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Man dies at scene of Whitchurch collision today (Thurs)

06 February 2014
Man dies at scene of Whitchurch collision today (Thurs)

Man dies at scene of Whitchurch collision today (Thurs)

06 February 2014

A MAN has died following a Whitchurch collision this morning (Thursday) at the Newbury Road junction, with road closures and diversions in place. According…


Woolton Hill power cut victims take fight to MP

06 February 2014
Woolton Hill power cut victims take fight to MP

Woolton Hill power cut victims take fight to MP

06 February 2014

ANGRY WOOLTON Hill villagers who have suffered further power cuts over the weekend, despite pledges of an improved service by their supplier, are to take…


Three car collision in Newbury this morning (Weds)

05 February 2014
Three car collision in Newbury this morning (Weds)

Three car collision in Newbury this morning (Weds)

05 February 2014

AMBULANCE services were at the scene of a three vehicle collision in Newbury this morning (Wednesday). South Central Ambulance spokesman, Matt George,…


Multi vehicle collision near Kingsclere this morning (Wed)

05 February 2014
Multi vehicle collision near Kingsclere this morning (Wed)

Multi vehicle collision near Kingsclere this morning (Wed)

05 February 2014

EMERGENCY services were at the scene of a collision near Kingsclere this morning (Wednesday), involving several vehicles. Hampshire Constabulary spokesman,…


Hundreds of Tadley properties affected by power cut

05 February 2014
Hundreds of Tadley properties affected by power cut

Hundreds of Tadley properties affected by power cut

05 February 2014

HUNDREDS of properties in Tadley were left without power for almost eight hours today (Wednesday), following a power failure during the early hours of…


Newbury choir part of singing/signing world record attempt today (Weds)

05 February 2014
Newbury choir part of singing/signing world record attempt today (Weds)

Newbury choir part of singing/signing world record attempt today (Weds)

05 February 2014

A NEWBURY choir is to take part today (Weds) in the February world record attempt for the most people simultaneously singing and signing for the deaf…


Ecchinswell panto show raises charity funds

05 February 2014
Ecchinswell panto show raises charity funds

Ecchinswell panto show raises charity funds

05 February 2014

AN ECCHINSWELL pantomime involving the whole community proved a huge hit recently and raised more than £1,000. All three performances of the tongue-in-cheekily…


Firefighters remove car roof at Padworth accident

04 February 2014
Firefighters remove car roof at Padworth accident

Firefighters remove car roof at Padworth accident

04 February 2014

FIREFIGHTERS from four local stations were called to the scene of an accident in Padworth yesterday (Monday) evening. Firefighter John Seymour, of Whitley…


Newbury woman shortlisted for national student nurse award

04 February 2014
Newbury woman shortlisted for national student nurse award

Newbury woman shortlisted for national student nurse award

04 February 2014

A NEWBURY woman has been shortlisted for a national student nursing award. Annette Welch, a student at the University of Southampton is was one of 27…


Car involved in A34 Speen central reservation collision

03 February 2014
Car involved in A34 Speen central reservation collision

Car involved in A34 Speen central reservation collision

03 February 2014

NEWBURY firefighters were called to the A34 near Speen this afternoon (Friday), after a car was involved with a collision with the central reservation…


Wash Common church to be warmed up with £39k grant

03 February 2014
Wash Common church to be warmed up with £39k grant

Wash Common church to be warmed up with £39k grant

03 February 2014

THE TEMPERATURE is set to rise at a Wash Common church, thanks to a £39,000 environmental grant - one of two local churches to receive substantial amounts…


Chinese New Year celebrations among today's (Sat) line-up

01 February 2014
Chinese New Year celebrations among today's (Sat) line-up

Chinese New Year celebrations among today's (Sat) line-up

01 February 2014

CHINESE New Year celebrations, a feast of sports events and a magical puppet show this evening are among today’s (Saturdays) line-up of local entertainment…


Van which flips near Speen causes diesel spill

31 January 2014
Van which flips near Speen causes diesel spill

Van which flips near Speen causes diesel spill

31 January 2014

A VAN which flipped near Speen yesterday (Thursday) evening spilt diesel fuel on the road. Crew manager Alex Dallimore of White Watch at Newbury Fire…


Serial sex offender escapes jail term

31 January 2014
Serial sex offender escapes jail term

Serial sex offender escapes jail term

31 January 2014

A SERIAL sex offender caught with more than 2,000 child sex images has avoided an immediate jail sentence. Some of the images on Jason John West’s computer…


Cupid searching Sue at Newbury British Heart Foundation

31 January 2014
Cupid searching Sue at Newbury British Heart Foundation

Cupid searching Sue at Newbury British Heart Foundation

31 January 2014

CUPID is calling ‘Sue’ - in the form of a marriage proposal, discovered nestling among fundraising Valentine’s Day messages in a Newbury charity shop…


Burghfield Common van fire suspected arson

30 January 2014
Burghfield Common van fire suspected arson

Burghfield Common van fire suspected arson

30 January 2014

FIREFIGHTERS were treating a van fire at Burghfield Common this morning (Thursday) as a suspected arson. Spokeswoman for the Royal Berkshire Fire and…


Elderly woman evacuated from Cold Ash home in fire

30 January 2014
Elderly woman evacuated from Cold Ash home in fire

Elderly woman evacuated from Cold Ash home in fire

30 January 2014

AN ELDERLY woman was evacuated from her Cold Ash home yesterday (Wednesday) evening, after a fire broke out in the kitchen. Watch manager of White Watch…


Shotguns taken in Hungerford burglary

29 January 2014
Shotguns taken in Hungerford burglary

Shotguns taken in Hungerford burglary

29 January 2014

A FIREARMS cabinet containing two shotguns was among items taken in burglary near Hungerford on Monday. Thames Valley Police said that entry was gained…


Firefighters release casualty trapped in Calcot collision

29 January 2014
Firefighters release casualty trapped in Calcot collision

Firefighters release casualty trapped in Calcot collision

29 January 2014

FIREFIGHTERS released a casualty trapped by a vehicle in Calcot this morning (Wednesday), following a collision involving a car and motorcycle .Spokeswoman…


90s musician helps pupils write the perfect pop song

29 January 2014
90s musician helps pupils write the perfect pop song

90s musician helps pupils write the perfect pop song

29 January 2014

NICK Cope, the musician of 1990s fame, recently visited The Winchcombe School in Newbury. The songwriter and lead singer of The Candyskins, who broke…


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