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Newbury Carnival is coming to town!

04 June 2015
Newbury Carnival is coming to town!

Newbury Carnival is coming to town!

04 June 2015

Volunteers sought for big event THE resurgent Newbury Carnival takes place this year on Sunday, July 5, which with a top line-up of attractions. including…


Veteran cyclist injured in horrific smash vows to ride again

04 June 2015
Veteran cyclist injured in horrific smash vows to ride again

Veteran cyclist injured in horrific smash vows to ride again

04 June 2015

Motorist admits careless driving A CYCLIST who received horrific, life-changing injuries after being knocked flying by a motorist has vowed to get back…


Town's farewell to long-serving vicar

02 June 2015
Town's farewell to long-serving vicar

Town's farewell to long-serving vicar

02 June 2015

Farewell to Rev Andrew Sawyer after 25 years ST LAWRENCE’S Church was filled to capacity as Hungerford bade farewell to the Rev Andrew Sawyer on…


Man who tried to free suspect is sent back to prison

01 June 2015
Man who tried to free suspect is sent back to prison

Man who tried to free suspect is sent back to prison

01 June 2015

'He simply got involved in business he shouldn't have,' court told A NEWBURY man who tried to free an arrested suspect was recalled to prison, town magistrates…


Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

01 June 2015
Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

Olli's 10 anniversary memorial run

01 June 2015

Hundreds to take part in event RUNNERS are gearing up for the 10th anniversary of the race in memory of Ollie Johnson on Sunday, June 7. Ollie was an…


Raiders steal £1,000 worth of cigarettes

31 May 2015
Raiders steal £1,000 worth of cigarettes

Raiders steal £1,000 worth of cigarettes

31 May 2015

Detectives appeal for information Police are appealing for information after £1,000 worth of cigarettes were stolen in a burglary at a shop in Kingsclere. The…


Woman thanks Good Samaritans who came to her dog's rescue

31 May 2015
Woman thanks Good Samaritans who came to her dog's rescue

Woman thanks Good Samaritans who came to her dog's rescue

31 May 2015

Greenham Common couple were 'so kind' A DOG owner has told how a pair of Good Samaritans came to her rescue after her pet, Zeta, was injured and immobilised…


Attempted murder charge follows Thatcham restaurant fracas

30 May 2015
Attempted murder charge follows Thatcham restaurant fracas

Attempted murder charge follows Thatcham restaurant fracas

30 May 2015

Accused due in court today  A MAN was due to appear in court today (Saturday) charged with attempted murder following an incident at the Szechuan…


Council-run centre needs improvement, says watchdog

30 May 2015
Council-run centre needs improvement, says watchdog

Council-run centre needs improvement, says watchdog

30 May 2015

First Ofsted report into Hungerford-based establishment A CENTRE which caters for young children from Hungerford, Kintbury and the Lambourn Valley needs…


What's on today (Saturday)

30 May 2015
What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

30 May 2015

Attractions around the district Bucklebury Boot Bazaar in The Old Vicarage Field next to St Mary the Virgin Church, 2pm until 5pm. Teas, cakes, plants…


Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

29 May 2015
Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

Lorries 'exploiting a legal loophole' in Hungerford

29 May 2015

Setback in battle against HGVs HUGE lorries can legally ignore a 7.5 tonne weight limit on Dark Lane in Hungerford – provided they have a “justified…


Magistrates tell drink-drive motorist: 'It's your lucky day'

28 May 2015
Magistrates tell drink-drive motorist: 'It's your lucky day'

Magistrates tell drink-drive motorist: 'It's your lucky day'

28 May 2015

Licence returned early despite second conviction A MAN twice convicted for drink driving got his licence back early as Newbury magistrates told him: “It’s…


Daughter of IRA blast victim to address Peace forum

27 May 2015
Daughter of IRA blast victim to address Peace forum

Daughter of IRA blast victim to address Peace forum

27 May 2015

Historic visit to Newbury THE daughter of a fatal IRA bomb blast victim is coming to Newbury to address the West Berkshire Peace and Integration Forum. On…


'Desperate' Romanian stole to feed family

27 May 2015
'Desperate' Romanian stole to feed family

'Desperate' Romanian stole to feed family

27 May 2015

'I came to England to work' claims defendant A MAN who came to England to find work stole nearly £1,000 worth of spirits from a Newbury store, town…


Marsh dog walkers angry after being 'demonised'

27 May 2015
Marsh dog walkers angry after being 'demonised'

Marsh dog walkers angry after being 'demonised'

27 May 2015

'Feelings running very high' after criticism from Town and Manor over wildlife WATER abstraction and cow grazing are the real culprits for the degradation…


Day of reckoning for 'drink drive loophole' Aldermaston community stalwart

26 May 2015
Day of reckoning for 'drink drive loophole' Aldermaston community stalwart

Day of reckoning for 'drink drive loophole' Aldermaston community stalwart

26 May 2015

Driver who was nearly more than four times the legal limit argued he should be acquitted A COMMUNITY stalwart who tried to avoid a drink-driving conviction…


River Lambourn battle 'may be heading for courts'

24 May 2015
River Lambourn battle 'may be heading for courts'

River Lambourn battle 'may be heading for courts'

24 May 2015

Villagers could seek judicial review over plan to pump semi-treated sewage in Lambourn A STANDOFF over a “permit to pollute” the River Lambourn…


What's on today

24 May 2015
What's on today

What's on today

24 May 2015

Sunday activities roundup IT’S DAY two of the Highclere Country Show today at Highclere Castle. Famed for its stunning backdrop, the Highclere Country…


Fleeing Thatcham driver 'knocked down police officer'

23 May 2015
Fleeing Thatcham driver 'knocked down police officer'

Fleeing Thatcham driver 'knocked down police officer'

23 May 2015

'Deeply embarrassed and ashamed" man fined A DRIVER knocked down a policeman with his car as he fled from the officer, Newbury magistrates heard. Ross…


Woman set up fake accounts in ex's name

21 May 2015
Woman set up fake accounts in ex's name

Woman set up fake accounts in ex's name

21 May 2015

Former partner tipped off by debt collectors A woman secretly opened an account in her ex-partner’s name – then went on a shopping spree,…


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