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90-year-old veteran knits beanies for all his neighbours at Christmas

90-year-old veteran knits beanies for all his neighbours at Christmas

90-year-old veteran knits beanies for all his neighbours at Christmas

09 January 2025

A 90-year-old veteran knitted all his neighbours beanies at Christmas to repay them for their kindness following the loss of his wife.


Planning appeal live against rejected storage proposal

Planning appeal live against rejected storage proposal

Planning appeal live against rejected storage proposal

08 January 2025

An appeal is now live against West Berkshire Council after it refused a planning application in Crookham Common.


Major gas works to partially shut high street

Major gas works to partially shut high street

Major gas works to partially shut high street

08 January 2025

High street businesses are facing 10 weeks of disruption from roadworks.


Plans to demolish pub approved

Plans to demolish pub approved

Plans to demolish pub approved

07 January 2025

A disused pub will be demolished despite strong objections.


Rainforest opens new display of unusual ‘water banana’ plants

Rainforest opens new display of unusual ‘water banana’ plants

Rainforest opens new display of unusual ‘water banana’ plants

06 January 2025

A new display of unusual plants has been created at an indoor rainforest.


Rotary Santa Dash raises thousands for multiple charitable causes

Rotary Santa Dash raises thousands for multiple charitable causes

Rotary Santa Dash raises thousands for multiple charitable causes

03 January 2025

Pangbourne Rotary’s Santa Dash has raised more than £8,000 for worthy causes.


Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child in a KFC bathroom

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child in a KFC bathroom

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child in a KFC bathroom

03 January 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.


Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

03 January 2025

Heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend.


Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

Second World War veteran celebrates 101st birthday

01 January 2025

A Second World War veteran has celebrated his 101st birthday.


My Newbury: St Mary’s Church, Aldworth

My Newbury: St Mary’s Church, Aldworth

My Newbury: St Mary’s Church, Aldworth

31 December 2024

This picture is a quick Christmas peek inside St Mary’s Church, Aldworth, revealing sleeping giants among festive flowers, taken by Tracey Godsmark.


Strong winds expected on New Year’s Day

Strong winds expected on New Year’s Day

Strong winds expected on New Year’s Day

31 December 2024

Strong winds are likely to cause some disruption for those travelling on New Year’s Day.


Rider left seriously injured after A34 crash

Rider left seriously injured after A34 crash

Rider left seriously injured after A34 crash

28 December 2024

A motorcycle rider was left seriously injured after a crash on the A34 yesterday (Friday).


Still time to join Englefield Estate’s festive Snowman Trail!

Still time to join Englefield Estate’s festive Snowman Trail!

Still time to join Englefield Estate’s festive Snowman Trail!

27 December 2024

There is still time join Englefield Estate’s festive Snowman Trail.


Hundreds dash for Santa charity run

Hundreds dash for Santa charity run

Hundreds dash for Santa charity run

24 December 2024

Hundreds of people joined Yattendon Estates’ annual Santa charity dash on Sunday.


Riverside pub re-opens following flood damage refurbishment

Riverside pub re-opens following flood damage refurbishment

Riverside pub re-opens following flood damage refurbishment

21 December 2024

A riverside pub has re-opened after nearly a year of closure due to flood damage.


The MHIS – and why losing it would be ‘devastating’ for local mental health services

The MHIS – and why losing it would be ‘devastating’ for local mental health services

The MHIS – and why losing it would be ‘devastating’ for local mental health services

19 December 2024

West Berkshire charities have warned that potential cuts to NHS mental health services due to funding pressures would be “devastating”.


Father runs seven marathons in seven days and raises over £50k for research into son’s rare neurological condition

Father runs seven marathons in seven days and raises over £50k for research into son’s rare neurological condition

Father runs seven marathons in seven days and raises over £50k for research into son’s rare neurological condition

19 December 2024

A father has completed seven marathons in seven days to raise awareness and money for research into his young son’s rare neurological disorder.


Think before you flush this Christmas, warns water company

Think before you flush this Christmas, warns water company

Think before you flush this Christmas, warns water company

15 December 2024

Thames Water is urging customers and businesses to dispose of their waste correctly this festive season.


GWR starts new winter timetable this Sunday

GWR starts new winter timetable this Sunday

GWR starts new winter timetable this Sunday

13 December 2024

Customers are being warned to check their regular train times as Great Western Railway changes its timetable.


Service marks 80 years since two aircraft crashes, just days apart

Service marks 80 years since two aircraft crashes, just days apart

Service marks 80 years since two aircraft crashes, just days apart

12 December 2024

Two aircraft accidents occurred at Greenham Common near the end of the Second World War – just days apart.


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