Marks and Spencer raid ends in arrest A MAN with an extensive criminal record for shoplifting was caught selling stolen watches in Newbury town centre. Town…
Lots to do in West Berkshire Donnington Castle Ghost Hunt, with Black Cat Paranormal, from 6pm until 10pm. Free event. Email clare.bcp@gmail.com for…
Thatcham motorist may face retrial A JURY has been dismissed after failing to reach a verdict in a death by careless driving trial. During the hearing…
Expensive night out also ends in ban A DRINK too many cost a Newbury motorist nearly £900. For when Nicholas James Tomlinson came barreling round…
Now roof goes on at Upper Eddington DEVELOPERS are finishing the roof on this “unauthorised” Hungerford build – even as planning chiefs…
Trio deny tricking victims into buying worthless Newbury land THREE alleged fraudsters conned clients by persuading them to invest their savings into…
Consultation set to close THE battle for the future of Newbury courthouse has entered its final phase, with the consultation due to close on October 8. Newbury…
Flats to be included in proposed development THE Hungerford marina project will cover land roughly equivalent to six football pitches, new plans have…
Defendant convicted after trial A VICIOUS fight between two women was recounted to Newbury magistrates last week. In the dock was 26-year-old Sara Marie…
Magistrates decline to impose controversial new court charge NEWBURY magistrates have allowed a convicted defendant to walk from court with an absolute…
Black beret champ 2015 is crowned IT’S enough to make a grown man weep. Licensee Bernard Harris has won the fiercely contested Black Beret competition…
Alternatives to the Royal County of Berkshire Show Family fun: Dinoscovery at Nature Discovery centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, from 2pm to 4pm. Drop…
Mixed views over what should be done to boost trade in Hungerford MUST Hungerford embrace change to thrive? Last month Martin Bakker, of High Street floral…
Driver denies she was careless when she hit hazard at around 60mph A ‘CARELESS’ driver killed a fellow motorist in a head-on collision after…
Customers grab startled crook's haul A SHOPLIFTER reckoned without the community spirit of customers in Thatcham, who confronted him and then grabbed…
'People felt listened to and happy with service provided' REDWOOD House in Hungerford has been rated as ‘good’ by health watchdogs. Inspectors…
Cyber crime was for revenge, court hears A THATCHAM man uploaded confidential, sensitive information from the Police National Computer (PNC) on to his…
Lambourn remembers 1953 tragedy A hero tanker driver who saved the lives of Lambourn residents is to be commemorated with a permanent memorial in the…
'I'm sure other developers are watching with interest' SENIOR councillors this week accused their own officers of impotence for apparently allowing a…
'Tom' got bride-to-be to the service on time THE HUNT is on for the mystery hero named Tom, who saved a bride-to-be’s big day. Challoner Ainsworth…
