Susan Hofgartner to serve another term THERE was a palpable sense of an unbroken link in an historical chain at the Constable’s Parade in Hungerford…
Agency backs plan to discharge treated sewage as online opposition grows A CAMPAIGN to prevent treated sewage being discharged into the pristine waters…
Victim's family tells of anguish at the death of Charlie Townsend, 15 A TEENAGER who killed his friend during a joy ride was sent into custody by a judge…
A THATCHAM shopkeeper endangered neighbours by having nearly 50kg of fireworks unsafely stuffed in the attic, Newbury magistrates heard. The gunpowder-filled…
Former Kennet School teacher denies three counts of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child A THATCHAM school teacher carried out a series…
Second Royal accolade for Benchmark A KINTBURY firm have been named by Buckingham Palace today - the Queen’s birthday - as winners of a Queen’s…
Hungerford Historical Association presents lecture HUNGERFORD Historical Association (HHA) presents a talk on Jane Austin – Her Life and Novels…
Magistrates decline to impose fines MAGISTRATES declined to enforce the fines imposed on a Hungerford mother for taking her child on holiday during John…
Undaunted athletes limber up WHAT do you do when you when your entry to the London Marathon is rejected? Six like-minded runners – all regulars…
Number Six due for major facelift and refurbishment AMBITIOUS plans to upgrade a derelict building in Bridge Street, Hungerford, have been approved by…
A COMMUNITY stalwart involved in an horrific, head-on smash tried to avoid a drink- driving conviction via a legal loophole. Neil Thomas Dignan accepted…
Proposals branded a 'scandal' A CAMPAIGN has been launched to “save the River Lambourn” from sewage pollution generated by a new housing development. One…
Town maintains ancient traditions
RESIDENTS have warned it is a matter of time before huge articulated lorries bring down another bridge – with potentially tragic results. Their…
Plans have been announced to establish a permanent memorial to the late district councillor for Hungerford, David Holtby. Following a successful and distinguished…
14-year-old girl reported missing by frantic father A NEWBURY man who ran away with a young girl has been jailed for having underage sex with her. The…
Bridge Street in Hungerford is “like a perfect smile with a tooth missing”. That was the opinion of the town council’s environment…
Hungerford filmmaker Drew Casson’s debut feature film has won a tranche of awards and plaudits at international film festivals – just…
Event rider Flora Harris has appealed for information after her pet dog was shot dead. The 26-year-old, who is based at Woodland St Mary, was devastated…
Villagers in Eastbury are sending a message across the decades to their descendants. After three years, the historic Eastbury Village Flood Prevention…