18 April 2013
LAMBOURN champion jockey, Tony McCoy, is in hospital following a heavy fall in today’s (Thurs) racing at Cheltenham. McCoy took a heavy fall from Quantitativeeasing…
18 April 2013
POLICE have warned Tadley van owners to secure their vehicles, following reports of tools being stolen. According to Hampshire Constabulary, there have…
18 April 2013
A VERDICT of misadventure has been recorded for a Newbury man battling drug abuse who was found dead in a train toilet last September. Ryan Lee Nicholson,…
18 April 2013
THE contractor has been selected to complete the rennovation works at the changing rooms at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury. Thatcham-based Francis…
18 April 2013
HUNGERFORD mayor Martin Crane has challenged the town’s district councillors to push harder for a pedestrian crossing in Bridge Street. A petition in…
18 April 2013
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News an horrific accident (pictured) on a road branded one of the UK’s worst has led to calls for a tougher speed limit.…
18 April 2013
AN Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in West Berkshire could find itself home to a race track if planning permission is granted by West Berkshire Council.…
18 April 2013
PLANS for a high dependency care facility on land at a well-known guest house in Newbury have been reduced. Initially, the plans were for a 71-bed facility…
17 April 2013
BARONESS Thatcher's funeral was a 'fitting and moving service' says Newbury MP Richard Benyon. Mr Benyon was among the 2,300 guests that were said to…
17 April 2013
THE union flag above Newbury Town Hall is flying half mast today (Weds) as councillors pay their respects to Baroness Thatcher. The decision was announced…
17 April 2013
POUNDSTRETCHER in London Road, Newbury has been fined more than £60k after pleading guilty to four health and safety offences. The hearing took place…
17 April 2013
A BODY found in a woodland in Tidmarsh has been formally identified as that of missing Pangbourne man, Timothy Alexander Painter (pictured). Mr Painter's…
17 April 2013
TWO teams of four employees from Quicklight, Thatcham, raised £2,746 completed the Reading Half Marathon corporate relay challenge. The all-women teams…
17 April 2013
A THREE-COURSE lunch is on the agenda for pupils at Park House School, who are preparing a slap-up lunch for invited guests. Seasonal Soup, Chicken and…
17 April 2013
A MAN has been charged on suspicion of hunting a wild animal with dogs in Beenham. The 23-year-old from Aldermaston, has been charged by Thames Valley…
17 April 2013
A COMPOSER from Newbury who leapt from a plane for charity has now released the music he wrote to accompany a video of the 10,000ft drop. Harry Pinnock,…
16 April 2013
ONE westbound lane has been closed between junctions 13 and 14 on the M4 due to a collision between two lorries. The accident occurred around 3:30pm and…
16 April 2013
POLICE were called to the Kennet Centre in Newbury this afternoon (Tues) after members of the public spotted a woman on the roof. Thames Valley Police…
16 April 2013
POLICE have arrested three men in connection with two violent burglaries in Tadley, in which the victims were assaulted and which police have linked.…
16 April 2013
THE fun and games of last year’s Crafty Craft race raised £250 for Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust. The annual May event is organised by Newbury…
