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Murdered teen's family "overwhelmed" by support

21 July 2011
Murdered teen's family "overwhelmed" by support

Murdered teen's family "overwhelmed" by support

21 July 2011

More than 13,000 register condolences for tragic Robert Sebbage THE FATHER of murdered teenager Robert Sebbage said this week he had been “overwhelmed”…


Former champion jump jockey dies

18 July 2011
Former champion jump jockey dies

Former champion jump jockey dies

18 July 2011

Lambourn's Jack Dowdeswell died on Saturday morning following a fall at his home FORMER champion jump jockey Jack Dowdeswell has died, aged 94. He…


Video report: Cheers (and some tears) as insects invade

17 July 2011
Video report: Cheers (and some tears) as insects invade

Video report: Cheers (and some tears) as insects invade

17 July 2011

Crowds in awe as giant horrors stalk town centre streets THE BALEFUL glare of giant red eyes in a huge praying mantis was the first glimpse. Then other…


Video report: Sun smiles on Hungerford in time for carnival

17 July 2011
Video report: Sun smiles on Hungerford in time for carnival

Video report: Sun smiles on Hungerford in time for carnival

17 July 2011

Hundreds line the streets before heading to The Croft to party PHEW! After a day of grey skies and pouring rain, Hungerford basked in carnival sunshine. The…


Woman knocked unconscious in attempted robbery

16 July 2011
Woman knocked unconscious in attempted robbery

Woman knocked unconscious in attempted robbery

16 July 2011

Detectives appeal for help following vicious attack in Newbury A WOMAN was knocked unconscious by men who demanded cash and her mobile phone. The horrific…


Minute's silence planned for Greece stabbing victim

15 July 2011
Minute's silence planned for Greece stabbing victim

Minute's silence planned for Greece stabbing victim

15 July 2011

Families flew out yesterday (Thursday) following reports of crazed cabbie's rampage A MINUTE'S silence is to be held for Tadley teenager Robert…


Tadley teenager stabbed in Greece

14 July 2011
Tadley teenager stabbed in Greece

Tadley teenager stabbed in Greece

14 July 2011

Former Hurst Community College pupil died whilst on holiday with friends in Zakynthos THE FAMILY of a teenager stabbed to death in Greece is due to fly…


West Woodhay the scene for illegal rave

14 July 2011
West Woodhay the scene for illegal rave

West Woodhay the scene for illegal rave

14 July 2011

Police struggle to halt surge in raves as over 500 descend on rural West Woodhay HUNDREDS of people descended on farm land at West Woodhay for an illegal…


Fisheries minister welcomes new proposals on discards

13 July 2011
Fisheries minister welcomes new proposals on discards

Fisheries minister welcomes new proposals on discards

13 July 2011

European Commission due to unveil new plans today RADICAL plans for reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy are due to be unveiled by the European Commission…


Woman barred from supported housing schemes

11 July 2011
Woman barred from supported housing schemes

Woman barred from supported housing schemes

11 July 2011

Court injunction for defendant who preyed on vulnerable in Hungerford A WOMAN who preyed on elderly and vulnerable Hungerford residents has been made…


'Racist' agenda row at town council

08 July 2011
'Racist' agenda row at town council

'Racist' agenda row at town council

08 July 2011

Newbury Town Council has been criticised over an appendix to a report on planning for traveller sites NEWBURY Town Council has been accused of racism…


Prolific burglars jailed for series of high-value break-ins

07 July 2011
Prolific burglars jailed for series of high-value break-ins

Prolific burglars jailed for series of high-value break-ins

07 July 2011

This is a good result for the people of Newbury and Thatcham - Det Insp Carl Borges TWO MEN have received lengthy jail terms for burgling a series of…


Plans to name and shame criminals online

05 July 2011
Plans to name and shame criminals online

Plans to name and shame criminals online

05 July 2011

Minister's plans for new crime mapping website could lead to further crime, warns West Berkshire Lib Dem CRIMINALS in West Berkshire could soon be…


West Berkshire farmer warns of wildlife suffering

03 July 2011
West Berkshire farmer warns of wildlife suffering

West Berkshire farmer warns of wildlife suffering

03 July 2011

Wildlife habitats at risk as EU considers axing payments to land managers RARE birds could be under increased threat from plans to slash funding for wildlife-friendly…


Blues festival in Aldermaston

02 July 2011
Blues festival in Aldermaston

Blues festival in Aldermaston

02 July 2011

New barn stage for musicians at today's (Saturday's) Blues on the Meadow event BLUES on the Meadow is back, bigger and better than ever. The annual…


Town centre drama as boy injured

30 June 2011
Town centre drama as boy injured

Town centre drama as boy injured

30 June 2011

Witness: "I heard a thump and saw the boy lying in the road" A TEENAGER was struck and injured by a bus in Newbury's busy Northbrook Street at lunchtime…


Saddle up for Hungerford Big Wheel

28 June 2011
Saddle up for Hungerford Big Wheel

Saddle up for Hungerford Big Wheel

28 June 2011

Former town GP galvanises support for big charity cycle next month HUNGERFORD Big Wheel organisers are aiming to top last year's total of £3,000. The…


Crime boss jailed for illegal Aldermaston waste site

24 June 2011
Crime boss jailed for illegal Aldermaston waste site

Crime boss jailed for illegal Aldermaston waste site

24 June 2011

Four-year prison term is a record for waste offences, says Environment Agency AN ORGANISED crime boss has been jailed for four years for running a massive…


Grief as teenager dies in freak fall

23 June 2011
Grief as teenager dies in freak fall

Grief as teenager dies in freak fall

23 June 2011

Seventeen-year-old from Newbury sustained severe head injuries FRIENDS and family of a Newbury teenager who died in a fall have spoken of their shock…


Six week wait for Hungerford hotel decision

22 June 2011
Six week wait for Hungerford hotel decision

Six week wait for Hungerford hotel decision

22 June 2011

Critics claim Charnham Park site is the wrong one for budget hotel HUNGERFORD residents will have to wait several weeks before they learn the outcome…


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