Critics say site needs to be reassessed in wake of climate emergency declaration ONLY 50 homes at the proposed 1,500 development at Sandleford will…
Councillors question proposed charges for leisure centre PROPOSALS for parking charges at the Kennet Leisure Centre have been labelled a “fait…
Centre will address demand in 'unreached areas' A DEBT centre to help people in West Berkshire is looking for volunteers to assist its…
45-year-old man found dead Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Brimpton. Officers, ambulance crews and a bomb disposal team…
Thanks to players as good causes will get £55,000 in first year NEARLY 100 good causes have signed up to the West Berkshire Lottery, which is offering…
Adrian Abbs tests town centre shops'reusable mug policy A DISTRICT councillor has conducted a coffee survey to see which shops are the most environmentally-friendly. Adrian…
Lee Dillon will contest Newbury in forthcoming elections WEST Berkshire and Newbury Liberal Democrats have announced the leader of the district council’s…
Superintendent Nicholas John made local policing area commander Superintendent Nicholas John has been appointed as the new Commander for the West Berkshire…
"Offences like this affect the most vulnerable members of our community" A London man has been jailed for dealing class A drugs in Newbury. Faisal…
Youngsters got their hearts racing for lifesaving device PUPILS at Bucklebury Primary School set their hearts racing to help raise funds to…
Pilot scheme will assess use of UAVs in roles including search and rescue and major incidents POLICE will be deploying drones in the Thames Valley and…
Thatcham councillors label strategy a 'light and fluffy wishlist' “NEBULOUS”, “generic” and “a light and fluffy wishlist”. Those…
Two closures scheduled Overnight closures of the A339 through Newbury are scheduled for this week. The southbound carriageway, from the Robin Hood…
£10m development for Tadley DETAILED plans to develop 36 affordable homes in Tadley have been approved. Housing association…
Mother went into labour after wins at the course A BABY born after his mother went into labour at Newbury Racecourse is off to a winning…
Council to pay contract costs that schools would not have been able to absorb WEST Berkshire Council will have to pick up the tab for thousands of pounds…
10-year-old cycling from Wales to Thatcham A THATCHAM boy is gearing up to cycle 350 miles to raise money for children worse off than himself. Ethan Kuijten…
Boundary Road and Hambridge Road affected THERE’S more misery in store for motorists as Newbury’s summer of roadworks continue next week. Thames…
Improvements will be made at East Ilsley and Beedon SAFETY improvements will finally be made at the notorious junction of the A34 at East Ilsley…
Local green spaces receive Green Flag awards FOUR of West Berkshire’s parks and green spaces have been recognised as some of the best…
