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7 hours of storms expected to hit the district tomorrow

13 November 2023
7 hours of storms expected to hit the district tomorrow

7 hours of storms expected to hit the district tomorrow

13 November 2023

A weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the district tomorrow.


1 hour delays on A34 after crash and floods

13 November 2023
1 hour delays on A34 after crash and floods

1 hour delays on A34 after crash and floods

13 November 2023

UPDATE: One lane of the A34 remains shut north of Newbury after a crash.


AWE honours the fallen

10 November 2023
AWE honours the fallen

AWE honours the fallen

10 November 2023

People gathered at the AWE sites in Burghfield and Aldermaston yesterday for the annual Act of Remembrance ahead of this weekend’s Remembrance Sunday.


Remembrance services – the full list

10 November 2023
Remembrance services – the full list

Remembrance services – the full list

10 November 2023

The district will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice as Remembrance services are held this Sunday.


A34 remains closed as roadworks overrun

06 November 2023
A34 remains closed as roadworks overrun

A34 remains closed as roadworks overrun

06 November 2023

Overrunning roadworks means a section of the A34, north of Newbury, remains closed this morning.

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Storm Ciaran set to batter district for more than 24 hours

30 October 2023
Storm Ciaran set to batter district for more than 24 hours

Storm Ciaran set to batter district for more than 24 hours

30 October 2023

UPDATED: Residents are being warned to be prepared as the district looks set to be battered by storms.


Bin strike averted after 10% pay deal

20 October 2023
Bin strike averted after 10% pay deal

Bin strike averted after 10% pay deal

20 October 2023

Refuse collectors have accepted a 10 per cent pay rise and called off a planned strike.

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Tributes flood in for much-loved couple

19 October 2023
Tributes flood in for much-loved couple

Tributes flood in for much-loved couple

19 October 2023

Tributes have been flooding in to newlyweds killed while on their honeymoon in Uganda.

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Thames Water says it will reopen Newbury street today

19 October 2023
Thames Water says it will reopen Newbury street today

Thames Water says it will reopen Newbury street today

19 October 2023

Bartholomew Street remains closed – but Thames Water says it will reopen this lunchtime.

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All the fun of the fair

17 October 2023
All the fun of the fair

All the fun of the fair

17 October 2023

Picture special: Did our photographer snap you at this year’s Michaelmas Fair?

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Drink driver jailed over death crash

16 October 2023
Drink driver jailed over death crash

Drink driver jailed over death crash

16 October 2023

A drink driver has been jailed for eight years, after he caused a crash which killed a man.

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M4 closed this weekend

13 October 2023
M4 closed this weekend

M4 closed this weekend

13 October 2023

Part of the M4 through Berkshire will be closed this weekend.


Bartholomew Street closure extended

13 October 2023
Bartholomew Street closure extended

Bartholomew Street closure extended

13 October 2023

The closure of a Newbury street has been extended.

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Town centre traffic woes

10 October 2023
Town centre traffic woes

Town centre traffic woes

10 October 2023

Traffic in Newbury town centre is grinding to halt for a second day as more road closures compound problems.

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Bin strike averted...for now

09 October 2023
Bin strike averted...for now

Bin strike averted...for now

09 October 2023

A two-week strike by refuge collectors – due to begin today – has been postponed after a last-minute agreement to get back around the table by bosses.

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Customers left shut out of retail park

09 October 2023
Customers left shut out of retail park

Customers left shut out of retail park

09 October 2023

There is currently traffic chaos and empty shops as the gates at Newbury Retail Park remain shut this morning.


A34 reopens after lorry crash

03 October 2023
A34 reopens after lorry crash

A34 reopens after lorry crash

03 October 2023

The A34 has reopened after a lorry crashed through the central reservation this morning.


Crash shuts 1 lane of A34

02 October 2023
Crash shuts 1 lane of A34

Crash shuts 1 lane of A34

02 October 2023

A crash that partially blocked part of the A34 north of Newbury has been cleared.


Loose Ends charity looking for new volunteers

02 October 2023
Loose Ends charity looking for new volunteers

Loose Ends charity looking for new volunteers

02 October 2023

A charity that supports the town’s homeless, lonely, vulnerable is appealing for more volunteers to help keep its vital services running.


SEND charity appoints first ever COO

30 September 2023
SEND charity appoints first ever COO

SEND charity appoints first ever COO

30 September 2023

A Newbury charity that supports children with special educational needs and disabilities has welcomed its first chief operating officer.


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