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Firefighters rescue man in Curridge with foot stuck in lorry tailgate

06 January 2015
Firefighters rescue man in Curridge with foot stuck in lorry tailgate

Firefighters rescue man in Curridge with foot stuck in lorry tailgate

06 January 2015

NEWBURY firefighters rescued a man in Curridge with his foot stuck in the tailgate of a lorry this afternoon (Tues). Firefighters were called at 3.30pm…


Trial date set for Newbury man charged with murdering his wife

06 January 2015
Trial date set for Newbury man charged with murdering his wife

Trial date set for Newbury man charged with murdering his wife

06 January 2015

A NEWBURY man has appeared in court charged with murdering his wife. In the dock at Reading Crown Court on Friday, December 19, was 60-year-old Nigel…


Discussions on future of Kingsclere library continue until end of March

05 January 2015
Discussions on future of Kingsclere library continue until end of March

Discussions on future of Kingsclere library continue until end of March

05 January 2015

DISCUSSIONS on the future of Kingsclere library are set to continue until the end of March. At a meeting last month, Hampshire county councillor, Keith…


Shire horse trapped in Curridge fence rescued by firefighters

04 January 2015
Shire horse trapped in Curridge fence rescued by firefighters

Shire horse trapped in Curridge fence rescued by firefighters

04 January 2015

A SHIRE horse trapped in a wire fence in a Curridge field was hauled clear by a team of local firefighters this morning (Sun). Two firefighting crews…


Six-year-old boy fighting for life after parents die in north Hampshire aircraft crash

04 January 2015
Six-year-old boy fighting for life after parents die in north Hampshire aircraft crash

Six-year-old boy fighting for life after parents die in north Hampshire aircraft crash

04 January 2015

A SIX-year- old boy from Alcester is fighting for his life in hospital, after his parents both died in a light aircraft crash in North Hampshire yesterday…


Two dead and one seriously injured in light aircraft crash, north Hampshire

03 January 2015
Two dead and one seriously injured in light aircraft crash, north Hampshire

Two dead and one seriously injured in light aircraft crash, north Hampshire

03 January 2015

TWO people have died and a third was in a life threatening condition, following a light aircraft crash near Popham Airfield in North Hampshire this afternoon…


Light aircraft crashes off A303 in North Hampshire

03 January 2015
Light aircraft crashes off A303 in North Hampshire

Light aircraft crashes off A303 in North Hampshire

03 January 2015

EMERGENCY services were at the scene of a light aircraft crash, near an airfield between Basingstoke and Andover this afternoon (Sat). The aircraft came…


Woman has lucky escape after car flips A4 near Hungerford

03 January 2015
Woman has lucky escape after car flips A4 near Hungerford

Woman has lucky escape after car flips A4 near Hungerford

03 January 2015

A woman driver had a lucky escape after a car flipped on the A4 near Hungerford this morning (Saturday). Firefighters from Newbury and Hungerford fire…


Toaster blaze smoke damages Thatcham kitchen

03 January 2015
Toaster blaze smoke damages Thatcham kitchen

Toaster blaze smoke damages Thatcham kitchen

03 January 2015

A TOASTER caused smoke damage in the kitchen of a Thatcham house yesterday (Friday) evening. Two pumps were called from Newbury Fire Station at 5.45pm…


Up up and away in Hungerford, local Saturday markets, sports fixtures and entertainment

03 January 2015
Up up and away in Hungerford, local Saturday markets, sports fixtures and entertainment

Up up and away in Hungerford, local Saturday markets, sports fixtures and entertainment

03 January 2015

SKIES above Hungerford will be filled with colourful hot air balloons over the weekend, starting today (Saturday Jan 3), with football and rugby matches…


Hundreds at fun-packed Christmas Day run on Greenham Common

01 January 2015
Hundreds at fun-packed Christmas Day run on Greenham Common

Hundreds at fun-packed Christmas Day run on Greenham Common

01 January 2015

CHRISTMAS Day saw hundreds of runners line up for the start of a fun-packed festive parkrun on Greenham Common. The parkrun’s Christmas Day event saw…


Hundreds gather in Highclere for Christmas walk

31 December 2014
Hundreds gather in Highclere for Christmas walk

Hundreds gather in Highclere for Christmas walk

31 December 2014

HUNDREDS of walkers gathered at a Highclere pub on Saturday for the village’s 30th annual Christmas walk. More than 250 people, including leashed dogs…


Woolton Hill couple celebrate 65 happy years

30 December 2014
Woolton Hill couple celebrate 65 happy years

Woolton Hill couple celebrate 65 happy years

30 December 2014

A WOOLTON Hill couple who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, first set eyes on each other at a village dance. Percy Culley, aged 88,…


Big freeze continues in Newbury area and beyond until New Year's Eve

29 December 2014
Big freeze continues in Newbury area and beyond until New Year's Eve

Big freeze continues in Newbury area and beyond until New Year's Eve

29 December 2014

THERMOMETERS in the Newbury area plunged to -3c last night (Sunday/Monday) - with freezing temperatures set to continue in the local area until New Year’s…


New borough council chief executive named

29 December 2014
New borough council chief executive named

New borough council chief executive named

29 December 2014

THE new chief executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and the man who will lead a £500m investment plan in the borough has been appointed.…


Breast cancer cash boost from AWE cakes and treats

20 December 2014
Breast cancer cash boost from AWE cakes and treats

Breast cancer cash boost from AWE cakes and treats

20 December 2014

AWE, Aldermaston staff have boosted funds for the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer by £1,300, with a huge bake-off. Staff at the Atomic Weapons Establishment…


Kingsclere showers community minded villagers, policeman and MP with awards

18 December 2014
Kingsclere showers community minded villagers, policeman and MP with awards

Kingsclere showers community minded villagers, policeman and MP with awards

18 December 2014

A retired policeman and community-minded butchers were among those presented with awards to mark their contribution to village life last Friday evening…


Bin collection alterations in north Hampshire over Christmas/New Year

17 December 2014
Bin collection alterations in north Hampshire over Christmas/New Year

Bin collection alterations in north Hampshire over Christmas/New Year

17 December 2014

RUBBISH and recycling crews will be working some Saturdays to catch up on changes over the Christmas break, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has…


Woman dies in Sutton Scotney collision

15 December 2014
Woman dies in Sutton Scotney collision

Woman dies in Sutton Scotney collision

15 December 2014

A WOMAN died at the scene of a collision involving two vehicles in Sutton Scotney this morning (Monday), and another woman was taken to hospital with…


Special awards presented at Shaw House to early year groups.

15 December 2014
Special awards presented at Shaw House to early year groups.

Special awards presented at Shaw House to early year groups.

15 December 2014

Special awards were recently presented to seven local early year organisations at Shaw House. Seven early years education groups received a Quality Award,…


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