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Firefighters rescue dog stuck between house walls in East Ilsley

Two hour rescue operation between neighbouring houses FIREFIGHTERS were involved in a two-hour operation to rescue a dog stuck between house walls in…

AWE Aldermaston placed in regulatory measures for fourth year in a row

AWE Aldermaston placed in regulatory measures for fourth year in a row

Company's Burghfield site also placed under special safety measures this year AWE Aldermaston has been placed under special regulatory measures for the…

Newbury Mountain Club reaches new heights

27 July 2016

Newbury Mountain Club reaches new heights

27 July 2016

Milestone quarter of a century Uffington celebrations NEWBURY Mountain Club reached new heights at its recent 25th anniversary celebrations. The…

Great Western Railway London to Oxford line upgrade

Great Western Railway London to Oxford line upgrade

Work affects rail journeys during first two weeks of August Great Western Railway passengers' journeys during the first two weeks in August will be affected…

Car destroyed in Newbury suspected arson

Car destroyed in Newbury suspected arson

Vehicle discovered well alight in pub car park A BLAZING car discovered in a Newbury pub car park last night (Mon) was put down to a suspected arson. One…

'Recycling follies' letter from Highclere over waste wars

25 July 2016

'Recycling follies' letter from Highclere over waste wars

25 July 2016

Letter sent to Theresa May's new Government HIGHCLERE Parish Council has written to Theresa May’s new Government, calling the Hampshire/Berkshire…

Lovely Lurcher seeks loving home

24 July 2016

Lovely Lurcher seeks loving home

24 July 2016

Doggy playmate ideal A LOVELY Lurcher is seeking a loving new home, doggy playmate ideal Lady is an adorable six-month-old Lurcher who is hoping to find…

What's On Saturday

23 July 2016

What's On Saturday

23 July 2016

Boxford beer and music festival this afternoon SUMMER fun and entertainment in Newbury and beyond today includes a beer and music festival in Boxford,…

Tadley family's upset on anniversary of son's death

22 July 2016

Tadley family's upset on anniversary of son's death

22 July 2016

Killer allowed time out of Greek prison A TADLEY family said they are trying to continue with their lives, despite being upset to learn their youngest…

Streatley field fire and suspected arson in Mortimer heathland

Streatley field fire and suspected arson in Mortimer heathland

Firefighters warn of tinder-box heathland conditions in heatwave FIREFIGHTERS have warned of tinder-box like conditions after the recent heatwave, following…

Firefighters save Membury workshop from destruction

Firefighters save Membury workshop from destruction

Four fire engines sent to smoke-logged premises FIREFIGHTERS saved a smoke-logged Membury workshop from destruction last night (Wed), after making a forced…

Traffic mayhem on A34 south near Newbury after Tot Hill accident

20 July 2016

Traffic mayhem on A34 south near Newbury after Tot Hill accident

20 July 2016

Van driver's lucky escape A VAN driver had a lucky escape this morning (Wed) after an accident on the A34 south near Newbury at Tot Hill, which saw huge…

Newbury woodland bonfire tackled by firefighters

Newbury woodland bonfire tackled by firefighters

Buckets of water extinguish intentional Northcroft bonfire FIREFIGHTERS extinguished an intentional bonfire in Northcroft woodland with buckets of water…

Burghclere villagers petition to oppose tree felling application

Burghclere villagers petition to oppose tree felling application

Fears move could lead to village development BURGHCLERE villagers presented a petition to the parish council last week to oppose a planning application…

'Staffy' seeking outdoor life in new home

'Staffy' seeking outdoor life in new home

Young dog with big fan club loves great outdoors A ‘STAFFY’ with a friend-winning smile is seeking an outdoor life in a new home. Meet Peggy,…

What's On Sunday

What's On Sunday

Battle of Britain flypast over Headley SHAW House summer fair and dog show, guided walks and relaxing summer music in the great outdoors - and a Battle…

Van crashes into Wash Common house

14 July 2016

Van crashes into Wash Common house

14 July 2016

Woman's lucky escape A WASH Common woman had a lucky escape yesterday (Wed) evening, after a van crashed into a Wash Common house and neighbouring garage. One…

IKEA Reading 'campers' ready to dash through doors

IKEA Reading 'campers' ready to dash through doors

Tents unfurled prior to tomorrow's long-awaited opening SHOPPERS have unfurled tents outside Ikea, Calcot, determined to be first through the doors when…

Newbury woman's gruelling charity challenge line-up

Newbury woman's gruelling charity challenge line-up