FIRE crews are currently dealing with a gas leak in Thatcham. Crews from Whitley Wood and a hazardous materials officer were called to the scene at Colthrop…
NEWBURY’S heritage will be on display for all to see after town councillors ratified the design for a town flag at a civic pride, arts and leisure meeting…
A TURF war on Stroud Green has been won by residents after West Berkshire Council announced it would resume cutting the grass around the trees. The council…
THE number of people living at the development at The Racecourse Newbury will determine just when improvements to Newbury’s roads will commence. Extra…
A CHIEVELEY man will be undertaking a half-marathon to raise money for the NSPCC - but only in preparation for a greater challenge. Dorian Cook, aged…
A MAN who had a heart attack while driving has a first aider who happened to be in the car behind to thank for helping save his life. Tim Tunks, aged…
A SERIES of events are being held across the district today - ranging from a cemetery welcome day to sporting events for charity. The Friends of Newtown…
NEWBURY’S Waterways Festival will launch today (Sunday). A flotilla of boats will moor up at Victoria Park for the annual event, organised by the Kennet…
THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen from a pub car park in Mortimer. The silver Dodge Cornet was stolen from the car…
A DISPLAY of military precision took place at Denison Barracks, Hermitage last week at the Beating Retreat ceremony. The event dates back to the 17th…
IN this week's Newbury Weekly News, around 2.4m tonnes of sand and gravel is to be extracted from an Aldermaston farm over the next 12 years after plans…
The stream of fetes across the area continues today (Sunday) - and there is also a chance for happy couples to renew their wedding vows. Cow pat bingo,…
A NUMBER of people across the district have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The headteacher of the Avenue Special Needs Academy…
TRIBUTES have been paid to a faithful Aldworth churchwarden who dedicated his time to preserving local history. Michael Soames had been an active member…
THE West Woodhay House Garden Show will blossom into life again this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to attend the popular show, which sees…
A WOMAN from Pangbourne has won an award in this year’s Shed of the Year competition. ‘Sheddy’ Abigail Walker, from Pangbourne, has been named the winner…
THERE is only a month to go until Newbury Carnival takes to the streets, and with a record 55 confirmed entries, this year’s event is set to be the biggest…
THE NUMBER of vehicle break ins across the district has risen dramatically and has led police to launch an initiative to help protect people from the…
CULTURE Fest returns to Newbury this year, showcasing heritage and diversity from around the world at the flagship event of the West Berkshire Multi Ethnic…
A WEST Berkshire football club has issued an apology after erecting floodlights without consulting residents. Mortimer Football Club, who train at the…
