shop

Volunteer recruitment fair to be held at Newbury coffee shop

01 February 2016

"Fall in love with volunteering" over a coffee WEST Berkshire residents will be asked to “fall in love with volunteering” at a new recruitment…


Shefford Young Farmers raise £1,000 for charity

31 January 2016
Shefford Young Farmers raise £1,000 for charity

Shefford Young Farmers raise £1,000 for charity

31 January 2016

Christmas carol concerts help raise funds THE Shefford Young Farmers put on their finest singing voices over Christmas for a selection of charity carol…


Driver has lucky escape as falling tree crushes BMW

30 January 2016
Driver has lucky escape as falling tree crushes BMW

Driver has lucky escape as falling tree crushes BMW

30 January 2016

“If I was going any faster it would have been on top of me.” A MOTORIST came within inches of death when his car was crushed by a falling tree in Newbury. Mark…


Hermitage woman speaks of pride after record-breaking Pacific Ocean row

28 January 2016
Hermitage woman speaks of pride after record-breaking Pacific Ocean row

Hermitage woman speaks of pride after record-breaking Pacific Ocean row

28 January 2016

Lizanne Van Vuuren rowed 3,000 miles with the crew completing the second leg of the expedition AFTER 257 days at sea and rowing 9,000 miles across the…


Town council objects to plans to use Newbury Racecourse hostel as hotel

28 January 2016
Town council objects to plans to use Newbury Racecourse hostel as hotel

Town council objects to plans to use Newbury Racecourse hostel as hotel

28 January 2016

"We have a responsibility to the residents" Town councillors have objected to plans to allow Newbury Racecourse to use a jockey’s hostel as hotel…


Canoe race in memory of Newbury firefighter

27 January 2016
Canoe race in memory of Newbury firefighter

Canoe race in memory of Newbury firefighter

27 January 2016

Newbury man will paddle 125-miles to raise charity funds A NEWBURY man will be paddling 125 miles in an international canoe race in memory of his father…


Parking tariffs set to change in Newbury on-street bays

27 January 2016
Parking tariffs set to change in Newbury on-street bays

Parking tariffs set to change in Newbury on-street bays

27 January 2016

West Berkshire Council look to improve take-up of "under utilised" spaces WEST Berkshire Council is looking to amend parking tariffs in a number of on-street…


'Negligible' impact on Newbury traffic from Sandleford branded as 'unbelievable'

26 January 2016
'Negligible' impact on Newbury traffic from Sandleford branded as 'unbelievable'

'Negligible' impact on Newbury traffic from Sandleford branded as 'unbelievable'

26 January 2016

Increase of 5.4 per cent and more than 2,000 extra rush-hour trips per day predicted BLOOR Homes’ prediction that the impact on traffic from the…


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