03 December 2014
A FUNDRAISING appeal to keep a military bereavement charity alive has been launched, after it had funding axed from the Ministry of Defence and the National…
02 December 2014
OIL has been leaking into the Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury since yesterday afternoon, the Environment Agency has confirmed. Town centre businessman…
02 December 2014
A POLLUTANT, suspected to be oil, is rapidly flowing through the Kennet and Avon Canal through Newbury this morning (Tuesday). The Environment Agency…
02 December 2014
FREE parking is once again being offered to Christmas shoppers during late night shopping events in Newbury, starting this (Thursday), and on each following…
02 December 2014
WEST Berkshire’s motorists, road users and businesses are being invited to take part in a live webchat today (Tues) to give their views on plans for a…
02 December 2014
A SIX-YEAR-OLD Woolton Hill girl was among recent graduates from a Newbury language academy. The Vici Language Academy recently (Nov 8/9) hosted a graduation…
02 December 2014
SAINSBURY’s is coming to Thatcham after plans were approved last week to open a store in Coombe Square. Nearby residents had raised objections to the…
02 December 2014
THE COST of repairs to a Dicot power station have been estimated in the region of up to £9m, after a major fire razed half the facility to the ground…
02 December 2014
A long-standing software company based in Newbury has merged with a Texas firm in a deal which is expected to more than triple its revenue. Micro Focus…
01 December 2014
A HEALTH and Safety Investigation is being carried out into the cause of a van fire in Faraday Road, Newbury, this afternoon (Mon), following which a…
01 December 2014
FIRE crews are to walk out for 24-hours next Tuesday (December 9) in its latest strike against changes to their salary and pension schemes. The Fire Brigades…
01 December 2014
The top police officer for the Thames Valley is to leave her post next year to join the National Police Chiefs Council as the first chairwoman. Chief…
01 December 2014
A MAN is being treated for 'potentially life threatening' burns by air ambulance crews following a van fire in a carpark off Faraday Road, Newbury. The…
01 December 2014
Thames Valley Police has launched its annual anti-drink and drugs while driving campaign today, asking motorists “is it worth the risk?” Together with…
01 December 2014
A DRIVER had a lucky escape in Highclere this morning (Monday) after a car was involved in a collision with a bridge wall. Hampshire Constabulary were…
01 December 2014
TANTILISING tinsel, festive fairies, sparkling snowflakes snow kissed mistletoe, twinkling lights and garlands galore, it can only mean one thing - Newbury’s…
01 December 2014
DISRUPTED rail services between Newbury and Reading, owing to a person being hit by a train at Reading West, have returned to normal. British Transport…
01 December 2014
FESTIVE joy was well and truly spread in Newbury last night (Sunday) as the town officially launched Christmas at its big light switch-on. Father Christmas…
01 December 2014
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into a house in Greenham and stole jewellery from a 65-year old man, including the engagement ring…
01 December 2014
ALMOST 4,000 motorists in the region were caught speeding or driving carelessly in 2013. The figures, issued by road safety charity, Brake, show the number…