A FIRE in a huge compost heap in Beenham - the smoke from which has blighted the lives of neighbours, after it was left to burn for six months - is to…
MCDONALD'S restaurant at Tot Hill, off the A34, is to appear in an forthcoming advert for the restaurant. McDonald’s spokeswoman, Kate McGown confirmed…
A LORRY driver had a lucky escape last night (Tues), after his lorry overturned on the M4 between Newbury and Hungerford. According to Lee Glover, watch…
THE A339 Kingsclere Road in Ramsdell is currently (5.45pm Tues) partially blocked in both directions around the Basingstoke Road junction, due to an overturned…
A BUMPER bank holiday is in store as the Highclere Game & Country Fair and the Berkshire County Fair are being held today (Sunday). Highclere Castle…
A TADLEY octogenarian was one of the Bevin Boys whose service to their country down the coalmines during the Second World War was recognised at the recent…
ALL-ABILITY sports and games coached by Chelsea Football Club Federation will form part of the activities at a multi-sports festival for disabled children…
LOCAL Scout leaders from Newbury, Tilehurst and Goring were recently awarded medals for long and distinguished service to Scouting. The Medals of Merit…
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an incident at Newbury Business Park this morning (Friday). According to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, one…
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Woolhampton to tackle a tumble drier fire yesterday (Thursday) evening - the second such incident in two weeks. According…
A THATCHAM bellydance teacher is looking forward to some well earned time off this summer, as she prepares to temporarily hand over the reins. Helen Santa…
TAX credit claimants in West Berkshire are being warned to watch out for scam emails in the run-up to the renewal deadline. The warning comes as Her Majesty’s…
NEWBURY firefighters tackled a suspected arson in Thatcham woodland this afternoon (Tuesday). According to Richard Young, the watch manager of Green Watch…
FIREFIGHTERS have warned of the safety risks of leaving kitchen appliances unattended, following a Cold Ash fire caused by a faulty tumble drier this…
THE LARGEST canal boat in England is to complete its maiden voyage along the Kennet and Avon Canal, where it will become a floating summer hotel. At 70ft…
PULL on some sturdy boots and join a new series of scenic health walks, which get under way on Monday. Led by a qualified leader at a gentle pace, the…
MOST nine-year-olds wouldn’t be jumping for joy when their birthday comes and goes without receiving any presents, but St Gabriel’s pupil Rysa Saujani…
A FIRE which destroyed a shed in Burghfield Common yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, was being treated as suspected arson by police. According to Ellie…
MORTIMER firefighters tackled a hedge fire at Mortimer Common yesterday afternoon (Thursday). According to Ellie Gray, of the Royal Berkshire Fire and…
A TADLEY church community are devastated after irreplaceable silver and pewter church treasures, worth over £10,000 were stolen over the bank holiday…
