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Record number of runners at parkrun

19 February 2014
Record number of runners at parkrun

Record number of runners at parkrun

19 February 2014

A RECORD number of helped celebrate Newbury parkrun’s second birthday at the weekend. More than 400 runners took part in the free 5km timed run, which…


Financial boost for air ambulance

19 February 2014
Financial boost for air ambulance

Financial boost for air ambulance

19 February 2014

THE Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance has received a financial boost of nearly £2,500 thanks to a Newbury mortgage company. Mortgage brokers…


Man charged for possessing offensive weapon in Newbury

18 February 2014
Man charged for possessing offensive weapon in Newbury

Man charged for possessing offensive weapon in Newbury

18 February 2014

A MAN has been charged for possessing an offensive weapon in Newbury. The 20-year-old, from London, was charged with one count of possession of an offensive…


Overturned transporter on the A34 this evening

17 February 2014
Overturned transporter on the A34 this evening

Overturned transporter on the A34 this evening

17 February 2014

DRIVERS on the A34 are facing delays on the home commute this evening (Monday) after a car transporter overturned. Thames Valley Police were called to…


West Berkshire residents rally to support troops

17 February 2014
West Berkshire residents rally to support troops

West Berkshire residents rally to support troops

17 February 2014

NEWBURY residents are still rallying to support soldiers who have been helping flood stricken communities. It is said that an Army marches on its stomach…


Flood information roadshow taking place today

17 February 2014
Flood information roadshow taking place today

Flood information roadshow taking place today

17 February 2014

RESIDENTS will be able to have their questions on flooding answered at a flood information roadshow today (Monday). Representatives from West Berkshire…


River levels drop but hundreds of homes without power this morning

17 February 2014
River levels drop but hundreds of homes without power this morning

River levels drop but hundreds of homes without power this morning

17 February 2014

A REPRIEVE in the weather yesterday (Sunday) has led to river levels dropping across West Berkshire. Figures released by the Environment Agency at 9.30am…


Neighbourhood Watch meeting cancelled

17 February 2014
Neighbourhood Watch meeting cancelled

Neighbourhood Watch meeting cancelled

17 February 2014

A NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled because of the flooding in West Berkshire. The meeting was due to take place at…


Homeowners should be braced for further flooding

16 February 2014
Homeowners should be braced for further flooding

Homeowners should be braced for further flooding

16 February 2014

PEOPLE affected by flooding should brace themselves for continued rising water. This was the warning from the Environment Agency today (Sunday) despite…


District still suffering from storm damage

16 February 2014
District still suffering from storm damage

District still suffering from storm damage

16 February 2014

THOUSANDS of homes in West Berkshire remain without power today (Sunday), more than 36 hours since strong winds battered the district. West Berkshire…


Village pulls together during power cut

16 February 2014
Village pulls together during power cut

Village pulls together during power cut

16 February 2014

COMMUNITY spirit is alive and well in East Ilsley - even if the power isn't. Villagers have been without power since 1am on Saturday and groundwater is…


Public meeting to discuss pub redevelopment plans today (Sunday)

16 February 2014
Public meeting to discuss pub redevelopment plans today (Sunday)

Public meeting to discuss pub redevelopment plans today (Sunday)

16 February 2014

A WEST Berkshire pub could be “saved from extinction” provided residents do not delay plans for additional housing in Chaddleworth. The plans, submitted…


Villages likely to be without power this evening (Saturday)

15 February 2014
Villages likely to be without power this evening (Saturday)

Villages likely to be without power this evening (Saturday)

15 February 2014

Villages in West Berkshire and Wiltshire are likely to be without power until tomorrow morning. Energy company SSE has this evening released a list of…


Agencies fight to turn the tide in West Berkshire

15 February 2014
Agencies fight to turn the tide in West Berkshire

Agencies fight to turn the tide in West Berkshire

15 February 2014

OPERATIONS continue this afternoon (Saturday) to relieve flood stricken communities and those without power in West Berkshire. Fire crews from Wales,…


Man charged with killing two cyclists

15 February 2014
Man charged with killing two cyclists

Man charged with killing two cyclists

15 February 2014

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of two cyclists in Purley-on-Thames. The charge relates to an incident on Thursday evening where police…


River levels up after last night's heavy rain and homes still without power

15 February 2014
River levels up after last night's heavy rain and homes still without power

River levels up after last night's heavy rain and homes still without power

15 February 2014

RIVER levels in Newbury and Theale have reached record highs following last night's heavy downpour. Figures from the Environment Agency at 11am today…


Two teenagers charged with trespassing

15 February 2014
Two teenagers charged with trespassing

Two teenagers charged with trespassing

15 February 2014

TWO men have been charged with trespassing on Newbury Showground. The men, aged 19 and 16, had been arrested in relation to an incident of trespassing…


Residents offer help to soldiers

15 February 2014
Residents offer help to soldiers

Residents offer help to soldiers

15 February 2014

PEOPLE across the West Berkshire have been offering support to soldiers helping flood stricken communities. Soldiers from 4 Rifles left their base last…


District wakes from the storm

15 February 2014
District wakes from the storm

District wakes from the storm

15 February 2014

WEST Berkshire is counting the cost of last night's (Friday) strong winds that left hundred of homes without power and blocked roads. People in Thatcham…


Plenty to do today (Sat)

15 February 2014
Plenty to do today (Sat)

Plenty to do today (Sat)

15 February 2014

THERE'S plenty to keep the family entertained in West Berkshire today (Saturday), with armies, archery and markets all taking place. Shaw House will open…


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