Severe delays AN accident is causing severe congestion on the A34. By 4pm there were reports of tailbacks on the northbound carriageway between the Beedon…
Officers used incapacitant spray A THIEF high on drugs was so addled “it was like he was on another planet”, according to his own solicitor. In…
Ill health forces show cancellation THE elder statesman of English alt country, Hank Wangford, has been forced to cancel a gig on Friday, July 1, due…
'Too drunk to understand' A MAN banned from a town centre pub was so drunk that, when he tried to gain entry, he was unable to grasp what people were…
'At the heart of their community' SIX local businesses have been named as winners in the lifestyle blog Muddy Stilettos awards. The awards ‘celebrate…
Camera equipment sold to settle drug debt A MAN stole his father’s expensive camera equipment to settle a drugs debt. And the emotional fallout…
School upgraded to 'good' under 'effective, determined' head TEACHERS, parents and pupils at Hungerford Primary School are celebrating this week after…
Lots to do around the district Hungerford antiques and flea market. 10am to 4pm in Hungerford Town Hall. Hungerford Arcade model steam engine show.…
Lands End to John O'Groats on a boneshaker! GRATEFUL father Martin Wilson is preparing for an epic 1,000-mile ride, from Land’s End to John O’Groats…
Legendary jockey AP McCoy knighted LEGENDARY jockey AP McCoy received his knighthood for services to horse racing at Buckingham Palace today (Wednesday). He…
Costs shunted from one area to another, says damning report THE court system is “close to breaking point”, according to a damning new report. Even…
Drug debt was the cause, court hears A BOOKMAKER’S employee was mugged of the shop’s takings because of a drugs debt, Newbury magistrates…
Hundreds raised for New Horizons AS Mrs Brown would say, “That’s nice.” Inspired by characters from the hit TV comedy, Mrs Brown’s…
Lord Lieutenent of Berkshire presents Freedom of the Town awards HUNGERFORD saluted its civic heroes this week in the annual Freedom of the Town awards. This…
Unborn child could have been harmed, court hears A JUDGE has expressed astonishment over the violent behaviour of a mother of six, who continued brawling…
'Having been a heroin addict doesn’t mean you can help yourself' A JUDGE warned a prolific shoplifter: “Just having been a heroin addict doesn’t…
Midgham man caught jumping a red light in Thatcham A PUB employee who drove home after an 11-hour shift had drunk nearly three times the legal limit. Police…
Marriage is golden for Downgate pair CONGRATULATIONS to David and Janet Yates of The Downgate, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Bank…
West Berkshire to showcase its produce THE countdown to the Royal County of Berkshire Show has begun. The Newbury and District Agricultural Society’s…
Defendant used 'all her force' A WOMAN who literally threw her ex-boyfriend out her door has ended up in court charged with assault. West Berkshire Magistrates’…
