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West Berkshire Labour spokesman stands down to fight for MP seat

27 April 2013
West Berkshire Labour spokesman stands down to fight for MP seat

West Berkshire Labour spokesman stands down to fight for MP seat

27 April 2013

BECOMING Newbury’s next MP is the ambition of Labour spokesman Richard Garvie, who has announced that he will be standing down from the role to focus…


What a difference three years make to ‘outstanding’ school

26 April 2013
What a difference three years make to ‘outstanding’ school

What a difference three years make to ‘outstanding’ school

26 April 2013

STAFF and pupils at Compton Primary School have been celebrating being ruled outstanding in their Ofsted report. The school received the top status in…


'Skills mismatch' to blame for number of job seekers

25 April 2013
'Skills mismatch' to blame for number of job seekers

'Skills mismatch' to blame for number of job seekers

25 April 2013

A SKILLS mismatch is preventing the unemployed from finding jobs, says West Berkshire Council’s chief executive, Nick Carter. Statistics presented by…


200-mile ride from Castle to Tower

23 April 2013
200-mile ride from Castle to Tower

200-mile ride from Castle to Tower

23 April 2013

A SHAW headteacher who embarked on a 200-mile cycle ride to Paris has raised more than £3,000 for an outdoor learning area at his school. Forty-two…


Tories name their men for town council by-election

22 April 2013
Tories name their men for town council by-election

Tories name their men for town council by-election

22 April 2013

THE Conservatives have announced their Victoria Ward candidates, weeks after the other main political parties made their choices. Manufacturer Stuart…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

21 April 2013
Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

21 April 2013

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. The air ambulance has responded…


ProLogis pulls out of Greenham Business Park

20 April 2013
ProLogis pulls out of Greenham Business Park

ProLogis pulls out of Greenham Business Park

20 April 2013

DISTRIBUTION giant prologis has walked away from its 43-acre site at Greenham Business Park, despite being granted permission to stay for a further three…


Injunction served on man who broke into assisted homes for elderly

19 April 2013
Injunction served on man who broke into assisted homes for elderly

Injunction served on man who broke into assisted homes for elderly

19 April 2013

A HOMELESS man who routinely broke into elderly-assisted living homes in Newbury has been served with an injunction. Arthur Hayes, aged 21 and of no fixed…


Race track proposal for West Berkshire AONB

18 April 2013
Race track proposal for West Berkshire AONB

Race track proposal for West Berkshire AONB

18 April 2013

AN Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in West Berkshire could find itself home to a race track if planning permission is granted by West Berkshire Council.…


'Fitting and moving service' for Britain's first female prime minister

17 April 2013
'Fitting and moving service' for Britain's first female prime minister

'Fitting and moving service' for Britain's first female prime minister

17 April 2013

BARONESS Thatcher's funeral was a 'fitting and moving service' says Newbury MP Richard Benyon. Mr Benyon was among the 2,300 guests that were said to…


Flag flying at half mast in respect for Baroness Thatcher

17 April 2013
Flag flying at half mast in respect for Baroness Thatcher

Flag flying at half mast in respect for Baroness Thatcher

17 April 2013

THE union flag above Newbury Town Hall is flying half mast today (Weds) as councillors pay their respects to Baroness Thatcher. The decision was announced…


Park House pupils gear up for three-course lunch

17 April 2013
Park House pupils gear up for three-course lunch

Park House pupils gear up for three-course lunch

17 April 2013

A THREE-COURSE lunch is on the agenda for pupils at Park House School, who are preparing a slap-up lunch for invited guests. Seasonal Soup, Chicken and…


Reinstating village railway lines could end traffic woes, says enthusiast

15 April 2013
Reinstating village railway lines could end traffic woes, says enthusiast

Reinstating village railway lines could end traffic woes, says enthusiast

15 April 2013

THE founder of a historic railway society is calling for the restoration of former railway lines to help solve Newbury’s traffic congestion. Rex Hora,…


New men on the beat for Speen

15 April 2013
New men on the beat for Speen

New men on the beat for Speen

15 April 2013

SPEEN, Shaw and Donnington now has two new police officers manning its streets. Inspector John Donachy, who covers Hungerford, Lambourn, Newbury town…


Full steam ahead for this years' Crafty Craft

15 April 2013
Full steam ahead for this years' Crafty Craft

Full steam ahead for this years' Crafty Craft

15 April 2013

IT’S that time of year again folks. Although the recent snowy weather may have us thinking otherwise, May is just around the corner and this year’s Crafty…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

14 April 2013
Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

14 April 2013

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. The air ambulance has responded…


Green light for document storage at Benham Valence

13 April 2013
Green light for document storage at Benham Valence

Green light for document storage at Benham Valence

13 April 2013

DOCUMENT storage at historic West Berkshire mansion Benham Valence has been given the go-ahead despite concerns expressed by Speen Parish Council. Last…


Four youths spotted shop lifting in Newbury this week

11 April 2013
Four youths spotted shop lifting in Newbury this week

Four youths spotted shop lifting in Newbury this week

11 April 2013

FOUR youths have been caught shoplifting in Newbury Town Centre in two days. This morning (Thurs), Thames Valley Police arrested two girls, aged 12 and…


West Berkshire Council denies recycling efforts are wasted

11 April 2013
West Berkshire Council denies recycling efforts are wasted

West Berkshire Council denies recycling efforts are wasted

11 April 2013

WHERE is our recycling going? West Berkshire Council has moved to reassure residents that their waste and recycling is not being illegally dumped abroad…


All lanes on A34 at Chilton reopened

09 April 2013
All lanes on A34 at Chilton reopened

All lanes on A34 at Chilton reopened

09 April 2013

ALL lanes on the A34 northbound at chilton have been reopened following an earlier accident. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police, James Williams, confirmed…


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