Couple in their 50's escape house blaze TWO people in Tilehurst narrowly escaped an arson in their home. The victims, both in their 50s, were woken…
Developer could be asked to pay more towards affordable housing THE latest chapter in an on-going Thatcham housing saga has been approved; but with a…
Victim assaulted and robbed TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a man in Newbury. The 19-year-old man was walking in Enborne…
Creatively costumed sixth formers uphold tradition ANOTHER group of creatively-costumed sixth- formers have bid farewell to Kennet School. Following tradition,…
Developer has to sell flats for over 55s as nobody willing to manage them A DEVELOPER has been forced into selling affordable housing in Theale at a discount…
'Exceptional' Charlie Waller Trust honoured THE Thatcham-based Charlie Waller Memorial Trust is to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service…
Village open gardens and summer market return TAKE a sneak peak at gardens in a picturesque West Berkshire village later this month. Hampstead Norreys’…
1,600 pictures of The Queen drawn by local schoolchildren Children across West Berkshire and north Hampshire have come up with their creative interpretations…
Temporary lights cause 2-mile tailback THERE was gridlock during the commute to Newbury this morning (Thursday). Temporary traffic lights on the…
Crookham Common pub granted permission for extra b & b rooms THE Traveller’s Friend, in Crookham Common, is set to expand following plans for new…
Worry that multi-million pound upgrade may never happen after a series of setbacks WORK on a £2.9m upgrade to Theale Station is nowhere near completion…
Man was robbed at knifepoint and punched in the face during ordeal A NEWBURY teenager has recounted a terrifying attack during which he was robbed at…
Healthy eating and a glass of sherry the secret to long life says centurion THATCHAM’s oldest resident celebrated her 106th birthday last month. When…
Local 'IN' politicians to present their case THATCHAM residents can hear the case for remaining in the EU today (Friday). With only three weeks until…
Academy in top four per cent KENNET School’s stellar exam results last year have seen the academy presented with two awards. Last year’s GCSE…
No ‘economic need’ for development at Crookham pub A PUB in Crookham is the wrong place for live/work units, a planning inspector has ruled. Newbury developer…
225 homes proposed near Burghfield Sailing Club FLOATING homes, along with 200 other residential properties, could be built in West Berkshire if plans…
19-year-old left bruised following attack A MAN was threatened with a knife and left bruised during a robbery in Newbury. The 19-year-old was…
Trustees exploring next stage of extension plans THE next chapter in the long history of the Old Bluecoat School is ready to begin. The trustees of the…
Fill out town council survey THATCHAM residents’ views are being sought regarding the future of the town library. West Berkshire Council announced…
