SOME of us may be hoping to get out to the 2016 Rio Olympics, but it’s unlikely that anyone else will be embarking on a challenge to row there from London,…
A FIRE at a shed in Thatcham's Elm Park Mobile Home was extinguished by Newbury crews this morning (Sunday). Firefighters were alerted to the blaze, in…
SHOPPERS at Tesco Extra in Pinchington Lane have reported delays when leaving the store’s car park during peak periods. In recent weeks, the Newbury Weekly…
THE South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is urging residents only to call 999 in a genuine emergency during a strike taking place from 7am till 11am…
Christmas is well and truly underway in West Berkshire if today’s events are anything to go by. Speen’s Christmas bazaar is celebrating its 10th anniversary…
FOUR men have been charged in relation to an illegal rave which saw hundreds of people descend on Combe Gibbet in September. The incident took place on…
A HEALTHCARE regulator has launched an investigation into patient waiting times at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, following concerns about its…
MAJOR changes to Newbury’s congested road network are on the horizon, with plans for a new two-way junction off the A339 and into the Faraday Road area…
ORGANIC health and beauty giant Neal’s Yard Remedies is coming to Newbury Parkway ready for Christmas. The store, which sells natural and organic hair…
STOPTOBER proved a successful scheme in West Berkshire this year, as the number of smokers in the district dropped below the national average. During…
FLOODING issues on part of the former Institute for Animal Health (IAH) site in Compton saw planners defer a decision on whether to allow 25 homes to…
CELEBRATIONS were had at Fir Tree Primary School recently, as it received its first ‘good’ rating since it was served a notice to improve in 2010. The…
A PROJECT to bring a revamped cafe to Newbury’s Victoria Park has been delayed due to flooding concerns from the Environment Agency, despite its flood…
A TRIO of homeless people in Newbury have hit out at West Berkshire Council, claiming that they are being penalised for not taking drugs or being addicted…
A CHRISTMAS gift and craft fair at Newbury’s St Bartholomew’s School could be the perfect way to start your Sunday and get prepped for the big day. The…
THE NEWBURY Manor Hotel is now running under new ownership after its parent company went into administration. The hotel, which occupies the grade two-listed…
HAVE you spotted Pudsey Bear in West Berkshire yet today? We have. We found him on Bridge Street and Northbrook Street, helping the folk at the Newbury…
IT'S that time of year again folks! So grab you Pudsey Bear ears and your favourite yellow clothes - and don't forget to send us a photograph of you while…
DETAILED plans for a sports complex on Monks Lane have now been approved by West Berkshire Council, however an expected opening date has still not been…
A CHRISTMAS craft fair is being held by West Berkshire Mencap last this month to bring in funds for its charity. Proceeds will go towards much-needed…
