28 July 2015
Birthday party brings back memories of tea with Hitler A LADY from Cold Ash who had tea with Hitler celebrated her 100th birthday recently. When Monica…
23 July 2015
Civic leaders plan to 'pimp' their cattle THEY’LL be wild, frisky and free - and lit up like a Christmas tree. Possibly coming to a field near you...disco…
23 July 2015
Tense planning meeting swayed by impassioned pleas THE Community of Hungerford Theatre Company has won a vital planning victory. The popular group was…
22 July 2015
Exclusion from 'fun events' at Parsons Down Junior School, for speed-walking, excessive A MOTHER has criticised a Thatcham school, claiming it has ‘punished…
22 July 2015
CPRE condemns outcome A SHOCK decision by councillors to allow a controversial development in Inkpen prompted murmurs of “absolute disgrace”…
21 July 2015
It was the 'worst journey in the world' - Winston Churchill A WAR veteran from Hungerford has received the Arctic Star medal, honouring his bravery. George…
20 July 2015
Sixth formers compete for school accolade KENNET School’s Sports Personality evening was attended by an Olympic silver medallist last week. Pupils,…
19 July 2015
Planning inspector says proposal would not contribute positively to the location ‘SIGNIFICANT shortcomings’ have led to plans to build on…
18 July 2015
Fresh hope as developer changes tack VILLAGERS opposing plans to discharge partially treated effluent into the River Lambourn have the Champagne on ice…
17 July 2015
Rotary Club charity fundraiser to be held on Sunday HAVE your ducks at the ready as the great Thatcham duck race returns on Sunday. Thousands of rubber…
16 July 2015
John O'Gaunt School predict around £2 million shortfall by 2018 GOVERNORS of John O’Gaunt School in Hungerford have called an extraordinary meeting…
15 July 2015
Residents in uproar at council inaction RESIDENTS of Upper Eddington in Hungerford are “beyond frustrated” at the inability of planning officers’…
15 July 2015
Washington State's highest mountain summited A Woolton Hill mountaineer has completed his personal United States Three Peaks Challenge by climbing the…
14 July 2015
High Street pub wants to cater for staying guests THE Plume of Feathers pub in Hungerford High Street could soon be providing overnight accommodation. Greene…
11 July 2015
Cash-saving project boosts Kennet wildlife MORE than 400 homes are saving water and money on their energy bills and helping to keep the Kennet flowing…
10 July 2015
2nd Thatcham calling former members to join the party THE 2nd Thatcham Scout Group has received a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery to help…
09 July 2015
Defibrillator installed at Frank Hutchings Community Hall A life-saving device in memory of a local woman has been installed at Thatcham's Frank Hutchings…
01 July 2015
Village horticultural society holds its annual rose show GARDENERS in Cold Ash rose to the challenge in an attempt to be named winner of the Cold Ash…
30 June 2015
Environment charity "very concerned" THE COUNCIL to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has joined the battle to prevent pollution entering the River Lambourn. The…
07 June 2015
Plea for good send off from fire station A group of Newbury firefighters are gearing up to set off on a 200-mile charity fundraising cycle to Paris this…
