Staff urge customers to join in STAFF at Sainsbury’s Newbury are encouraging local shoppers to support Sport Relief 2016. A number of fundraising…
Lambourn man's epic journey nears its end HE’S been battered by winds from Hurricane Alex and struck by flying fish. But as you read this, Lambourn…
Motorist was trying to avoid confrontation, court hears A DRIVER has been cleared of knocking down a pedestrian in an apparent road rage attack. An off-duty…
Friends trapped inside, court hears A DRIVER high on drugs careered out of control, rolling the car right over and trapping himself and three friends…
Crisis meeting scheduled HUNGERFORD began mobilising this week as anger over the threat to the town library gave way to action. The bitter backlash has…
Villagers back research fundraisers BAYDON is preparing for this year’s great village bake-off. The annual event helps raise money for research…
National security must trump AONB concerns, claim applicants A PROJECT to build three large aircraft hangars in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…
Coffee van may need planning permission COUNCIL charges are threatening to strangle a one-woman business providing morning coffee for Hungerford commuters. Town…
Campaigners turn out in force to voice their anger THREATS to axe Hungerford library have been met with an initial reaction of anger and dismay. But this…
Caught with cannabis despite last chance A MAN given a suspended prison sentence for drug dealing took one more gamble with his liberty... and lost. William…
A FORMER local vicar and youth counsellor at a West Berkshire school has been convicted of child sex charges. Rev Peter Jarvis admitted two charges of…
Officers were looking on WHEN Alexandre Jose Rosas buried his drug stash beneath a tree, there was a problem – he was being watched by police. The…
Fracas led to broken bones A VICIOUS gang fight that raged in Newbury town centre resulted in serious injuries, town magistrates heard. One man sustained…
AP 'relishing the role' THE recently knighted Sir Anthony McCoy is to be the new president of the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF), the charity has announced. The…
Incapacitant used as man tries to escape police POLICE used the incapacitant Captor spray to fell a balaclava-clad man in a bookmakers. But in the…
Her Majesty's Planning Inspectorate to rule on 'unauthorised' build BATTLE lines have been drawn in what is perceived by some as a test case to prevent…
Fears over Alabama Rot disease 'should be kept in proportion' A HUNGERFORD vet has reassured dog walkers over the risk to their pets from a disease known…
Robert Neill unanimously convicted of sexually abusing boys while at Kennet School A TEACHER has been found guilty of raping a pupil and sexually abusing…
Newbury College proposal put forward by town councillor A RADICAL bid to save Hungerford Youth and Community Centre is under way. However, the youth club…
Latest on financial wrangle over dream project THERE was cautious optimism this week among supporters of a proposed state-of-the-art cancer care facility…
