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Newbury town hall evacuated in fire scare

Smoke-logged basement investigated by firefighters NEWBURY Town Hall was evacuated this afternoon (Wed), while firefighters investigated smoke detected…

Reading man faces drink-drive charge following M4 lorry crash

Reading man faces drink-drive charge following M4 lorry crash

Newbury to Hungerford collision resulted in December traffic meltdown A READING man is to face a drink-driving charge next month (Feb) following a lorry…

North West Hampshire MP champions the end of European jurisdiction

North West Hampshire MP champions the end of European jurisdiction

Tory MP's 'taking back control' missive THE MP for North West Hampshire has revealed he believes the most powerful reason for leaving the EU is the country…

Compton shed blaze spreads to adjacent outbuildings

Compton shed blaze spreads to adjacent outbuildings

Firefighters save neighbouring houses from blaze FIREFIGHTERS from two counties tackled a Compton shed fire this morning, (Tues) which affected adjacent…

Met Office issues severe weather warning for freezing fog

Met Office issues severe weather warning for freezing fog

Widespread warning includes Newbury and the South East of England THE MET Office has issued a severe weather warning for freezing fog, affecting a widespread…

North West Hampshire MP to host broadband summit

North West Hampshire MP to host broadband summit

Kingsclere venue to thrash out patchy reception issue THE MP for North West Hampshire will host a meeting in Kingsclere next month to thrash out issues…

Drivers urged to take care in freezing fog

23 January 2017

Drivers urged to take care in freezing fog

23 January 2017

Two minor collisions at A34 East Ilsley and A339 Vodafone roundabout DRIVERS are urged to take care in freezing fog after two collision during the early…

Dynamic doggie duo seek new home together

Dynamic doggie duo seek new home together

Pair of explorers love 'walkies' DYNAMIC doggie duo are seeking a loving home together Cheeky pair, Lottie and Reggie, are the best of friends –…

New headteacher at Burghclere secondary school

New headteacher at Burghclere secondary school

Pupils found to be "phenomenal" in 1st week A NEW headteacher has taken over the reins of a Burghclere secondary school. Benjamin Bond officially stepped…

American diner branches out into Newbury

American diner branches out into Newbury

Huge success at new venue in shopping centre A NEW branch of an American diner in Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre has proved a huge success in…

West Berkshire fitness coach sees dreams realised after £20,000 raised

West Berkshire fitness coach sees dreams realised after £20,000 raised

Sierra Leone school building gets off the ground A FITNESS instructor has realised his dreams after three years of charity fundraising to build a primary…

What's On

What's On

Two evening concerts in Aldworth and Newbury A CONCERT at an Aldworth church are among the things to do today (Saturday) in Newbury and beyond. The Saturday…

Brightwalton household affected by carbon monoxide leak

Brightwalton household affected by carbon monoxide leak

Emergency services called to scene EMERGENCY services were called to Brightwalton this afternoon (Thurs), after a carbon monoxide leak at a house in the…

Leckhampstead road closure due to water leak repair works

Leckhampstead road closure due to water leak repair works

Closure continues until Monday A LECKHAMPSTEAD road closure due to water leak repair works is likely to remain in place until Monday (Jan 23). According…

Kingsclere Primary School pupils' safer journey to school

Kingsclere Primary School pupils' safer journey to school

Safety LED flashing armbands provided by AWE KINGSCLERE Primary School pupils will be safer walking or cycling to school during the winter months, thanks…

M4 driver shaving at the wheel stopped by police in distraction crackdown

M4 driver shaving at the wheel stopped by police in distraction crackdown