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Parents warned not to let children walk to school alone

Parents warned not to let children walk to school alone

Parents warned not to let children walk to school alone

28 April 2016

Advice given after attempted abduction and assault on two pupils last week PARENTS are being warned not to let their children walk to or from school alone,…


Telecoms giant BT fined more than £3,000 after roadworks blunder

Telecoms giant BT fined more than £3,000 after roadworks blunder

Telecoms giant BT fined more than £3,000 after roadworks blunder

28 April 2016

Bishop's Green works forced pedestrians into oncoming traffic Telecoms giant BT has been fined more than £3,000 by West Berkshire Council after…


Historic pub given six-month reprieve by West Berkshire Council

Historic pub given six-month reprieve by West Berkshire Council

Historic pub given six-month reprieve by West Berkshire Council

28 April 2016

Application for four homes at White Hart Inn refused A 16th-century pub under threat of being developed for housing has been reprieved. Plans were submitted…


Fifteen-year-old arrested in connection with Newbury robbery

Fifteen-year-old arrested in connection with Newbury robbery

Fifteen-year-old arrested in connection with Newbury robbery

27 April 2016

Victim punched in face during incident A fifteen-year-old boy from Chieveley has been arrested on suspicion of robbery. The arrest is in connection…


VIDEO – Snow storm over Newbury

VIDEO – Snow storm over Newbury

VIDEO – Snow storm over Newbury

27 April 2016

Another snow storm passed over Newbury today (Wednesday) – did you miss it? Another snow storm passed over Newbury today (Wednesday). Our photographer…


Trains running again between Newbury and Reading after fatality

Trains running again between Newbury and Reading after fatality

Trains running again between Newbury and Reading after fatality

27 April 2016

Lines reopen after person hit by train near Aldermaston Network Rail reports lines have reopened between Newbury and Reading after a person was hit…


Wild rabbits pictured enjoying West Berkshire countryside

Wild rabbits pictured enjoying West Berkshire countryside

Wild rabbits pictured enjoying West Berkshire countryside

27 April 2016

NWN reader captures animals soaking up the spring sunshine EASTER may have been and gone – but these wild baby rabbits were caught sunning themselves…


Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

Decision on future of Theale's Red Lion pub deferred again

27 April 2016

Developer's affordable housing contribution called in to question COUNCILLORS have once again delayed making a decision on the future of a historic Theale…


Family help raise autism awareness at Thatcham event

Family help raise autism awareness at Thatcham event

Family help raise autism awareness at Thatcham event

27 April 2016

“You can live with autism and it is ok.” A West Berkshire family helped people learn about autism, at an awareness event recently. Organiser Kirilynn…


Woman was harassed by dating website stalker

Woman was harassed by dating website stalker

Woman was harassed by dating website stalker

27 April 2016

Man ignored police warning, court told A WOMAN has told how her irritation turned to fear after the man she met through an online dating agency began…


Newbury man crowned world champion in Irish dancing

Newbury man crowned world champion in Irish dancing

Newbury man crowned world champion in Irish dancing

27 April 2016

23-year-old beats off over 3,000 competitors A NEWBURY man has been crowned world champion in Irish dancing. Joshua Ruddock won the senior men’s…


No trains running between Newbury and Reading

No trains running between Newbury and Reading

No trains running between Newbury and Reading

27 April 2016

BREAKING NEWS: Person hit by train near Aldermaston A person has been hit by a train between Newbury and Reading, near Aldermaston. No trains will be…


Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

Houses in Greenham and Donnington struck by lightning

26 April 2016

Chimney pot and television aerial affected HOUSES in both Greenham and Donnington were struck by lightning this afternoon (Tuesday), which blew a chimney…


Sneak peek inside the new Slug and Lettuce in Newbury

Sneak peek inside the new Slug and Lettuce in Newbury

Sneak peek inside the new Slug and Lettuce in Newbury

26 April 2016

Exclusive pictures inside Wharf Street venue after £450,000 refit The new Slug and Lettuce bar has opened in Wharf Street following a £450,000…


Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

Police step up patrols in Newbury following spate of thefts

26 April 2016

Residents urged to remain vigilant NEWBURY residents are being reminded to remain vigilant following a spate of thefts and burglaries in the town. Thames…


VIDEO - Snow, hail, thunder and lightning in Newbury

VIDEO - Snow, hail, thunder and lightning in Newbury

VIDEO - Snow, hail, thunder and lightning in Newbury

26 April 2016

Watch our clip here THEY say that April is the month for showers - but today there was snow, hail, thunder and lightning in Newbury.  Our photographer…


North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

North Hampshire hospital affected by Norovirus

26 April 2016

Restricted visiting hours and deep clean THE BASINGSTOKE and North Hampshire Hospital has been struck by the Norovirus – with restricted…


Newbury Hilton jobs under threat in re-branding

Newbury Hilton jobs under threat in re-branding

Newbury Hilton jobs under threat in re-branding

26 April 2016

All 35 posts may go after £10m refurb for new Premier Inn All 35 jobs at the soon-to-be defunct Hilton Newbury Centre have been put under threat as Premier…


Theale villagers voice support for new school

Theale villagers voice support for new school

Theale villagers voice support for new school

26 April 2016

Plans for 'much needed' replacement school get thumbs up from majority of residents THEALE residents are showing their support for a much- needed new…


West Berkshire head defends Dorset teachers conference

West Berkshire head defends Dorset teachers conference

West Berkshire head defends Dorset teachers conference

26 April 2016

Paul Field says two-day event in Poole was good value for money at £300 THE chairman of West Berkshire’s Primary Heads Association has defended…


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