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Candidates for Purley by-election confirmed

02 January 2015
Candidates for Purley by-election confirmed

Candidates for Purley by-election confirmed

02 January 2015

CANDIDATES for a by-election in Purley, called following the death of councillor David Betts in October, have been confirmed by West Berkshire Council.…


Newbury Weekly News launches Pet of the Week feature

02 January 2015
Newbury Weekly News launches Pet of the Week feature

Newbury Weekly News launches Pet of the Week feature

02 January 2015

HAVE you got a cute and loveable pet that you would like to share with us? To mark the beginning of 2015, the Newbury Weekly News is launching a Pet of…


West Berkshire dancers grace Newbury panto stage for 100th time

02 January 2015
West Berkshire dancers grace Newbury panto stage for 100th time

West Berkshire dancers grace Newbury panto stage for 100th time

02 January 2015

TWO local dancers are celebrating their 100th performances on the Newbury Corn Exchange stage during this year’s pantomime of Aladdin. Phoebe Cowhig and…


Bagnor upholds tradition with annual village duck race

01 January 2015
Bagnor upholds tradition with annual village duck race

Bagnor upholds tradition with annual village duck race

01 January 2015

A GREAT time was had by all in Bagnor at the weekend as the village upheld its annual tradition of rubber duck racing. The ducks, which cost £1 each to…


Police up patrols after "crime signs" crop up again in Newbury

31 December 2014
Police up patrols after "crime signs" crop up again in Newbury

Police up patrols after "crime signs" crop up again in Newbury

31 December 2014

POLICE are urging residents not to panic as hand-drawn signs rumoured to be code to burglars have been spotted in Newbury for the second time this year.…


'Give us more power over our finances' says district council

29 December 2014
'Give us more power over our finances' says district council

'Give us more power over our finances' says district council

29 December 2014

GREATER powers over how money is spent locally could be given to unitary authorities if calls from West Berkshire Council are successful. It follows a…


'From the bottom of our heart, thank you' from Hermitage Coffee House

29 December 2014
'From the bottom of our heart, thank you' from Hermitage Coffee House

'From the bottom of our heart, thank you' from Hermitage Coffee House

29 December 2014

A FOND farewell was bid to all as The Coffee House at Hillier’s Garden Centre, Hermitage, closed its doors for the final time on Sunday. To mark the closure,…


Beware of the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide this winter

28 December 2014
Beware of the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide this winter

Beware of the 'silent killer' carbon monoxide this winter

28 December 2014

THE South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is urging residents to make sure their house is protected against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as the cold…


Winter warmers donated to homeless in college rucksack appeal

27 December 2014
Winter warmers donated to homeless in college rucksack appeal

Winter warmers donated to homeless in college rucksack appeal

27 December 2014

RUCKSACKS full of items to help warm the winter months were presented to some of Newbury’s homeless in time for Christmas following an appeal by hairdressing…


Celebrations as Pageant steals best dressed title

27 December 2014
Celebrations as Pageant steals best dressed title

Celebrations as Pageant steals best dressed title

27 December 2014

FANCY dress shop Pageant has been named Newbury’s best dressed store this Christmas. From Northbrook Street and throughout the town, shop windows were…


Fire at Hermitage industrial site now out, but crews to remain at scene

26 December 2014
Fire at Hermitage industrial site now out, but crews to remain at scene

Fire at Hermitage industrial site now out, but crews to remain at scene

26 December 2014

A BLAZE which ripped through a warehouse and caused explosions at Red Shute industrial estate, Hermitage, has now been extinguished, Thames Valley Police…


Eight crews on scene of blaze at Hermitage industrial fire

26 December 2014
Eight crews on scene of blaze at Hermitage industrial fire

Eight crews on scene of blaze at Hermitage industrial fire

26 December 2014

EIGHT fire crews are currently at the scene of a large fire at the Red Shute industrial estate in Hermitage. Residents living nearby have been advised…


Presenting this year's winners of NWN Christmas Guide competitions!

26 December 2014
Presenting this year's winners of NWN Christmas Guide competitions!

Presenting this year's winners of NWN Christmas Guide competitions!

26 December 2014

CHRISTMAS has come early for the lucky winners of our Christmas Guide competitions. The Newbury Weekly News office was swamped with envelopes, with well…


Lambourn Vine and Craven Hunt today (Friday)

26 December 2014
Lambourn Vine and Craven Hunt today (Friday)

Lambourn Vine and Craven Hunt today (Friday)

26 December 2014

TRADITION will be upheld in Lambourn today (Friday) as it hosts the 275th annual Vine and Craven Hunt. Windsor House Stables will open its gates at 11.30am…


Fun had by all at Dingley Christmas party

26 December 2014
Fun had by all at Dingley Christmas party

Fun had by all at Dingley Christmas party

26 December 2014

FATHER Christmas was among the guests at Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years’ new centre at the weekend as it held its annual Christmas party. Guests…


Thank you from Loose Ends as Christmas appeal a success

25 December 2014
Thank you from Loose Ends as Christmas appeal a success

Thank you from Loose Ends as Christmas appeal a success

25 December 2014

AN APPEAL to shoppers to donate toiletries for the homeless during their weekly shop has been hailed a success by its organisers. The Northbrook Street…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News...Out today!

24 December 2014
In this week's Newbury Weekly News...Out today!

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...Out today!

24 December 2014

In this week’s Newbury Weekly News, bosses of the former Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers have been found guilty of nine out 11 charges. During a six week trial…


Viral campaign sees council tax prisoner freed from jail

24 December 2014
Viral campaign sees council tax prisoner freed from jail

Viral campaign sees council tax prisoner freed from jail

24 December 2014

A WOMAN imprisoned for failing to pay her council tax will spend Christmas with her family after a public appeal raised enough money to pay the remainder…


Festive affair as Swings and Smiles hosts first own Christmas party

23 December 2014
Festive affair as Swings and Smiles hosts first own Christmas party

Festive affair as Swings and Smiles hosts first own Christmas party

23 December 2014

A CHRISTMAS party was enjoyed by all at the home of West Berkshire charity Swings and Smiles at the weekend. It is the first year that the charity, which…


Festive cheer spread at Tesco for West Berkshire Mencap

22 December 2014
Festive cheer spread at Tesco for West Berkshire Mencap

Festive cheer spread at Tesco for West Berkshire Mencap

22 December 2014

SHOPPERS were greeted with a festive soundtrack when they visited Tesco’s London Road store last Friday as carol singers performed on behalf of West Berkshire…


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