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Sun shines on the Young Farmers

12 June 2013
Sun shines on the Young Farmers

Sun shines on the Young Farmers

12 June 2013

ALL the fun was had by visitors at the Berkshire Country Fayre recently. The event saw thousands of people visit Amners Farm, Burghfield, to see birds…


Funds awarded to reduce traffic congestion

10 June 2013
Funds awarded to reduce traffic congestion

Funds awarded to reduce traffic congestion

10 June 2013

TRAFFIC congestion on the A4 at Calcot could see a significant decrease after funding for a £2.8m scheme was awarded to West Berkshire Council. The council…


William Hill plans not a favourite to go ahead

09 June 2013
William Hill plans not a favourite to go ahead

William Hill plans not a favourite to go ahead

09 June 2013

THE odds do not favour plans to convert a vacant shop into a betting office in Newbury’s Market Place. The plans, submitted by William Hill Ltd, seek…


Fun at the fetes being held today (Sat)

08 June 2013
Fun at the fetes being held today (Sat)

Fun at the fetes being held today (Sat)

08 June 2013

WELLY wanging, dragonboat racing and a tug of war, it can only mean it's time for the Pangbourne village fete being held today (Saturday). With the recent…


Hampstead Norreys shop shortlisted for national award

06 June 2013
Hampstead Norreys shop shortlisted for national award

Hampstead Norreys shop shortlisted for national award

06 June 2013

THE Hampstead Norreys Community Shop has been shortlisted for a national award. The shop in Church Street opened in March 2011 after a questionnaire showed…


Charlie Brown named as Rita Ora's supporting act

05 June 2013
Charlie Brown named as Rita Ora's supporting act

Charlie Brown named as Rita Ora's supporting act

05 June 2013

CHARLIE Brown will be on his way to the Racecourse Newbury to support Rita Ora on stage at the first Party in the Paddock gig of the summer on Saturday.…


Theale station to receive an upgrade

03 June 2013
Theale station to receive an upgrade

Theale station to receive an upgrade

03 June 2013

THEALE station is to benefit from a £2.9m upgrade. The project will involve a new ticket office, footbridge and lifts as well as the development of a…


Moonwalkers fulfill charity pledge

01 June 2013
Moonwalkers fulfill charity pledge

Moonwalkers fulfill charity pledge

01 June 2013

FRIENDS from West Berkshire braved a cold London night to take part in a charity walk in novelty bras to raise funds for cancer charities and fulfill…


Café plan for Bridge Street

31 May 2013
Café plan for Bridge Street

Café plan for Bridge Street

31 May 2013

PLANS to convert a listed Newbury building into a café have been submitted to West Berkshire Council. The plans submitted by J Hunter Foods Ltd seek to…


Thousands raised by thousands of visitors at village fete

31 May 2013
Thousands raised by thousands of visitors at village fete

Thousands raised by thousands of visitors at village fete

31 May 2013

PEOPLE in Yattendon and Frilsham enjoyed a day of traditional fun at their annual village fete on Monday. The event saw thousands of people descend on…


Tilehurst woman charged with attempted murder of teenager

30 May 2013
Tilehurst woman charged with attempted murder of teenager

Tilehurst woman charged with attempted murder of teenager

30 May 2013

A WOMAN from Tilehurst has been charged with the attempted murder of a 13-year old boy. The 32-year-old woman has been charged following an incident at…


Air ambulance called to Newbury school

29 May 2013
Air ambulance called to Newbury school

Air ambulance called to Newbury school

29 May 2013

The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance was called to the John Rankin School today (Wednesday). The helicopter was called to the School at 10:44am…


Dive into Northcroft lido next month

29 May 2013
Dive into Northcroft lido next month

Dive into Northcroft lido next month

29 May 2013

SUN worshippers and swimmers can enjoy a lounge by the Northcroft lido from June - provided the British summer makes an appearance this year. The historic…


Post could arrive later in Pangbourne

28 May 2013
Post could arrive later in Pangbourne

Post could arrive later in Pangbourne

28 May 2013

RESIDENTS and businesses in Pangbourne could receive their post later in the day after Royal Mail announced changes to its postal service. Under the changes,…


Historic site for classic car meet

28 May 2013
Historic site for classic car meet

Historic site for classic car meet

28 May 2013

CLASSIC car enthusiasts were primed and ready for a car show with a historic backdrop - the nuclear missile silos at Greenham Common last weekend. More…


Yattendon and Frilsham village fete being held today

27 May 2013
Yattendon and Frilsham village fete being held today

Yattendon and Frilsham village fete being held today

27 May 2013

People in Yattendon and Frilsham are gearing up for their annual village fete today (Monday). The popular event will feature a bouncy castle, maypole…


Take your marks for the Bayer 10k today

26 May 2013
Take your marks for the Bayer 10k today

Take your marks for the Bayer 10k today

26 May 2013

THE sound of hundreds of pounding feet will be heard through Newbury today (Sunday) as runners race through the town for the Bayer 10K. The annual race,…


Bumper crop of DofE successes in West Berks

26 May 2013
Bumper crop of DofE successes in West Berks

Bumper crop of DofE successes in West Berks

26 May 2013

YOUNG PEOPLE across West Berkshire were honoured at a ceremony marking their achievements in the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme at St Bartholomew’s…


Newly elected councillor made deputy leader

22 May 2013
Newly elected councillor made deputy leader

Newly elected councillor made deputy leader

22 May 2013

THEY say a week is a long time in politics and so it proved for a Newbury man who was elected as a town councillor on Thursday and appointed deputy leader…


Jewellery stolen in Mortimer burglary

22 May 2013
Jewellery stolen in Mortimer burglary

Jewellery stolen in Mortimer burglary

22 May 2013

BURGLARS made off with gold jewellery after breaking into a house in Mortimer. The offenders gained entry to the property by breaking into the garage…


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