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South Western Railway strike starts today

02 December 2019
South Western Railway strike starts today

South Western Railway strike starts today

02 December 2019

27-day walkout expected to cause Christmas misery for commuters Commuters are facing weeks of disruption as workers on South Western Railway (SWR) begin…


Five Bells at Wickham reopens under new management

30 November 2019
Five Bells at Wickham reopens under new management

Five Bells at Wickham reopens under new management

30 November 2019

Popular pub has had a complete makeover The Five Bells at Wickham has reopened under new ownership following refurbishment. Guests were invited to take…


EXCLUSIVE: 'Santa Claus' banned from standing as Newbury election candidate

28 November 2019
EXCLUSIVE: 'Santa Claus' banned from standing as Newbury election candidate

EXCLUSIVE: 'Santa Claus' banned from standing as Newbury election candidate

28 November 2019

'Grinches' at West Berkshire Council prevent 58-year-old Dave Yates from contesting seat FATHER Christmas has been banned from standing as a candidate…


Free mentoring sessions to small businesses available in Newbury today (Wednesday)

27 November 2019
Free mentoring sessions to small businesses available in Newbury today (Wednesday)

Free mentoring sessions to small businesses available in Newbury today (Wednesday)

27 November 2019

The Small Business bus is in town as part of its national tour Free mentoring sessions for small businesses are available in Newbury town centre today…


Victim feels 'vulnerable' after bank fraud theft

25 November 2019
Victim feels 'vulnerable' after bank fraud theft

Victim feels 'vulnerable' after bank fraud theft

25 November 2019

Mystery man with fake documents took £2,000 A THATCHAM man says he has been left feeling “angry and vulnerable” after somebody withdrew £2,000…


Man seriously injured in collision between van and tractor

23 November 2019
Man seriously injured in collision between van and tractor

Man seriously injured in collision between van and tractor

23 November 2019

Twenty firefighters take an hour to free elderly man from vehicle AN elderly man sustained serious injuries following a crash between a van and a tractor…


Newbury man jailed for punching dog in the face

19 November 2019
Newbury man jailed for punching dog in the face

Newbury man jailed for punching dog in the face

19 November 2019

51-year-old was caught on CCTV in Victoria Park A Newbury man who repeatedly punched his dog in the face has been jailed.  Fifty-one-year-old Robert…


CCTV images released after fraud in Newbury bank

18 November 2019
CCTV images released after fraud in Newbury bank

CCTV images released after fraud in Newbury bank

18 November 2019

Police believe the man in the pictures may have vital information about incident Police are releasing images of a man who may have vital information following…


Santa to switch on Newbury’s Christmas lights today (Sunday)

17 November 2019
Santa to switch on Newbury’s Christmas lights today (Sunday)

Santa to switch on Newbury’s Christmas lights today (Sunday)

17 November 2019

Hundreds expected to attend event SANTA will switch on Newbury’s Christmas lights today (Sunday). Father Christmas will be in town just before the…


Church submits ambitious plans for £5m community hub

16 November 2019
Church submits ambitious plans for £5m community hub

Church submits ambitious plans for £5m community hub

16 November 2019

New facility will include a lounge area with coffee shop NEWBURY Baptist Church has submitted ambitious plans for a £5m expansion to create a state-of-the-art…


Kennet Centre's free bookshop gets a makeover

16 November 2019
Kennet Centre's free bookshop gets a makeover

Kennet Centre's free bookshop gets a makeover

16 November 2019

People give up their time to lend a helping hand PEOPLE gave up their time last Friday to help spruce up the free bookshop at Newbury’s Kennet Shopping…


CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE: Laura Farris

15 November 2019
CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE: Laura Farris

CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE: Laura Farris

15 November 2019

Tory voted Remain but will back Brexit deal NEWBURY’s Conservative candidate Laura Farris believes that “most people want to get on with Brexit”…


Council urged to share climate plan

28 October 2019
Council urged to share climate plan

Council urged to share climate plan

28 October 2019

Call to give residents information ahead of public conference RESIDENTS will be asked to comment on West Berkshire’s new plan to tackle the climate…


New initiative aimed at supporting Newbury's independent businesses

25 October 2019
New initiative aimed at supporting Newbury's independent businesses

New initiative aimed at supporting Newbury's independent businesses

25 October 2019

Café wants to become headquarters where people can come together, discuss ideas and swap information A NEW initiative aimed at supporting independent…


Council has cut youth funding by 97 per cent since 2010

24 October 2019
Council has cut youth funding by 97 per cent since 2010

Council has cut youth funding by 97 per cent since 2010

24 October 2019

Local authority tops list of 84 worst councils WEST Berkshire Council has cut youth funding by a staggering 97.6 per cent since 2010 – more than…


AA president's warning over M4 hard shoulder closures

22 October 2019
AA president's warning over M4 hard shoulder closures

AA president's warning over M4 hard shoulder closures

22 October 2019

Edmund King fears there will be more fatal crashes like Prior's Court tragedy THE president of the AA fears there will be more fatal crashes like the…


"It is going to be on a knife edge"

19 October 2019
"It is going to be on a knife edge"

"It is going to be on a knife edge"

19 October 2019

Newbury MP Richard Benyon speaks ahead of today's Brexit vote NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has confirmed he will be backing the Prime Minister's Brexit deal…


Update: Four knives found and two arrested as searches continue

18 October 2019
Update: Four knives found and two arrested as searches continue

Update: Four knives found and two arrested as searches continue

18 October 2019

Police have been responding to concerns that a stab night was being planned at fair POLICE are continuing to stop and search people in Newbury tonight…


'Make parking free in town after 3pm'

18 October 2019
'Make parking free in town after 3pm'

'Make parking free in town after 3pm'

18 October 2019

Lib Dem calls for help to draw shoppers into Newbury THERE have been renewed calls for free parking after 3pm in Newbury town centre. Lib…


Mortimer named fire station of the year

13 October 2019
Mortimer named fire station of the year

Mortimer named fire station of the year

13 October 2019

“We are very proud and honoured to receive the award" MORTIMER was named Fire Station of the Year at the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service awards. The…


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