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Tributes to ex-Trinity pupil Harry

27 February 2019
Tributes to ex-Trinity pupil Harry

Tributes to ex-Trinity pupil Harry

27 February 2019

Teenager died from injuries sustained in Thatcham crash last month TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died in a motorcycle crash in Thatcham…


Thatcham triumphs over Newbury in history battle

24 February 2019
Thatcham triumphs over Newbury in history battle

Thatcham triumphs over Newbury in history battle

24 February 2019

Thatcham has better buildings than its neighbour - audience votes THATCHAM has triumphed over Newbury in a battle over which town has the most interesting…


Villagers honour men on war memorial, dedicated 100 years ago

24 February 2019
Villagers honour men on war memorial, dedicated 100 years ago

Villagers honour men on war memorial, dedicated 100 years ago

24 February 2019

“Very quickly the people of Cold Ash have set out to do what they could in erecting this beautiful crucifix" PEOPLE in Cold Ash gathered…


Homes plan for Burghfield rejected

24 February 2019
Homes plan for Burghfield rejected

Homes plan for Burghfield rejected

24 February 2019

Negatives would outweigh positives on former orchard site A SCHEME to develop the site of a former orchard in Burghfield has been refused. Spitfire…


Do you have what it takes to be pancake tosser of the year?

22 February 2019
Do you have what it takes to be pancake tosser of the year?

Do you have what it takes to be pancake tosser of the year?

22 February 2019

Entries open for Newbury pancake races NEWBURY pancake race organisers are calling for more entrants to this year’s heats so that the event…


Do you own a Chris Hall 'Italian'?

22 February 2019
Do you own a Chris Hall 'Italian'?

Do you own a Chris Hall 'Italian'?

22 February 2019

Exhibition of Newbury artist's work ends this weekend AS the exhibition showcasing the works of former Newbury artist and mayor, the late Christopher Hall,…


Richard Benyon: 'Brexit is not a left/right issue'

21 February 2019
Richard Benyon: 'Brexit is not a left/right issue'

Richard Benyon: 'Brexit is not a left/right issue'

21 February 2019

Conservative MP regrets colleagues' decision to join Independent Group Newbury MP Richard Benyon has said he has no plans to quit the Conservative Party…


Knife carrying man attempts to rob village post office

20 February 2019
Knife carrying man attempts to rob village post office

Knife carrying man attempts to rob village post office

20 February 2019

"Frightening ordeal for the victim" A KNIFE wielding robber fled a village Post Office empty-handed after being scared off by staff.  A man entered…


Council refuses NWN's 'vexatious' request for criminal record data

20 February 2019
Council refuses NWN's 'vexatious' request for criminal record data

Council refuses NWN's 'vexatious' request for criminal record data

20 February 2019

“That there has been past wrong-doing by some staff is not however, of significant enough public interest to warrant the processing of this request" WEST…


Ofsted delight for Thatcham infants school

20 February 2019
Ofsted delight for Thatcham infants school

Ofsted delight for Thatcham infants school

20 February 2019

Parsons Down Infant School jumps one grade PARSONS Down Infant School has said it is “delighted” at being rated good by the education watchdog, Ofsted.  All…


Village shop up for Rural Oscar

19 February 2019
Village shop up for Rural Oscar

Village shop up for Rural Oscar

19 February 2019

"Hub of the local community" in the running for Countryside Alliance award A WEST Berkshire business has been shortlisted for a ‘Rural Oscar’. Hampstead Norreys Community…


Thatcham hub has helped young people's charity cope with record demand

19 February 2019
Thatcham hub has helped young people's charity cope with record demand

Thatcham hub has helped young people's charity cope with record demand

19 February 2019

Counselling service for 11-25-year-olds launched in the town last year A LOCAL charity which gives youngsters the chance to talk about their mental health…


Young carers in the spotlight

16 February 2019
Young carers in the spotlight

Young carers in the spotlight

16 February 2019

Newbury and Calcot schools praised for raising awareness TWO West Berkshire schools have been praised for their efforts on raising awareness for young carers,…


Man confronted by burglars who broke into his Newbury home

15 February 2019
Man confronted by burglars who broke into his Newbury home

Man confronted by burglars who broke into his Newbury home

15 February 2019

Two men break in but leave empty handed BURGLARS confronted a Newbury man after they broke into his home on Wednesday.  The 19-year-old heard…


£8.6m Theale station upgrade finally approved after delays

15 February 2019
£8.6m Theale station upgrade finally approved after delays

£8.6m Theale station upgrade finally approved after delays

15 February 2019

Cancellation of Reading scheme bumps village up the list THEALE Station is finally about to receive much-needed upgrades following an £8.6m…


Helicopter and armoured vehicles heading to Thatcham

15 February 2019
Helicopter and armoured vehicles heading to Thatcham

Helicopter and armoured vehicles heading to Thatcham

15 February 2019

Army recruitment events in West Berkshire next week THE army will be out in force on the streets of West Berkshire as part of a recruitment…


Opinions sought on council strategy

14 February 2019
Opinions sought on council strategy

Opinions sought on council strategy

14 February 2019

Authority outlines six priorities for the next four years RESIDENTS are being asked to comment on West Berkshire Council’s ambitions and the strategy it…


Kennet's headteacher comments on drop in league table standings

13 February 2019
Kennet's headteacher comments on drop in league table standings

Kennet's headteacher comments on drop in league table standings

13 February 2019

Head proud of pupils' achievements THE headteacher of Kennet School has said she is pleased with the school’s league table performance,…


London rapper charged in connection with Newbury assault

12 February 2019
London rapper charged in connection with Newbury assault

London rapper charged in connection with Newbury assault

12 February 2019

MC Stevus G to appear in court today A London rapper has been charged in connection with an assault outside a Newbury hotel. Steven Angliss, aged 28, also…


"My family business might well take a hit, but it’s something I believe is right for agriculture"

12 February 2019
"My family business might well take a hit, but it’s something I believe is right for agriculture"

"My family business might well take a hit, but it’s something I believe is right for agriculture"

12 February 2019

Richard Benyon says EU subsidies are unsustainable and welcomes changes NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon’s family farming business benefited from more…


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