But inspectors acknowledge its many strengths BEENHAM Primary School needs improvement, says Ofsted. A report following an inspection identified several…
Offender convicted of subjecting Sainsbury’s security guard to tirade of abuse A CUSTOMER who subjected a shocked Sainsbury’s security guard to…
AN INKPEN man who took to the wheel despite being nearly four times over the alcohol limit has narrowly avoided a jail sentence. Bryce Prater, a manager…
School governors vote to explore closer links with St John's Marlborough GOVERNORS at John O’Gaunt School in Hungerford want it to become an academy,…
£200 fine for possessing Class B drug A THATCHAM man has been caught driving with the banned stimulant mephedrone, known as Meow or M-Cat, in his car. There…
Woman left feeling "panicked, shocked and scared” A POSTWOMAN was confronted with a naked customer who blithely asked: “Anything for me, postie?” Newbury…
Civic leaders plan to 'pimp' their cattle THEY’LL be wild, frisky and free - and lit up like a Christmas tree. Possibly coming to a field near you...disco…
Tense planning meeting swayed by impassioned pleas THE Community of Hungerford Theatre Company has won a vital planning victory. The popular group was…
But 'affordable homes' will be facing only each other PLANNING chiefs have approved a controversial proposal for 708 new homes with associated access,…
Broker must repay £800,000 - or face more jail time A MORTGAGE broker and property developer has been jailed for five years for his part in a £33…
CPRE condemns outcome A SHOCK decision by councillors to allow a controversial development in Inkpen prompted murmurs of “absolute disgrace”…
It was the 'worst journey in the world' - Winston Churchill A WAR veteran from Hungerford has received the Arctic Star medal, honouring his bravery. George…
Boss hid dark secret court hears THE secret heroin hell of a homelessness project boss has been revealed to Newbury magistrates. Despite an outwardly…
Fresh hope as developer changes tack VILLAGERS opposing plans to discharge partially treated effluent into the River Lambourn have the Champagne on ice…
Judge brands him dangerous and calls for inquiry A SCHOOL teaching assistant, exposed as a dangerous, predatory paedophile, has been jailed for child…
John O'Gaunt School predict around £2 million shortfall by 2018 GOVERNORS of John O’Gaunt School in Hungerford have called an extraordinary meeting…
Government cuts mean funded work 'no longer viable' THE business of West Berkshire Magistrates’ Court in Newbury could be seriously disrupted after…
Residents in uproar at council inaction RESIDENTS of Upper Eddington in Hungerford are “beyond frustrated” at the inability of planning officers’…
Assault in Newbury pub A THATCHAM businessman launched a savage, unprovoked attack on an innocent pub customer, Newbury magistrates heard. Seconds earlier,…
High Street pub wants to cater for staying guests THE Plume of Feathers pub in Hungerford High Street could soon be providing overnight accommodation. Greene…
