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Support and advice offered to flood-hit areas today (Sat)

22 February 2014
Support and advice offered to flood-hit areas today (Sat)

Support and advice offered to flood-hit areas today (Sat)

22 February 2014

TWO mini buses giving out advice and support to flood-hit communities will be on the road again today (Sat).On board will be representatives from West…


What's on today (Sat)

22 February 2014
What's on today (Sat)

What's on today (Sat)

22 February 2014

WITH the floods starting to slowly subside, the weather forecast looking mainly dry and half term weekend - there is plenty of reasons to get out and…


Girls open the show ahead of England Six Nations game

22 February 2014
Girls open the show ahead of England Six Nations game

Girls open the show ahead of England Six Nations game

22 February 2014

FOUR girls from Newbury Rugby Club will be stepping out onto the hallowed turf at Twickenham ahead of England’s Six Nations clash with Ireland today (Sat).Phoebe…


Man charged in connection with Newbury petrol station arson

18 February 2014
Man charged in connection with Newbury petrol station arson

Man charged in connection with Newbury petrol station arson

18 February 2014

A 20-year-old Newbury man has been charged in connection with an arson at a petrol station in Newbury.The man was charged with one count of arson with…


Rain is still here - but plenty to do today (Sun)

16 February 2014
Rain is still here - but plenty to do today (Sun)

Rain is still here - but plenty to do today (Sun)

16 February 2014

THE torrential weather might show no signs of letting up - but there is still plenty to do in the region today.The conditions have not affected the impressive…


Electric car charging points come to three West Berkshire stations

15 February 2014
Electric car charging points come to three West Berkshire stations

Electric car charging points come to three West Berkshire stations

15 February 2014

ELECTRIC car charging points will be installed at three of the district’s train stations as part of a £9m government initiative - but Newbury commuters…


Council Tax relief for evacuated flood victims

14 February 2014
Council Tax relief for evacuated flood victims

Council Tax relief for evacuated flood victims

14 February 2014

WEST Berkshire Council has set aside extra money to provide council tax relief for flood hit residents forced to evacuate their homes.Council Tax relief…


Council staff go green

13 February 2014
Council staff go green

Council staff go green

13 February 2014

THREE electric car charging points will be installed in the Kennet Centre car park for West Berkshire Council staff to use. The council is starting a…


Roofs blown off, trees down, sinkholes - and more rain to come

12 February 2014
Roofs blown off, trees down, sinkholes - and more rain to come

Roofs blown off, trees down, sinkholes - and more rain to come

12 February 2014

THE latest weather forecast is in – and it’s not good news for flood-stricken West Berkshire.Severe flooding is already affecting many parts of the district,…


Congregation 'thrilled' with restoration

11 February 2014
Congregation 'thrilled' with restoration

Congregation 'thrilled' with restoration

11 February 2014

NEWBURY Methodist Church has reopened for services after an extensive refurbishment, costing more than £500,000, that has restored the building to its…


Dancer looks to inspire others at aerial studio

11 February 2014
Dancer looks to inspire others at aerial studio

Dancer looks to inspire others at aerial studio

11 February 2014

A NEWBURY dancer whose career was cut short after she broke her back is opening an aerial dance studio to cater for people with disabilities. Mel Stevens,…


Met Office warns of more heavy rain this week

10 February 2014
Met Office warns of more heavy rain this week

Met Office warns of more heavy rain this week

10 February 2014

THE sun may be shining in many parts of West Berkshire today - but the district is being warned to brace itself for even more rain this week.Weeks of…


Fire service declares 'major incident' over severe flooding across the region

10 February 2014
Fire service declares 'major incident' over severe flooding across the region

Fire service declares 'major incident' over severe flooding across the region

10 February 2014

ROYAL Berkshire Fire and Rescue service is warning people against taking "enormous risks" and "endangering their lives" in response to the growing flood…


Yogi waits in the wings for his chance of stardom

10 February 2014
Yogi waits in the wings for his chance of stardom

Yogi waits in the wings for his chance of stardom

10 February 2014

">HE might be more pooch-ini than Puccini – but that didn’t stop this loveable dog from Newbury winning a part in a leading Opera.Yogi, an 11-year-old…


Council expected to reverse parish funding decision

09 February 2014
Council expected to reverse parish funding decision

Council expected to reverse parish funding decision

09 February 2014

WEST Berkshire Council is to perform a U-turn over its decision not to transfer funding to parishes - and given them just two weeks to make adjustments…


Newbury celebrates Chinese New year

08 February 2014
Newbury celebrates Chinese New year

Newbury celebrates Chinese New year

08 February 2014

NEWBURY was a sea of colour as the town celebrated the Chinese New Year last weekend.Hundreds of shoppers who gathered in the Kennet Centre were treated…


Council to axe £1.25 million from frontline services

07 February 2014
Council to axe £1.25 million from frontline services

Council to axe £1.25 million from frontline services

07 February 2014

THERE will be cuts to theatres, toilets, road safety and services for vulnerable people as West Berkshire Council looks to save £5.63m from its budget…


Court warning after dog attacks man

07 February 2014
Court warning after dog attacks man

Court warning after dog attacks man

07 February 2014

A dog that has performed in agility displays at the Royal County of Berkshire Show savaged a man and his pet, a court heard. In an incident that has reportedly…


West Berkshire Council set for u-turn over parish funding

04 February 2014
West Berkshire Council set for u-turn over parish funding

West Berkshire Council set for u-turn over parish funding

04 February 2014

WEST Berkshire Council is to perform a u-turn over its decision not to transfer government funding to parishes - and has given them just two weeks to…


Two Newbury women cut off hair for Cancer Research

03 February 2014
Two Newbury women cut off hair for Cancer Research

Two Newbury women cut off hair for Cancer Research

03 February 2014

TWO Newbury women have had a close shave – by cutting off their locks to raise funds for charities.Janet Cook and Sian Makepeace, who both work full-time…


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