Newbury

A MAN who was reported missing from Tilehurst yesterday (Weds) has been found dead in woods in Hampstead Norreys. The 49-year-old man was reported as…

A PUBLIC inquiry into proposals to fence off part of Padworth Common for livestock grazing was adjourned this morning (Thursday), after a Government planning…

A BARKING dog halted an attempted burglary in West Ilsley on Tuesday (22) evening. The animal disturbed a suspicious figure breaking into the garage of…

GREENHAM Common Trust has revealed the shortlisted acts for Rock at the Racecourse Final next month. The shortlisted bands who will play live in front…

IN this week's Newbury Weekly News the death of a man killed when his scooter was hit by a train at Ufton Nervet level crossing on Tuesday bought back…

NOW is the chance to have a free Father’s Day message published on Thursday, June 14 in the Newbury Weekly News and online on Newburytoday.co.uk Send…

AN INFORMATION technology worker from Bishop’s Green stole thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment to sell on eBay, a court heard on Tuesday (22).…

A POLICE investigation into Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers continues this week - as complaints continue to be reported. Seventy-five-year-old Brian Jones…

HOW’S this for the catch of the day? Newbury angler Bob Challis and his son Jack caught this huge beast using a rod and line before hauling it to the…

VISITORS to West Berkshire get first-class services from the tourist information centre in Newbury, according to the National Tourist Board. The board…

PARTS of the A339 in Newbury could be reduced to a single lane to ‘encourage’ more motorists to use the bypass, it emerged at a public hearing this week.…

RAIL passengers in Newbury face more delays today (Wednesday) after signalling problems have caused service disruptions. Trains between Newbury and Reading…

THE Thames Valley Police helicopter is currently hovering above Hampstead Norreys and Bothampstead searching for a missing man. The police were called…

THE man killed at the Ufton Nervet level crossing yesterday (Tuesday) has been named as 45-year-old David Montague, from Woodley. Mr Montague, a father…

A SHIRT designed and owned by the late singer Amy Winehouse raised £3,000 at auction in Newbury today (Wednesday). This shirt was designed in collaboration…

TADLEY police have appealed for information after three suspicious fires in the town, involving items of clothing being set alight and left in bushes…

A NEW debating society is starting up in Newbury. With the Queen’s diamond jubilee just around the corner the first topic up for debate is the potential…

WEST Berkshire Brewery is back with another royal tinged brew. Following the success of last year’s Royal Wedding Ale the award-winning brewers have created…

THE Ollie Johnson Memorial Run takes place this Sunday in Kintbury and there are still places available for anyone who is up to the five mile challenge.…

THE teenager who died in a crash on Friday evening (18) has be en formally identified as 17-year-old, Tom Slater. Tom, from Thatcham, had been riding…