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Superspy loses out to bumpkins - but charities are the real winners

03 February 2014
Superspy loses out to bumpkins - but charities are the real winners

Superspy loses out to bumpkins - but charities are the real winners

03 February 2014

'VOLUNTEERING never dies' was the message at the seventh Volunteer Fair, which drew 350 people to the Corn Exchange in Newbury last Saturday. The annual…


Campaigners call for people to save Pangbourne library

31 January 2014
Campaigners call for people to save Pangbourne library

Campaigners call for people to save Pangbourne library

31 January 2014

CAMPAIGNERS fighting against West Berkshire Council’s proposed cuts to Pangbourne are calling on people to save their library. The Newbury Weekly News…


Accident on the A34 causing delays this morning (Thursday)

30 January 2014
Accident on the A34 causing delays this morning (Thursday)

Accident on the A34 causing delays this morning (Thursday)

30 January 2014

AN accident on the A34 caused delays to motorists Thursday morning commute. Thames Valley Police were called to the scene between the West Ilsley turn-off…


Body in Forest of Dean is believed to be missing Newbury man

27 January 2014
Body in Forest of Dean is believed to be missing Newbury man

Body in Forest of Dean is believed to be missing Newbury man

27 January 2014

POLICE have recovered a body believed to be that of a man who went missing nearly two weeks ago. Twenty-eight year old Daniel Brown, originally from Oaken…


Whitchurch Bridge re-opening delayed by three months

27 January 2014
Whitchurch Bridge re-opening delayed by three months

Whitchurch Bridge re-opening delayed by three months

27 January 2014

THE re-opening of the Whitchurch Toll Bridge has been delayed by three months. The 111-year-old privately owned toll bridge closed for repair works in…


District hit by freak weather over the weekend

27 January 2014
District hit by freak weather over the weekend

District hit by freak weather over the weekend

27 January 2014

WEST Berkshire is counting the cost of freak weather that battered the district at the weekend. Strong winds and heavy rain appeared out of the previously…


Yellow warning for rain issued today (Sunday)

26 January 2014
Yellow warning for rain issued today (Sunday)

Yellow warning for rain issued today (Sunday)

26 January 2014

A YELLOW warning for rain has been issued for London and South East today (Sunday). The Met Office has said that strong winds and heavy rain will batter…


Businesses nominated for Rural Oscars

26 January 2014
Businesses nominated for Rural Oscars

Businesses nominated for Rural Oscars

26 January 2014

TWO West Berkshire businesses have been nominated for accolades in this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards. The Pot Kiln pub in Frilsham, owned by television…


District hit by power cuts

25 January 2014
District hit by power cuts

District hit by power cuts

25 January 2014

HOMES across West Berkshire are without power again following strong winds this afternoon. So far, Newbury Today is aware that parts of Welford and Wickham…


Man left with serious injuries following GBH in Newbury town centre

25 January 2014
Man left with serious injuries following GBH in Newbury town centre

Man left with serious injuries following GBH in Newbury town centre

25 January 2014

A MAN could be left without sight in one eye after he was assaulted in Newbury town centre yesterday (Friday) evening. The 35-year-old man was walking…


What's on today (Saturday)

25 January 2014
What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

25 January 2014

IF you fancy taking up something new that can help make a difference then volunteer from Newbury with love at the seventh Volunteer Fair today (Saturday).…


Police appeal following shed break-in

24 January 2014
Police appeal following shed break-in

Police appeal following shed break-in

24 January 2014

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after burglars broke in to a shed and made off with electrical cable. The offenders forced their way in to the shed…


Three men jailed following West Berkshire burglaries

24 January 2014
Three men jailed following West Berkshire burglaries

Three men jailed following West Berkshire burglaries

24 January 2014

THREE men are facing a spell behind bars after pleading guilty to a spate of rural burglaries across West Berkshire. They are Jesse Gregory (pictured…


Firefighters tackle vehicle fire in pub car park

24 January 2014
Firefighters tackle vehicle fire in pub car park

Firefighters tackle vehicle fire in pub car park

24 January 2014

A VAN was destroyed by fire in the car park of a West Berkshire pub this morning (Friday). Firefighters from Whitley Wood and Dee Road stations were called…


Basildon Primary School's 'superstar’ teacher inspires school legacy

24 January 2014
Basildon Primary School's 'superstar’ teacher inspires school legacy

Basildon Primary School's 'superstar’ teacher inspires school legacy

24 January 2014

A SCHOOL has vowed to build on the legacy of a “superstar” teacher who died just months after marrying her childhood sweetheart. Helen Thompson, a reception…


Residents against Shaw housing proposal to meet tonight

23 January 2014
Residents against Shaw housing proposal to meet tonight

Residents against Shaw housing proposal to meet tonight

23 January 2014

Shaw-cum-Donnington residents who have formed a protest group over a plan for 500 homes on green field land will be holding a public meeting tonight.…


Police still searching for missing man

21 January 2014
Police still searching for missing man

Police still searching for missing man

21 January 2014

POLICE are continuing to search for Daniel Brown, who has been missing for almost one week. Mr Brown, aged 28, was last seen at his home address on The…


Police appeal to locate missing man

20 January 2014
Police appeal to locate missing man

Police appeal to locate missing man

20 January 2014

POLICE are concerned about the welfare of a man who went missing from his home in Gloucestershire last week. Daniel Brown, aged 28, was last seen at his…


What's on today (Sunday)

19 January 2014
What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

19 January 2014

THE Snow Queen will cast her spell on Lambourn today (Sunday)as Hans Christian Andersen's story comes to life on stage. Five members of the Rain and Shine…


Delayed Theale station upgrade set to begin this month

18 January 2014
Delayed Theale station upgrade set to begin this month

Delayed Theale station upgrade set to begin this month

18 January 2014

WORK to upgrade Theale station is set to begin this month following a three-month delay. The station is set to benefit from a £2.9m upgrade including…


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