Newbury

THATCHAM’s Firework Display could be launching from a new site this year. Last year’s display was held at the Memorial Playing Field after local resident…

Two phone shops in Newbury are under threat from closure, after the company announced it was entering administration as of this morning. Phones 4 U employs…

A FUNTASTIC family fundraiser is being held in aid of Ramsbury-based charity Action Through Enterprise (ATE) later this month. Ramsbury resident and former…

A PAIR of Newbury electricians must pay nearly £3,000 between them for deceiving a customer. Jamie Warren, aged 25, formerly of Avon Way, and 31-year-old…

HUNGERFORD Tennis Club has hosted its annual Junior Tournament. Four trophies were hotly fought over.Club chairman Chris Dodd said "This was a great day…

PLANS for the future of Burghclere Sports Club came under the spotlight at a village meeting last week, where it was revealed the village cricket team…

The free school meals initiative that was launched at the start of the school term last week across West Berkshire, saw more than 700 more pupils eating…

TWO people needed hospital treatmentl after a pair of terriers, including an illegal American pit bull, went on the rampage, a court heard. One victim…

FANCY having a go at Eton Fives, one of England’s oldest sports? Newbury Fives Club is starting its second season at St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury…

A SCHEME to help frustrated motorists at Thatcham level crossing launched last week. The level crossing has been a notorious congestion hotspot in the…

A West Berkshire school was awarded the bronze Simple Quality Protects award at a ceremony held on Tuesday; an award which recognises good policy, administrative…

THERE were celebrations at Cobbs Farm and Kitchen after a lengthy battle to build an on-site play barn ended in final victory. The unanimous decision…

The big event of the day will be held at Ufton Court from 11am to 4pm where there will be a Family Open Day, with plenty to do for all the family. Activities…

Dogs Trust Newbury is appealing for an owner to care for a four-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Assistant manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny Hopkins,…

MOTORISTS faced a major delay on the the M4 today (Saturday) after smoke from a car fire closed two lanes. The driver of a Mercedes Estate called the…

BEER lovers are in for a treat this weekend – as the popular Newbury Real Ale Festival returns to Northcroft Fields today (Saturday) This year there will…

A TADLEY man helped secure victory for England in a clay pigeon shooting competition between Great Britain's home countries over the August bank holiday…

PEOPLE turned out in force to help the Aldermaston and Wasing Show celebrate another successful year. The annual event has its roots during the Second…

HIGH winds and choppy waters did not deter a Newbury parent and his pals from embarking on a Solent swim to raise money for Dingley Family and Specialist…

The last open air cinema event of the year will take place at Shaw House in Newbury this Saturday. The multi-Oscar winning Les Miserables will be screened…