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Mortimer pilot was asked to delay flight, investigation report reveals

Mortimer pilot was asked to delay flight, investigation report reveals

Mortimer pilot was asked to delay flight, investigation report reveals

23 January 2013

AN initial report into the death of Mortimer helicopter pilot Pete Barnes has revealed that the passenger due to be picked up by the helicopter suggested…


Three month jail term for Thatcham man who hurled pig's head at mosque

Three month jail term for Thatcham man who hurled pig's head at mosque

Three month jail term for Thatcham man who hurled pig's head at mosque

23 January 2013

A THATCHAM man was yesterday (Weds) sentenced to three months’ imprisonment after admitting to one count of racially aggravated harassment and a section…


Snow sees changes to schools and services today (Wed)

Snow sees changes to schools and services today (Wed)

Snow sees changes to schools and services today (Wed)

23 January 2013

SNOW fell across West Berkshire again yesterday (Tues) which has altered the usual running of some services in the district. Some schools have late opening…


Stolen bicycle owners urged to come forward

Stolen bicycle owners urged to come forward

Stolen bicycle owners urged to come forward

23 January 2013

SEVERAL people who have recently had their bicycles stolen are being urged to make themselves known top Thames Valley Police. Five bikes, believed to…


Entry open for this year's Newbury Race for Life

Entry open for this year's Newbury Race for Life

Entry open for this year's Newbury Race for Life

23 January 2013

ENTRY for this year's Race for Life is now open and Newbury women are being urged to make a stand against cancer by entering. Money raised through Race…


Man charged with Newbury hoax calls

Man charged with Newbury hoax calls

Man charged with Newbury hoax calls

23 January 2013

A MAN has been charged with making hoax calls to the emergency services about incidents in the Newbury area. The 23-year-old from Didcot has been charged…


Awards for Trinity’s outstanding pupils

Awards for Trinity’s outstanding pupils

Awards for Trinity’s outstanding pupils

23 January 2013

PUPILS were recognised for their outstanding achievement and exceptional efforts at Trinity School’s recent annual awards evening. Almost 30 awards were…


Exercise takes a weight off bride’s mind over dress fit

Exercise takes a weight off bride’s mind over dress fit

Exercise takes a weight off bride’s mind over dress fit

23 January 2013

FINDING out your wedding dress is too small just two weeks before your wedding IS every bride’s nightmare. But this was the case for 34-year-old Donna…


Drivers urged to avoid A34 following earlier accident

Drivers urged to avoid A34 following earlier accident

Drivers urged to avoid A34 following earlier accident

22 January 2013

DRIVERS trying to use the A34 are being advised to avoid it as section will be closed well into this evening’s (Tues) rush hour. The northbound carriageway…


Met Office predicts more snow this evening

Met Office predicts more snow this evening

Met Office predicts more snow this evening

22 January 2013

MORE snow is likely to hit West Berkshire today (Tues), according to the Met Office. It has predicted that rain that fell on the Hampshire coast earlier…


French factory gas leak blamed for school evacuation

French factory gas leak blamed for school evacuation

French factory gas leak blamed for school evacuation

22 January 2013

CHILDREN at Falkland Primary School in Newbury were evacuated this afternoon (Tues) following a suspected gas leak... which my have come all the way from…


Fears subside over Racecourse memorial tree

Fears subside over Racecourse memorial tree

Fears subside over Racecourse memorial tree

22 January 2013

A MEMORIAL tree to one of horseracing’s stalwarts is safe, Newbury Racecourse chiefs have announced. Journalist James Hughes-Onslow, who writes the Londoner’s…


Rubbish mound causes a stink in Speen

Rubbish mound causes a stink in Speen

Rubbish mound causes a stink in Speen

22 January 2013

MOUNDS of rubbish have been causing concern to residents in Speen. Increasing amounts of rubbish over the Christmas period built up outside flats in Kersey…


Heritage assessors needed to list local sites and buildings

Heritage assessors needed to list local sites and buildings

Heritage assessors needed to list local sites and buildings

22 January 2013

WEST Berkshire Heritage Forum needs people to help identify heritage assets. The group will list heritage sites and buildings which have not been designated…


Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

Ceremony held to remember man hanged 182 years ago for rioting

22 January 2013

THE memory of a man hanged 182 years ago for rioting was honoured recently, the anniversary of his execution, by a short ceremony at his graveside in…


West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

West Berkshire pubs to join Big Garden Birdwatch

22 January 2013

PUBS across the district are being encouraged to get involved with the annual bird-watching event this month. On January 26 and 27, the RSPB is holding…


Gritting continues as West Berkshire stays in amber weather warning

Gritting continues as West Berkshire stays in amber weather warning

Gritting continues as West Berkshire stays in amber weather warning

22 January 2013

WEST Berkshire’s roads were gritted again last night as the district braced itself for another evening of amber warning weather. West Berkshire Council…


HMV u-turn will see gift vouchers accepted from today

HMV u-turn will see gift vouchers accepted from today

HMV u-turn will see gift vouchers accepted from today

22 January 2013

HMV has announced that it will accept gift vouchers from today. Administrators Deloitte announced the U-turn yesterday (Monday) saying that after assessing…


Look how busy you were at the weekend!

Look how busy you were at the weekend!

Look how busy you were at the weekend!

21 January 2013

PEOPLE in West Berkshire had plenty of fun in the snow over the weekend. Here at Newburytoday.co.uk, we received dozens of submissions showing off your…


More casualties on the high street

More casualties on the high street

More casualties on the high street

21 January 2013

NEWBURY shoppers were angry and disappointed this week at the high street news that HMV had been placed into administration, while Jessops had been shut…


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