CHRISTMAS, or at least Christmas lights, appear to get earlier every year. Responsibility for the town’s Christmas lights have passed this year from the…
In this week's Newbury Weekly News, a traumatised motorist has told of the moment he was maimed during a savage and terrifying road rage attack. Victim…
WEST Berkshire’s annual toy appeal was unwrapped for its eighth year last week, helping to put a smile on young people’s faces throughout the district.…
A MAN who racially insulted a taxi driver before headbutting the vehicle is being sought by police. The suspect entered the taxi in Newbury town centre…
AN appeal has been launched after a man was punched to the ground in Theale. The 20-year-old victim was walking past the Red Lion Pub in Church Street…
PARISHIONERS in West Berkshire welcomed a new priest to their flock earlier this month. A large congregation gathered at St Peter’s Church, Woolhampton,…
WEST Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club held its biggest and best annual show this year - and they had a charity cheque of more than £12,000 to prove it.…
MOST young girls ask for dolls or a pony as a birthday present, but one West Berkshire girl asked for a different kind of parcel this year. Grace Dearing,…
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M4 this afternoon (Monday) following an accident. Two lanes are currently closed eastbound between junction 13 (Chieveley)…
THE effects of heavy drinking will be highlighted at two events in Newbury this week. As part of National Alcohol Awareness Week, Thames Valley Police…
A WEST Ilsley schoolgirl has been busy knitting poppies to be worn on Remembrance Sunday. Alice Knight, aged 10, set herself a target to make 20 poppies…
CCTV footage of an attempted robbery in Newbury has been released by police. The 23-year-old male victim was assaulted by three men demanding money as…
A MAN has been convicted of theft following a spate of vehicle break-ins across West Berkshire. The 27-year-old, from Kintbury, pleaded guilty to 17 offences…
TALKS on water, including details of a £10m pipeline to deliver water to Cold Ash, are being offered to people this evening (Thursday). The pipe will…
RESIDENTS gave a mixed response to proposals for up to 500 homes on greenfield land outside the settlement boundary in Shaw-Cum-Donnington when plans…
TWO robberies within a two-hour period in Newbury’s Victoria Park has led to a witness appeal from police. The first robbery saw six men kick and punch…
A TEENAGE girl was sexually assaulted by a man in Thatcham on Monday. The 17-year-old was stopped by a man asking for directions as she walked along the…
A MISSING schoolgirl from Newbury has been found. Jade Parfitt, aged 14, was reported missing after she failed to return to her central Newbury address…
A MAN had a wallet that had belonged to his grandfather stolen in Newbury's Victoria Park at the weekend. Four men assaulted the 18-year-old victim as…
SAFETY improvements to a notorious and dangerous level crossing in West Berkshire have taken too long, according to the Office of Rail Regulation. Seven…
