Vehicle destroyed and adjacent car damaged A Thatcham van fire during the early hours of this morning (Wed) was a suspected arson. One pump from Newbury…
Treated at scene for smoke inhalation FIREFIGHTERS have struck a cautionary note over the swift and brave actions of a workman, which prevented a Midgham…
Gable end wall damaged in incident A LORRY tangled in telephone wire cabling in Calcot this morning (Mon) has led to the damage of a building. One pump…
Parish council's concerns at increase in number of machines over common A SHAKE-UP of Silchester Common by-laws is in the pipeline to tackle the increasing…
New home in his sights AN EX-RACING greyhound is hoping to find his ticket to ride into a new home. Jenny Hopkins, assistant manager at Dogs Trust Newbury,…
Title held for second consecutive year THE CLERE School pupils’ modern languages and business prowess has seen them scoop a glittering cup –…
Flood alert on River Pang lifted TWO new flood alerts have been issued for different stretches of the River Thames in the Pangbourne area. The Environment…
Householders urged to check gardens for sightings LOCAL householders are urged to keep a look out for a lost cockatiel. Parker (pictured) is an eight…
Heavy rain forecast Sunday night A flood alert has been issued for the River Pang this morning (Sun). The Environment Agency (EA) issued the flood alert…
Strong gales forecast THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning affecting south west England and parts of south east England from the early hours…
Aiming to put life as a stray behind her A ‘STAFFY’ aiming to put life as a stray behind her is seeking her perfect match in a new owner for…
High tech keyhole surgery camera to be purchased A BAUGHURST pub/restaurant has raised thousands of pounds towards life-saving equipment for a local hospital. The…
Sports fixtures, music and even stickdressing SPORTS fixtures, music and crafts are among the line-up of things to do today (Sat), in Newbury and beyond. A…
Police, fire and ambulance services called to scene EMERGENCY services attended a fear for welfare incident in Newbury last night (Thurs). According to…
Heavy rain and winds forecast Saturday A SEVERE weather warning of rain and strong winds has been issued for the southern, south west England and Wales…
Firefighters extinguish flames with foam A fish and chip van was destroyed in a blaze in Tilehurst during the early hours of this morning (Friday). Two…
One person treated for smoke inhalation at scene A FAULTY cooker hood was the cause of kitchen blaze in Newbury yesterday (Wed) evening. Two pumps were…
Surgery fully re-open this evening A WATER leak affecting electrics forced the evacuation and temporary closure of a Thatcham medical centre this afternoon…
Contributions mooted from households affected to pay for barrister RESIDENTS turned out in force last week to voice their opposition against plans to…
Train carrying more than 700 almost derailed after crash at Froxfield MORE than 700 passengers on a high-speed train had a lucky escape last year when…
