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Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

14 February 2014
Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

14 February 2014

HUNDREDS of homes in Thatcham are without power this evening (Fri). The power went out at around 6.30pm and properties affected include those in and around…


Man arrested for burglary in Newbury

14 February 2014
Man arrested for burglary in Newbury

Man arrested for burglary in Newbury

14 February 2014

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burgling properties in Newbury. The 21-year-old is accused of stealing a television and jewellery from a property…


Flood recovery fund launched today (Friday)

14 February 2014
Flood recovery fund launched today (Friday)

Flood recovery fund launched today (Friday)

14 February 2014

A FLOOD recovery scheme has been launched to help people affected by severe flooding across Berkshire. The Berkshire Community Foundation, which has offices…


Council tax relief for flooded homes as today's rain adds to the districts woes

14 February 2014
Council tax relief for flooded homes as today's rain adds to the districts woes

Council tax relief for flooded homes as today's rain adds to the districts woes

14 February 2014

TODAY'S downpour of rain has led to further flood warnings and road closures to be issued across West Berkshire, as West Berkshire Council sets aside…


Schools closed today (Friday) as heavy rain forecast into tomorrow

14 February 2014
Schools closed today (Friday) as heavy rain forecast into tomorrow

Schools closed today (Friday) as heavy rain forecast into tomorrow

14 February 2014

HEAVY and persistent rain is on the cards for West Berkshire today and a number of schools have been closed because of flooding. Update at 12.55pmToday's…


Send us your flood pictures

14 February 2014
Send us your flood pictures

Send us your flood pictures

14 February 2014

HEAVY rain is expected to fall in West Berkshire today, adding to the misery of people stricken by flooding. Newbury Today would like to document what…


Children warned not to play near flood water as 26-hour rain warning issued

13 February 2014
Children warned not to play near flood water as 26-hour rain warning issued

Children warned not to play near flood water as 26-hour rain warning issued

13 February 2014

CHILDREN are being warned not to play near flood water as another heavy rain front is set to plague West Berkshire tomorrow. Today's dry spell looks to…


Men arrested for hunting in Hungerford

13 February 2014
Men arrested for hunting in Hungerford

Men arrested for hunting in Hungerford

13 February 2014

TWO men have been arrested under the hunting act after allegedly using dogs to kill a deer while trespassing on private land in Hungerford. Officers were…


The army and heavy rain arrives in West Berkshire

12 February 2014
The army and heavy rain arrives in West Berkshire

The army and heavy rain arrives in West Berkshire

12 February 2014

THE army is en route to help stricken properties in Shaw. West Berkshire Council has announced this afternoon (Wednesday) that it has called in the military…


More rain to fall in West Berkshire today (Weds)

11 February 2014
More rain to fall in West Berkshire today (Weds)

More rain to fall in West Berkshire today (Weds)

11 February 2014

MORE rain is heading West Berkshire's way and people are being warned to protect their homes from flooding and not to travel unless it is essential. West…


Police issue scam email warning

11 February 2014
Police issue scam email warning

Police issue scam email warning

11 February 2014

THAMES Valley Police is warning people about a scam email threatening people with court action. Fraudsters have been sending out spoof emails designed…


Drivers face fines for driving through flooded roads

10 February 2014
Drivers face fines for driving through flooded roads

Drivers face fines for driving through flooded roads

10 February 2014

DRIVERS could face fines for driving along flooded roads while livestock owners in West Berkshire have been urged to take immediate action to protect…


Send us your flood pictures

10 February 2014
Send us your flood pictures

Send us your flood pictures

10 February 2014

BERKSHIRE'S wettest January since Met Office records began in 1910 has spilled over into February, with above average rainfalls already recorded. We'd…


Winter bird walks taking place today (Sunday)

09 February 2014
Winter bird walks taking place today (Sunday)

Winter bird walks taking place today (Sunday)

09 February 2014

TWITCHERS and lovers of the great outdoors are in for a treat with a number of events to stretch the legs this weekend. A Winter Bird Walk will take place…


Council will not issue sandbags as the district braces for further flooding

07 February 2014
Council will not issue sandbags as the district braces for further flooding

Council will not issue sandbags as the district braces for further flooding

07 February 2014

PEOPLE at risk of flooding will have to shore up their own homes as West Berkshire Council has reiterated that its not its policy to hand out sandbags…


Basildon School pupils start fundraising for late teacher

06 February 2014
Basildon School pupils start fundraising for late teacher

Basildon School pupils start fundraising for late teacher

06 February 2014

CHILDREN at a West Berkshire school have taken their first steps towards building on the fundraising legacy of a teacher whose life was cut short. Helen…


Body found in Greenham

05 February 2014
Body found in Greenham

Body found in Greenham

05 February 2014

THE body of a man has been found in Greenham today (Weds). A spokeswoman for Thames Valley Police, Hannah Williams, said that officers were called at…


Mums can get support at meeting tonight

05 February 2014
Mums can get support at meeting tonight

Mums can get support at meeting tonight

05 February 2014

A HUNGERFORD mum has set up a support group for those whose children suffer from reflux. Emily Cook, aged 31, decided to set up the group as her boys,…


Appeal launched following assault in Newbury

04 February 2014
Appeal launched following assault in Newbury

Appeal launched following assault in Newbury

04 February 2014

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Newbury at the weekend. The 20-year-old man was walking down Elizabeth Avenue towards…


Police warn of fraud along the M4 corridor

04 February 2014
Police warn of fraud along the M4 corridor

Police warn of fraud along the M4 corridor

04 February 2014

POLICE are warning people to be aware of an "elaborate" fraud taking place along the M4 corridor. Wiltshire Police are investigating reports from Good…


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