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MP hears of Theale success story

04 February 2013
MP hears of Theale success story

MP hears of Theale success story

04 February 2013

READING MP Alok Sharma recently visited United Asphalt Limited to learn more about the successful Theale-based business. The business was established…


Drugs arrest at Newbury homeless hostel

03 February 2013
Drugs arrest at Newbury homeless hostel

Drugs arrest at Newbury homeless hostel

03 February 2013

POLICE have seized 70 wraps of suspected Class A drugs hidden at a hostel funded by taxpayers. Police reportedly discovered the drugs in a resident’s…


Sporting contributions recognised at awards

03 February 2013
Sporting contributions recognised at awards

Sporting contributions recognised at awards

03 February 2013

GET Berkshire Active is hosting an Inspire awards evening, recognising the contributions of sporting talent and volunteering across the county. It takes…


Rugby club to host minis festival

03 February 2013
Rugby club to host minis festival

Rugby club to host minis festival

03 February 2013

NEWBURY RFC will host an A and B Rugby mini festival throughout the weekend of April 27 and 28, 2013. This year, the festival structure has been split…


Good Friday return for Lambourn’s most popular day

02 February 2013
Good Friday return for Lambourn’s most popular day

Good Friday return for Lambourn’s most popular day

02 February 2013

AFTER the most popular day on record last year, the The Betfair Lambourn Open Day returns on Good Friday, 29th March 2013. The highlights this year include…


Berkshire schools chosen as leaders of two new Youth Sport Trust initiatives

02 February 2013
Berkshire schools chosen as leaders of two new Youth Sport Trust initiatives

Berkshire schools chosen as leaders of two new Youth Sport Trust initiatives

02 February 2013

TWO Berkshire schools have been selected to lead new initiatives from the Youth Sport Trust. Park House School has been identified as the lead school…


A great start for kickboxing academy

01 February 2013
A great start for kickboxing academy

A great start for kickboxing academy

01 February 2013

PEAK Kickboxing Academy Newbury had a great showing at the Watford Open National Kickboxing tournament last weekend. It is one of the biggest tournaments…


Jenny strikes silver medal for a youthful Pinewood squad

27 January 2013
Jenny strikes silver medal for a youthful Pinewood squad

Jenny strikes silver medal for a youthful Pinewood squad

27 January 2013

LAST weekend saw Pinewood Judo Club’s youth squad compete in the the second part of the British trials for Youth and Senior Judoka, held at the English…


Local rider wins prestigious national award for eventing

26 January 2013
Local rider wins prestigious national award for eventing

Local rider wins prestigious national award for eventing

26 January 2013

LOCAL event rider, Dan Jocelyn from Ecchinswell near Newbury recently received a prestigious National Award. Dan was presented with the runner up prize…


Jordan hopeful of winning overall BTCC title in 2013

25 January 2013
Jordan hopeful of winning overall BTCC title in 2013

Jordan hopeful of winning overall BTCC title in 2013

25 January 2013

REVIVE! Newbury is sponsoring Andrew Jordan of the Pirtek Racing team in the 2013 British Touring Car Championships (BTCC). Owned by Peter Johnson, the…


Swimmers celebrate a successful year

24 January 2013
Swimmers celebrate a successful year

Swimmers celebrate a successful year

24 January 2013

NEWBURY swimmers recently spent an evening on dry land to celebrate their achievements in the water in 2012. There were awards for all age groups across…


Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

22 January 2013
Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

22 January 2013

THE memory of a man hanged 182 years ago for rioting was honoured recently, the anniversary of his execution, by a short ceremony at his graveside in…


West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

22 January 2013
West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

22 January 2013

PUBS across the district are being encouraged to get involved with the annual bird-watching event this month. On January 26 and 27, the RSPB is holding…


Date announced for this year's Newbury Carnival

17 January 2013
Date announced for this year's Newbury Carnival

Date announced for this year's Newbury Carnival

17 January 2013

THE DATE for this year’s Newbury Carnival has been announced. The popular event, which takes place every two years, will hit the streets on Sunday July…


Tributes paid to Mortimer helicopter pilot

16 January 2013
Tributes paid to Mortimer helicopter pilot

Tributes paid to Mortimer helicopter pilot

16 January 2013

THE PILOT who died in today's (Wednesday) helicopter crash in Vauxhall has been named as 50-year-old Captain Pete Barnes from Mortimer. Capt Barnes was…


Memorial for victims of Newbury bombings to be unveiled next month

14 January 2013
Memorial for victims of Newbury bombings to be unveiled next month

Memorial for victims of Newbury bombings to be unveiled next month

14 January 2013

A MEMORIAL to remember those who lost their lives when Newbury was bombed during the Second World War is being unveiled next month. Newbury Town Council…


Flog It! comes to Newbury

13 January 2013
Flog It! comes to Newbury

Flog It! comes to Newbury

13 January 2013

ANTIQUE auction television programme, Flog It! was at Special Auction Services in Greenham this week as part of its monthly antiques and collectibles…


Two cars stolen during two burglaries

06 January 2013
Two cars stolen during two burglaries

Two cars stolen during two burglaries

06 January 2013

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information after two cars were stolen during two burglaries over the festive period. Between 1:30am and 5:00am…


Judy cycles 100 miles to support Jumbulance

02 January 2013
Judy cycles 100 miles to support Jumbulance

Judy cycles 100 miles to support Jumbulance

02 January 2013

A WOMAN with cerebral palsy has cycled 100 miles to raise essential funds for disability travel organisation, Jumbulance. Judy Elcoate tackled the feat…


Grant website helps find £1.6m for local projects

31 December 2012
Grant website helps find £1.6m for local projects

Grant website helps find £1.6m for local projects

31 December 2012

GREENHAM Common Trust this week revealed that its online fundraising system has handed out a staggering £1.6m to local projects since it started in September…


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