Concern grows for dementia sufferer THAMES Valley Police is appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing man. Alan Clarke, aged 76, was last seen…
Officers were trying to help, court hears A DRUNKEN mother kicked the head of a police officer who was trying to get her home safely, Newbury magistrates…
POLICE have appealed for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M4 near the Membury services. At around 7pm yesterday, Saturday, a vehicle…
Engineers currently working on cable problem SWATHES of homes in south Thatcham are currently without power. Engineers from Southern Electric say the…
'Job lot' cost £40, court hears POLICE caught a man with a cocktail of illegal drugs outside Newbury Football Club. Helen Waite, prosecuting, told town…
'Relief' over scale - but worries over traffic impact HUNGERFORD is expected to accommodate 100 new houses on land east of Salisbury Road. The figure…
Firefighters cut victim free A MOTORIST was taken to hospital following an accident on the main A4 road in Newbury last night (Friday). The incident happened…
Court hears of 'unedifying spectacle in middle of town' A JEALOUS young woman took drastic action when she thought her boyfriend’s attention had…
Events around the district Skeleton Ball at the Corn Exchange, Newbury. At 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm. Free event, booking essential. Family Hallowe'en disco…
Police find nearly 3,000 images and videos A BUSINESSMAN has pleaded guilty to a range of child pornography offences. Michael Thompson, of The Courtyard,…
Theft was a cry for help, court hears A MAN stole from a supermarket because he wanted a warm cell in which to spend the night. Newbury magistrates heard…
Fears over risks to wildlife, potential contamination and pollution HUNGERFORD’S ambitious new marina project is heading for troubled waters over…
Green light for 20 metre mast in beauty spot PLANS to erect a telecommunications mast in an Eastbury beauty spot have been granted planning permission. Members…
Secret trail and prizes organised by Newbury BID ON your marks for the Hallowe’en Hunt. There’s a secret trail round Newbury town centre and…
Burgled Burghfield family ‘feel sick’ and children ‘won’t stay in house alone’ A BURGLAR left a family feeling violated and physically sick after stealing…
Entertainment and events around the region West Berkshire Ramblers' Weekend Walks: Meet at East Woodhay Village Hall (GR SU414622) at 10am for an undulating,…
People queueing up to get bodies inked for charity FANCY getting tattooed for breast cancer research? Hungerford mum Sandra Scarlett does; she’s…
Arrested as he struggled with ticket machine A DRINK-DRIVER caused mayhem in a town centre car park, twice smashing into the same vehicle. Robert…
“Our case could have been better prepared” admit Thames Water A GOURMET food firm is off the hook after a prosecution over pollution turned into a fiasco. The…
Mayor says he's ready to defend town IN JUST three week’s time, Hungerford will know how many new houses it is expected to host by 2026. And town…
