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,…
'Loud bang' woke household A DRINK-driver lost control of his van in Lambourn, careering into a garden and wrecking it. Peter Harvey awoke in the early…
Stranger rained punches on victim A MAN was punched in the face by a stranger in Lambourn. Police have appealed for witnesses to the vicious attack, which…
Man arrested after threatening to attack officers A MAN facing a suspended prison sentence challenged police to a fight outside a bar in Newbury town…
Former council leader warns of worse to come YOU’VE seen nothing yet, if you think the current budget cuts are harsh – that is the message…
Shoplifter denies stab threat A NEWBURY heroin addict terrified store staff who detained him for shoplifting by pulling a syringe from his pocket. The…
Quaffed champagne at children's birthday party A TIPSY father of three injured his children by crashing his car into a tree – after quaffing…
West Berkshire Council cuts force move HUNGERFORD Town Council may retain some CCTV facility in the town. But the efficacy of the crime-fighting asset…
Investment and improvement put "on hold" PLANNED improvements and expansion to Hungerford Primary School have been "put on hold." The bombshell was dropped…
Sighting over former airbase at Greenham THE Hungerford UFO mystery has deepened as a man claiming to be a former Ministry of Defence policeman has broken…
Pair drank alcohol and watched porn A MIDDLE-aged scout master carried out a string of sex assaults on a young boy, jurors heard this week. Peter Swynford…
Defendant drank on top of ADHD meds POLICE used the incapacitant spray Captor to subdue a raging man who drank after taking medication. Ashley Stephen…
Councillors may reluctantly support cuts HUNGERFORD’S district councillors have said they may reluctantly vote for budget cuts which could spell…
Driver 'had been spoken to before' by police A TAXI driver has been fined for smoking in his cab. Frederick Elliot, aged 64, of Almond Avenue, Newbury,…
A PRIMARY school principal carried out a string of sexual attacks on young girl pupils, a jury has heard. The 47-year-old headteacher showered one victim…
Cat burglar commits purr-fect crimes MEET Nemo, the incorrigible cat burglar with a taste for fine dining. But watch out... for this feline felon could…
Woman previously caused collision while driving high on drugs A HUNGERFORD woman has been jailed for driving while disqualified. Jacqueline Suzanne Tee,…
Man smashes mirror with hammer when told he can't see doctor immediately WAITING to see the doctor is always frustrating – but not everyone reacts…
