06 February 2025
We have gathered a wonderful collection of excellent and outstanding art says Foundation for Art vice chair, local sculptor Johannes von Stumm.
05 February 2025
West Berkshire Council is asking for a £16m handout from government to stave off going in to debt.
05 February 2025
Data released by the property website shows the ideal time to list our homes - and how long they take to sell.
05 February 2025
A man has been jailed for eight weeks after pleading guilty to smashing a car window and stealing dog food and £20 in cash from inside.
05 February 2025
A motorist was caught behind the wheel after drinking almost four times the legal limit.
05 February 2025
Signage has been now changed after confusing drivers at a busy junction.
05 February 2025
A drug dealer caught with quarter kilo of cocaine and doses of LSD has been told to expect a lengthy jail term.
05 February 2025
A special educational needs school has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report after opening just over a year ago.
05 February 2025
A former secondary school headteacher ran 60 miles over two days to celebrate his 60th birthday and has raised over £2,400 for charity in the process.
05 February 2025
West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.
05 February 2025
To have an exhibition of this calibre on Newbury’s doorstep is a rare privilege.
05 February 2025
A TV presenter has returned to his old school to unveil a new outdoor learning space for children with physical disabilities.
05 February 2025
Next two author events announced by Hungerford Bookshop.
05 February 2025
Apollo Big Band played their first gig of 2025 at Stockcross, a superb night of music from this local 17-piece jazz orchestra.
04 February 2025
Two schools have celebrated collaborating in a cross-phase art workshop.
04 February 2025
An award-winning town centre gastropub has been put on the market.
04 February 2025
Hampshire County Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent has not been approved by the government.
04 February 2025
Council costs will continue to be more than its income this year – with a starting deficit of £12.1m.
04 February 2025
Rita Ora has been announced as the headliner for a summer music festival that takes place just outside Newbury.
04 February 2025
West Berkshire has rejected a proposal for four new houses in Cold Ash.