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Fire crews called to portable building blaze

18 April 2016
Fire crews called to portable building blaze

Fire crews called to portable building blaze

18 April 2016

Newbury and Dee Road attended Thatcham incident Fire crews were called to a blaze at a portable building this afternoon (Monday). Crews from Newbury…


Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists

18 April 2016
Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists

Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists

18 April 2016

Random checks to be stepped up across the Thames Valley this week Thames Valley Police is partnering with police forces across Europe to launch a crackdown…


Battle lines drawn ahead of Compton housing plan

17 April 2016
Battle lines drawn ahead of Compton housing plan

Battle lines drawn ahead of Compton housing plan

17 April 2016

Villagers oppose 30-home development RESIDENTS and a village developer are squaring up over plans for a 30-home development in Compton. Former racehorse…


Long delays on A34 this afternoon (Friday)

15 April 2016
Long delays on A34 this afternoon (Friday)

Long delays on A34 this afternoon (Friday)

15 April 2016

Two-vehicle accident closes one lane There are reports of lengthy delays on the A34 northbound this afternoon (Friday) after a collision involving two…


Two men jailed after smash and grab at Hungerford home

15 April 2016
Two men jailed after smash and grab at Hungerford home

Two men jailed after smash and grab at Hungerford home

15 April 2016

Pair jailed for five years after stealing jewellery and car parked at the house Two men have been jailed for more than five years after a smash and grab…


Super Surgery set for Monday launch

14 April 2016
Super Surgery set for Monday launch

Super Surgery set for Monday launch

14 April 2016

Northcroft and St Mary's surgeries will shut their doors on Friday The relocation of two of Newbury’s biggest surgeries into one super surgery will…


West Berkshire awarded funding to repair more potholes

14 April 2016
West Berkshire awarded funding to repair more potholes

West Berkshire awarded funding to repair more potholes

14 April 2016

More than 4,000 holes to be fixed More than 2,200 extra potholes in West Berkshire will be filled after the local authority was awarded a share of the…


West Ilsley poachers sentenced after rabbit raid

12 April 2016
West Ilsley poachers sentenced after rabbit raid

West Ilsley poachers sentenced after rabbit raid

12 April 2016

Five men made to pay more than £2,500 after night raid A GROUP of poachers who raided a known poaching hot spot at West Ilsley in search of rabbits have…


Greenham car wreck depot wins appeal to extend opening hours

09 April 2016
Greenham car wreck depot wins appeal to extend opening hours

Greenham car wreck depot wins appeal to extend opening hours

09 April 2016

Copart UK wins 10-month battle with West Berkshire Council A CAR auctioneer has won its 10-month battle with West Berkshire Council to extend its opening…


Homeless man sentenced after damaging door in drunken rage

07 April 2016
Homeless man sentenced after damaging door in drunken rage

Homeless man sentenced after damaging door in drunken rage

07 April 2016

Christopher Landy also pleaded guilty to booze theft at Sainsbury's A homeless man was handed a 12-month conditional discharge after he took his anger…


Berkshire NHS Trust rated "Good" by watchdog

04 April 2016
Berkshire NHS Trust rated "Good" by watchdog

Berkshire NHS Trust rated "Good" by watchdog

04 April 2016

Community-based mental health service also rated "Outstanding" A local NHS trust has been rated “good” after an inspection by the Care Quality…


Police appeal after van strikes house in Hermitage

02 April 2016
Police appeal after van strikes house in Hermitage

Police appeal after van strikes house in Hermitage

02 April 2016

Driver and passenger fled the scene Police are appealing for witnesses after a van struck the back of a house in Hermitage this morning (Saturday). At…


Election notice posted for upcoming police commissioner vote

31 March 2016
Election notice posted for upcoming police commissioner vote

Election notice posted for upcoming police commissioner vote

31 March 2016

Returning officer urges voters to register ahead of May 5 election It’s official – the notice of election for the next Police and Crime Commissioner…


The Downs School praised for work with Speaker's Club

31 March 2016
The Downs School praised for work with Speaker's Club

The Downs School praised for work with Speaker's Club

31 March 2016

National president of club hails "fantastic work" THE Downs School was praised for its work in developing the speaking skills of young people at the recent…


New principal appointed to St Gabriel's School

17 March 2016
New principal appointed to St Gabriel's School

New principal appointed to St Gabriel's School

17 March 2016

Alun Jones set to leave Newbury independent school St Gabriel’s School, Newbury has appointed a new principal, after head Alun Jones announced he…


Sport Relief set to launch tomorrow

17 March 2016
Sport Relief set to launch tomorrow

Sport Relief set to launch tomorrow

17 March 2016

Let us know what you are up to for the charity event Sport Relief weekend is just around the corner and we want to know what you are getting up to for…


Budget 2016: What does it mean for West Berkshire?

16 March 2016
Budget 2016: What does it mean for West Berkshire?

Budget 2016: What does it mean for West Berkshire?

16 March 2016

New proposals include sugar tax and radical overhaul for schools A Sugar Tax, cuts to corporation tax, lower than expected growth rates and a radical…


£1.3m savings to schools budget set to be approved tonight (Monday)

13 March 2016
£1.3m savings to schools budget set to be approved tonight (Monday)

£1.3m savings to schools budget set to be approved tonight (Monday)

13 March 2016

Schools Forum will determine budget for higher needs block School services for the most vulnerable are set to be slashed by more than £1m as West…


Police appealing for witnesses after swans found dead in Greenham

11 March 2016
Police appealing for witnesses after swans found dead in Greenham

Police appealing for witnesses after swans found dead in Greenham

11 March 2016

Incidents of criminal damage also believed to be linked Police are appealing for witnesses after three swans were killed and a separate incident…


Multiple crashes cause serious delays on A34 this morning

11 March 2016
Multiple crashes cause serious delays on A34 this morning

Multiple crashes cause serious delays on A34 this morning

11 March 2016

North and southbound hit by long delays The A34 at East Ilsley experienced long delays this morning (Friday) after an accident southbound closed…


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