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Newbury barber in national finals of wet shave competition

Newbury barber in national finals of wet shave competition

Newbury barber in national finals of wet shave competition

26 March 2015

A NEWBURY barber will be battling other contenders in what promises to be a cut-throat competition for the title of Best Wet-Shaving Barber in the South…


Local business and charity enter life-saving partnership

Local business and charity enter life-saving partnership

Local business and charity enter life-saving partnership

20 March 2015

A PARTNERSHIP between a local charity and business has led to the installation of a life-saving device in Hambridge Lane, Newbury. A PARTNERSHIP between…


Training alternative to PGCE to combat teacher recruitment crisis

Training alternative to PGCE to combat teacher recruitment crisis

Training alternative to PGCE to combat teacher recruitment crisis

20 March 2015

NWN speaks to executive headteacher Alex Butler on alternative training to the PGCE “THERE’S a real shortage of teachers in West Berkshire at the moment.…


Give blood and save a life!

Give blood and save a life!

Give blood and save a life!

19 March 2015

SAVE a life – give blood at Thatcham Catholic Hall next week Give blood and save a life at Thatcham Catholic Hall next week. You can turn…


Newbury MP lends his support at official launch of local group aiming to beat depression

Newbury MP lends his support at official launch of local group aiming to beat depression

Newbury MP lends his support at official launch of local group aiming to beat depression

18 March 2015

A NEW local group that provides a social network of support to depression sufferers, is gathering momentum with the backing of Newbury MP Richard Benyon,…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

26 February 2015

IN THIS week’s Newbury Weekly News, a Newbury man with mental health problems has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for killing his wife in August…


Plans submitted for nearly 500 homes in Thatcham

Plans submitted for nearly 500 homes in Thatcham

Plans submitted for nearly 500 homes in Thatcham

26 February 2015

THATCHAM does not need an “opportunistic” planning application for nearly 500 homes. That was the feeling to A2Dominion’s outline application for the…


Thatcham boy raises thousands to help his Nanny

Thatcham boy raises thousands to help his Nanny

Thatcham boy raises thousands to help his Nanny

26 February 2015

Seven-year-old pledges to help his Nanny and others with cancer A THATCHAM boy has raised thousands of pounds for a cancer charity after being inspired…


Thatcham library to close for upgrade

Thatcham library to close for upgrade

Thatcham library to close for upgrade

25 February 2015

THATCHAM Library is to close temporarily to allow it to be upgraded. West Berkshire Council said that the library, on the A4 Bath Road, will be closed…


Help to honour Lambourn's WWII fallen

Help to honour Lambourn's WWII fallen

Help to honour Lambourn's WWII fallen

24 February 2015

CAN you help to properly honour Lambourn’s World War Two fallen? Villager Carol Silk is seeking background information on the men listed as Lambourn’s…


'Hooray' - major John O'Gaunt School refurb begins

'Hooray' - major John O'Gaunt School refurb begins

'Hooray' - major John O'Gaunt School refurb begins

23 February 2015

  JOHN O’Gaunt School is shedding its ‘Cinderella’ status as long-promised funding takes effect. Work is finally under way on a facelift for the…


Keep out signs on potential Thatcham development site spark concern

Keep out signs on potential Thatcham development site spark concern

Keep out signs on potential Thatcham development site spark concern

22 February 2015

RESIDENTS have spoken of their anger after signs and fencing restricting access to a vital asset to the people of Thatcham were put up last week. The…


Corn Exchange Big Weekend means there's plenty to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

Corn Exchange Big Weekend means there's plenty to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

Corn Exchange Big Weekend means there's plenty to do in West Berkshire today (Sun)

22 February 2015

KICKING off the Newbury Corn Exchange’s Big Weekend is a junior drama workshop from 11am till 12noon. It is aimed at those aged between six and 11-years-old,…


24-hour hike in memory of Thatcham mum

24-hour hike in memory of Thatcham mum

24-hour hike in memory of Thatcham mum

22 February 2015

TWENTY-four hours of non-stop mountain trekking is being undertaken by a former Kennet School pupil in May to raise awareness of mental illness charity…


A34 not expected to reopen until 10pm tonight (Thurs)

A34 not expected to reopen until 10pm tonight (Thurs)

A34 not expected to reopen until 10pm tonight (Thurs)

20 February 2015

Another Crash on the A34 The road is currently closed from East Ilsley to the Chilton Interchange due to an overturned car transporter, with delays of…


Charity car wash a roaring success

Charity car wash a roaring success

Charity car wash a roaring success

20 February 2015

A CHARITY car wash day in Hungerford has raised a £1,505.  The event, organised by the town’s Rotary Club, was declared a huge success. Club…


New petrol station set to open in Kingsclere today (Thurs)

New petrol station set to open in Kingsclere today (Thurs)

New petrol station set to open in Kingsclere today (Thurs)

19 February 2015

A NEW £1.5m petrol station and shop on the outskirts of Kingsclere is set to open today (Thursday) after months of disruptive construction work. John…


Half-term children's film screening in Thatcham today

Half-term children's film screening in Thatcham today

Half-term children's film screening in Thatcham today

19 February 2015

THATCHAM Youth will be hosting a free half-term screening of The Unbeatables today (Thursday, 19th February). The animated film is about a group of table…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

19 February 2015

IN THIS week’s Newbury Weekly News, West Berkshire Council’s tough stance over the ‘scandal’ of empty homes at Parkway is costing the taxpayer hundreds…


Future of Newbury Meals and Wheels service uncertain, months after district deliveries cease

Future of Newbury Meals and Wheels service uncertain, months after district deliveries cease

Future of Newbury Meals and Wheels service uncertain, months after district deliveries cease

17 February 2015

A CATERING firm which provides hot meals for housebound and elderly residents could close its Newbury depot, just six months after it said that jobs there…


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