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Private prayer only as West Berkshire churches open again

21 June 2020
Private prayer only as West Berkshire churches open again

Private prayer only as West Berkshire churches open again

21 June 2020

Places of worship welcome back visitors – with strict social distancing rules CHURCHES across West Berkshire are opening their doors again after the Government…


Vandals target Pamber Heath Memorial Hall

19 June 2020
Vandals target Pamber Heath Memorial Hall

Vandals target Pamber Heath Memorial Hall

19 June 2020

‘These times are difficult enough as it is for everyone’ PAMBER Heath Memorial Hall has been vandalised, with cameras and lights around the building damaged,…


Next store in Newbury Retail Park not closing permanently

18 June 2020
Next store in Newbury Retail Park not closing permanently

Next store in Newbury Retail Park not closing permanently

18 June 2020

A reopening date has not been set NEXT has confirmed that its Newbury store is not closing permanently after all. Confusion has reigned over the store’s…


There's plenty on offer as Wellington Arms in Baughurst transforms into deli

18 June 2020
There's plenty on offer as Wellington Arms in Baughurst transforms into deli

There's plenty on offer as Wellington Arms in Baughurst transforms into deli

18 June 2020

The 'Welli Deli' was born following lockdown EVER since lockdown began, restaurant and pub owners around the country have been looking for ways to keep…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 16

16 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 16

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 16

16 June 2020

THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is still 384, the same figure as yesterday. The latest official figures show that the total…


Ramsbury man charged with child sex offences

16 June 2020
Ramsbury man charged with child sex offences

Ramsbury man charged with child sex offences

16 June 2020

40-year-old David Watts remanded in custody A MAN has been charged with three counts of raping a child and numerous other serious offences following an…


Hungerford High Street could have 20mph speed limit

16 June 2020
Hungerford High Street could have 20mph speed limit

Hungerford High Street could have 20mph speed limit

16 June 2020

The measure would aim to protect shoppers and pedestrians A 20 miles per hour speed limit could be introduced to Hungerford’s High Street as a temporary…


Nine homes plan in Silchester meets with opposition

16 June 2020
Nine homes plan in Silchester meets with opposition

Nine homes plan in Silchester meets with opposition

16 June 2020

“I believe this would be extremely dangerous” NINE new homes could be built in Silchester. Mr and Mrs Moss have applied for permission in principle to…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 14

14 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 14

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 14

14 June 2020

THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has risen by one to 383, the first increase in eight days. The latest official figures show…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 13

13 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 13

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 13

13 June 2020

THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains unchanged at 382, the eighth day in a row without an increase. The latest official…


Black Lives Matter: Protesters take the knee in Victoria Park in second peaceful demonstration

13 June 2020
Black Lives Matter: Protesters take the knee in Victoria Park in second peaceful demonstration

Black Lives Matter: Protesters take the knee in Victoria Park in second peaceful demonstration

13 June 2020

Hundreds turn out in show of solidarity against racial injustice Hundreds of people 'took the knee' in Victoria Park today (Saturday) in Newbury's second…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 12

12 June 2020
Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 12

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 12

12 June 2020

THE number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains unchanged at 382, the seventh day in a row without an increase. The latest official…


Drink and drug driver arrested after doing 95mph on M4

12 June 2020
Drink and drug driver arrested after doing 95mph on M4

Drink and drug driver arrested after doing 95mph on M4

12 June 2020

Driver tested positive for cannabis A DRINK and drug driver has been arrested after being stopped for doing 95mph on the M4.  Police pulled over…


Newbury MP Laura Farris defends support of controversial Agriculture Bill

12 June 2020
Newbury MP Laura Farris defends support of controversial Agriculture Bill

Newbury MP Laura Farris defends support of controversial Agriculture Bill

12 June 2020

"I stand loyal and consistent on the principle of animal welfare and protecting British farmers” NEWBURY MP Laura Farris has defended her decision to…


Hampshire residents to be limited to one HWRC trip per week

12 June 2020
Hampshire residents to be limited to one HWRC trip per week

Hampshire residents to be limited to one HWRC trip per week

12 June 2020

New system aims to reduce severe traffic congestion HAMPSHIRE residents will be limited to one visit to a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) per…


The Chase reopens after oil explosion during Woolton Hill house fire

11 June 2020
The Chase reopens after oil explosion during Woolton Hill house fire

The Chase reopens after oil explosion during Woolton Hill house fire

11 June 2020

1,000 litres of oil spilled into the woodland's waterways THE Chase in Woolton Hill has now reopened to the public. The popular beauty spot had been closed…


North West Hampshire MP Kit Malthouse calls for prosecutions after Edward Colston statue in Bristol is toppled

08 June 2020
North West Hampshire MP Kit Malthouse calls for prosecutions after Edward Colston statue in Bristol is toppled

North West Hampshire MP Kit Malthouse calls for prosecutions after Edward Colston statue in Bristol is toppled

08 June 2020

"Evidence should be gathered and prosecutions should follow" NORTH West Hampshire MP and Minister for Policing Kit Malthouse has said the perpetrators…


Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Newbury cancelled due to coronavirus

07 June 2020
Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Newbury cancelled due to coronavirus

Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Newbury cancelled due to coronavirus

07 June 2020

"It is with a heavy heart that for the first time in 27 years we have to announce that it won’t be taking place" THIS year’s Race for Life events…


The Chase in Woolton Hill still closed after oil explosion during fire

07 June 2020
The Chase in Woolton Hill still closed after oil explosion during fire

The Chase in Woolton Hill still closed after oil explosion during fire

07 June 2020

Woodland's waterways need to be cleaned of oil POPULAR beauty spot The Chase in Woolton Hill remains closed to visitors as work continues to clean the…


Emergency exit proposed for Tadley Lidl in case of nuclear disaster at AWE

06 June 2020
Emergency exit proposed for Tadley Lidl in case of nuclear disaster at AWE

Emergency exit proposed for Tadley Lidl in case of nuclear disaster at AWE

06 June 2020

Hope that store's future will be decided on June 17 A NEW emergency exit has been added to plans for the proposed Lidl store in Tadley as part of an Emergency…


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