THE HIGH life is over for the bosses of former Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers after a jury convicted them on nine out of 11 charges. The jury returned its…
ROGUE traders who preyed on an elderly Hungerford resident have walked free from court - because their victim was too frail to give evidence against them.The…
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been given the first Criminal Behaviour Order in the Thames Valley. Danny Heap, aged 22,…
A FORMER Thatcham vicar will stand trial in July for a sexual offence against a child. Reverend Peter Jarvis will go on trial at Reading Crown Court on…
A DRIVER maimed a motorcyclist for life with a “moment’s inattention,” Newbury magistrates heard. In the dock on Thursday, December 11, was 77-year-old…
A CONVICTED rapist from Lambourn has been given a suspended jail term for an offence he committed while on early release. Newbury magistrates heard Kirk…
A COUPLE who unsuccessfuly tried to “home school” their child must pay nearly £750 in fines and costs. Clive and Elaine Swift, of The Granthams, Lambourn,…
HUNGERFORD celebrated the advent of Christmas with its 23rd annual Victorian Extravaganza last night (Friday). Steam engines lined the streets and children…
CONTROVERSIAL plans to site a knacker’s yard and carcass incinerator in the Valley of the Racehorse have been recommended for refusal. A plea for more…
RESIDENTS are living in fear after a third arson attack in six months. In each case, fires have been set in the same road, yards from where children slept…
A FORMER Thatcham vicar was cleared on seven of the 12 charges he faced invo lving inappropriate sexual conduct with children yesterday (Wednesday). The…
POLICE have appealed for information about an arson attack at the rear of Church Way, Hungerford, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 7. At…
A SUICIDAL patient was allowed to walk out of a psychiatric hospital – only to hang himself hours later. It was left to the family of self-employed sign…
SISTERS from Kintbury have received the Order of St John award for organ donation on behalf of their late father, Vincent Offer. Kirsten Offer and Neiline…
A FORMER Thatcham vicar facing sex charges involving children was due back on the witness stand this morning (Friday). The Rev Peter Jarvis, now of Clares…
THE SIXTH Form at John O’Gaunt School has been earmarked for closure. The news was announced in a West Berkshire Council document on school admissions…
A SNEAK thief stole a Royal British Legion poppy appeal collection. But magistrates were unable to make him repay his debt to the community by unpaid…
NEW technical reports could be a game changer in the battle over plans to site a knacker’s yard and carcass incinerator in the Valley of the Racehorse.…
A YOUNG woman’s life ebbed away from a massive heroin overdose in a Newbury alleyway after her partner passed out beside her. Police sealed off the area…
LAMBOURN trainer Oliver Sherwood is celebrating after Many Clouds' Hennessy Gold Cup triumph yesterday (Saturday). Many Clouds stayed on well to win…
