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Rapist out on licence refused breath test

17 December 2014
Rapist out on licence refused breath test

Rapist out on licence refused breath test

17 December 2014

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…


'Home schooling' couple get truancy fines

16 December 2014
'Home schooling' couple get truancy fines

'Home schooling' couple get truancy fines

16 December 2014

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,…


What an extravaganza!

13 December 2014
What an extravaganza!

What an extravaganza!

13 December 2014

HUNGERFORD celebrated the advent of Christmas with its 23rd annual Victorian Extravaganza last night (Friday). Steam engines lined the streets and children…


Great Shefford incincerator campaign continues as planners recommend refusal

13 December 2014
Great Shefford incincerator campaign continues as planners recommend refusal

Great Shefford incincerator campaign continues as planners recommend refusal

13 December 2014

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…


Families in terror over arson attacks

12 December 2014
Families in terror over arson attacks

Families in terror over arson attacks

12 December 2014

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…


Ex-Thatcham vicar Peter Jarvis cleared on seven of 12 charges of sex offences with children

11 December 2014
Ex-Thatcham vicar Peter Jarvis cleared on seven of 12 charges of sex offences with children

Ex-Thatcham vicar Peter Jarvis cleared on seven of 12 charges of sex offences with children

11 December 2014

A FORMER Thatcham vicar was cleared on seven of the 12 charges he faced invo lving inappropriate sexual conduct with children yesterday (Wednesday). The…


Fire is latest in series of mystery arson attacks

09 December 2014
Fire is latest in series of mystery arson attacks

Fire is latest in series of mystery arson attacks

09 December 2014

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…


Psychiatric hospital "missed chances" to save suicidal patient

09 December 2014
Psychiatric hospital "missed chances" to save suicidal patient

Psychiatric hospital "missed chances" to save suicidal patient

09 December 2014

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…


Teacher's life saving legacy

07 December 2014
Teacher's life saving legacy

Teacher's life saving legacy

07 December 2014

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…


In his own words: sex charges vicar speaks

05 December 2014
In his own words: sex charges vicar speaks

In his own words: sex charges vicar speaks

05 December 2014

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…


John O'Gaunt sixth form to close

05 December 2014
John O'Gaunt sixth form to close

John O'Gaunt sixth form to close

05 December 2014

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…


Sneak thief steals poppy cash

04 December 2014
Sneak thief steals poppy cash

Sneak thief steals poppy cash

04 December 2014

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…


Knacker's yard: new documents could change everything

03 December 2014
Knacker's yard: new documents could change everything

Knacker's yard: new documents could change everything

03 December 2014

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.…


Woman died after heroin overdose in Newbury alleyway, inquest told

01 December 2014
Woman died after heroin overdose in Newbury alleyway, inquest told

Woman died after heroin overdose in Newbury alleyway, inquest told

01 December 2014

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 celebrates after trainer's Hennessy Gold Cup triumph

29 November 2014
Lambourn celebrates after trainer's Hennessy Gold Cup triumph

Lambourn celebrates after trainer's Hennessy Gold Cup triumph

29 November 2014

LAMBOURN trainer Oliver Sherwood is celebrating after Many Clouds' Hennessy Gold Cup triumph yesterday (Saturday). Many Clouds stayed on well to win…


Cameo fraud trial boss rushed to hospital

28 November 2014
Cameo fraud trial boss rushed to hospital

Cameo fraud trial boss rushed to hospital

28 November 2014

THERE was a dramatic development today (Friday) in the trial of a former Midgham auction boss accused of fraud. Just as the hearing at Reading Crown Court…


Death crash driver walks free from court

27 November 2014
Death crash driver walks free from court

Death crash driver walks free from court

27 November 2014

THE MAN convicted of killing a local actress by his dangerous driving has avoided immediate imprisonment after a judge agreed to “temper justice with…


Elderly residents 'lived in fear of neighbour'

25 November 2014
Elderly residents 'lived in fear of neighbour'

Elderly residents 'lived in fear of neighbour'

25 November 2014

A SOVEREIGN Housing association tenant caused mayhem in an elderly people’s development with wild parties, threats and litter, Newbury magistrates heard.…


What's on this Sunday

23 November 2014
What's on this Sunday

What's on this Sunday

23 November 2014

The district plays host to pharaohs, fairies and spiders this Sunday. At the Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife trust…


New look on the cards for John O'Gaunt School

22 November 2014
New look on the cards for John O'Gaunt School

New look on the cards for John O'Gaunt School

22 November 2014

JOHN O’Gaunt School plans to show a new face to the world. An application put before West Berkshire Council planners seeks external alterations to the…


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