Court hears buyer was an innocent dupe A HUNGERFORD pensioner was shocked when she found her friendly neighbour had her stolen strimmer, Newbury magistrates…
Passers-by intervene in assault A MAN bullied and assaulted his girlfriend in the street until disgusted witnesses intervened, Newbury magistrates heard. In…
Retrial following A4 tragedy A WOMAN has been cleared of causing death by careless driving following a retrial. Kayleigh Field, a 24-year-old mother of…
Betfair Open Day basks in spring sunshine "BLESS the weather!" That was the view of broadcaster and former National Hunt champion jockey John Francome…
Around 10,000 visitors expected to Betfair Open Day LAMBOURN is set to welcome around 10,000 visitors to its annual Betfair Open Day today (Good Friday) And…
Friends of Hungerford Library ANGER and resentment against West Berkshire Council is mounting in Hungerford as the task of running a volunteer library…
College ceremony honours outstanding achievements over past year The success of local apprentices and the support of their employers were celebrated at…
Officers given the silent treatment - but driving ban results A SUSPECTED drink-driver, confronted with a roadside breath test, indignantly told police:…
Birthday treat was worth the weight HOW’S this for taking the weight off? Thatcham adventurer Cynthia Milton (pictured centre, with arms raised)…
A FORMER headteacher has been convicted of sexually abusing two girl pupils...
Concerned passers-by confiscated car keys A MOTHER who had drunk more than four times the legal limit crashed her car with her young children on board. Earlier,…
First new incumbent for 25 years FOR the first time in a quarter of a century, Hungerford has welcomed a new vicar. Father of two, the Rev Mike Saunders,…
'How could this happen in a primary school?' A FORMER headteacher convicted of sexually abusing two girl pupils has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. Forty-seven-year-old…
Savage attack in Lambourn High Street A GROUP of people dragged an innocent man from a taxi and beat him so savagely he had to be taken to hospital. The…
Bunk Inn man was 'clearly drunk' A RAGING drunk who was arrested for disorderly behaviour in a pub turned out to be a member of staff, Newbury magistrates…
Officer dived to safety as colleague smashes windscreen with baton AN officer jumped for her life as a fleeing drug suspect drove straight at her in…
Police wage 'continuing battle' says officer YET another London dealer in hard drugs has been caught targeting Newbury. The latest incident was brought…
Owner ignored muzzle order, court told TWO dogs are facing destruction because their owner failed to comply with a court order and they savaged someone…
A SCRATCHCARD thief may have been feeling lucky when he snatched whole books of tickets. But instead of winning a jackpot, Simon Thomas Williams is facing…
Victim was underage. jury rules A FORMER Thatcham Scout leader has been convicted of performing sex acts on a boy he befriended. Jurors heard Peter Swynford,…
