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…
16 April 2013
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A339 in Newbury which resulted in two motorcyclists being taken to hospital. The accident occurred…
16 April 2013
THE OWNER of an illegal caravan site at Hermitage has lost yet another appeal in an ongoing, five year war with planning chiefs. Stephen Banham was first…
16 April 2013
ALDERMASTON’S Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) was due to answer charges today (Tues) that relate to a fire on its premises in August 2010. The case…
16 April 2013
TWO former Kennet schoolmates have teamed up for a 24-hour cycle ride to Land’s End. Twenty-year-olds Ryan Blunden, of the Broadway, and Hayden Highland,…
15 April 2013
A TADLEY man in his 70’s has been assaulted by burglars after a house break-in in the town. According to Hampshire Constabulary,the incident occurred…
15 April 2013
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Newbury. The arrest comes after a reported rape where the alleged victim, a woman in her teens,…
15 April 2013
FIREFIGHTERS from two local stations battled a Woolhampton kitchen fire during the early hours of this morning (Monday). According to Bob Mitchell, watch…
15 April 2013
THE founder of a historic railway society is calling for the restoration of former railway lines to help solve Newbury’s traffic congestion. Rex Hora,…
15 April 2013
WEST Berkshire Brewery has announced that David Bruce – who made his fortune with Bruce’s Brewery and the Firkin chain of pubs – has joined its board…
15 April 2013
A BAKER's customers could be enjoying their lunch in the sun this summer after councillors supported an application to place tables and chairs by Newbury's…
15 April 2013
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Archie a keepsake in their home. Ziela Haider from Dogs Trust said: “Meet six-year-old Archie - an…
15 April 2013
SPEEN, Shaw and Donnington now has two new police officers manning its streets. Inspector John Donachy, who covers Hungerford, Lambourn, Newbury town…
15 April 2013
IT’S that time of year again folks. Although the recent snowy weather may have us thinking otherwise, May is just around the corner and this year’s Crafty…
14 April 2013
A woman was raped while walking through Newbury last night (Saturday). The 19-year-old woman was walking along the A4 London road with the offender, who…
14 April 2013
A MAN has suffered serious injuries after being involved in a collision on the A339 in Newbury. The 22-year-old male has been flown to the John Radcliffe…
14 April 2013
The Japanese are demanding the return of a ‘sniper’s skull’ from the exotic collection of a Headley villager who died earlier this year. This week, the…
