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Business fined after worker loses leg in explosion in Newbury

11 February 2019
Business fined after worker loses leg in explosion in Newbury

Business fined after worker loses leg in explosion in Newbury

11 February 2019

"The life changing injuries sustained by the employee could have been prevented” A commercial vehicle dealer has been fined after a worker lost his leg…


Coconuts at the ready!

11 February 2019
Coconuts at the ready!

Coconuts at the ready!

11 February 2019

Local group staging Monty Python's Spamalot in Thatcham this week THEY’RE knights of the round table, they dance whenever they’re able –…


Tilehurst community object to Pincents Lane planning application

10 February 2019
Tilehurst community object to Pincents Lane planning application

Tilehurst community object to Pincents Lane planning application

10 February 2019

Survey highlights concerns to 265-home scheme A CAMPAIGN to stop homes being built on Tilehurst’s green boundary continues following a fresh…


Local groups asked to Pitch to the Panel

09 February 2019
Local groups asked to Pitch to the Panel

Local groups asked to Pitch to the Panel

09 February 2019

Nominations for 'Dragons Den' style charity event open LOCAL charitable organisations can win up to £100,000 of funding in a Dragons Den-style…


Newbury firefighters rescue distressed cow near Thatcham

08 February 2019
Newbury firefighters rescue distressed cow near Thatcham

Newbury firefighters rescue distressed cow near Thatcham

08 February 2019

Heavily pregnant animal hauled from freezing river NEWBURY firefighters rescued a distressed pregnant cow from the Kennet and Avon Canal near Thatcham…


Floating homes inquiry delayed again

08 February 2019
Floating homes inquiry delayed again

Floating homes inquiry delayed again

08 February 2019

Flooding concerns push hearing back again A PUBLIC inquiry into building floating homes in West Berkshire has been pushed back for the…


Doors open at Mrs B's

07 February 2019
Doors open at Mrs B's

Doors open at Mrs B's

07 February 2019

New kitchen café opens in Newbury NEW venture Mrs B’s Kitchen Café is officially open for business. Emma Benson opened the doors…


Two women in Newbury sexually assaulted

06 February 2019
Two women in Newbury sexually assaulted

Two women in Newbury sexually assaulted

06 February 2019

Police believe incidents are linked POLICE are trying to trace a masked BMX rider in connection with two sexual assaults in Newbury.   Two teenage…


Funding boost for Kingfishers pitch bid

06 February 2019
Funding boost for Kingfishers pitch bid

Funding boost for Kingfishers pitch bid

06 February 2019

Thatcham Town FC fundraising for new artificial pitch THATCHAM Town Football Club’s bid for a new artificial pitch has been kick-started…


Newbury Racecourse's bid for permanent hotel

02 February 2019
Newbury Racecourse's bid for permanent hotel

Newbury Racecourse's bid for permanent hotel

02 February 2019

Application submitted to enable The Lodge to provide accommodation all year round A HOSTEL originally built for stable staff at Newbury Racecourse could…


Criminal investigation into Burghfield schoolboy's death at Reading Topshop ends

31 January 2019
Criminal investigation into Burghfield schoolboy's death at Reading Topshop ends

Criminal investigation into Burghfield schoolboy's death at Reading Topshop ends

31 January 2019

"There was not a realistic prospect of conviction" The death of a West Berkshire schoolboy at a Topshop store will not be treated as corporate manslaughter.  Kaden…


Aircraft targeted by lasers over West Berkshire

29 January 2019
Aircraft targeted by lasers over West Berkshire

Aircraft targeted by lasers over West Berkshire

29 January 2019

Serious incidents 'putting lives at risk' say police LIVES are being put at risk in the skies over West Berkshire following a number of incidents in which…


Woman injured during robbery in Newbury

29 January 2019
Woman injured during robbery in Newbury

Woman injured during robbery in Newbury

29 January 2019

Two men forced her to the ground and demanded items A WOMAN was left with hand and facial injuries after being robbed in Newbury's Victoria…


Teenager injured in Thatcham crash dies in hospital

28 January 2019
Teenager injured in Thatcham crash dies in hospital

Teenager injured in Thatcham crash dies in hospital

28 January 2019

Police re-appeal for witnesses to collision last Monday A teenager who was seriously injured in a collision in Thatcham last week has died in hospital. The…


Prior's Court building is a winner

27 January 2019
Prior's Court building is a winner

Prior's Court building is a winner

27 January 2019

School for Autistic pupils recognised at national awards A PURPOSE-built home for young people with severe autism at Prior’s Court School in Hermitage…


Pub trashed and staff member hit during assault in Newbury

24 January 2019
Pub trashed and staff member hit during assault in Newbury

Pub trashed and staff member hit during assault in Newbury

24 January 2019

CCTV released of man who officers believe may have vital information POLICE want to talk to a man who may have vital information about an incident in…


Robbery at Thatcham betting shop

24 January 2019
Robbery at Thatcham betting shop

Robbery at Thatcham betting shop

24 January 2019

Man carried a replica SS blade A dagger carrying robber was thwarted in his attempt to steal from a Thatcham betting shop.  The man approached the…


'Politically sensitive' inquiry may not be held until after elections

24 January 2019
'Politically sensitive' inquiry may not be held until after elections

'Politically sensitive' inquiry may not be held until after elections

24 January 2019

Councillor says it could be advantageous to hold review into unlawful development agreement after May AN internal inquiry into West Berkshire Council’s…


£10m investment and staffing restructure for Newbury's Vodafone HQ

23 January 2019
£10m investment and staffing restructure for Newbury's Vodafone HQ

£10m investment and staffing restructure for Newbury's Vodafone HQ

23 January 2019

“This is very much us committing our future to Newbury" VODAFONE’S Newbury headquarters is to receive a staffing and multi-million pound boost through…


Whitchurch Bridge to close for works tomorrow

23 January 2019
Whitchurch Bridge to close for works tomorrow

Whitchurch Bridge to close for works tomorrow

23 January 2019

Closure to extend speed limit THE Whitchurch Bridge will close tomorrow (Thursday, January 24) to enable speed calming measures to be installed.  The…


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