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Last in Proms on the Green concert series this weekend

01 September 2017
Last in Proms on the Green concert series this weekend

Last in Proms on the Green concert series this weekend

01 September 2017

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head down to see Aldbourne Band ALDBOURNE Band presents the last in its present series of Pond Concerts this Sunday,…


Who will get to wear the coveted Black Beret?

01 September 2017
Who will get to wear the coveted Black Beret?

Who will get to wear the coveted Black Beret?

01 September 2017

The Swan at Inkpen holds 21st annual contest for biggest onion THE annual Black Beret contest for the biggest onion reaches its zenith at The Swan, Inkpen,…


Newbury man cleared of sexual assault said it was 'horseplay and banter'

01 September 2017
Newbury man cleared of sexual assault said it was 'horseplay and banter'

Newbury man cleared of sexual assault said it was 'horseplay and banter'

01 September 2017

'It's just normal behaviour if you live on Skyllings, mate' – defendant to prosecutor A NEWBURY man has been cleared of carrying out a sex attack on a…


'I won't sell Red Lion pub for £300,000'

29 August 2017
'I won't sell Red Lion pub for £300,000'

'I won't sell Red Lion pub for £300,000'

29 August 2017

Inn owner's blow to community campaign THE owner of the Red Lion at Baydon has warned she will block a community bid to buy the business – because…


Wacky Races, Harry Potter and Oktoberfest revels...it's Lambourn Carnival 2017!

28 August 2017
Wacky Races, Harry Potter and Oktoberfest revels...it's Lambourn Carnival 2017!

Wacky Races, Harry Potter and Oktoberfest revels...it's Lambourn Carnival 2017!

28 August 2017

Families line streets in blazing sunshine as village lets its hair down Would you buy a used car from this chap? Dick Dastardly (pictured) and arch rival…


Youngsters enjoy Swings and Smiles fun day

28 August 2017
Youngsters enjoy Swings and Smiles fun day

Youngsters enjoy Swings and Smiles fun day

28 August 2017

“It was great to see so many children and families coming together" YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a day of fun and activities at local children’s charity Swings…


Heavy jail sentence for 'county lines' drug dealer

27 August 2017
Heavy jail sentence for 'county lines' drug dealer

Heavy jail sentence for 'county lines' drug dealer

27 August 2017

Police team grab suspect after just four days in town Police have busted another 'county lines' drug dealer in Newbury, leading to a lengthy prison sentence…


The jury is out for Newbury In Bloom...

27 August 2017
The jury is out for Newbury In Bloom...

The jury is out for Newbury In Bloom...

27 August 2017

Judges have now visited all entries NEWBURY in Bloom judges have now visited all of the 42 entries received from local businesses, primary schools, places…


What's on today (Saturday, August 26)

26 August 2017
What's on today (Saturday, August 26)

What's on today (Saturday, August 26)

26 August 2017

Plenty to do around the district Saturday, until Bank Holiday Monday: Floating market at Newbury Wharf 10am-6pm Braiding Workshops 1pm-4pm West Berkshire…


'God has brought good from great evil'

24 August 2017
'God has brought good from great evil'

'God has brought good from great evil'

24 August 2017

Hungerford marks 30th anniversary of tragedy HUNGERFORD marked the 30th anniversary of the town’s shooting tragedy with a poignant memorial service…


Man who exposed himself in school playground appears in court

16 August 2017
Man who exposed himself in school playground appears in court

Man who exposed himself in school playground appears in court

16 August 2017

Magistrates hear man who chased woman home is schizophrenic plagued by voices in his head A MAN who exposed himself to two women in a school playground…


Hungerford Town Council face four-way battle against 100 new homes

15 August 2017
Hungerford Town Council face four-way battle against 100 new homes

Hungerford Town Council face four-way battle against 100 new homes

15 August 2017

Government, district and two developers join forces HUNGERFORD Town Council is now fighting a battle on four fronts over its opposition to 100 new homes…


Ex-sniper is jailed for dealing heroin in Newbury

08 August 2017
Ex-sniper is jailed for dealing heroin in Newbury

Ex-sniper is jailed for dealing heroin in Newbury

08 August 2017

Former Special Forces soldier was caught with 16 drug wraps A FORMER military marksman with an elite Special Forces unit has been jailed for drug dealing. Father-of-three…


Paedophile caught with thousands of images avoids jail

07 August 2017
Paedophile caught with thousands of images avoids jail

Paedophile caught with thousands of images avoids jail

07 August 2017

Theale man walks free from the dock despite having bag packed for prison AN IT expert was caught with images of children as young as four being raped. Michael…


Suspended sentence for drink-driver, nearly four times the limit

07 August 2017
Suspended sentence for drink-driver, nearly four times the limit

Suspended sentence for drink-driver, nearly four times the limit

07 August 2017

Defendant blew 131mcg in breath - the limit is 35mcg! A MIDGHAM motorist has been given a suspended prison sentence for driving after drinking nearly…


Newbury architect honoured with blue plaque

06 August 2017
Newbury architect honoured with blue plaque

Newbury architect honoured with blue plaque

06 August 2017

James H Money designed town hall A BLUE plaque to honour Newbury architect James H Money has been unveiled at Newbury Town Hall. Mr Money,…


New village pre-school 'ready by next spring'

06 August 2017
New village pre-school 'ready by next spring'

New village pre-school 'ready by next spring'

06 August 2017

School authorities acknowledge that the build “may cause some disruption” RAMSBURY Pre-School’s new building should be completed by next spring. In…


Man denies murdering his own baby son

04 August 2017
Man denies murdering his own baby son

Man denies murdering his own baby son

04 August 2017

Daniel McLaren appeared via video link to enter plea A Newbury man has appeared in court to deny murdering his baby son. Twenty-nine-year-old Daniel McLaren,…


Vandals strike at Newbury primary school

04 August 2017
Vandals strike at Newbury primary school

Vandals strike at Newbury primary school

04 August 2017

Damage occurred during two-day wrecking spree POLICE have appealed for information after vandals caused damage to The Willows Primary School in Newbury…


National Hunt legend has race named after him

03 August 2017
National Hunt legend has race named after him

National Hunt legend has race named after him

03 August 2017

Racecourse announces honour for ex-champion jockey FORMER National Hunt champion jockey John Francome has had a race named in his honour. Newbury Racecourse…


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