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M4 likely to remain closed overnight after driver dies when lorry overturns

11 May 2016
M4 likely to remain closed overnight after driver dies when lorry overturns

M4 likely to remain closed overnight after driver dies when lorry overturns

11 May 2016

Closure affecting M4 junctions 13 to 11 eastbound and one westbound lane Motorists who endured a miserable start to the day look like they are in for…


Fledgling swallow rescued from Newbury gutter

10 May 2016
Fledgling swallow rescued from Newbury gutter

Fledgling swallow rescued from Newbury gutter

10 May 2016

Firefighters called to scene NEWBURY firefighters rescued a fledgling swallow from a gutter this morning (Tuesday). One fire engine was called from Newbury…


Woman cut free from car in collision near Compton

10 May 2016
Woman cut free from car in collision near Compton

Woman cut free from car in collision near Compton

10 May 2016

Two fire engines at scene A WOMAN was cut free from a car this morning (Tues) in a collision near Compton. According to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue…


Woman and man taken to hospital after M4 accident

10 May 2016
Woman and man taken to hospital after M4 accident

Woman and man taken to hospital after M4 accident

10 May 2016

Air ambulance lands between Theale and Reading A WOMAN and a man were taken to hospital after a car left the M4 and slid down the embankment yesterday…


August public consultation on Kingsclere's draft Neighbourhood Plan

10 May 2016
August public consultation on Kingsclere's draft Neighbourhood Plan

August public consultation on Kingsclere's draft Neighbourhood Plan

10 May 2016

Seven possible sites whittled down to two SEVEN sites identified for potential development in Kingsclere’s Draft Neighbourhood Plan have been whittled…


Tesco petrol station re-opens after fuel leak

09 May 2016
Tesco petrol station re-opens after fuel leak

Tesco petrol station re-opens after fuel leak

09 May 2016

Several litres of fuel leaked from BMW TESCO's petrol station in Newbury was temporarily closed this afternoon (Monday)  after a fuel leak from a…


Cute chihauhuas seek together forever home

08 May 2016
Cute chihauhuas seek together forever home

Cute chihauhuas seek together forever home

08 May 2016

Quiet pad with patient owner ideal TWO cute and inseparable chihuahuas are seeking a chic new home together. Shy two-some, Lola and Woody, a pair…


Kingsclere borough councillor bows out after over a decade

07 May 2016
Kingsclere borough councillor bows out after over a decade

Kingsclere borough councillor bows out after over a decade

07 May 2016

Surprise presentation and tributes to hard work A KINGSCLERE borough councillor received a surprise on April 25 as she bowed out of the role after more…


Conservatives hold control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

06 May 2016
Conservatives hold control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Conservatives hold control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

06 May 2016

Borough council and Hampshire PCC election results THE CONSERVATIVES have held control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, following the May 5 Local…


North Hampshire voters set to go to the polls

04 May 2016
North Hampshire voters set to go to the polls

North Hampshire voters set to go to the polls

04 May 2016

Local election for borough council and police and crime commissioner THE countdown to tomorrow's (Thursday’s) local election is underway, with candidates…


Thatcham bin fire suspected arson

04 May 2016
Thatcham bin fire suspected arson

Thatcham bin fire suspected arson

04 May 2016

Bin blaze at end of driveway A BIN fire in Thatcham yesterday evening (Tuesday) was put down to a suspected arson. One fire engine from Newbury was called…


Swimming instructor nominated for regional award

03 May 2016
Swimming instructor nominated for regional award

Swimming instructor nominated for regional award

03 May 2016

Babies and toddlers across Berkshire taught to swim A LOCAL swimming instructor who helps babies and toddlers get their ‘water wings’ …


Compton-based Handybus forced to charge fares due to cuts

01 May 2016
Compton-based Handybus forced to charge fares due to cuts

Compton-based Handybus forced to charge fares due to cuts

01 May 2016

Volunteer drivers urgently needed A HANDYBUS service used by villages for three decades has been forced to start charging fares from May, following West…


Pets at Home, Newbury celebrate 25th anniversary

30 April 2016
Pets at Home, Newbury celebrate 25th anniversary

Pets at Home, Newbury celebrate 25th anniversary

30 April 2016

Children's games and parties PETS at Home are marking 25 years in business this spring with free workshops and party fun for children, until Sunday. The…


Leak affects hairdressers in Newbury's canal wharf

29 April 2016
Leak affects hairdressers in Newbury's canal wharf

Leak affects hairdressers in Newbury's canal wharf

29 April 2016

Firefighters called to scene FIREFIGHTERS were called to a hairdressers in the wharf yesterday (Thurs) evening, due to a water leak. One pump from Newbury…


Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

26 April 2016
Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

26 April 2016

Chimney pot and television aerial affected HOUSES in both Greenham and Donnington were struck by lightning this afternoon (Tuesday), which blew a chimney…


North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

26 April 2016
North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

26 April 2016

Restricted visiting hours and deep clean THE BASINGSTOKE and North Hampshire Hospital has been struck by the Norovirus – with restricted…


More details released of the man who assaulted an 11-year-old girl in Donnington

25 April 2016
More details released of the man who assaulted an 11-year-old girl in Donnington

More details released of the man who assaulted an 11-year-old girl in Donnington

25 April 2016

Police reveal fuller description of the man who assaulted a schoolgirl POLICE have released more details about the man they are searching for after an…


Mercedes destroyed in Greenham suspected arson

25 April 2016
Mercedes destroyed in Greenham suspected arson

Mercedes destroyed in Greenham suspected arson

25 April 2016

Firefighters discover vehicle well alight A MERCEDES car was destroyed in a suspected arson in Greenham yesterday (Sunday) evening. One pump from Newbury…


Chieveley services re-opens after diesel pump fire

23 April 2016
Chieveley services re-opens after diesel pump fire

Chieveley services re-opens after diesel pump fire

23 April 2016

A34/M4 petrol station closed during early hours of today THE PETROL forecourt at Chieveley Services was closed during the early hours of this morning…


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