Newbury

FIREFIGHTERS are to strike once again today (Thursday), this time joining the ranks of teachers, civil servants and health workers who will be holding…

A TADLEY family’s battle for justice for their son dramatically concluded yesterday (Tuesday), when the man who stabbed him to death in Greece three years…

FOUR fire engines were called to deal with a fire on a Hungerford Farm this morning (Wednesday). Two pumps from Berkshire and two from Wiltshire were…

FIREFIGHTERS battled a blazing car on the M4 between Reading and Newbury last night (Tuesday). Crew manager Jon Murby of White Watch at Dee Road Fire…

THE future of an old Newbury landmark is in doubt after Energie Fitness quit the old cinema building in Park Way. The gym closed its doors for the final…

A Loveable Crossbreed dog is looking for a new home, complete with a loveable owner. Matty is a friendly and affectionate two-year old and is looking…

ST Mark’s Primary School hung out the bunting for its vintage garden party fete last Saturday. Despite the constant downpours, hundreds of people turned…

A NEW airport to the east of London “would lead to eventual closure of Heathrow”. That was the claim of Reading West MP Alok Sharma after a meeting in…

A NEWBURY construction company has been landed with a seven-figure compensation bill after the High Court ruled it responsible for a fire which destroyed…

POLICE are currently investigating an allegation of rape in Newbury. A 56-year-old woman claims that she was sexually assaulted as she walked in Oddfellows…

FIRE crews were called to a kitchen fire in Thatcham this morning (Tuesday). Two pumps from Newbury were called to the scene in Fokerham Road at 11.03am.A…

An estimated £30,000 worth of damage has been done to a Kingsclere diner after thieves ram raided it. Nelson’s Diner on Newbury Road, a 50’s style American…

MOTORISTS are facing delays on the A339 through central Newbury today (Tuesday) due to the closure of Boundary Road. The closure is pushing more road…

A FRAIL pensioner who was frightened by letters from social services and tax authorities took her own life, an inquest heard. But in reality, 67-year-old…

A CALCOT pre-school is said to be making good progress in improving standards – nine months after it was rated as inadequate. Beansheaf Community Pre-School,…

HONESTY and understanding each other are the key to a happy marriage, according to a Thatcham couple who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.…

QUESTIONS over why floods reoccur in a Newbury town centre street were put to West Berkshire Council’s executive committee recently. Shadow portfolio…

ON A sunny June morning children at Kintbury St Mary’s CE Primary School celebrated the opening of their new play equipment. The whole of Foundation Stage…

DOWNPOURS could not dampen spirits at Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools on Saturday as staff, pupils, parents and friends past and present marked…

THE Thames Valley is to benefit from close to £100million of investment over the next five years, with an aim to create 17,000 new jobs, increase training…