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Air pollution 'not a problem' in West Berkshire

15 August 2018
Air pollution 'not a problem' in West Berkshire

Air pollution 'not a problem' in West Berkshire

15 August 2018

But residents told they 'have a responsibility' to ditch the car where possible AIR pollution is “not a problem” in West Berkshire –…


Delays on M4 following multiple vehicle collision

14 August 2018
Delays on M4 following multiple vehicle collision

Delays on M4 following multiple vehicle collision

14 August 2018

Two lanes are closed and traffic is building up in the area THERE are currently delays on the M4 westbound carriageway due to an earlier accident. Two…


Newbury company celebrates 35 years of business

14 August 2018
Newbury company celebrates 35 years of business

Newbury company celebrates 35 years of business

14 August 2018

BDZ Holdings was formed by entrepreneur Bob Rae in August 1983 THERE aren't too many businesses that can boast of making it through 35 years and surviving…


Wheelchair user offers view on Hungerford Town Hall disabled access row

13 August 2018
Wheelchair user offers view on Hungerford Town Hall disabled access row

Wheelchair user offers view on Hungerford Town Hall disabled access row

13 August 2018

A FORMER Hungerford wine merchant who uses a wheelchair has offered constructive criticism over disabled access at the town hall. Former town mayor Martin…


Council turns down football group's "kind offer" to manage lease for ground

11 August 2018
Council turns down football group's "kind offer" to manage lease for ground

Council turns down football group's "kind offer" to manage lease for ground

11 August 2018

Local authority claims it is "best placed" to run the Faraday Road facility WEST Berkshire Council has turned down Newbury Community Football Group’s…


Local press three times more trusted than social media

10 August 2018
Local press three times more trusted than social media

Local press three times more trusted than social media

10 August 2018

New study shows 74 per cent of people trust what they read LOCAL press is three times more trusted than social media, a new study has shown. The study,…


Six arrested following robberies, drug offences and thefts in Newbury

10 August 2018
Six arrested following robberies, drug offences and thefts in Newbury

Six arrested following robberies, drug offences and thefts in Newbury

10 August 2018

Eight separate incidents took place over period of one month SIX people have been arrested following eight separate incidents in Newbury including robberies,…


West Berkshire councillor battling to become next MP for Oxford West and Abingdon

10 August 2018
West Berkshire councillor battling to become next MP for Oxford West and Abingdon

West Berkshire councillor battling to become next MP for Oxford West and Abingdon

10 August 2018

James Fredrickson congratulated by prime minister after being selected as parliamentary candidate A WEST Berkshire councillor is bidding to become the…


Town centre building declared safe – almost a month after bricks collapsed

09 August 2018
Town centre building declared safe – almost a month after bricks collapsed

Town centre building declared safe – almost a month after bricks collapsed

09 August 2018

Section of Northbrook Street expected to reopen to traffic today A TOWN centre building – from which a cascade of bricks collapsed almost a month…


Council lottery scheme set to be introduced in West Berkshire

09 August 2018
Council lottery scheme set to be introduced in West Berkshire

Council lottery scheme set to be introduced in West Berkshire

09 August 2018

Scheme will generate funds for cash-strapped authority and good causes A COUNCIL lottery scheme is to be introduced in West Berkshire later this year. Tickets…


"Erratic" driver tried to force another car off the road

29 July 2018
"Erratic" driver tried to force another car off the road

"Erratic" driver tried to force another car off the road

29 July 2018

Police appeal for witnesses after vehicle "is struck with pellet from catapult" on M4 AN "erratic" driver tried to force another car off the M4 during…


Newbury Samaritans raise awareness

28 July 2018
Newbury Samaritans raise awareness

Newbury Samaritans raise awareness

28 July 2018

Charity takes to the streets to inform people of its work SAMARITANS took to the streets of Newbury on Saturday to mark the charity’s annual awareness…


Plans to convert Bayer offices into housing revealed

27 July 2018
Plans to convert Bayer offices into housing revealed

Plans to convert Bayer offices into housing revealed

27 July 2018

Building has been empty since company relocated to Green Park last year PLANS have been submitted to convert Bayer's vacant offices in Newbury into 184…


Who'll win the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards?

27 July 2018
Who'll win the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards?

Who'll win the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards?

27 July 2018

Shortlist of companies drawn up THIS is the shortlist of local companies battling it out to the best in business. The Newbury Weekly News Best in Business…


Motorcyclist threatened with knife in Newbury

25 July 2018
Motorcyclist threatened with knife in Newbury

Motorcyclist threatened with knife in Newbury

25 July 2018

Quantity of drugs also found following altercation A MOTORCYCLIST was threatened with a knife during an altercation in Newbury on Saturday.  Shortly…


Long delays on M4 following earlier accident

24 July 2018
Long delays on M4 following earlier accident

Long delays on M4 following earlier accident

24 July 2018

Collision between junctions 14 and 13 causing rush hour chaos THERE are currently long delays on the M4 eastbound following an earlier accident.  The…


Council to borrow extra £50m to expand property portfolio

24 July 2018
Council to borrow extra £50m to expand property portfolio

Council to borrow extra £50m to expand property portfolio

24 July 2018

Local authority expects to make £2m a year profit through scheme WEST Berkshire Council has agreed to borrow an extra £50m to expand its commercial…


Craig David to sing at Newbury Racecourse this weekend

21 July 2018
Craig David to sing at Newbury Racecourse this weekend

Craig David to sing at Newbury Racecourse this weekend

21 July 2018

The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform at this year’s Party in the Paddock racedays SINGER Craig David will be entertaining the crowds…


Crews currently battling a huge fire in Tadley

20 July 2018
Crews currently battling a huge fire in Tadley

Crews currently battling a huge fire in Tadley

20 July 2018

Blaze breaks out in woodland next to children's play area CREWS are currently on the scene of a huge fire in Tadley. The blaze broke out in a field next…


Crews spend all night tackling huge hay bale fire in Wash Common

20 July 2018
Crews spend all night tackling huge hay bale fire in Wash Common

Crews spend all night tackling huge hay bale fire in Wash Common

20 July 2018

Blaze is being treated as arson FIREFIGHTERS have spent all night tackling a huge hay bale fire in Wash Common. It is being treated as arson and Thames…


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