28 October 2014
A FOUR month consultation starts next month, to give members of the public chance to have their say on which of five UK sites – including AWE at both…
28 October 2014
A MAN caused havoc to get a cell bed for the night after council chiefs refused his hostel funding, Newbury magistrates heard. Nicholas Paul Holmes took…
27 October 2014
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a father-of-two was allegedly “ejected” from a moving vehicle on the M4 on Friday night. A 25-year…
27 October 2014
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three vehicles were broken into in Newbury over the past three days. Overnight between October 25 and 26, a grey…
27 October 2014
A MAN was released by firefighters from a flipped car in Mortimer this morning (Mon). Firefighters from Dee Road Fire Station, Tilehurst, were called…
27 October 2014
COULD Newbury’s reputation as a peaceful, picturesque, historic market town be its biggest barrier to economic development and attracting big business?…
27 October 2014
THATCHAM Town Council has deployed boots on the ground to investigate the latest pigeon menace said to be plaguing the High Street. Last year the town…
27 October 2014
ASHDOWN House near Lambourn has been recognised in a national awards scheme for its recent restoration. The property, off the B4000, is one of Britain’s…
27 October 2014
A LOCAL trust has received grant money to conserve its collection of Second World War artefacts. The Kennet Valley at War Trust’s collection, based in…
27 October 2014
Ten local car parks have won a national award which recognises top quality car parking facilities for the motorists who use them. The Park Mark scheme…
27 October 2014
A TADLEY besom broommaker has taken over responsibility for the Royal Warrant given to his late father to supply brooms to the Queen, carrying on a family…
26 October 2014
A cyclist was assaulted by a car passenger who filmed the attack, according to Thames Valley Police.The 61-year old was cycling through Stockcross near…
26 October 2014
A MAN released early from prison stole bottles of alcohol, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, October 16. Thomas Alexander Etherton was on licence…
26 October 2014
A WOMAN who survived the 2004 Ufton Nervet rail disaster has recalled the moment when she feared she’d never see her four children again. Jane Hawker…
26 October 2014
A crossbred dog is seeking a brighter future lapping up love in a new home. Six-year-old Suki is looking for a new owner in a home that she can call her…
26 October 2014
A NEWBURY man facing the future with a life-threatening disease has been married by the charity worker who befriended him and his long-term partner. Jan…
26 October 2014
A ‘super surgery’ will be built in Newbury after councillors voted to approve it, despite highways officers refusing to support the application. The former…
26 October 2014
CHILDREN can brew up some Halloween Crafts in Thatcham next week. Your little horrors can create fright night masks and boggle eyed monsters at The Hub,…
25 October 2014
A cyclist was left unconscious and suffered fractured ribs following a hit and run at Midgham last night .The incident happened sometime between 6pm and…
25 October 2014
This Saturday sees not only the nation’s armed forces marching into the district, but also charity events for car enthusiasts and festive food for the…