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Gridlock after Thatcham level crossing barriers failure

14 October 2015
Gridlock after Thatcham level crossing barriers failure

Gridlock after Thatcham level crossing barriers failure

14 October 2015

Reports of four-mile queues following barrier failure THERE was traffic chaos in and around Thatcham last night because of failed level crossing barriers…


Residents to learn West Berkshire Council's preferred list of housing sites soon

14 October 2015
Residents to learn West Berkshire Council's preferred list of housing sites soon

Residents to learn West Berkshire Council's preferred list of housing sites soon

14 October 2015

Sparks could fly when the list will be presented on November 5 THERE could be fireworks across the district next month as West Berkshire Council is expected…


Vision views sought on selling Thatcham Priory

14 October 2015
Vision views sought on selling Thatcham Priory

Vision views sought on selling Thatcham Priory

14 October 2015

Town council to consult with community planning group over impact of sale THATCHAM Town Council will be consulting on the impact of selling the Priory,…


Solution to Thatcham's level crossing congestion proposed

13 October 2015
Solution to Thatcham's level crossing congestion proposed

Solution to Thatcham's level crossing congestion proposed

13 October 2015

Newbury UKIP proposes a scheme which could cost between £22m and £30m NEWBURY UKIP thinks it has solved Thatcham’s level crossing woes. Fed-up members…


Woman taken to hospital with back injuries following collision on the A34

12 October 2015
Woman taken to hospital with back injuries following collision on the A34

Woman taken to hospital with back injuries following collision on the A34

12 October 2015

Road reopened after two vehicle collision A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with back injuries following a collision on the A34 this afternoon (Monday). The…


Newbury porch destroyed in fire

11 October 2015
Newbury porch destroyed in fire

Newbury porch destroyed in fire

11 October 2015

Burning paper accidentally placed in bin A porch was completely destroyed after a fire broke out at a Newbury property. Firefighters from Newbury Fire…


The changing face of marketing

09 October 2015
The changing face of marketing

The changing face of marketing

09 October 2015

Digital marketing advice from Generate UK THE idea that business is constantly changing is not new, but the speed at which branding and marketing have…


15th Thatcham Festival starts tomorrow (Saturday)

09 October 2015
15th Thatcham Festival starts tomorrow (Saturday)

15th Thatcham Festival starts tomorrow (Saturday)

09 October 2015

71 events planned over 14 days THE 15th Thatcham Festival gets underway tomorrow (Saturday).  The 14-day event will be packed with 71 events showcasing…


Local businesses can seek employment advice today (Friday)

09 October 2015
Local businesses can seek employment advice today (Friday)

Local businesses can seek employment advice today (Friday)

09 October 2015

Drop-in sessions for small businesses SMALL businesses looking for advice on employment issues can head to a free event today. West Berkshire Council…


It's the Michaelmas Fair next week!

08 October 2015
It's the Michaelmas Fair next week!

It's the Michaelmas Fair next week!

08 October 2015

Historic fair returns to Northcroft Park NEWBURY’S historic Michaelmas Fair returns next week. More than 20 rides and 50 stalls are expected to…


Newbury Racecourse on track for a successful 2015

07 October 2015
Newbury Racecourse on track for a successful 2015

Newbury Racecourse on track for a successful 2015

07 October 2015

Attendance and turnover on the up ATTENDANCE, turnover and the number of homes at Newbury Racecourse are on the up. The number of people attending racedays…


Government can appeal against affordable housing contributions

06 October 2015
Government can appeal against affordable housing contributions

Government can appeal against affordable housing contributions

06 October 2015

DCLG can appeal against West Berkshire and Reading council victory WEST Berkshire Council’s victory over the Government on affordable housing contributions…


Objections raised to proposed Thatcham nursery

06 October 2015
Objections raised to proposed Thatcham nursery

Objections raised to proposed Thatcham nursery

06 October 2015

‘Vagueness’ of application and lack of car parking highlighted OBJECTIONS have been raised to opening a new nursery in Thatcham. Little Me Day Nurseries…


Solar farm hot topic in Standford Dingley

04 October 2015
Solar farm hot topic in Standford Dingley

Solar farm hot topic in Standford Dingley

04 October 2015

'This is not the place to experiment,' says villager ANOTHER clash between renewable energy and West Berkshire’s countryside could be on the horizon,…


Aldermaston honours its First World War dead

03 October 2015
Aldermaston honours its First World War dead

Aldermaston honours its First World War dead

03 October 2015

Memorial plaque specially commissioned for the village unveiled at ceremony PARISHONERS of Aldermaston and Wasing ensured that local men who died in the…


One way in and out for 495 Thatcham homes site

03 October 2015
One way in and out for 495 Thatcham homes site

One way in and out for 495 Thatcham homes site

03 October 2015

Siege Cross developers submit amended plans THERE will only be one way into the 495-home Siege Cross development if the plans are approved.  A2Dominion…


61-year-old woman sexually assaulted while walking in Newbury

01 October 2015
61-year-old woman sexually assaulted while walking in Newbury

61-year-old woman sexually assaulted while walking in Newbury

01 October 2015

Man arrested A man has been arrested after a woman in her 60s was sexually assaulted in Newbury.  The 61-year-old was touched inappropriately over…


Men arrested following vehicle thefts in Newbury

30 September 2015
Men arrested following vehicle thefts in Newbury

Men arrested following vehicle thefts in Newbury

30 September 2015

Resident calls police after witnessing suspicious activity TWO men have been arrested after a sharp-eyed resident called the police. The person phoned…


Two men rob teenager in Greenham

30 September 2015
Two men rob teenager in Greenham

Two men rob teenager in Greenham

30 September 2015

Bag stolen during frightening incident A teenager had his bag snatched during a frightening robbery in Greenham.  The 17-year-old man was cycling…


Solar farm refused on casting vote

30 September 2015
Solar farm refused on casting vote

Solar farm refused on casting vote

30 September 2015

Councillors split by alternative energy proposal in Woolhampton COUNCILLORS were torn between the need for renewable energy and preserving West Berkshire’s…


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