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Justice served after 46 years say family of murdered Beenham girl

THE families of girls murdered by Beenham man David Burgess have said justice has finally been served after he was found guilty today (Friday) of the…

Where are you, Denzel? Owner sick over missing parrot

Where are you, Denzel? Owner sick over missing parrot

“WHAT are you doing, Denzel?” Not only is this the favourite phrase of the pictured parrot, it is one question worried owner is asking after the beloved…

Eastbound M4 lane closed following two car collision

18 July 2012

Eastbound M4 lane closed following two car collision

18 July 2012

ONE lane of the M4 is currently closed following an incident involving two vehicles. NewburyToday readers have reported seeing a Land Rover and accompanying…

Flowers at child's grave dumped in bin

16 July 2012

Flowers at child's grave dumped in bin

16 July 2012

FLOWERS placed at a child’s grave in Bucklebury are being repeatedly dumped inside a bin. Heartbroken Linda Goodwin, from Thatcham, said she had been…

Council leader to cycle to every parish in West Berkshire

10 July 2012

Council leader to cycle to every parish in West Berkshire

10 July 2012

WEST Berkshire Council’s leader has thrown down a challenge to cycling enthusiasts to join him in biking to every parish in West Berkshire in one weekend.…

Network Rail considers changes to Ufton Nervet crossing

09 July 2012

Network Rail considers changes to Ufton Nervet crossing

09 July 2012

NETWORK Rail is investigating possible changes to the Ufton Nervet level crossing in the wake of several deaths at the notorious spot since the 2004 disaster.…

Become a Guide Dogs puppy walker

08 July 2012

Become a Guide Dogs puppy walker

08 July 2012

MEET Drew and Major. These two friendly faces were at the Kennet Centre on Thursday to help raise awareness of the Guide Dogs charity and launch an appeal…

Bloomin' cheek! Thieves hit Theale florist

Bloomin' cheek! Thieves hit Theale florist

A FLOWER shop in Theale has been targeted by thieves. Croppers in Bloom, in High Street, was broken into overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.A sat-nav,…

Counting the cost of countryside living

Counting the cost of countryside living

THE cost of living in rural West Berkshire will add an extra £2,000 to your annual shopping bill compared to urban areas, a new study has claimed. Inflation…

Date set for Newbury Ale Festival 2012

Date set for Newbury Ale Festival 2012

ALE mugs at the ready, the date for the ninth annual Newbury Real Ale Festival has been set. The event will be held in Northcroft Park on Saturday, September…

Don't miss this week's Newbury Weekly News and Hungerford edition

Don't miss this week's Newbury Weekly News and Hungerford edition

IN this week's Newbury Weekly News West Berkshire is bracing itself for an Olympic extravaganza as the iconic torch heads our way. We have a free route…

Concrete firm defends Aldermaston extraction plan

Concrete firm defends Aldermaston extraction plan

AGGREGATES firm Lafarge has defended plans which could result in up to 120 extra HGV trips a day through Aldermaston should its sand and gravel extraction…

Public to see plans for new St Barts school building

Public to see plans for new St Barts school building

ST Bartholomew's School in Newbury is preparing further development and residents are being invited to have their say on its plans. A planning application…

A34 clogged again following multiple incidents

A34 clogged again following multiple incidents

MORE misery has been heaped on long-suffering A34 drivers following two rush hour incidents today (Wednesday). A two vehicle collision near East Ilsley…

Culture Fest brings taste of the exotic to Newbury

Culture Fest brings taste of the exotic to Newbury

CHINESE lion dancers swooped amid booming percussion drums at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday as the smells of Indian, Pakistan and Jamaican cuisine filled…

Plan to ditch 'dumbed down' GCSEs continues to divide

Plan to ditch 'dumbed down' GCSEs continues to divide

A GOVERNMENT plan to ditch “dumbed down” GCSES and replace them with tougher O-level style exams has divided education figures across West Berkshire.…

Be prepared for another 30 years - Compton Scouts hut renewal joy

Be prepared for another 30 years - Compton Scouts hut renewal joy

SCOUTS and Guides in Compton are celebrating after securing their hut for another 30 years. The existing lease on the land ran out in January and after…

Friends pepare for 1,800-mile Olympic cycle quest

Friends pepare for 1,800-mile Olympic cycle quest