Second Royal accolade for Benchmark A KINTBURY firm have been named by Buckingham Palace today - the Queen’s birthday - as winners of a Queen’s…
Hungerford Historical Association presents lecture HUNGERFORD Historical Association (HHA) presents a talk on Jane Austin – Her Life and Novels…
Magistrates decline to impose fines MAGISTRATES declined to enforce the fines imposed on a Hungerford mother for taking her child on holiday during John…
Undaunted athletes limber up WHAT do you do when you when your entry to the London Marathon is rejected? Six like-minded runners – all regulars…
Number Six due for major facelift and refurbishment AMBITIOUS plans to upgrade a derelict building in Bridge Street, Hungerford, have been approved by…
A COMMUNITY stalwart involved in an horrific, head-on smash tried to avoid a drink- driving conviction via a legal loophole. Neil Thomas Dignan accepted…
Proposals branded a 'scandal' A CAMPAIGN has been launched to “save the River Lambourn” from sewage pollution generated by a new housing development. One…
Town maintains ancient traditions
RESIDENTS have warned it is a matter of time before huge articulated lorries bring down another bridge – with potentially tragic results. Their…
Plans have been announced to establish a permanent memorial to the late district councillor for Hungerford, David Holtby. Following a successful and distinguished…
14-year-old girl reported missing by frantic father A NEWBURY man who ran away with a young girl has been jailed for having underage sex with her. The…
Bridge Street in Hungerford is “like a perfect smile with a tooth missing”. That was the opinion of the town council’s environment…
Hungerford filmmaker Drew Casson’s debut feature film has won a tranche of awards and plaudits at international film festivals – just…
Event rider Flora Harris has appealed for information after her pet dog was shot dead. The 26-year-old, who is based at Woodland St Mary, was devastated…
Villagers in Eastbury are sending a message across the decades to their descendants. After three years, the historic Eastbury Village Flood Prevention…
CAN you help to properly honour Lambourn’s World War Two fallen? Villager Carol Silk is seeking background information on the men listed as Lambourn’s…
THE countdown to the 2015 Bayer 10k run has begun, with the announcement that entries are open this week. This year’s event will take place on Sunday,…
JOHN O’Gaunt School is shedding its ‘Cinderella’ status as long-promised funding takes effect. Work is finally under way on a facelift for the…
A CHARITY car wash day in Hungerford has raised a £1,505. The event, organised by the town’s Rotary Club, was declared a huge success. Club…
A VETERAN fraudster, who has fleeced kind-hearted local folk for years, could be back on the streets. Amanda Louise Futcher, who has 145 previous convictions,…
