WEST Berkshire’s Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative administration of ignoring more than 1,800 people’s protests against introducing on-street…
THE organiser of a firework display in Thatcham says it will be the biggest free event in the south of England, after a local car dealer agreed to sponsor…
A designer from Thatcham has invented a product for fashion-conscious amputees. Jonathan Bradshaw, who grew up in Thatcham before moving to Nottingham…
IT has taken almost two years of planning applications and an appeal to the Government, but a driving range in Thatcham is finally ready to open today…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Andy a keepsake in their home. Assistant manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny Hopkins, said: “Andy…
AN album of songs inspired by the death of a Newbury woman’s parents has helped raised £500 for Cancer Research. Languages teacher at St Bartholomew’s…
A DISPERSAL order has been placed on parts of Lambourn in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour. The order follows reports of anti-social behaviour within…
POLICE in Newbury are to be given an extra set of eyes on their patrols as Body Worn Video cameras (BWV) are being introduced across the Thames Valley…
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a widow has been awarded a six-figure sum almost four years after the death of her husband from an asbestos-related…
A GROUP of travellers descended on Thatcham yesterday (Tues) evening, just over a week after a group set up home on Stroud Green in Newbury. The group…
PIGEONS may be vermin that make a mess with their droppings, but some people are kicking up a bit of a stink about the possibility of a cull in Thatcham.…
YOUNG readers across West Berkshire can explore a whole host of creepy characters as they make their way through this year's Summer Reading Challenge.…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Smarty a keepsake in their home. Assistant manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny Hopkins, said: “All…
TWO girls from 1st Cold Ash Guides have been presented with Baden Powell Challenge Award – the highest award a Guide can achieve. Each Guide must complete…
A THATCHAM primary school has been given two years to improve, but its headteacher is confident that it can be achieved much quicker than that. Parsons…
A DECISION is due next week on plans to improve congestion near Thatcham railway station. During 2012, West Berkshire Council carried out a study to consider…
SUMMER arrived at last, just in time to bring out the crowds for this year’s Thatcham Fun Day and Junior Fun Run in the Field. Following the cancellation…
THERE are plenty of events going on in and around Newbury today (Sun) to keep families entertained. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life will be taking…
THE Bell Inn at Aldworth has been crowned local Pub of the Year by the West Berkshire branch of Campaign for Real Ale. The award adds to a growing list…
THE company behind the housing development at The Racecourse Newbury has agreed to fund bollards around Stroud Green. The news came the day after travellers…
