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Man saw 'ghost,' court heard

09 March 2014
Man saw 'ghost,' court heard

Man saw 'ghost,' court heard

09 March 2014

NEWBURY magistrates expressed concern for the health of a man who ran amok, believing he could see a ghost. Kane James Duncan, who works in a local Poundshop…


New venture for Azuza

09 March 2014
New venture for Azuza

New venture for Azuza

09 March 2014

AZUZA Coffee Shop in the Courtyard off Hungerford High Street, has closed to make way for a new venture. Azuza, which was established as an independent…


Mystery surrounds fatal crash - inquest

08 March 2014
Mystery surrounds fatal crash - inquest

Mystery surrounds fatal crash - inquest

08 March 2014

MYSTERY surrounds the circumstances of a fatal crash in Speen, an inquest heard. The hearing in Newbury on Wednesday, February 25, was told how fellow…


Drunk found in McDonaldszzzz...

08 March 2014
Drunk found in McDonaldszzzz...

Drunk found in McDonaldszzzz...

08 March 2014

POLICE found a Newbury man slumped, semi conscious, over the counter at McDonalds, town magistrates heard. As Christopher James Little slid down the serving…


Thatcham says ‘there’s no place for EDL here’

07 March 2014
Thatcham says ‘there’s no place for EDL here’

Thatcham says ‘there’s no place for EDL here’

07 March 2014

A DEMONSTRATION in Thatcham town centre by English Defence League members and supporters has been condemned as “vigilantism”. Newbury MP Richard Benyon…


Pair deny auction house fraud charges

07 March 2014
Pair deny auction house fraud charges

Pair deny auction house fraud charges

07 March 2014

TWO men have denied a series of fraud and other charges relating to the former Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers, Midgham. Glenn Norcliffe, aged 62, of Marcuse…


Hungerford mayor demands action over historic building

05 March 2014
Hungerford mayor demands action over historic building

Hungerford mayor demands action over historic building

05 March 2014

THE MAYOR of Hungerford has demanded immediate action from the Co-operative group over the state of Queen Anne House in the High Street. Martin Crane…


'Green' burials for Sheepdrove?

03 March 2014
'Green' burials for Sheepdrove?

'Green' burials for Sheepdrove?

03 March 2014

WOODLAND near Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Lambourn could soon be home to ‘green’ burials. West Berkshire Council planners have received an application…


Cancer victim took own life - inquest

02 March 2014
Cancer victim took own life - inquest

Cancer victim took own life - inquest

02 March 2014

AN ELDERLY man who lay down before an approaching train near Hungerford railway station was suffering from terminal cancer, an inquest heard. The hearing…


What's on today

01 March 2014
What's on today

What's on today

01 March 2014

SHOPPERS can choose between the weekly Charter Market at Newbury today (Saturday) or the award-winning Saturday market at Aldworth. There are also village…


Footballer may face jail after 'road rage' incident

28 February 2014
Footballer may face jail after 'road rage' incident

Footballer may face jail after 'road rage' incident

28 February 2014

A PROFESSIONAL footballer may face a jail term for maiming a man in a savage and bloody ‘road rage’ incident in Woolhampton. The injuries inflicted by…


Countdown begins for this year's Bayer 10k

28 February 2014
Countdown begins for this year's Bayer 10k

Countdown begins for this year's Bayer 10k

28 February 2014

THE COUNTDOWN to this year’s Bayer Newbury 10k run has begun. Organisers announced this week that this year’s race will support one of the town’s flagship…


'Battered' council leader brands school plan 'dead'

27 February 2014
'Battered' council leader brands school plan 'dead'

'Battered' council leader brands school plan 'dead'

27 February 2014

PLANS for an ‘all through’ school for Hungerford were branded “dead” last night - even before the consultation period closed. At a sometimes stormy meeting…


Woman caught shoplifting was "trying to help" friend - court

25 February 2014
Woman caught shoplifting was "trying to help" friend - court

Woman caught shoplifting was "trying to help" friend - court

25 February 2014

A WOMAN caught shoplifting was trying to help a friend being threatened over debt, Newbury magistrates heard. Claire French, prosecuting, told the court…


Newbury man apologises to court for behaviour

25 February 2014
Newbury man apologises to court for behaviour

Newbury man apologises to court for behaviour

25 February 2014

A “HARD-working” man who was found drunk in a puddle, said that his behaviour had been a “blip”. Andrew Robert Smyth, of York Road, Newbury, appeared…


Council chief in education cash threat

24 February 2014
Council chief in education cash threat

Council chief in education cash threat

24 February 2014

THE LEADER of West Berkshire Council this week threatened to withdraw an offer of £2.75 million for education in Hungerford. Gordon Lundie (Con, Lambourn…


Heroin addict: 'I want my life back'

24 February 2014
Heroin addict: 'I want my life back'

Heroin addict: 'I want my life back'

24 February 2014

AN ELOQUENT and impassioned speech by a recovering drug addict dissuaded Newbury magistrates from activating a suspended prison sentence. Greg Little…


Council wants closer ties with REME

23 February 2014
Council wants closer ties with REME

Council wants closer ties with REME

23 February 2014

HUNGERFORD Town Council is considering ways to cement the town’s relationship with the 6th Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).…


What's on today

23 February 2014
What's on today

What's on today

23 February 2014

WEST Berkshire Ramblers are out and about on Sunday. If you’d like to join them, meet by the bus stop at Bedwyn station at 10am (grid reference SU279645…


'Time to grow up' says man caught with cannabis

22 February 2014
'Time to grow up' says man caught with cannabis

'Time to grow up' says man caught with cannabis

22 February 2014

A MAN caught with cannabis in his car said it was “time to grow up” and give up the drug. Claire French, prosecuting, told Newbury magistrates on Thursday,…


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