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Concert appeal for military bereavement charity

Concert appeal for military bereavement charity

Concert appeal for military bereavement charity

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…


Oil leak in Kennet and Avon Canal began yesterday (Mon), Environment Agency confirms

Oil leak in Kennet and Avon Canal began yesterday (Mon), Environment Agency confirms

Oil leak in Kennet and Avon Canal began yesterday (Mon), Environment Agency confirms

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…


Pollutant running through Kennet and Avon Canal this morning (Tues)

Pollutant running through Kennet and Avon Canal this morning (Tues)

Pollutant running through Kennet and Avon Canal this morning (Tues)

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…


Free parking for late night shoppers from Thursday

Free parking for late night shoppers from Thursday

Free parking for late night shoppers from Thursday

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…


Live webchat on planned M4 upgrade to take place today (Tues)

Live webchat on planned M4 upgrade to take place today (Tues)

Live webchat on planned M4 upgrade to take place today (Tues)

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…


Woolton Hill six-year-old graduates from Newbury language academy

Woolton Hill six-year-old graduates from Newbury language academy

Woolton Hill six-year-old graduates from Newbury language academy

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…


Sainsbury's set to open in Thatcham next year

Sainsbury's set to open in Thatcham next year

Sainsbury's set to open in Thatcham next year

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…


Didcot power station repair bill could run to £9m after major blaze

Didcot power station repair bill could run to £9m after major blaze

Didcot power station repair bill could run to £9m after major blaze

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…


Newbury firm's revenue triples in US company deal

Newbury firm's revenue triples in US company deal

Newbury firm's revenue triples in US company deal

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…


Health and Safety investigation underway into cause of Faraday Road van fire in Newbury

Health and Safety investigation underway into cause of Faraday Road van fire in Newbury

Health and Safety investigation underway into cause of Faraday Road van fire in Newbury

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…


Firefighters to hold 24-hour strike next Tuesday

Firefighters to hold 24-hour strike next Tuesday

Firefighters to hold 24-hour strike next Tuesday

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…


Chief Constable to leave Thames Valley Police

Chief Constable to leave Thames Valley Police

Chief Constable to leave Thames Valley Police

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…


Man being treated for severe burns by air ambulance crews after Faraday Road van fire

Man being treated for severe burns by air ambulance crews after Faraday Road van fire

Man being treated for severe burns by air ambulance crews after Faraday Road van fire

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…


Local police force launch anti-drink and drive campaign

Local police force launch anti-drink and drive campaign

Local police force launch anti-drink and drive campaign

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…


Driver has lucky escape in Highclere after bridge collision

Driver has lucky escape in Highclere after bridge collision

Driver has lucky escape in Highclere after bridge collision

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…


Get your votes in for Newbury's best dressed Christmas window competition!

Get your votes in for Newbury's best dressed Christmas window competition!

Get your votes in for Newbury's best dressed Christmas window competition!

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…


Normal rail services resumed this afternoon (Monday)

Normal rail services resumed this afternoon (Monday)

Normal rail services resumed this afternoon (Monday)

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…


Yuletide celebrations at Newbury's Christmas lights switch on!

Yuletide celebrations at Newbury's Christmas lights switch on!

Yuletide celebrations at Newbury's Christmas lights switch on!

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…


Thieves steal keepsakes in "distressing" late-night burglary

Thieves steal keepsakes in "distressing" late-night burglary

Thieves steal keepsakes in "distressing" late-night burglary

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…


Almost 4,000 motorists fined for speeding or careless driving

Almost 4,000 motorists fined for speeding or careless driving

Almost 4,000 motorists fined for speeding or careless driving

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…


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