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Beenham bonfire blaze extinguished by firefighters

14 June 2014
Beenham bonfire blaze extinguished by firefighters

Beenham bonfire blaze extinguished by firefighters

14 June 2014

READING firefighters were called to a bonfire which had spread to bushes this afternoon (Saturday). Crew manager Jim Clark of Blue Watch at Dee Road fire…


Fire services have busy night in thunderstorm

14 June 2014
Fire services have busy night in thunderstorm

Fire services have busy night in thunderstorm

14 June 2014

FIREFIGHTERS had a busy night (Fri/Sat) dealing with incidents including a Calcot roof fire and a car stranded in flash floods, due to a thunderstorm…


No Fit State Circus among Newbury's entertainment today

14 June 2014
No Fit State Circus among Newbury's entertainment today

No Fit State Circus among Newbury's entertainment today

14 June 2014

CIRCUS performers in Newbury town centre, a garden show in West Woodhay , fete and deer safaris are among the line-up of entertainment today (Saturday).…


Rare Steiff teddy bear almost doubles estimate at Newbury auction

13 June 2014
Rare Steiff teddy bear almost doubles estimate at Newbury auction

Rare Steiff teddy bear almost doubles estimate at Newbury auction

13 June 2014

A RARE Steiff Titanic mourning bear greatly exceeded estimates when it went under the hammer at a Newbury auction yesterday (Thursday). After some fierce…


Beyoncé’s helicopters did not breach planning laws, council confirms

13 June 2014
Beyoncé’s helicopters did not breach planning laws, council confirms

Beyoncé’s helicopters did not breach planning laws, council confirms

13 June 2014

THE OWNER of a Hampshire estate – where Beyoncé stayed during her European concert tours – has been cleared of breaching planning laws over the alleged…


New members needed to run Tadley sports complex

12 June 2014
New members needed to run Tadley sports complex

New members needed to run Tadley sports complex

12 June 2014

A COMMITTEE running a sports complex comprising football pitches serving the Tadley community is seeking new members. The Barlows Park Management Association,…


New group launches with aim to make Newbury dementia-friendly

12 June 2014
New group launches with aim to make Newbury dementia-friendly

New group launches with aim to make Newbury dementia-friendly

12 June 2014

MAKING Newbury more friendly for people with dementia was the aim of an event held in the town centre last week. Newbury MP Richard Benyon, who helped…


Firefighters tackle A339 Headley van fire

11 June 2014
Firefighters tackle A339 Headley van fire

Firefighters tackle A339 Headley van fire

11 June 2014

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a van fire on the A339 in Headley this morning (Wednesday), with long tailbacks of traffic. Spokeswoman for the Royal Berkshire Fire…


Man arrested almost 30 years after Tilehurst rape

11 June 2014
Man arrested almost 30 years after Tilehurst rape

Man arrested almost 30 years after Tilehurst rape

11 June 2014

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a Tilehurst rape, in a police case dating back almost 30 years. According to Thames Valley Police, a Northampton…


Bradfield road due to re-open later today

10 June 2014
Bradfield road due to re-open later today

Bradfield road due to re-open later today

10 June 2014

A BRADFIELD road is due to re-open later today (Tuesday), after a coach collision last Thursday (June 5) closed the road for five days, for repairs. Ashampstead…


Tadley family fly to Greece to hear appeal

10 June 2014
Tadley family fly to Greece to hear appeal

Tadley family fly to Greece to hear appeal

10 June 2014

A TADLEY family flew out to Greece today (Tuesday) to hear the appeal into the six-year jail sentence given to the taxi driver convicted of their son’s…


Firefighters tackle kitchen fires in Frilsham and Membury Services

09 June 2014
Firefighters tackle kitchen fires in Frilsham and Membury Services

Firefighters tackle kitchen fires in Frilsham and Membury Services

09 June 2014

NEWBURY firefighters were called out to two kitchen fires today (Monday) in Frilsham and also at Membury Services, off the M4 near Hungerford. Watch manager…


Newbury volunteer overcomes odds to scoop national award

09 June 2014
Newbury volunteer overcomes odds to scoop national award

Newbury volunteer overcomes odds to scoop national award

09 June 2014

A VOLUNTEER at a Newbury town centre charity shop has triumphed over personal odds, to scoop a national award. Hannah Smith, aged 24, a volunteer with…


Lovely Labrador seeks energetic match

08 June 2014
Lovely Labrador seeks energetic match

Lovely Labrador seeks energetic match

08 June 2014

A LABRADOR dog is hoping to meet his match with an energetic new owner, who can give him a fresh start, in a new home. Nicki Barrow, Manager at Dogs Trust,…


Child car seat checks and donkey derby on Sunday 'to-do' list

08 June 2014
Child car seat checks and donkey derby on Sunday 'to-do' list

Child car seat checks and donkey derby on Sunday 'to-do' list

08 June 2014

SHOPPERS at Newbury Retail Park can get child car seats checked today (Sunday) while fun-seekers should head to a Tadley donkey derby - with oodles of…


Oil spill from Bradfield coach collision prevented from reaching River Pang

06 June 2014
Oil spill from Bradfield coach collision prevented from reaching River Pang

Oil spill from Bradfield coach collision prevented from reaching River Pang

06 June 2014

POLLUTION of Bradfield waterways following an oil spillage in a coach collision in the village yesterday (Thursday), reached road drains, but was prevented…


Bradfield road remains closed/river pollution fears after coach collision

06 June 2014
Bradfield road remains closed/river pollution fears after coach collision

Bradfield road remains closed/river pollution fears after coach collision

06 June 2014

A BRADFIELD road is to remain closed until early next week, following a coach collision yesterday (Thursday), with fears of pollution of a nearby river…


Newbury firefighters tackle Thatcham oven fire

06 June 2014
Newbury firefighters tackle Thatcham oven fire

Newbury firefighters tackle Thatcham oven fire

06 June 2014

NEWBURY firefighters were at the scene of a Thatcham oven fire last night (Thursday). Crew manager Martin O' Keefe, of Red Watch at Newbury Fire Station,…


Newbury MP to open dementia support event

06 June 2014
Newbury MP to open dementia support event

Newbury MP to open dementia support event

06 June 2014

NEWBURY MP, Richard Benyon, will open an event to celebrate the Newbury Dementia Action Alliance in the town's Market Place this morning (Friday). The…


Downpour doesn't dampen spirits as £7,000 raised for St Martin's church

06 June 2014
Downpour doesn't dampen spirits as £7,000 raised for St Martin's church

Downpour doesn't dampen spirits as £7,000 raised for St Martin's church

06 June 2014

ST MARTIN’S Guild fete on the recent bank holiday Monday raised an estimated £7,000 for a village church and local causes, despite a downpour. Held at…


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