A POLLUTANT, suspected to be oil, is rapidly flowing through the Kennet and Avon Canal through Newbury this morning (Tuesday). The Environment Agency…
FREE parking is once again being offered to Christmas shoppers during late night shopping events in Newbury, starting this (Thursday), and on each following…
FIRE crews are to walk out for 24-hours next Tuesday (December 9) in its latest strike against changes to their salary and pension schemes. The Fire Brigades…
A MAN is being treated for 'potentially life threatening' burns by air ambulance crews following a van fire in a carpark off Faraday Road, Newbury. The…
TANTILISING tinsel, festive fairies, sparkling snowflakes snow kissed mistletoe, twinkling lights and garlands galore, it can only mean one thing - Newbury’s…
FESTIVE joy was well and truly spread in Newbury last night (Sunday) as the town officially launched Christmas at its big light switch-on. Father Christmas…
A YOUNGSTER with a passion for dancing has achieved her ultimate dream - representing England in an international competition, and will set off for the…
PLENTY of Christmas-themed are on offer today (Sat), to get us all in the festive spirit. Of course, it is one of the biggest days in the local racing…
LOCAL supermarkets are urging customers not to panic about purchasing fresh chicken products from their stores. It follows a report published by the Food…
FREE parking is once again being offered to Christmas shoppers during late night shopping events in Newbury. On Thursday December 4, 11 and 18, both the…
LOCAL businesses, appalled with what they claim is a lack of information on a major new access road linking the London Road Industrial Estate to the A339,…
THE OWNER of the historic estate Welford Park, James Puxley, will take on the role of Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire when Mary Bayliss…
A THREE-thousand pound cash windfall has been given to a specialist West Berkshire children’s centre thanks to a community vote. The West Berkshire Dingley…
GASTROPUB The Newbury has scooped another accolade after being crowned Leased Pub Operator of the Year in the annual Spirit Best Awards. The award was…
OFFENDERS forced entry into a Thatcham sandwich shop this morning (Tuesday) and stole a safe from the premises. Thames Valley Police was alerted to the…
POLICE are at the scene of the Subway sandwich store on Bath Road, Thatcham, after a break-in overnight, in which a safe was stolen. An as yet unconfirmed…
FURTHER industrial action is to be taken by NHS staff in an on-going row over pay, following a strike which saw emergency and other health services substantially…
AN APPEAL to see lost teddy bears reunited with their owners in time for Christmas has been launched by First Great Western. The rail operator, which…
NURSES, midwives, paramedics and ambulance staff are among those now taking part in a national strike from NHS services. Members of unions Unison, Unite…
A FUNDRAISING mission launched by Newbury Weekly News reporter Ellis Barker has provided 5,000 meals for starving school children in a remote community…
