- John Garvey

Heat your home - without costing the earth

Hungerford Environmental Action Team (HEAT) is running a series of free public events on the theme 'HEAT Your Home without Costing the Earth.'

Constable and Bellman of Town & Manor deliver red rose to Queen in ancient tradition

Constable and Bellman of Town & Manor deliver red rose to Queen in ancient tradition

The Constable and the Bellman of The Town & Manor of Hungerford travelled to Buckingham Palace – to hand deliver a red rose to the Queen.

Ta-daa! Hungerford's twinning gift sundial is back

Ta-daa! Hungerford's twinning gift sundial is back

Five years after it was inadvertently broken, a gift from Hungerford's French twin is back overlooking the town.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of June 1

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of June 1

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 50,075, an increase of 16 since May 31.

Did the Government squander £500,000 on cones at Newbury Showground Covid test centre?

Did the Government squander £500,000 on cones at Newbury Showground Covid test centre?

A Government agency has potentially squandered half a million pounds unnecessarily hiring traffic cones at Newbury Showground in Chieveley.

Hungerford home extension plan upsets neighbours

30 May 2022

Hungerford home extension plan upsets neighbours

30 May 2022

Plans to extend a Hungerford home have sparked a strong objection from neighbours.

Back to school for senior citizens as generations join together

26 May 2022

Back to school for senior citizens as generations join together

26 May 2022

Guests from Hungerford's senior community were invited 'back to school' last week, as part of John O'Gaunt School's 'All Aboard' project.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 25

25 May 2022

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 25

25 May 2022

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 49,966, an increase of 20 since May 24.

Smashed twinning sundial to be replaced at last

19 May 2022

Smashed twinning sundial to be replaced at last

19 May 2022

A gift from Hungerford's French twin town which was smashed by contractors is finally being replaced.

Locked toilet trial at school continues despite controversy

Locked toilet trial at school continues despite controversy

A locked toilet trial at a Hungerford school will continue for the foreseeable future, despite an angry reaction from some.

Police need to rebuild trust following predatory PC's jailing, says Laura Farris MP

Police need to rebuild trust following predatory PC's jailing, says Laura Farris MP

Thames Valley Police need to rebuild public confidence following the jailing of a predatory former officer from Newbury, MP Laura Farris has warned.

Cricket pitch plan for village

15 May 2022

Cricket pitch plan for village

15 May 2022

Plans have been submitted for a cricket pitch in East Garston.

Meet the new recruits: trainee police dogs Ivor and Copper go walkies

14 May 2022

Meet the new recruits: trainee police dogs Ivor and Copper go walkies

14 May 2022

Neighbourhood police officers from Newbury introduce their new team members...trainee police dogs Ivor and Copper.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 11

11 May 2022

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 11

11 May 2022

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 49,705, an increase of 11 since May 10.

Helen Simpson re-elected as town mayor

07 May 2022

Helen Simpson re-elected as town mayor

07 May 2022

The mayor of Hungerford has been re-elected for another term.

Remedial works to tarmac spark fresh anger

05 May 2022

Remedial works to tarmac spark fresh anger

05 May 2022

The mayor of Hungerford has slammed remedial works to a "disgraceful" tarmacking project

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 4

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of May 4

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 49,558 – an increase of 181 since April 27.

Newbury druidess Katie celebrates Beltane atop Glastonbury Tor

Newbury druidess Katie celebrates Beltane atop Glastonbury Tor

A druidess from Newbury has taken part in a colourful pagan ceremony to welcome the peak of spring.

Neighbourhood police team: monthly report

Neighbourhood police team: monthly report