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VAT relief for life-saving rapid response cars would "make a happy Christmas for the community”

22 December 2014
VAT relief for life-saving rapid response cars would "make a happy Christmas for the community”

VAT relief for life-saving rapid response cars would "make a happy Christmas for the community”

22 December 2014

A LIFE-SAVING charity is asking for just one gift this Christmas - to be given relief on VAT. Since it launched in 2006, the West Berkshire Rapid Response…


"Spectacular" living advent coming to a close in Hampstead Norreys

21 December 2014
"Spectacular" living advent coming to a close in Hampstead Norreys

"Spectacular" living advent coming to a close in Hampstead Norreys

21 December 2014

ALL is fabulously festive in Hampstead Norreys this month as the village once again brings the joy of Christmas to life in its Living Advent calendar.…


Pollarding is essential due to health and safety risk and is good value says council

20 December 2014
Pollarding is essential due to health and safety risk and is good value says council

Pollarding is essential due to health and safety risk and is good value says council

20 December 2014

NEWBURY Town Council has hit back at criticism for taking £20,000 out of reserves to pay for tree pruning in Victoria Park, saying the work was essential.…


Development plans for Sandleford must be one and united, vote councillors

19 December 2014
Development plans for Sandleford must be one and united, vote councillors

Development plans for Sandleford must be one and united, vote councillors

19 December 2014

AGREEING separate planning applications for the Sandleford Park site would allow for disjointed and piecemeal development, district councillors agreed…


Stallholders to spread festive charity cheer until end of Christmas market

19 December 2014
Stallholders to spread festive charity cheer until end of Christmas market

Stallholders to spread festive charity cheer until end of Christmas market

19 December 2014

DESPITE increased criticism of Newbury’s Christmas market, two traders are doing what they can to spread festive cheer from their chalet to support three…


By-election to be held for vacant Purley seat

18 December 2014
By-election to be held for vacant Purley seat

By-election to be held for vacant Purley seat

18 December 2014

A BY-ELECTION has been called for the vacant seat in Purley-on-Thames, following the death of district councillor David Betts in October. West Berkshire…


Dementia hub to launch with memory cafe in Newbury next month

18 December 2014
Dementia hub to launch with memory cafe in Newbury next month

Dementia hub to launch with memory cafe in Newbury next month

18 December 2014

A MEMORY cafe is being launched at the Newbury Corn Exchange in the New Year as part of a campaign to make the town more dementia friendly. The aim is…


Christmas market a "disappointment" says organiser, but please keep supporting traders

18 December 2014
Christmas market a "disappointment" says organiser, but please keep supporting traders

Christmas market a "disappointment" says organiser, but please keep supporting traders

18 December 2014

THE ORGANISER of Newbury’s Christmas market has admitted that this year’s event has been “disappointing” and that further work must to be done to meet…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

18 December 2014
In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

18 December 2014

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, West Berkshire is in the top 25 per cent across the country for its primary schools performance according to annual…


Thanks to all who helped brighten up Christmas with NWN parcel fund

17 December 2014
Thanks to all who helped brighten up Christmas with NWN parcel fund

Thanks to all who helped brighten up Christmas with NWN parcel fund

17 December 2014

THE time of year of the Newbury Weekly News Over 80s Christmas Parcel Fund has once again been and gone, with more than 2,100 food parcels delivered across…


Annual lunch marks festive season in Speen

17 December 2014
Annual lunch marks festive season in Speen

Annual lunch marks festive season in Speen

17 December 2014

THE start of Christmas was officially marked in Speen last weekend at the annual pensioners Christmas lunch. More than 80 residents attended the event,…


Funds needed more than ever as Ramsbury charity extends Ghana feeding programme

17 December 2014
Funds needed more than ever as Ramsbury charity extends Ghana feeding programme

Funds needed more than ever as Ramsbury charity extends Ghana feeding programme

17 December 2014

A PRIMARY school teacher who embarked on a mission to feed starving schoolchildren in a remote part of Ghana is extending a feeding programme to the local…


Capture your Christmas with NewburyToday

16 December 2014
Capture your Christmas with NewburyToday

Capture your Christmas with NewburyToday

16 December 2014

WITH Christmas now only nine days away, we are certainly feeling a little festive at NewburyToday headquarters and a throwaway line from one of our colleagues…


Change a life in hearing dog campaign this Christmas

16 December 2014
Change a life in hearing dog campaign this Christmas

Change a life in hearing dog campaign this Christmas

16 December 2014

SPONSOR a hearing dog puppy this Christmas and help a deaf person united with a specially trained canine companion. Thames Valley Police has launched…


One lane now open on A34 southbound after crash which left three injured

15 December 2014
One lane now open on A34 southbound after crash which left three injured

One lane now open on A34 southbound after crash which left three injured

15 December 2014

ONE lane of the A34 southbound has now been reopened following a serious collision between a lorry and a coach in the early hours of this morning (Monday).…


Action group to be formed for A339 access road plans

15 December 2014
Action group to be formed for A339 access road plans

Action group to be formed for A339 access road plans

15 December 2014

A CROWD of concerned parties gathered to have their say on plans for a new access road to link a Newbury industrial estate to the A339 on Friday. It follows…


Royal Berkshire Hospital ordered to improve after investigation

12 December 2014
Royal Berkshire Hospital ordered to improve after investigation

Royal Berkshire Hospital ordered to improve after investigation

12 December 2014

THE Royal Berkshire Hospital has been told it must make improvements or face further action following investigations conducted by healthcare regulator…


Get a taste of Brazil as new restaurant opens in Newbury

12 December 2014
Get a taste of Brazil as new restaurant opens in Newbury

Get a taste of Brazil as new restaurant opens in Newbury

12 December 2014

A BRAZILIAN restaurant has opened its doors in Newbury’s Inches Yard. Rodizio Brasileiro offers an all you can eat experience with a twist, by carving…


Hermitage Coffee House to close after 30 years with free farewell party

12 December 2014
Hermitage Coffee House to close after 30 years with free farewell party

Hermitage Coffee House to close after 30 years with free farewell party

12 December 2014

THE end of an era is being marked in Hermitage ahead of Christmas this month as popular café The Coffee House closes its doors after 30 years. The café,…


Weather bomb still set to hit West Berkshire tonight (Thurs)

11 December 2014
Weather bomb still set to hit West Berkshire tonight (Thurs)

Weather bomb still set to hit West Berkshire tonight (Thurs)

11 December 2014

WARNINGS are still in place to prepare residents for a “weather bomb” expected to hit the south east of England after midnight tonight (Thursday). The…


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