28 January 2015
Last minute talks held yesterday have temporarily halted a strike for thousands of NHS staff across England in a long-running dispute over pay. UNISON,…
28 January 2015
A CASINO, disco and performances from Woolton Hill youngster Emma Lawrence will keep guests entertained at Dingley’s annual spring ball in March. Tickets…
27 January 2015
AN investigation has been launched following reports of smoke from a commercial property blowing across a main road in West Berkshire. Public health officers…
27 January 2015
FARM buildings, mobile homes, and cars were destroyed in a raging fire - a suspected arson - in World’s End, Chieveley during the early hours of this…
27 January 2015
A local organisation that supports people to be better communicators and leaders held its annual awards ceremony recently, revealing the winner of its…
27 January 2015
EXTRA parking spaces are to be added to recently-approved plans for retirement flats in Theale. West Berkshire Council had approved Beechcroft Developments…
27 January 2015
Equipment for pupils with special educational needs, language and literacy support services and training for mainstream schools teaching SEN pupils are…
27 January 2015
A SUPERMARKET customer adviser systematically stole from his employers to “live a lifestyle he couldn’t afford,” Newbury magistrates heard. Jay Michael…
26 January 2015
POLICE have seized a large amount of cocaine and ecstasy, after swooping on a vehicle on the A34 near Burghclere. According to Hampshire Constabulary,…
26 January 2015
A WOMAN was hit in the back of the head and grabbed while waiting at Newbury's Robin Hood roundabout at the weekend. The 21-year-old pulled up on her…
26 January 2015
A POGO Challenge held at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday evening (Jan 24), proved a huge success, raising thousands of pounds for spinal research. Top…
26 January 2015
DO West Berkshire’s pubs have a future? To many, the village pub is still seen as a vital community asset and an invaluable place to socialise and enjoy…
26 January 2015
ANOTHER independent Newbury business is closing this month after two years of trading in the town. The owner of Weavers Walk store Just Add Grapes, Greg…
26 January 2015
PASSENGERS on crowded trains travelling through West Berkshire are set to benefit from extra seating. Working with the Department for Transport, First…
26 January 2015
EAT your heart out Joan Collins – an 80-year-old Ginger Jiver from Newbury recently celebrated her landmark birthday with a fun-packed week of dance classes…
26 January 2015
But developer has not yet revealed an estimated date for scheme delivery UNDER proposals for Market Street, which are expected to be lodged later this…
25 January 2015
THERE’S a treat for music lovers today as An Opera of Daniel is performed by Newbury Chamber Choir at St. John's Church This 13th century music drama…
25 January 2015
A CUTE crossbreed is looking for an active owner, with a rural retreat and time for training. Dogs Trust Newbury is appealing for a home for Fritz, a…
25 January 2015
A FORMER pub licensee attacked a doorman who ejected him for being drunk, Newbury magistrates heard. In the dock on Thursday, January 15, was Ronald James…
25 January 2015
THE Hare and Hounds Hotel at Speen has officially unveiled a new state-of-the-art extension. The building, called The Barn, will be used as a restaurant…
