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Technical problems at NWN

12 December 2013
Technical problems at NWN

Technical problems at NWN

12 December 2013

SOME people in West Berkshire and north Hampshire won't be able to pick up their copy of the Newbury Weekly News today owing to technical difficulties.…


Festive glow spreads across West Berkshire

12 December 2013
Festive glow spreads across West Berkshire

Festive glow spreads across West Berkshire

12 December 2013

WEST Berkshire continued to bask in a festive glow last week as more villages switched on t heir Christmas lights. The festive cheer began in Pangbourne…


Drink driving arrests up in first 10 days of festive campaign

12 December 2013
Drink driving arrests up in first 10 days of festive campaign

Drink driving arrests up in first 10 days of festive campaign

12 December 2013

THE number of people arrested for drink-driving in the first 10 days of a Thames Valley Police crackdown is up on last year. The Is it worth the risk?…


Council recommends sale of control tower to Greenham Parish Council

10 December 2013
Council recommends sale of control tower to Greenham Parish Council

Council recommends sale of control tower to Greenham Parish Council

10 December 2013

West Berkshire Council has recommended selling the control tower on Greenham Common to Greenham Parish Council. The parish council submitted an application…


Camper van fire on the A34 causing delays this evening (Tuesday)

10 December 2013
Camper van fire on the A34 causing delays this evening (Tuesday)

Camper van fire on the A34 causing delays this evening (Tuesday)

10 December 2013

A CAMPER van fire is causing delays on the A34 southbound this evening. One land was closed while two pumps from Newbury extinguished the blaze, half…


Paralympian praises students' successes

10 December 2013
Paralympian praises students' successes

Paralympian praises students' successes

10 December 2013

STUDENTS at Theale Green School celebrated this summer’s academic results with a paralympian at a recent award ceremony. The school has had much to celebrate…


Divided by politics but united in love - mayor and mayoress announce engagement

09 December 2013
Divided by politics but united in love - mayor and mayoress announce engagement

Divided by politics but united in love - mayor and mayoress announce engagement

09 December 2013

THE mayor of Newbury Anthony Pick has undertaken a very different kind of engagement this week after asking his lady mayoress and fellow town councillor…


Pangbourne bearing "unfair" share of council's cuts

09 December 2013
Pangbourne bearing "unfair" share of council's cuts

Pangbourne bearing "unfair" share of council's cuts

09 December 2013

PANGBOURNE villagers are rallying to save their community from West Berkshire Council’s proposed cuts. The Conservative-controlled council announced earlier…


Rail disruption over Christmas period

08 December 2013
Rail disruption over Christmas period

Rail disruption over Christmas period

08 December 2013

RAIL passengers travelling through West Berkshire over Christmas will face reduced services, owing to engineering works. A series of bus replacement services…


Labour campaign for energy switch

08 December 2013
Labour campaign for energy switch

Labour campaign for energy switch

08 December 2013

A CAMPAIGN to help slash the price of energy bills in West Berkshire was launched in Newbury last week. Members of Newbury’s Labour Party asked Sunday…


What's on today (Sunday)

08 December 2013
What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

08 December 2013

THE Christmas spirit will linger in Pangbourne today (Sunday) while lovers of the great outdoors can embark on themed walks across the district. Following…


Elderly shocked by sudden changes to accomodation

07 December 2013
Elderly shocked by sudden changes to accomodation

Elderly shocked by sudden changes to accomodation

07 December 2013

PEOPLE in a sheltered housing scheme in Newbury have complained about a lack of consultation over far-reaching changes to their accommodation. Residents…


Brownies celebrate 25th anniversary

07 December 2013
Brownies celebrate 25th anniversary

Brownies celebrate 25th anniversary

07 December 2013

PAMBER Forest Rainbows celebrated their 25th birthday in style with an extra special birthday cake and a party with leaders old and new. Based in Tadley,…


Multi-vehicle accident on the A34 this afternoon (Friday)

06 December 2013
Multi-vehicle accident on the A34 this afternoon (Friday)

Multi-vehicle accident on the A34 this afternoon (Friday)

06 December 2013

DRIVERS are facing delays this afternoon (Friday) following a multi-vehicle collision on the A34. Thames Valley Police were called to the northbound carriageway…


Man taken to hospital following Tilehurst collision

06 December 2013
Man taken to hospital following Tilehurst collision

Man taken to hospital following Tilehurst collision

06 December 2013

A DRIVER was taken to hospital following a collision in Tilehurst yesterday (Thursday). Firefighters from Dee Road and Mortimer had to cut a man free…


Another 'near miss' at tragedy crossing

06 December 2013
Another 'near miss' at tragedy crossing

Another 'near miss' at tragedy crossing

06 December 2013

A MAN has spoken of yet another near miss at the notorious level crossing at Ufton Nervet. Tim Wale was driving back from the village with his 12-year-old…


Here we go.... match invite for 107-year-old Blades fan

06 December 2013
Here we go.... match invite for 107-year-old Blades fan

Here we go.... match invite for 107-year-old Blades fan

06 December 2013

SHEFFIELD United’s oldest fan is to be treated to a special match for his 100 years of dedication. When Lewis Robert Clark was born in 1906 Sheffield…


Mortimer library closed for refurbishment

05 December 2013
Mortimer library closed for refurbishment

Mortimer library closed for refurbishment

05 December 2013

MORTIMER library has closed while it undergoes a refurbishment over the next two months. A mobile library will be available outside St Johns Hall on West…


Festive feeling in Pangbourne and Theale this weekend

05 December 2013
Festive feeling in Pangbourne and Theale this weekend

Festive feeling in Pangbourne and Theale this weekend

05 December 2013

PANGBOURNE and Theale will bask in the glow of co-operation this weekend as they switch on their Christmas lights. Pangbourne will be holding a Christmas…


Broadcaster celebrates Newbury school's spirit of achievement

04 December 2013
Broadcaster celebrates Newbury school's spirit of achievement

Broadcaster celebrates Newbury school's spirit of achievement

04 December 2013

PUPILS at Park House School recently celebrated their academic achievements at an awards ceremony hosted by Clare Balding. Parents, staff and governors…


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