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Former Tadley man’s book commended by Lord Carey

19 March 2014
Former Tadley man’s book commended by Lord Carey

Former Tadley man’s book commended by Lord Carey

19 March 2014

A MAN who grew up in Tadley has seen his first book endorsed by the former Archbishop of Canterbury. Fifty-two-year-old David Lambourn’s book, But is…


Flames leapt from Thatcham computer salvage site blaze

18 March 2014
Flames leapt from Thatcham computer salvage site blaze

Flames leapt from Thatcham computer salvage site blaze

18 March 2014

FLAMES were leaping from a blaze at a Thatcham computer salvage company last night (Monday). Watch manager of Red Watch at Newbury Fire Station, Bob Mitchell,…


Police raid rave near Kingsclere and make two arrests

17 March 2014
Police raid rave near Kingsclere and make two arrests

Police raid rave near Kingsclere and make two arrests

17 March 2014

POLICE swooped on an illegal rave near Kingsclere yesterday (Sunday) evening, seizing equipment, and made two arrests. According to Hampshire Constabulary,…


Newbury salt bin blaze suspected arson

17 March 2014
Newbury salt bin blaze suspected arson

Newbury salt bin blaze suspected arson

17 March 2014

A NEWBURY salt bin blaze during the early hours of this morning (Monday) was put down to a suspected arson. Firefighter Simon Denman, of Red Watch at…


Firefighters tackle Yattendon chimney fire

17 March 2014
Firefighters tackle Yattendon chimney fire

Firefighters tackle Yattendon chimney fire

17 March 2014

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chimney fire in Yattendon last night (Sunday), believed to have been caused by a build up of soot. Firefighter Simon Denman, of…


Firefighters prevent Wickham rubbish fire from spreading

17 March 2014
Firefighters prevent Wickham rubbish fire from spreading

Firefighters prevent Wickham rubbish fire from spreading

17 March 2014

FIREFIGHTERS gave safety advice to householders after a call to rubbish burning in Wickham fields yesterday evening (Sunday). Firefighter Simon Denman,…


Question mark remains over future of Headley Ford

17 March 2014
Question mark remains over future of Headley Ford

Question mark remains over future of Headley Ford

17 March 2014

THE FUTURE of Headley Ford, closed following the death of a man who was swept away in flash floods in 2012 - remains hanging in the balance, following…


Beenham skip fire suspected arson

16 March 2014
Beenham skip fire suspected arson

Beenham skip fire suspected arson

16 March 2014

A BEENHAM skip fire this afternoon (Sunday), was put down to a suspected arson. Crew manager, Graham Chandler, of white watch at Tilehurst Fire Station…


Hungerford shop window boarded up after collision

15 March 2014
Hungerford shop window boarded up after collision

Hungerford shop window boarded up after collision

15 March 2014

A HUNGERORD shop window was boarded up this afternoon (Saturday) after a collision involving a car. Martyn Doolin, crew manager of Newbury Fire Station's…


Sports, fundraising coffee morning and children's crafts among Saturday line-up

15 March 2014
Sports, fundraising coffee morning and children's crafts among Saturday line-up

Sports, fundraising coffee morning and children's crafts among Saturday line-up

15 March 2014

WITH BAROMETERS set fair, a sun-packed host of activities today (Saturday) in the Newbury area and beyond, range from action-packed sports, to a fundraising…


Ufton Nervet man faces charge of property thefts across three counties

14 March 2014
Ufton Nervet man faces charge of property thefts across three counties

Ufton Nervet man faces charge of property thefts across three counties

14 March 2014

AN UFTON Nervet man is to appear in court towards the end of March, facing a charge of thefts from properties across three counties. According to Thames…


Beyonce’s bolt hole investigated by planners

14 March 2014
Beyonce’s bolt hole investigated by planners

Beyonce’s bolt hole investigated by planners

14 March 2014

THE OWNERS of a property in which is it understood Beyonce stays, and flies in and out of during UK/european concert tours, are being investigated for…


Drivers splash out on firefighters' charity car wash

14 March 2014
Drivers splash out on firefighters' charity car wash

Drivers splash out on firefighters' charity car wash

14 March 2014

FIREFIGHTERS and volunteer helpers pulled out all the stops to raise almost £1,400 at a charity car wash at Newbury fire station on Saturday. Washing…


A339 between Kingsclere and Headley to close overnight for resurfacing work

12 March 2014
A339 between Kingsclere and Headley to close overnight for resurfacing work

A339 between Kingsclere and Headley to close overnight for resurfacing work

12 March 2014

THE A339 from Kingsclere to Headley is to be closed overnight in stages for around a fortnight, from tomorrow ( Thursday) for resurfacing work. There…


Greenham car fire suspected arson and leads to gas leak discovery

11 March 2014
Greenham car fire suspected arson and leads to gas leak discovery

Greenham car fire suspected arson and leads to gas leak discovery

11 March 2014

A GREENHAM car fire during the early hours of this morning (Monday) was being treated as a suspected arson, following which several households were evacuated,…


Firefighters called to boat sinking

10 March 2014
Firefighters called to boat sinking

Firefighters called to boat sinking

10 March 2014

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a boat sinking on the Kennet and Avon canal in Newbury this morning (Monday). Two crews from Newbury Fire Station along with…


Financial future of Tadley sports centre looking brighter after £7k grant

10 March 2014
Financial future of Tadley sports centre looking brighter after £7k grant

Financial future of Tadley sports centre looking brighter after £7k grant

10 March 2014

THE financial future of a cash-strapped Tadley sports centre was looking rosier, after town councillors recently put aside previous financial concerns…


Classic vehicle show in Newbury among Sunday events line-up

09 March 2014
Classic vehicle show in Newbury among Sunday events line-up

Classic vehicle show in Newbury among Sunday events line-up

09 March 2014

SPRING has sprung with plenty in the Newbury area and beyond to head out to see and do today (Sunday) - from sports, to a classic vehicle show and live…


Railway queen gown among treasured textiles at Greenham open day

09 March 2014
Railway queen gown among treasured textiles at Greenham open day

Railway queen gown among treasured textiles at Greenham open day

09 March 2014

A RAILWAY queen gown from the 1930’s was among treasured family textile heirlooms taken along to a recording day in Greenham last Saturday (March 1).…


Newbury firefighters in a lather at charity fundraising car wash

08 March 2014
Newbury firefighters in a lather at charity fundraising car wash

Newbury firefighters in a lather at charity fundraising car wash

08 March 2014

NEWBURY firefighters will be working up a lather today (Saturday) at a car wash to boost charity funds. Firefighters will be washing vehicles to raise…


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