Newbury

THE relatives of a soldier from Cold Ash who died in the First World War have been reunited with a piece of family history. Frederick Arthur Withers was…

A WOOLTON Hill couple who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, first set eyes on each other at a village dance. Percy Culley, aged 88,…

A Compton school celebrated the successes of its students at an awards ceremony held two weeks ago. Around 350 guests attended the annual celebration…

DID you go to John O’Gaunt School? If you are a former pupil who would like to support current students, the school would love to hear from you.Thanks…

A fault that brought down internet and phone lines for some Bishop’s Green residents remains unresolved three days after it was first reported. The fault…

BRITISH showjumper Nick Channing-Williams (pictured, covered in soot from flames) is on his way to the family home in Burghclere after a dramatic escape…

THERMOMETERS in the Newbury area plunged to -3c last night (Sunday/Monday) - with freezing temperatures set to continue in the local area until New Year’s…

THE new chief executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and the man who will lead a £500m investment plan in the borough has been appointed.…

A RAMSBURY Beaver pack leader has been selected to represent Wiltshire in Japan at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in the summer of 2015. But 15-year-old…

WEST Berkshire Golf Club have raised more than £6,000 for their chosen charity; the Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres. A cheque for £6,140.50…

GREATER powers over how money is spent locally could be given to unitary authorities if calls from West Berkshire Council are successful. It follows a…

A FOND farewell was bid to all as The Coffee House at Hillier’s Garden Centre, Hermitage, closed its doors for the final time on Sunday. To mark the closure,…

Pupils from St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury, received a host of prizes and awards at a prize-giving ceremony held recently at the school. The annual…

A WICKHAM family is anxiously waiting tonight (Sunday) for more news of their loved one aboard a stricken ferry. Nick Channing-Williams, the 37-year-old…

AN artist from Newbury has spoken of displaying her work after graduating from a royally approved institution. Helen Green, aged 23, completed her masters…

MORE than 100 pupils and parents, past and present, packed into a farewell party for outgoing Little Jogs Pre-School Nursery manager, Elena Allan. Mrs…

DISRUPTED commutes caused by utility roadworks in West Berkshire could be eased with the introduction of a new permit scheme. Currently, utility companies…

THE South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is urging residents to make sure their house is protected against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as the cold…

PUPILS at Kennet School had their examination achievements recognised at the school’s annual presentation evening. The hall was full of parents and dignitaries…

A NEWBURY man has become the first person in the Thames Valley to be issued with a new Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). CBOs are a new police power introduced…