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Farmer's anger at latest dog attack

Farmer's anger at latest dog attack

Farmer's anger at latest dog attack

12 September 2017

Another sheep is badly injured on Kingsclere estate A KINGSCLERE sheep farmer says he is “irritated and angry” that another of his…


Newbury and Hungerford bank staff boost for Rapid Response cars

Newbury and Hungerford bank staff boost for Rapid Response cars

Newbury and Hungerford bank staff boost for Rapid Response cars

12 September 2017

'We are truly honoured to have been supporting such a worthwhile cause' STAFF from the TSB in Newbury and Hungerford raised almost £700 for West…


Suspended jail sentence for man who drove across golf course

Suspended jail sentence for man who drove across golf course

Suspended jail sentence for man who drove across golf course

12 September 2017

Defendant avoided jail 'by a whisker' says judge A MAN who led police on a high-speed car chase through Newbury before careering across a carefully-manicured…


West Berkshire's school transport system branded ‘unfair’

West Berkshire's school transport system branded ‘unfair’

West Berkshire's school transport system branded ‘unfair’

12 September 2017

Parent slams service that is free to some while others pay hundreds of pounds WEST Berkshire Council’s method for determining which pupils are entitled…


Terrified teen escapes kidnappers in Calcot

Terrified teen escapes kidnappers in Calcot

Terrified teen escapes kidnappers in Calcot

11 September 2017

Police launch investigation into "extremely worrying" incident POLICE have launched an investigation after a teenage boy was assaulted and kidnapped. The…


Council's £430,000 backing for swimming pool scheme

Council's £430,000 backing for swimming pool scheme

Council's £430,000 backing for swimming pool scheme

11 September 2017

Tadley area to benefit from refurbishment of building and impressive new fitness suite THE proposed extension to Tadley Swimming Pool, to create…


Gardner Leader staff's £5,000 boost for cancer trust

Gardner Leader staff's £5,000 boost for cancer trust

Gardner Leader staff's £5,000 boost for cancer trust

11 September 2017

Employees organise host of fundraising activities STAFF at local law firm Gardner Leader have raised £5,440.74 for the Newbury and District Cancer…


'Promise has been broken over policing after tragedy'

'Promise has been broken over policing after tragedy'

'Promise has been broken over policing after tragedy'

11 September 2017

Anger over 'discourteous' lack of attendance POLICE have broken their promise to Hungerford and are locking themselves away in their new tri-service station…


Snap-happy Alexander wins NWN Young Photographer prize

Snap-happy Alexander wins NWN Young Photographer prize

Snap-happy Alexander wins NWN Young Photographer prize

11 September 2017

Youngster beats competition to win iPad and trophy THE winners of this year’s inaugural Newbury Weekly News Young Photographer of the Year competition…


85 homes close to Sandleford refused on appeal

85 homes close to Sandleford refused on appeal

85 homes close to Sandleford refused on appeal

11 September 2017

Inspector says council has adequate housing supply in short term, despite delays to Sandleford A PLANNING inspector has refused to allow a separate housing…


AWE staff pension dispute is settled

AWE staff pension dispute is settled

AWE staff pension dispute is settled

10 September 2017

Unions agree deal after intervention from MPs A RESOLUTION to the long-standing dispute over proposed pension changes at the Atomic Weapons Establishment…


Dozens of objections against Hermitage homes

Dozens of objections against Hermitage homes

Dozens of objections against Hermitage homes

10 September 2017

Residents and local councils against housing estate plans A PLANNING application to build 40 homes behind the White Horse pub in Hermitage – on…


Good Golly Miss Molly

Good Golly Miss Molly

Good Golly Miss Molly

10 September 2017

Mighty Molly is looking for new adventures MIGHTY Molly wants nothing more than lots of love and attention from a new family.  The four-year-old…


Details of Broadway residential development submitted

Details of Broadway residential development submitted

Details of Broadway residential development submitted

09 September 2017

72 flats planned for town centre location A DEVELOPER looking to build 72 flats in Newbury town centre has submitted a fresh application detailing the…


What's on today

What's on today

What's on today

09 September 2017

Saturday September 9 New Era Players Presents Dear Lupin: a charming comedy based on the letters of Racing correspondent Roger Mortimer and his wayward…


Crawling with Fun on the Broadway

Crawling with Fun on the Broadway

Crawling with Fun on the Broadway

09 September 2017

Bug-themed free event for families returns to Thatcham THATCHAM town centre was overrun with minibeasts last week as swarms of children enjoyed Fun on…


Cold Ash Hill emergency closure update

Cold Ash Hill emergency closure update

Cold Ash Hill emergency closure update

08 September 2017

Repair works will take place overnight once the water supply in the area has been stabilised Thames Water is working to stabilise the supply of water…


Burst water main leads to road closure

Burst water main leads to road closure

Burst water main leads to road closure

08 September 2017

Cold Ash Hill closed A burst water main has led to the partial closure of Cold Ash Hill this morning (Friday). The road is closed between Southend and…


£2,000 fine for benefit fraud

£2,000 fine for benefit fraud

£2,000 fine for benefit fraud

08 September 2017

Kingsclere woman fined for failing to tell authorities of her extra cash A KINGSCLERE woman who claimed housing benefit has been fined for failing to…


All hail to the real ale

All hail to the real ale

All hail to the real ale

08 September 2017

Prepare to raise a glass at the2017 Newbury real Ale festival PREPARE to raise a glass as the Newbury Real Ale Festival returns on Saturday…


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