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Night-time drinking under the spotlight

16 August 2014
Night-time drinking under the spotlight

Night-time drinking under the spotlight

16 August 2014

THE EFFECTS of night-time and weekend drinking will be under the spotlight in Newbury town centre tonight (Saturday) as officials aim to raise awareness…


Revamped museum to open its doors on bank holiday Monday

15 August 2014
Revamped museum to open its doors on bank holiday Monday

Revamped museum to open its doors on bank holiday Monday

15 August 2014

THE revamped West Berkshire Museum will reopen to the public on bank holiday Monday (August 25), almost four years since it closed. Residents and town…


IKEA submits scaled-back plans for its Calcot store

15 August 2014
IKEA submits scaled-back plans for its Calcot store

IKEA submits scaled-back plans for its Calcot store

15 August 2014

IKEA’S new Calcot store will be smaller than expected after the Swedish furniture store altered plans to provide a “better shopping experience” for customers.…


On-going: Rail delays after person hit by train at Slough

14 August 2014
On-going: Rail delays after person hit by train at Slough

On-going: Rail delays after person hit by train at Slough

14 August 2014

A PERSON has been hit by a train near Slough, causing delays, cancellations and amended rail services this morning (Thursday). A number of trains leaving…


New Christmas market for Newbury this year

14 August 2014
New Christmas market for Newbury this year

New Christmas market for Newbury this year

14 August 2014

THE Christmas Market which dominated part of Newbury’s Victoria Park and left its grounds in poor condition for months will not return this year. Instead,…


Cyclist killed in Hambridge Road accident was Newbury father-of-three

13 August 2014
Cyclist killed in Hambridge Road accident was Newbury father-of-three

Cyclist killed in Hambridge Road accident was Newbury father-of-three

13 August 2014

A CYCLIST killed in an accident on Hambridge Road last week has been named by police as father-of-three David Badcock. He was aged 53, of Newtown Road,…


Work on new Dingley home underway in Shaw

13 August 2014
Work on new Dingley home underway in Shaw

Work on new Dingley home underway in Shaw

13 August 2014

A HALL is soon to be made a home as work this week started on the new site of Newbury’s Dingley Family Specialist and Early Years Centre. From November,…


Meeting on Gaza crisis draws in capacity crowd on Monday night

13 August 2014
Meeting on Gaza crisis draws in capacity crowd on Monday night

Meeting on Gaza crisis draws in capacity crowd on Monday night

13 August 2014

A MEETING on the violent conflict between Israeli and Palestinian residents in Gaza saw the council chamber at Newbury Town Hall full to capacity on Monday…


Faraday Road flats consultation on at Newbury Football Club today (Tues)

12 August 2014
Faraday Road flats consultation on at Newbury Football Club today (Tues)

Faraday Road flats consultation on at Newbury Football Club today (Tues)

12 August 2014

A PUBLIC meeting on plans for a 42-flat development yards from the Robin Hood roundabout is being held on Tuesday. Ressance Limited has proposed to redevelop…


Decision on 40-strong Greenacre development due at meeting tomorrow (Weds)

12 August 2014
Decision on 40-strong Greenacre development due at meeting tomorrow (Weds)

Decision on 40-strong Greenacre development due at meeting tomorrow (Weds)

12 August 2014

A DECISION to be taken by district planners tomorrow (Wednesday) over whether to permit housing on the site of Greenacre Leisure Centre could shape the…


Free autumn events for Berkshire young carers

12 August 2014
Free autumn events for Berkshire young carers

Free autumn events for Berkshire young carers

12 August 2014

A PROGRAMME of free activities has been designed to allow young carers some respite through social and leisure time this autumn. It has been organised…


Newbury MP to hear concerns on Gaza at public meeting tonight (Mon)

11 August 2014
Newbury MP to hear concerns on Gaza at public meeting tonight (Mon)

Newbury MP to hear concerns on Gaza at public meeting tonight (Mon)

11 August 2014

A MEETING to allow West Berkshire residents to voice their views on the ongoing conflict in Gaza is being held by Newbury MP Richard Benyon tonight (Mon).…


Fun and frolics set for Chapel Row bank holiday fayre

11 August 2014
Fun and frolics set for Chapel Row bank holiday fayre

Fun and frolics set for Chapel Row bank holiday fayre

11 August 2014

ALL is set for a day of fun, food and festivities later this month as the Chapel Row Fayre returns on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Commemorations…


It was Monte Carlo - but not bust - for Dingley dads in rally

10 August 2014
It was Monte Carlo - but not bust - for Dingley dads in rally

It was Monte Carlo - but not bust - for Dingley dads in rally

10 August 2014

A FIVE-day, 2,000-mile marathon drive to Monte Carlo proved a worthwhile feat for two West Berkshire dads recently after they raised £3,500 for Newbury…


Dogs Trust seeks new best friend for Rex

10 August 2014
Dogs Trust seeks new best friend for Rex

Dogs Trust seeks new best friend for Rex

10 August 2014

FINDING a home for Alaskan Malamute Rex has never been more important as his favourite Dogs Trust carer leaves the rehoming centre. Mary Hawkins has cared…


Resident peace promoter to talk of Gaza conflict at St Nic's tomorrow (Sun)

09 August 2014
Resident peace promoter to talk of Gaza conflict at St Nic's tomorrow (Sun)

Resident peace promoter to talk of Gaza conflict at St Nic's tomorrow (Sun)

09 August 2014

FIRST-hand experiences of the ongoing violent conflict in Gaza will be shared with the congregation at St Nicolas’ Church on Sunday. Salim Munyer, an…


Cooling down the treats at Bucklebury Farm Park

09 August 2014
Cooling down the treats at Bucklebury Farm Park

Cooling down the treats at Bucklebury Farm Park

09 August 2014

THERE’S nothing quite like an ice-cold lolly on a hot summers day – and the latest snacks at Bucklebury Farm Park suggests the same goes for our four-legged…


Fire service praised for swift response to town centre pub incident

08 August 2014
Fire service praised for swift response to town centre pub incident

Fire service praised for swift response to town centre pub incident

08 August 2014

OWNERS of The Newbury pub, Bartholomew Street, have thanked fire crews for their swift response which prevented a fire in an outside smoker from escalating…


Facebook page to update on Victoria Park cafe progress

07 August 2014
Facebook page to update on Victoria Park cafe progress

Facebook page to update on Victoria Park cafe progress

07 August 2014

A DEDICATED Facebook page to update residents on plans for Victoria Park’s revamped cafe complex has today (Thursday) been launched by Newbury Town Council.…


Grab your teddies for picnic at Bucklebury Farm Park today (Thurs)

07 August 2014
Grab your teddies for picnic at Bucklebury Farm Park today (Thurs)

Grab your teddies for picnic at Bucklebury Farm Park today (Thurs)

07 August 2014

WHETHER its Paddington, Yogi, Pooh or Balloo, they’re all welcome at Bucklebury Farm Park today (Thursday) as it hosts a teddy bear’s picnic. Toddlers,…


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