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A34 re-opens near Newbury following lorry fire earlier today

05 March 2020
A34 re-opens near Newbury following lorry fire earlier today

A34 re-opens near Newbury following lorry fire earlier today

05 March 2020

Stretch of road closed for more than 16 hours The A34 northbound near Newbury has re-opened following a fire in the early hours of this morning.  The…


A34 near Newbury closed northbound following lorry fire

05 March 2020
A34 near Newbury closed northbound following lorry fire

A34 near Newbury closed northbound following lorry fire

05 March 2020

Closure expected to last in to the afternoon A section of the A34 near Newbury is closed following a lorry fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday)  The…


Thames Water - Newbury and West Berkshire above average for blocked sewers

05 March 2020
Thames Water - Newbury and West Berkshire above average for blocked sewers

Thames Water - Newbury and West Berkshire above average for blocked sewers

05 March 2020

More than 1,000 blockages in West Berkshire last year FATTY build-ups and “unflushable” items such as wet wipes and nappies caused more than…


Newbury couple's cruise affected by coronavirus fears

04 March 2020
Newbury couple's cruise affected by coronavirus fears

Newbury couple's cruise affected by coronavirus fears

04 March 2020

Dominican Republic would not let Fred Olsen ship dock A Newbury couple had their Caribbean cruise disrupted by coronavirus fears.  Richard and Julia…


Newbury and Thatcham - roadworks to affect A4 and Lower Way

03 March 2020
Newbury and Thatcham - roadworks to affect A4 and Lower Way

Newbury and Thatcham - roadworks to affect A4 and Lower Way

03 March 2020

The A4 and Lower Way to be affected by closures THE A4 is set to close between Newbury and Thatcham again tonight (Tuesday) with work in Lower Way starting…


Thatcham level crossing has been little impacted by new timetable, Network Rail says

03 March 2020
Thatcham level crossing has been little impacted by new timetable, Network Rail says

Thatcham level crossing has been little impacted by new timetable, Network Rail says

03 March 2020

West Berkshire Council will be conducting a traffic survey this month NETWORK Rail has said its recent timetable changes have had little impact on…


Burghfield boy who died in Topshop in The Oracle, Reading, was 'swinging on barrier', inquest told

02 March 2020
Burghfield boy who died in Topshop in The Oracle, Reading, was 'swinging on barrier', inquest told

Burghfield boy who died in Topshop in The Oracle, Reading, was 'swinging on barrier', inquest told

02 March 2020

10-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after display unit fell on top of him A 10-year-old boy from Burghfield who died in a Topshop…


Newbury's Kennet Centre new owners named

02 March 2020
Newbury's Kennet Centre new owners named

Newbury's Kennet Centre new owners named

02 March 2020

Lochailort 'looking to revitalise' centre THE new owners of Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre have been named. The Newbury Weekly…


Newbury 100-year-old former model mingled with Eric Morecambe and Frankie Vaughn

29 February 2020
Newbury 100-year-old former model mingled with Eric Morecambe and Frankie Vaughn

Newbury 100-year-old former model mingled with Eric Morecambe and Frankie Vaughn

29 February 2020

'Pammy' Langsman talks on her centenary IT’S been a wonderful life for a 100-year-old Newbury woman who worked as a model and mingled with the stars. When…


Thatcham to celebrate VE Day at Family Fun Day

28 February 2020
Thatcham to celebrate VE Day at Family Fun Day

Thatcham to celebrate VE Day at Family Fun Day

28 February 2020

Councillors also discuss alcohol licence for June event “THINGS are well poised” for Thatcham’s VE and VJ Day fun day celebration, including…


Flood alerts in place across West Berkshire in aftermath of Storm Dennis

28 February 2020
Flood alerts in place across West Berkshire in aftermath of Storm Dennis

Flood alerts in place across West Berkshire in aftermath of Storm Dennis

28 February 2020

Environment Agency updates guidance for Lambourn Valley, East Ilsley, West Ilsley, Compton, Ramsbury, Theale, Pangbourne and Purley A series of flood…


Great Shefford man arrested following police warrants in West Berkshire

26 February 2020
Great Shefford man arrested following police warrants in West Berkshire

Great Shefford man arrested following police warrants in West Berkshire

26 February 2020

Eight warrants executed in Hungerford, Great Shefford, Oxfordshire and Berkshire A man from Great Shefford has been arrested in connection with a fraud…


Newbury's upgraded Waterside Centre to encourage more young people into activities

26 February 2020
Newbury's upgraded Waterside Centre to encourage more young people into activities

Newbury's upgraded Waterside Centre to encourage more young people into activities

26 February 2020

Organisation wants to make facility 'a place of celebration and learning' THE organisation that is taking over Newbury’s Waterside Centre…


Newbury and Thatcham roads to be hit by closures

24 February 2020
Newbury and Thatcham roads to be hit by closures

Newbury and Thatcham roads to be hit by closures

24 February 2020

Traffic lights being replaced near West Berkshire Community Hospital A series of road and lane closures along the A4 are heading Newbury and Thatcham's…


NWN exclusive - Masterplan being prepared for Thatcham

17 February 2020
NWN exclusive - Masterplan being prepared for Thatcham

NWN exclusive - Masterplan being prepared for Thatcham

17 February 2020

Council working on masterplan to defend sites, but also asks 'what if more development came to the town?' WEST Berkshire Council is taking steps to prevent…


Man left with serious facial injuries following assault in Thatcham

16 February 2020
Man left with serious facial injuries following assault in Thatcham

Man left with serious facial injuries following assault in Thatcham

16 February 2020

Police are appealing for witnesses A man has been left with serious facial injuries following an assault in Thatcham Broadway.  Police are searching…


Newbury's Kennet Centre sold

15 February 2020
Newbury's Kennet Centre sold

Newbury's Kennet Centre sold

15 February 2020

Centre offers “significant scope for rejuvenation" NEWBURY’S Kennet Shopping centre has been sold to a mystery buyer for around…


Strictly Come Dancing quicksteps in to Newbury school

15 February 2020
Strictly Come Dancing quicksteps in to Newbury school

Strictly Come Dancing quicksteps in to Newbury school

15 February 2020

Dancer Ian Waite gives pupils 'amazing' masterclass STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ian Waite waltzed his way in to St John the Evangelist Infant and…


Thatcham eco pop-up market on today (Friday)

14 February 2020
Thatcham eco pop-up market on today (Friday)

Thatcham eco pop-up market on today (Friday)

14 February 2020

THATCHAM’S eco pop-up market returns to St Mary’s Church today (Friday) from 10am to 12.30pm.  Cold Ash-based Pantry Refill…


Reading West MP Alok Sharma promoted in cabinet reshuffle

13 February 2020
Reading West MP Alok Sharma promoted in cabinet reshuffle

Reading West MP Alok Sharma promoted in cabinet reshuffle

13 February 2020

He will also be minister for upcoming climate conference READING West MP Alok Sharma has been promoted to Secretary of State for the Department for Business,…


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