23 April 2014
TADLEY Swimming Pool looks set for a major facelift, after a £150,000 National Lottery award. Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust, which manages…
23 April 2014
AFTER a fresh lick of paint the West Berkshire Museum restoration is nearing completion. All that remains are finishing touches, such as the installation…
22 April 2014
A MAN who offered to mend his friend’s shotgun is probably facing jail as a result, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, April 10. The court was told…
22 April 2014
RESIDENTS are going to have to wait until October to find out whether Thatcham Town Council will spend more than £55,000 in order that they can spend…
22 April 2014
A MAN seen driving erratically had been drinking, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, April 10. Clare Barclay, prosecuting, said when police caused…
22 April 2014
A DILAPIDATED Hungerford High Street building could soon house a town museum. Town mayor Martin Crane announced this week that, after constant pressure,…
22 April 2014
RAISING money for breast cancer charities was the aim of the game at Compton's Easter Bonanza last Saturday. Hundreds of people turned up for a fun packed…
21 April 2014
A CREW from Dee Road fire station tackled a car fire in Burghfield yesterday (Sun) evening. The crew were called to the fire in Goring Lane at about 9.40pm.The…
21 April 2014
FIFTY-NINE deaths in West Berkshire in 2010 could have been linked to air pollution levels locally, new research released this week has suggested. Public…
21 April 2014
A THATCHAM restarateur has again been caught behind the wheel after drinking too much. Momtaur Rahman was first convicted of drink driving in 2008, when…
21 April 2014
THERE is plenty going on to round off the Easter Bank holiday weekend today, with events including falcons, horses food and - of course - eggs. The day…
21 April 2014
WANT to know what it was like flying in a Vulcan bomber during the Cold War? RAF Sqn Ldrs (Ret’d) Andy Marson and Barry Masefield will be dropping in…
21 April 2014
SHOPPERS looking for unique, handmade and bespoke gifts have a new place to head after two local mums spotted a niche in the local retail market. Formerly…
21 April 2014
THEY’VE done it again! The Hungerford Club has retained the title of West Berkshire Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Club of the Year for the fourth successive…
20 April 2014
PENALTY Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by West Berkshire Council are well below the average, new figures have suggested. However, the number of PCNs issued…
20 April 2014
A PROLIFIC shoplifter, who hid stolen goods in his baby’s buggy, was told it was his “lucky day” by Newbury magistrates. Despite 31-year-old Richard James…
20 April 2014
AN EASTER basket full of colourful events continues today (Sunday) in Newbury and around the local area. Farmers’ mascot, Tommy the tractor, pulls up…
20 April 2014
EQUAL opportunities for people with learning difficulties took centre stage at a charity fashion show, while a fundraising football tournament is planned…
20 April 2014
DOGS Trust Newbury is on the hunt for a very special home for Crinkle, a Sharpei cross with a unique appearance. At first glance Crinkle may look like…
20 April 2014
OUT and about in West Berkshire has been the inspiration for this week’s My Newbury. Rakesh Alex took a snap of wildlife at the Nature Discovery Centre…
