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Newbury man awarded Gold Badge for lifetime of service

25 June 2022
Newbury man awarded Gold Badge for lifetime of service

Newbury man awarded Gold Badge for lifetime of service

25 June 2022

A Newbury resident who has been serving the Royal British Legion (RBL) for more than 50 years has been awarded with a gold badge.


Developer appeals decision to refuse 26 homes in village

24 June 2022
Developer appeals decision to refuse 26 homes in village

Developer appeals decision to refuse 26 homes in village

24 June 2022

The application was refused for the impact it would have on the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


'Absolutely fantastic' country fair returns after three-year hiatus

23 June 2022
'Absolutely fantastic' country fair returns after three-year hiatus

'Absolutely fantastic' country fair returns after three-year hiatus

23 June 2022

On an afternoon that defied the forecasters and remained dry, several hundred visitors came to enjoy the traditional country fair.


Double award for local adventure farm

22 June 2022
Double award for local adventure farm

Double award for local adventure farm

22 June 2022

An adventure farm in North Hampshire is celebrating after scooping two honours in national farming awards.


Cost of living crisis forcing people to live on the edge, warns Newbury debt charity

21 June 2022
Cost of living crisis forcing people to live on the edge, warns Newbury debt charity

Cost of living crisis forcing people to live on the edge, warns Newbury debt charity

21 June 2022

A new report by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) says the cost of living crisis is crushing those on low incomes.


Parkinson's UK chair taking on Arch to Arc challenge to raise awareness of the disorder

20 June 2022
Parkinson's UK chair taking on Arch to Arc challenge to raise awareness of the disorder

Parkinson's UK chair taking on Arch to Arc challenge to raise awareness of the disorder

20 June 2022

A Hampshire man living with Parkinson’s is taking on yet another epic endurance activity to raise awareness of the disorder.

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'It's been a privilege' - Kingsclere Parish Council chairman steps down

19 June 2022
'It's been a privilege' - Kingsclere Parish Council chairman steps down

'It's been a privilege' - Kingsclere Parish Council chairman steps down

19 June 2022

Mr Sawyer, a retired deputy head of a comprehensive school, has been replaced by councillor Clive Mussett.


Quackers families enjoy record-breaking duck race

18 June 2022
Quackers families enjoy record-breaking duck race

Quackers families enjoy record-breaking duck race

18 June 2022

There was a record number of rubber ducks participating in this year’s duck race in Kingsclere as dozens of quackers families came out to take part.


Royal opening for bumper Highclere Fete

18 June 2022
Royal opening for bumper Highclere Fete

Royal opening for bumper Highclere Fete

18 June 2022

Thousands of villagers turned out for a bumper edition of the Highclere Fete, featuring a special royal guest.


4 miles of congestion on A34 northbound after multi vehicle collision

17 June 2022
4 miles of congestion on A34 northbound after multi vehicle collision

4 miles of congestion on A34 northbound after multi vehicle collision

17 June 2022

There are delays of around 40 minutes.


Driver who broke worker's legs while driving in closed lane jailed

16 June 2022
Driver who broke worker's legs while driving in closed lane jailed

Driver who broke worker's legs while driving in closed lane jailed

16 June 2022

Nyantakyi pleaded guilty to one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.


Newbury man on course to help support injured veterans

16 June 2022
Newbury man on course to help support injured veterans

Newbury man on course to help support injured veterans

16 June 2022

A Newbury man hoping to connect military vets with ideal careers arranged a day for injured personnel at a golf course to aid with their recovery.


Missing Reading man found

15 June 2022
Missing Reading man found

Missing Reading man found

15 June 2022

A man reported missing in Reading has been located.


Care provider salutes unsung local carers

14 June 2022
Care provider salutes unsung local carers

Care provider salutes unsung local carers

14 June 2022

A home care provider has surprised 40 of its customers’ loved ones with flowers and wine to recognise the care they deliver as part of Carers Week.


Hannington Country Fair to return after Covid-enforced absence

13 June 2022
Hannington Country Fair to return after Covid-enforced absence

Hannington Country Fair to return after Covid-enforced absence

13 June 2022

The Hannington Country Fair will return next weekend after a long three years away.


Victorian street lamp lit for first time in decades

13 June 2022
Victorian street lamp lit for first time in decades

Victorian street lamp lit for first time in decades

13 June 2022

The lamp hasn't been lit since the 1960s.


Talk on sailor's expedition to South Shetlands in footsteps of legendary sailor

11 June 2022
Talk on sailor's expedition to South Shetlands in footsteps of legendary sailor

Talk on sailor's expedition to South Shetlands in footsteps of legendary sailor

11 June 2022

Can you imagine the stresses of being confined to a sailing boat for three to four weeks?


Sports hub development on hold after decision potentially subject to judicial review

10 June 2022
Sports hub development on hold after decision potentially subject to judicial review

Sports hub development on hold after decision potentially subject to judicial review

10 June 2022

West Berkshire Council has been forced to pause the construction of its new Sports Hub after it was subject to a request for a judicial review.


Winston Churchill guest stars as Fair Close Centre hosts jubilee party

10 June 2022
Winston Churchill guest stars as Fair Close Centre hosts jubilee party

Winston Churchill guest stars as Fair Close Centre hosts jubilee party

10 June 2022

Dozens of Newbury residents gathered at the Fair Close Centre for an afternoon of tea, cake and coffee to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.


Treacle Fair draws in the crowds

09 June 2022
Treacle Fair draws in the crowds

Treacle Fair draws in the crowds

09 June 2022

Thousands of people turned out for the annual Tadley Treacle Fair on Sunday, described as a “roaring” success.


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