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Move over Granny Smith – Granny Shan has arrived

Move over Granny Smith – Granny Shan has arrived

Move over Granny Smith – Granny Shan has arrived

26 November 2012

A NEWBURY woman has had a rare apple tree named after her. The Newbury apple tree, called Granny Shan after Shannon Carr of Queens Road, has been propagated…


Motorway closed following two incidents this evening

Motorway closed following two incidents this evening

Motorway closed following two incidents this evening

25 November 2012

THE motorway is currently closed because of a fuel spill this evening (Sun). The M4 eastbound is closed between junctions 13 (Chieveley) and 12 Theale…


Bridge mooted over Headley Ford

Bridge mooted over Headley Ford

Bridge mooted over Headley Ford

25 November 2012

A BRIDGE over the controversial Headley Ford is a possibility following a death at the ford earlier this year and after the installation of concrete barriers…


£15k stolen from couple's home as they slept

£15k stolen from couple's home as they slept

£15k stolen from couple's home as they slept

25 November 2012

A NEWBURY businessman has pleaded to the public for information after £15,000 was stolen from his home at the weekend. Forty-five-year-old Paul Homersham…


Christmas vintage fair in Greenham today

Christmas vintage fair in Greenham today

Christmas vintage fair in Greenham today

25 November 2012

RUBY'S vintage and retro fair is once again gracing the historic grounds of the New Greenham Arts centre to hold a Christmas event today (Sun). The fair…


Online coffee morning brings in donations from all around UK

Online coffee morning brings in donations from all around UK

Online coffee morning brings in donations from all around UK

25 November 2012

AN ‘internet café’ that opened for just one morning raised more than £1,200. The Thatcham woman behind the charitable enterprise attracted ‘customers’…


Big day at the palace for Cold Ash man

Big day at the palace for Cold Ash man

Big day at the palace for Cold Ash man

25 November 2012

A COLD Ash man has been appointed an MBE and received his honour from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace for services to vocational skills. Eugene Incerti,…


West Berkshire postmistress retires after 25 years service

West Berkshire postmistress retires after 25 years service

West Berkshire postmistress retires after 25 years service

25 November 2012

A MORTIMER COMMON postmistress has retired after 25 years in the hot seat. Val Pickett, 69, retired on November 7. Her clerk of 10 years, Debbie Ward,…


Fire crews cut pair from car during M4 crash

Fire crews cut pair from car during M4 crash

Fire crews cut pair from car during M4 crash

24 November 2012

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a singled crash on the motorway a last night (Fri). Crews, including firefighters from Dee Road, were called to the accident…


Council pockets £170,000 in Park Way Bridge fines

Council pockets £170,000 in Park Way Bridge fines

Council pockets £170,000 in Park Way Bridge fines

24 November 2012

SIX THOUSAND and eighty motorists have been fined for driving illegally over Park Way bridge in Newbury within a year of it being turned into a bus lane…


Festive fairs in Thatcham and Cold Ash today (Sat)

Festive fairs in Thatcham and Cold Ash today (Sat)

Festive fairs in Thatcham and Cold Ash today (Sat)

24 November 2012

THATCHAM Park Primary School is holding a fundraising Christmas fair today (Sat). Attractions include stalls, games, a visit from Santa, and a barbecue.The…


Theft from grave adds to Hungerford family’s distress

Theft from grave adds to Hungerford family’s distress

Theft from grave adds to Hungerford family’s distress

24 November 2012

A BEREAVED Hungerford father has told of the pain caused by thieves who stole wind chimes from his son’s grave. The issue was also raised at a meeting…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

24 November 2012

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery.  The air ambulance has…


St Johns crossing torn up just days after completion

St Johns crossing torn up just days after completion

St Johns crossing torn up just days after completion

24 November 2012

MOTORISTS and walkers regularly using St Johns Road, Newbury, were mystified last Thursday to see a new pedestrian crossing laid just days previously…


Astronomer moves heaven and Earth to see total eclipse

Astronomer moves heaven and Earth to see total eclipse

Astronomer moves heaven and Earth to see total eclipse

24 November 2012

THESE stunning images of a total eclipse of the sun were taken by a keen astronomer from Newbury. Philip Mann had to travel 9,000 to Cairns, Australia,…


Flood alerts remain in place over weekend on rivers Kennet and Pang

Flood alerts remain in place over weekend on rivers Kennet and Pang

Flood alerts remain in place over weekend on rivers Kennet and Pang

23 November 2012

WITH flood alerts on the River Kennet - and its tributaries in Newbury and the River Pang remaining in place today (Friday), those likely to be affected…


'Collapsing' Sterling tower sees road closures last night

'Collapsing' Sterling tower sees road closures last night

'Collapsing' Sterling tower sees road closures last night

23 November 2012

REPORTS of Sterling Tower collapsing in torrential wind caused Thames Valley Police to close Boundary Road last night. Police were first alerted to the…


Gales and torrential rain cut power to central Newbury

Gales and torrential rain cut power to central Newbury

Gales and torrential rain cut power to central Newbury

23 November 2012

West Berkshire is mopping up and brushing itself down after howling gales and torrential rain lashed the area last night (Thursday). Central Newbury and…


Woman arrested in raid on suspected Newbury brothel

Woman arrested in raid on suspected Newbury brothel

Woman arrested in raid on suspected Newbury brothel

23 November 2012

A WOMAN has been arrested after Newbury premises were raided during a major police operation last Thursday. The property, in Newtown Road, was raided…


Newbury Xmas lights could be yours....if you have a spare £5k

Newbury Xmas lights could be yours....if you have a spare £5k

Newbury Xmas lights could be yours....if you have a spare £5k

23 November 2012

IF you have a spare £5,000 lying around and really want to impress your family at Christmas, why not buy Newbury town’s Christmas lights? Newbury Town…


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