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Burst water pipes cause havoc in Newbury

02 February 2012
Burst water pipes cause havoc in Newbury

Burst water pipes cause havoc in Newbury

02 February 2012

Thames Water is currently at the scene (Thursday) trying to fix the burst pipes FREEZING temperatures have caused water pipes to burst in Newbury. Thames…


Calls for speed limit on "dangerous" A34 stretch

02 February 2012
Calls for speed limit on "dangerous" A34 stretch

Calls for speed limit on "dangerous" A34 stretch

02 February 2012

East Ilsley councillors say accident blackspots are causing chaos almost daily A CAMPAIGN to reduce the speed limit of the A34 to 50mph near East Ilsley,…


Fugitive llama captured

31 January 2012
Fugitive llama captured

Fugitive llama captured

31 January 2012

Wild llama chase through Downlands ends well as Yasmin returns home WHETHER she was fed up of the cold, hungry, or merely at the end of her adventure,…


Runners invited to take part in Newbury Parkrun

31 January 2012
Runners invited to take part in Newbury Parkrun

Runners invited to take part in Newbury Parkrun

31 January 2012

Five kilometre runs will take place at Greenham Common each week CALLING runners of all ages, shapes and sizes. A new, free, weekly timed five kilometre…


West Berkshire at threat as toxic caterpillar spreads

31 January 2012
West Berkshire at threat as toxic caterpillar spreads

West Berkshire at threat as toxic caterpillar spreads

31 January 2012

Struggle to contain outbreak of oak processionary moth in Pangbourne puts district at risk A TOXIC caterpillar which is a danger to humans and animals…


West Berkshire Council unveils budget plans

31 January 2012
West Berkshire Council unveils budget plans

West Berkshire Council unveils budget plans

31 January 2012

Council Tax frozen, leisure and car parking charges up, job losses part of "realistic savings package" WEST Berkshire Council has announced details of…


Llama on the loose

30 January 2012
Llama on the loose

Llama on the loose

30 January 2012

Animal's owner says llama went missing on Friday (January 27) and could be somewhere in the Downlands area HAVE you seen this llama? Yasmin the llama…


Olympic boxing ace visits Theale Green school

28 January 2012
Olympic boxing ace visits Theale Green school

Olympic boxing ace visits Theale Green school

28 January 2012

Former Olympic silver medallist put pupils at Theale Green through their paces A FORMER Great Britain boxing ace and sparring partner of Amir Khan delivered…


London 2012 project leads to free music lessons

27 January 2012
London 2012 project leads to free music lessons

London 2012 project leads to free music lessons

27 January 2012

Gael Music will deliver free music lessons to pupils across West Berkshire as part of Olympics culture project CHILDREN in schools across the district…


New crossing and lights for busy Newbury junction

26 January 2012
New crossing and lights for busy Newbury junction

New crossing and lights for busy Newbury junction

26 January 2012

Traffic signals and pedestrian crossings to be installed at Hambridge Road and Boundary Road junction A TRAFFIC junction for drivers and pedestrians in…


Chieveley registers "strongest possible objection" to incinerator

25 January 2012
Chieveley registers "strongest possible objection" to incinerator

Chieveley registers "strongest possible objection" to incinerator

25 January 2012

Hundreds descended on Chieveley Recreation Centre to watch council form stance on incinerator last night (Tues) CHEERS and applause rang around Chieveley…


Little Tots get outstanding praise

25 January 2012
Little Tots get outstanding praise

Little Tots get outstanding praise

25 January 2012

A West Berkshire nursery is described as "superb" by Ofsted inspectors A NURSERY in Burghfield which has introduced yoga as part of its activities for…


Police warning over spate of vehicle thefts in West Berkshire

24 January 2012
Police warning over spate of vehicle thefts in West Berkshire

Police warning over spate of vehicle thefts in West Berkshire

24 January 2012

Nine vehicles were broken into in one night in Tilehurst POLICE are urging Tilehurst residents to be extra vigilant after nine vehicles were broken into…


Flood alleviation plan funding shored up

23 January 2012
Flood alleviation plan funding shored up

Flood alleviation plan funding shored up

23 January 2012

West Berkshire Council announce flood protection plan for Newbury will go ahead as money has been secured A SCHEME to protect Newbury town centre from…


Incinerator battle heats up ahead of meeting

23 January 2012
Incinerator battle heats up ahead of meeting

Incinerator battle heats up ahead of meeting

23 January 2012

Extra meeting of Chieveley Parish Council held tomorrow (Tuesday) for public to discuss incinerator plans A LARGE public turnout is expected at an extra…


Newbury law firm hosts charity quiz

23 January 2012
Newbury law firm hosts charity quiz

Newbury law firm hosts charity quiz

23 January 2012

Thomas Eggar invites local residents to help raise funds for young people in need of support A NEWBURY law firm is holding a charity quiz night as part…


Plans for high rise Newbury flats back on the table

23 January 2012
Plans for high rise Newbury flats back on the table

Plans for high rise Newbury flats back on the table

23 January 2012

Fresh plans submitted for 190 homes on the Sterling Industrial Estate CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a high density housing block in the centre of Newbury…


Royal British Legion member scoops national award

22 January 2012
Royal British Legion member scoops national award

Royal British Legion member scoops national award

22 January 2012

Life Membership award is given to Tilehurst man Ian Parker for his many years of service to the legion A TILEHURST Royal British Legion (RBL) member has…


Call for speed limit on A34

21 January 2012
Call for speed limit on A34

Call for speed limit on A34

21 January 2012

West Berkshire campaigner says action to calm traffic speed should be taken on notorious stretch of road A BRIGHTWALTON road safety campaigner has stepped…


Burghfield residents rally against Tesco plans

20 January 2012
Burghfield residents rally against Tesco plans

Burghfield residents rally against Tesco plans

20 January 2012

Fears that converting pub to supermarket will hit local traders and cause traffic hazard TESCO is eying up a defunct pub in Burghfield Common to convert…


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