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Legendary Lambourn jockey Tony McCoy awarded knighthood

31 December 2015
Legendary Lambourn jockey Tony McCoy awarded knighthood

Legendary Lambourn jockey Tony McCoy awarded knighthood

31 December 2015

McCoy recognised in New Year's Honours list LEGENDARY Lambourn jockey Tony McCoy will become a Sir after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year’s…


Lady Bader passes away aged 97

31 December 2015
Lady Bader passes away aged 97

Lady Bader passes away aged 97

31 December 2015

Widow of legendary World War Two pilot Sir Douglas Bader dies peacefully in sleep LADY Joan Bader, the widow of the legendary Second World War pilot Sir…


South East set to escape worst of Storm Frank

30 December 2015
South East set to escape worst of Storm Frank

South East set to escape worst of Storm Frank

30 December 2015

Met Office says West Berkshire and Hampshire will avoid gale force winds and heavy rain THE South East is set to escape the worst of the heavy rain and…


Council rules out Park and Ride service for Sandleford

30 December 2015
Council rules out Park and Ride service for Sandleford

Council rules out Park and Ride service for Sandleford

30 December 2015

But right hand turning from A339 into St Gabriel's School may be on the cards WEST Berkshire Council says it won’t be providing a park- and-ride…


Council predicting £500,000 overspend

29 December 2015
Council predicting £500,000 overspend

Council predicting £500,000 overspend

29 December 2015

District council thinks it will spend half a million more than it expected to WEST Berkshire Council is predicting it will overspend by £500,000…


Delays on M4 after vehicle overturns

26 December 2015
Delays on M4 after vehicle overturns

Delays on M4 after vehicle overturns

26 December 2015

Two lanes closed following incident THERE are still delays on the M4 westbound following an earlier overturned vehicle. Two lanes were closed after the…


Newbury MP slams Post Office over Bucklebury proposals

26 December 2015
Newbury MP slams Post Office over Bucklebury proposals

Newbury MP slams Post Office over Bucklebury proposals

26 December 2015

Richard Benyon said he "objects in the strongest possible terms" to plans to reduce opening hours NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has said he “objects…


Council reeling after £15m cuts announcement

23 December 2015
Council reeling after £15m cuts announcement

Council reeling after £15m cuts announcement

23 December 2015

West Berkshire Council says cuts are "considerably worse" than first thought and warned it is "considering all options" WEST Berkshire Council is reeling…


Newbury police station not affected by cuts

21 December 2015
Newbury police station not affected by cuts

Newbury police station not affected by cuts

21 December 2015

But Pangbourne front counter will close from April 2016 as part of cost-cutting measures NEWBURY police station will not be affected by cuts, it was confirmed…


Beech Hill Parish Council says gypsy site plans are illegal

16 December 2015
Beech Hill Parish Council says gypsy site plans are illegal

Beech Hill Parish Council says gypsy site plans are illegal

16 December 2015

Council claims land is protected by covenant BEECH Hill Parish Council is continuing to question whether the district council’s proposals for a…


Developer claims Newbury can cope with Sandleford traffic

15 December 2015
Developer claims Newbury can cope with Sandleford traffic

Developer claims Newbury can cope with Sandleford traffic

15 December 2015

Short filter lanes at roundabouts and junction upgrades will be sufficient mitigation, it is claimed EXTRA filter lanes and widened approaches on some…


Jones Robinson scoop silver at property 'Oscars'

15 December 2015
Jones Robinson scoop silver at property 'Oscars'

Jones Robinson scoop silver at property 'Oscars'

15 December 2015

Estate agents recognised at renowned awards WEST Berkshire estate agent Jones Robinson has maintained its award-winning streak by scooping silver at the…


Bladebone pub to reopen following extensive refurbishment

13 December 2015
Bladebone pub to reopen following extensive refurbishment

Bladebone pub to reopen following extensive refurbishment

13 December 2015

Pub has been closed since March THE Bladebone Inn at Chapel Row will reopen in the New Year following an extensive refurbishment. Owner Enterprise Inns…


Jilted lover cleared of assault

12 December 2015
Jilted lover cleared of assault

Jilted lover cleared of assault

12 December 2015

Court says woman acted in self defence when she punched love rival A JILTED woman went to her love rival’s home and punched her full in the face. But…


Time running out to have your say on £10.8m council cuts

10 December 2015
Time running out to have your say on £10.8m council cuts

Time running out to have your say on £10.8m council cuts

10 December 2015

Public consultation on proposals will end on Monday December 14 TIME is running out for you to have your say on how you could be affected by the far-reaching…


Council extends deadline for Sandleford comments

09 December 2015
Council extends deadline for Sandleford comments

Council extends deadline for Sandleford comments

09 December 2015

District council bows to pressure and grants extra time WEST Berkshire Council has bowed to public pressure by extending the deadline for people to comment…


Drunk homeless man smashes church windows to escape torrential weather

09 December 2015
Drunk homeless man smashes church windows to escape torrential weather

Drunk homeless man smashes church windows to escape torrential weather

09 December 2015

Damien Hoy was trying to find somewhere warm to sleep for the night A DRUNK homeless man who smashed three church windows so he could escape torrential…


Sandleford development will 'bring Newbury to a halt'

08 December 2015
Sandleford development will 'bring Newbury to a halt'

Sandleford development will 'bring Newbury to a halt'

08 December 2015

Campaigner warns council about impact of town's largest ever planning application NEWBURY will grind to a halt following the 2,000-home Sandleford Park…


Thatcham man punched ex-girlfriend's new man and smashed his BMW

07 December 2015
Thatcham man punched ex-girlfriend's new man and smashed his BMW

Thatcham man punched ex-girlfriend's new man and smashed his BMW

07 December 2015

He escapes severe punishment from magistrates' due to his life-limiting illness A THATCHAM man who flew into a rage and punched his ex-girlfriend’s…


Wharf development starting to take shape

07 December 2015
Wharf development starting to take shape

Wharf development starting to take shape

07 December 2015

Newbury Canoe Club refurbishment and bus station relocation signals start of wider plan PLANS to redevelop The Wharf area of Newbury into a ‘leisure…


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