Man banned from seeing children - but fined for their truancy A NEWBURY dad claims he is caught in a nightmare Catch 22 scenario as he has been banned…
Sign damaged as feelings run high PASSIONS are running high over the “demonisation” of dog walkers on Freeman’s Marsh in Hungerford,…
Botan's incident almost proved fatal, court hears A MAN who punched a town centre restaurant window nearly died from blood loss, Newbury magistrates…
Bench and plaque planned in honour of David Holtby A PERMANENT memorial to the late district councillor for Hungerford, David Holtby, could be installed…
27-year-old knew girl was 12 but said: 'I just don't see it as wrong' A well-known Newbury athlete has been jailed for a series of child sex offences. A…
Martin Crane back in the top seat at Hungerford Town Council MEET the new Mayor of Hungerford. If his face looks familiar, it should. Martin Crane has…
Fight to prevent effluent discharge goes national THE campaign to ‘Save the River Lambourn’ from housing development effluent has now garnered…
Storage crisis threatening props, items and equipment A STORAGE crisis is threatening to engulf the popular Community of Hungerford Theatre Company (CHTC). For…
Adventurous pilot glides past his 100th birthday HERE’S 100-year-old Bert Gallagher, celebrating his century milestone... by piloting a glider. Mr…
Mark Lawson stabbed a colleague after he took one of his onion rings at work Christmas party THEY are crispy, tasty and golden - but are onion rings worth…
New trial expected for former Kennet School teacher THE trial of a former Thatcham schoolteacher accused of sexually abusing boys in his care has collapsed. Jurors…
Bereaved parents hope crash tragedy will be a deterrent to teenagers THE bereaved parents of a boy killed in a joy ride tragedy have said they hope his…
But joy is tempered with caution over appeal fears A NATIONAL outcry over plans to pump semi-treated sewage into the River Lambourn appears to have borne…
£1,000 raised for cancer research HOW’S this for bravery? Hungerford woman Marjorie Burgess has had her head shaved to raise cash for cancer research. The…
Event attracts visitors from far and wide VILLAGERS in Shalbourne are preparing for their annual May Day Fair. The fair is a long-standing tradition which…
Susan Hofgartner to serve another term THERE was a palpable sense of an unbroken link in an historical chain at the Constable’s Parade in Hungerford…
Agency backs plan to discharge treated sewage as online opposition grows A CAMPAIGN to prevent treated sewage being discharged into the pristine waters…
Victim's family tells of anguish at the death of Charlie Townsend, 15 A TEENAGER who killed his friend during a joy ride was sent into custody by a judge…
A THATCHAM shopkeeper endangered neighbours by having nearly 50kg of fireworks unsafely stuffed in the attic, Newbury magistrates heard. The gunpowder-filled…
Former Kennet School teacher denies three counts of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child A THATCHAM school teacher carried out a series…
