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Opening night for Newbury Corn Exchange panto, oh yes it is!

Opening night for Newbury Corn Exchange panto, oh yes it is!

Socially distanced Aladdin will run until January 3 AGAINST all odds, Newbury's first socially distanced panto opens tonight at the Corn Exchange where…


Newbury to lose more stores as Debenhams and Arcadia-owned shops facing closure

Newbury to lose more stores as Debenhams and Arcadia-owned shops facing closure

Up to 25,000 jobs at risk across the country NEWBURY looks set to lose more high street stores after it was announced that Debenhams was being wound down,…


Reading Magistrates' Court: 'Aggressive' rogue trader preyed on Thatcham residents

Reading Magistrates' Court: 'Aggressive' rogue trader preyed on Thatcham residents

Defendant admitted using 'harassment, coercion or undue influence' A ROGUE trader who preyed on Thatcham householders has been sent to the crown court…


Trinity School pupils donate to West Berkshire Food Bank

Trinity School pupils donate to West Berkshire Food Bank

Head student team at Newbury school donates more than 1,000 meals TRINITY School pupils have helped donate more than 1,000 meals to the West Berkshire…


Lockdown forces Newbury musician to re-think future of jumping on planes to perform

Lockdown forces Newbury musician to re-think future of jumping on planes to perform

Professional violinist forms Burghclere Baroque to keep it local PROFESSIONAL violinist Theresa Caudle specialises in playing baroque music on period…


Sponsored - COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality

Sponsored - COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality

Hopes for a return to more normal lives for all have soared with news of the vaccine roll-out. Here, medical experts unite in their reassurance to the…


Reading Crown Court: Cocaine driver from Newbury rammed police car

Reading Crown Court: Cocaine driver from Newbury rammed police car

Crash victim detained drugged motorist as he tried to flee A DRUG-driver, high on cocaine, rammed a police car following a hair-raising chase along unlit…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 2

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 2

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,689 - an increase of 11 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


West Berkshire Council gives shoppers the gift of free parking this Christmas

West Berkshire Council gives shoppers the gift of free parking this Christmas

Local authority spreads some festive cheer by scrapping charges on certain days in December West Berkshire Council is giving shoppers a festive treat…


West Berkshire libraries to reopen under Tier 2 restrictions

West Berkshire libraries to reopen under Tier 2 restrictions

Libraries closed during second national lockdown West Berkshire Libraries will reopen to visitors in limited numbers this weekend. The district's libraries…


Appeal to help Thatcham family following house fire

Appeal to help Thatcham family following house fire

Mother and son 'left with the clothes on their backs' after fire destroys belongings and Christmas presents AN appeal has been launched to help a Thatcham…


Plans for new Lidl on London Road Newbury approved

Plans for new Lidl on London Road Newbury approved

New store to be built on site of former Narrow Boat pub Plans for a replacement Lidl store in Newbury have been approved.  The new store will be…


Hampshire Police holding a special meeting for truckers at Chieveley Services

Hampshire Police holding a special meeting for truckers at Chieveley Services

Event is for lorry drivers to ask questions A special meeting for truckers with questions is currently being held at the A34 Chieveley Services by Hampshire…


Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on January 1 - Sponsored Content

Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on January 1 - Sponsored Content

KEY CONTACTS ·       Make sure you’re ready gov.uk/transition ·      …


Covid-19 vaccination to start across UK next week

Covid-19 vaccination to start across UK next week

Coronavirus vaccine: Who will get it, when and how? The Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech has been approved in the UK, paving the way for vaccination…


2.5 tonnes of litter cleared from fly-tipping 'hotspot' in Newbury

2.5 tonnes of litter cleared from fly-tipping 'hotspot' in Newbury

West Berkshire Council find items including a cooker and washing machine along the A339 Almost 2.5 tonnes of litter has been collected from a fly-tipping…


Appeal over Newbury Cashino planning win?

Appeal over Newbury Cashino planning win?

Councillor asks police for more information on crime CRITICS of a plan to open an adult gaming parlour in Newbury town centre are considering an appeal. Meanwhile,…


Plans for chalets between Newbury and Thatcham go to appeal

Plans for chalets between Newbury and Thatcham go to appeal

41 chalets proposed around Hambridge Lake PLANS to build holiday chalets around a lake between Newbury and Thatcham have gone to appeal. Pegasus Group…


Hungerford Town fall to a heavy 4-1 defeat against Oxford City in National League South

Hungerford Town fall to a heavy 4-1 defeat against Oxford City in National League South

James Roberts was the stand-out player as Oxford inflict defeat on Crusaders HUNGERFORD Town suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Oxford City at Bulpit Lane…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 1

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of December 1

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 1,678 - an increase of 13 in the past 24 hours. Cases are now allocated…


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