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Greenham couple celebrate special sapphire anniversary

04 March 2018
Greenham couple celebrate special sapphire anniversary

Greenham couple celebrate special sapphire anniversary

04 March 2018

When asked what their secret to a long-lasting marriage is, the couple agreed quarrelling was never an option. WHEN Dorothy and Albert Smith tied the…


Confirmed school closures: Friday 2 March

01 March 2018
Confirmed school closures: Friday 2 March

Confirmed school closures: Friday 2 March

01 March 2018

Schools announce closures as snow continues to fall A SIGNIFICANT number of schools will be closed across West Berkshire tomorrow (Friday 2 March). Several…


Council set to approve revenue budget

01 March 2018
Council set to approve revenue budget

Council set to approve revenue budget

01 March 2018

Full meeting will seek to finalize its 2018/19 budget plans - including a council tax hike for West Berkshire residents WEST Berkshire Council will…


West Berkshire Council outlines £190m spending plan

27 February 2018
West Berkshire Council outlines £190m spending plan

West Berkshire Council outlines £190m spending plan

27 February 2018

Five-year capital programme will pump money into education and transport WEST Berkshire Council will invest more than £190m in the district over…


Chloe gets the chop in aid of the Princess Trust

26 February 2018
Chloe gets the chop in aid of the Princess Trust

Chloe gets the chop in aid of the Princess Trust

26 February 2018

The 9-year-old donates nine inches of her hair to the cancer charity THERE aren’t many schoolgirls who decide to spend their half-term chopping…


Council challenged to justify £50 green bin collection charge

26 February 2018
Council challenged to justify £50 green bin collection charge

Council challenged to justify £50 green bin collection charge

26 February 2018

Responses from a public consultation show objections to the proposals WEST Berkshire Council has been asked whether it can justify proposals to start…


Newbury Trip Boat Jubilee is recruiting volunteer crew

25 February 2018
Newbury Trip Boat Jubilee is recruiting volunteer crew

Newbury Trip Boat Jubilee is recruiting volunteer crew

25 February 2018

No experience is necessary and there are a variety of volunteer jobs to train for THE Kennet & Avon Canal Trust will be holding an open day this weekend…


Rogue builder jailed over 'live' bathroom

23 February 2018
Rogue builder jailed over 'live' bathroom

Rogue builder jailed over 'live' bathroom

23 February 2018

An investigation found John Monaighan breached building regulations A ROGUE builder has been jailed after wrongly wiring a bathroom in Newbury…


Newbury diamond couple say that 60 years have ‘gone so quickly’

16 February 2018
Newbury diamond couple say that 60 years have ‘gone so quickly’

Newbury diamond couple say that 60 years have ‘gone so quickly’

16 February 2018

The couple share their secrets to a long and happy marriage in an interview with the NWN VALENTINE’S Day may have been and gone – but for…


Soggy pancake day is batter than nothing

15 February 2018
Soggy pancake day is batter than nothing

Soggy pancake day is batter than nothing

15 February 2018

Annual race is rained off but lunch goes ahead as normal NEWBURY’S popular annual pancake race had to be called off after torrential rain meant…


Council tax bills set to rise by almost six per cent in West Berkshire

12 February 2018
Council tax bills set to rise by almost six per cent in West Berkshire

Council tax bills set to rise by almost six per cent in West Berkshire

12 February 2018

Cash-strapped district council proposing hike in a bid to generate an extra £5.4m of revenue WEST Berkshire residents could see their council tax bills…


MP puts in a shift at Oxfam

11 February 2018
MP puts in a shift at Oxfam

MP puts in a shift at Oxfam

11 February 2018

Richard Benyon drops in to launch new campaign NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon helped out at Newbury’s Oxfam shop last week to promote its Give…


Body recovered from river in Pangbourne

09 February 2018
Body recovered from river in Pangbourne

Body recovered from river in Pangbourne

09 February 2018

Body yet to be identified A body recovered from the River Thames in Pangbourne is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.  Thames Valley…


Man locked up for assault outside Newbury pub

08 February 2018
Man locked up for assault outside Newbury pub

Man locked up for assault outside Newbury pub

08 February 2018

Attack left victim with a shattered jaw A NEWBURY man who left a 23-year-old with a broken jaw after assaulting him outside a town centre…


Derby delight for Newbury Ladies

01 February 2018
Derby delight for Newbury Ladies

Derby delight for Newbury Ladies

01 February 2018

Monks Lane side hammer Abbey to stay on course for title Reading Abbey Ladies 12 Newbury RFC Ladies 26 Newbury Ladies captain Jeannie Ivanov has urged…


Ladies set their sights on title

18 January 2018
Ladies set their sights on title

Ladies set their sights on title

18 January 2018

All-conquering Newbury lead surge in women's rugby “NOW it’s about keeping our feet on the floor and curbing those expectations.” A…


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