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Council ditches paper agendas

24 January 2011
Council ditches paper agendas

Council ditches paper agendas

24 January 2011

West Berkshire Council claims it will save around £44,000 each year by not printing and distributing agendas WEST Berkshire Council has done its bit for…


Two injured following Padworth road collision

24 January 2011
Two injured following Padworth road collision

Two injured following Padworth road collision

24 January 2011

Two vehicle incident in Padworth saw road closed while drivers were treated for injuries TWO drivers have been treated for injuries following a road accident…


Charity blaggers reach the Channel Islands

22 January 2011
Charity blaggers reach the Channel Islands

Charity blaggers reach the Channel Islands

22 January 2011

Newbury fireman and friend have charmed their way to the Channel Islands today (Saturday) WITH NO money, food, or plans, a Newbury firefighter and his…


Fire crews battle 8-hour blaze in Thatcham

22 January 2011
Fire crews battle 8-hour blaze in Thatcham

Fire crews battle 8-hour blaze in Thatcham

22 January 2011

Police investigating after house fire in Park Avenue, Thatcham last night (Friday) THREE fire crews spent eight hours tackling a blaze which ripped through…


Residents band together to fight Chieveley incinerator

22 January 2011
Residents band together to fight Chieveley incinerator

Residents band together to fight Chieveley incinerator

22 January 2011

A working party has been formed by residents to battle plans for an incinerator in Chieveley RESIDENTS in Chieveley, Curridge and Hermitage have allied…


Cracks survey holds up improvements

20 January 2011
Cracks survey holds up improvements

Cracks survey holds up improvements

20 January 2011

The delay in the results of the hydrogeological survey could have a knock-on effect for Victoria Park projects SEVERAL projects which will shape the future…


Man exposes himself in woods

20 January 2011
Man exposes himself in woods

Man exposes himself in woods

20 January 2011

Police hunt witnesses after man followed woman in Bowdown Woods, Greenham A MAN exposed himself to a woman in Bowdown Woods, Greenham, yesterday (Wednesday). Police…


Ikea plan continues to divide opinion

19 January 2011
Ikea plan continues to divide opinion

Ikea plan continues to divide opinion

19 January 2011

A group has been created on the social networking website, Facebook, opposing a proposed Ikea store in Calcot PLANS by Swedish furniture giant Ikea to…


Council leader vows to fight incinerator plans

18 January 2011
Council leader vows to fight incinerator plans

Council leader vows to fight incinerator plans

18 January 2011

West Berkshire Council's Conservative leader says there is "no need" for waste plant in Chieveley THE leader of West Berkshire Council has said his…


Flood warning for River Pang

18 January 2011
Flood warning for River Pang

Flood warning for River Pang

18 January 2011

Heavy rainfall in West Berkshire has led to rising river levels, expected to increase today (Tuesday) A FLOOD alert for the River Pang has been issued…


Seafood lorry overturns the A339

18 January 2011
Seafood lorry overturns the A339

Seafood lorry overturns the A339

18 January 2011

A lorry carrying tonnes of prawns and shellfish overturned on the A339 last night (Monday) A LORRY carrying 28 tonnes of prawns and shellfish overturned…


Parties rally against Chieveley incinerator

17 January 2011
Parties rally against Chieveley incinerator

Parties rally against Chieveley incinerator

17 January 2011

Councillor stands down from planning role to fight residents' corner POLITICAL parties in West Berkshire have denounced plans by waste firm Grundon…


Buses booted out of town centre

14 January 2011
Buses booted out of town centre

Buses booted out of town centre

14 January 2011

Newbury high street is to become almost traffic-free from October, councillors have decided BUSES will no longer travel through Newbury town centre upon…


Green groups condemn incinerator plans

14 January 2011
Green groups condemn incinerator plans

Green groups condemn incinerator plans

14 January 2011

Environmental groups claim Chieveley waste incinerator would be inefficient and a "monstrosity" ENVIRONMENTAL groups have been quick to condemn plans…


'Mad' vicar is music to churchgoers' ears

14 January 2011
'Mad' vicar is music to churchgoers' ears

'Mad' vicar is music to churchgoers' ears

14 January 2011

The Rev Mary Harwood raised more than £2,000 after playing her entire hymn book in eight churches over a weekend A MINOR miracle by a “mad” vicar was…


Chieveley incinerator: residents anger at plans for old quarry

13 January 2011
Chieveley incinerator: residents anger at plans for old quarry

Chieveley incinerator: residents anger at plans for old quarry

13 January 2011

Residents of Chieveley and Curridge vow to fight plans for a massive energy-from-waste incinerator earmarked for Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty CHIEVELEY…


Crunch decision due on traffic proposals

13 January 2011
Crunch decision due on traffic proposals

Crunch decision due on traffic proposals

13 January 2011

West Berkshire Council's executive will meet tonight to discuss plans for a traffic-free Newbury town centre THE sight of packed buses making their…


Exclusive - waste incinerator plans revealed for Chieveley

13 January 2011
Exclusive - waste incinerator plans revealed for Chieveley

Exclusive - waste incinerator plans revealed for Chieveley

13 January 2011

Waste firm aims to build plant capable of processing 350,000 tonnes of waste a year at greenfield site WASTE firm Grundon intends to build a huge incineration…


Festive drink-drive arrests increase in Thames Valley

11 January 2011
Festive drink-drive arrests increase in Thames Valley

Festive drink-drive arrests increase in Thames Valley

11 January 2011

Despite a reduction in Berkshire West, the total number of drivers caught over the limit in Thames Valley increased CHRISTMAS drink-driving arrests across…


Crunch talks on town centre traffic

10 January 2011
Crunch talks on town centre traffic

Crunch talks on town centre traffic

10 January 2011

Councillors will discuss changes to Newbury traffic routes and the removal of buses from the town centre this week CRUNCH talks will take place on Thursday…


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