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Police attend Newbury fear for welfare incident

Woman reported on bridge over A339 POLICE were called on Monday (27/3) to a fear for welfare incident in Newbury. Thames Valley Police confirmed police…

M4 between Chieveley and Theale closed until Monday morning

M4 between Chieveley and Theale closed until Monday morning

Drivers urged to avoid the area or allow plenty of journey time THE M4 between Chieveley and Theale will be fully closed until early Monday morning (April…

Hermitage estate next to Army barracks evacuated

Hermitage estate next to Army barracks evacuated

Area cordoned off after liquid petroleum gas leak creates gas cloud AN ESTATE next to an Army barracks in Hermitage was evacuated yesterday (Thursday)…

Plans unveiled for Tadley Treacle Fair 2017

Plans unveiled for Tadley Treacle Fair 2017

Barn dance and music event among 3-day line-up TADLEY Treacle Fair 2017 is getting ever closer, with a barn dance and music event added to this year’s…

Children can make a splash at new puddle jumping event

29 March 2017

Children can make a splash at new puddle jumping event

29 March 2017

Puddle jumping races to be held in Newbury's Market Place CHILDREN will be making a splash at a new puddle jumping event in Market Place, Newbury, on…

Jackdaw rescue in Shaw

Jackdaw rescue in Shaw

Firefighters' busy day at 2 other incidents in Thatcham and Hungerford NEWBURY firefighters attended three different incidents today (Tues) including…

M4 Chieveley to Theale closed east and westbound this weekend

M4 Chieveley to Theale closed east and westbound this weekend

Drivers advised to seek alternative routes THE M4 between Chieveley and Theale will be fully closed this weekend – and from Friday night (March…

Firefighters called to blaze at Burghfield car paint business

Firefighters called to blaze at Burghfield car paint business

Three pumps called to scene FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire at a Burghfield car paint business yesterday (Mon) evening. Three pumps, from Whitley…

Man rescued from Newbury building

Man rescued from Newbury building

Firefighters called out in early hours A MAN was rescued from a Newbury building during the early hours of this morning (Monday). A fire engine from Newbury…

Tadley children's nursery rated outstanding

Tadley children's nursery rated outstanding

Ofsted report 'outstanding' across the board STAFF and children at a Tadley children’s nursery have been celebrating a glowing Ofsted report. Tiny…

West Berkshire Council celebrates £2.1m share of £11.6m Government grant

West Berkshire Council celebrates £2.1m share of £11.6m Government grant

Cash for Children and Family Service supporting hundreds of vulnerable children WEST Berkshire Council has been awarded a £2.1m share of an £11.6m…

2017 Newbury Waterways Festival set to make a splash

26 March 2017

2017 Newbury Waterways Festival set to make a splash

26 March 2017

Beetlemania theme with live music THE 2017 Newbury Waterways Festival will bring a splash of colour to the canalside in July. The Kennet and Avon Canal…

Gorgeous golden labrador seeking new home

Gorgeous golden labrador seeking new home

Mavis keeps fit at Dogs Trust Newbury A GORGEOUS golden labrador who is heaps of fun is seeking a new owner. Two-year-old Mavis enjoys playing and…

West Ilsley man to tackle Mount Everest

West Ilsley man to tackle Mount Everest

Help for Heroes charity fundraiser A WEST Ilsley man is preparing to climb the 5,364 metres to the Mount Everest base camp in order to raise money for…

Newbury firefighters hope for lots of support at charity car wash

24 March 2017

Newbury firefighters hope for lots of support at charity car wash

24 March 2017

Working up a lather on Saturday NEWBURY firefighters are hoping for lots of local support at a charity fundraising car wash on Saturday. Firefighters…

Two lorries and a car involved in M4 collision

Two lorries and a car involved in M4 collision

Collision near Hungerford during the early hours THE M4 near Hungerford was the scene of a collision involving two lorries and a car during the early…

Disruption to rail services looming on Sunday

Disruption to rail services looming on Sunday