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One of the finest US jazz soloists

Derek Ansell stakes a claim to be one of the great jazz chroniclers of modern times with his biography of saxophone supremo Jackie McLean.In terms of…

Thatcham crossing set to be improved

Thatcham crossing set to be improved

THATCHAM level crossing is to get improved safety measures and a reduced barrier deployment time in an effort to ease congestion. Network Rail and West…

Construction begins at new Aldi store

Construction begins at new Aldi store

THE diggers are on site and construction is under way at the site of Newbury’s next major supermarket. Earlier this month the Newbury Weekly News revealed…

Schools demand 'unfair' English GCSEs are remarked

Schools demand 'unfair' English GCSEs are remarked

THE majority of major schools in West Berkshire have demanded English GCSE papers be remarked amid fears of Government interference following “inexplicably”…

Park House head to speak on Olympic legacy

29 August 2012

Park House head to speak on Olympic legacy

29 August 2012

LORD Coe and celebrated British gold medallist Jonathan Edwards will be amongst the audience when a Newbury headteacher gives a national speech on Olympic…

West Berkshire faces care home bed shortage

West Berkshire faces care home bed shortage

ILL and infirm elderly residents could be moved out of West Berkshire due to a shortage of nursing home beds. Disability campaigners have voiced concerns…

Core! Newbury to host first ever Apple Day

Core! Newbury to host first ever Apple Day

IF you have grown more apples than you know what to do with soon you will be able to head to Newbury Market Place and have them pressed into juice. A…

Access concerns over Donnington Castle electronic gate plan

27 August 2012

Access concerns over Donnington Castle electronic gate plan

27 August 2012

AN electronic gate is to be installed near the car park of Donnington Castle, reducing access for vehicles and foiling early morning dog walkers in the…

Streatley Night Glow balloons burn brightly

25 August 2012

Streatley Night Glow balloons burn brightly

25 August 2012

A kaleidoscope of gold and orange hues light the sky as the sun goes down over Streatley. his picture was taken at the village recreation ground on Monday…

Three scooters involved in A34 collision

Three scooters involved in A34 collision

THREE scooter motorcyclists have been involved in a collision on the A34 near Chieveley. The vehicles were quickly moved to the hard shoulder while traffic…

TVP issue second highest number of shotgun permits in country

TVP issue second highest number of shotgun permits in country

THAMES Valley Police approved more gun dealer licences than any other police force in the country last year. The force issues 109 firearm dealer certificates,…

Poundworld arrives in Newbury

Poundworld arrives in Newbury

POUNDWORLD, a store where, perhaps unsurprisingly, every product is priced at £1, has arrived in Newbury. The discount retailer held an opening bash on…

Promote youth, Tories told as leader search continues

Promote youth, Tories told as leader search continues

WEST Berkshire’s Conservative Party has been told to give youth a chance - at running the council. Following his decision to step down as council leader…

Free healthcare deadline approaches

20 August 2012

Free healthcare deadline approaches

20 August 2012

THE first deadline is looming for vulnerable West Berkshire residents who may be entitled to free ongoing healthcare outside of hospital to register for…

Vandals drive over crop field

19 August 2012

Vandals drive over crop field

19 August 2012

A CROP field in Chaddleworth has been heavily damaged by offenders who broke though a gate and drove over it. The incident occurred overnight between…

Olympic spirit could change lives

Olympic spirit could change lives

THE flame of enthusiasm and hope for the future generated by West Berkshire’s Olympic heroes and their teammates is bright enough to save lives, drive…

Porsche stolen after keys taken from house

Porsche stolen after keys taken from house