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Weekly bin collections to resume in Hampshire from today

Weekly bin collections to resume in Hampshire from today

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council announce changes as lockdown eases WEEKLY waste collections in Basingstoke and Deane are set to resume from Monday. The…


£25k backing for new project to support young people in Newbury

£25k backing for new project to support young people in Newbury

Youth outreach worker will offer help, guidance and advice to the disadvantaged and vulnerable NEW project to support disadvantaged and vulnerable young…


 Drop in numbers signed up to West Berkshire Council green bin charge scheme

Drop in numbers signed up to West Berkshire Council green bin charge scheme

Councillor says slight drop does not represent long-term decline THERE has been a slight drop in the number of people paying to have their green bins…


Reading Magistrates' Court: 'Fab Swingers' stalker from Crookham Common may want to change plea

Reading Magistrates' Court: 'Fab Swingers' stalker from Crookham Common may want to change plea

Meanwhile pre-sentence prepared on 'all options' basis A CROOKHAM Common man who admitted stalking a woman by sending malicious messages to a ‘Fab Swingers’…


The Queen's horse Space Walk dies after running at Newbury Racecourse

The Queen's horse Space Walk dies after running at Newbury Racecourse

Four-year-old pulled up short this afternoon One of the Queen's prized horses had to be put down after racing at Newbury today (Sunday).  Space Walk…


Pc Andrew Harper's step-sister pays tribute one year after Thames Valley Police officer's death

Pc Andrew Harper's step-sister pays tribute one year after Thames Valley Police officer's death

Three teenagers from West Berkshire convicted of his manslaughter Pc Andrew Harper's step-sister has paid tribute to her "friendly giant", "biggest buddy"…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases of August 16

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases of August 16

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is 506, an increase on five since yesterday. The latest official figures show that the…


Man stabbed in Westwood Road, Tilehurst

Man stabbed in Westwood Road, Tilehurst

Appeal about incident of grievous bodily harm AN appeal has been launched after a man was stabbed in Tilehurst. The victim, a man in his 20s, is in a…


Consultation to halt antisocial behaviour in Newbury

Consultation to halt antisocial behaviour in Newbury

Council seeks to extend order limiting public right of way in Speen Lodge Court West Berkshire Council will be hosting a digital consultation on extending…


West Berkshire Council awards £53,000 of community grants

West Berkshire Council awards £53,000 of community grants

Projects across the district selected from councillor funding bids MORE than £50,000 in grants have been awarded to communities to improve…


Thatcham man braves the shave to raise money for cancer support group

Thatcham man braves the shave to raise money for cancer support group

70-year-old wanted to give something back to those who cared for his wife A THATCHAM man has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer support group in memory…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man accused of outraging public decency and assault

Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man accused of outraging public decency and assault

Defendant also had steak knife, magistrates told A NEWBURY man has been sent to the crown court, in custody, on multiple assault charges and of outraging…


Dream of Dream secures Hungerford Stakes success at Newbury Racecourse for trainer Sir Michael Stoute

Dream of Dream secures Hungerford Stakes success at Newbury Racecourse for trainer Sir Michael Stoute

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy hits double on Hungerford Day at Newbury Racecourse OISIN Murphy continued his fine form as Dream of Dreams cruised to victory…


Red Arrows VJ Day 75 flight over West Berkshire cancelled

Red Arrows VJ Day 75 flight over West Berkshire cancelled

Cockpit video shows visibility is too dangerous The Red Arrows scheduled flight over West Berkshire and north Hampshire has been cancelled.  The…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 15

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of August 15

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains at 501. The latest official figures show that the total number of laboratory-confirmed…


Newbury marks VJ Day 75 with wreaths laid by Burma Star Association and Royal British Legion

Newbury marks VJ Day 75 with wreaths laid by Burma Star Association and Royal British Legion

Commemorations for 75th anniversary of the end the Second World War Newbury marked the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ Day) with two services…


Princess Anne at 70 : a gallery of pictures from her visits to West Berkshire

Princess Anne at 70 : a gallery of pictures from her visits to West Berkshire

Happy birthday to The Princess Royal PRINCESS Anne is 70 today.  The Princess Royal has paid many visits to Newbury over the years and we have put…


Secrets of Newbury's war revealed at Greenham Control Tower

Secrets of Newbury's war revealed at Greenham Control Tower

New exhibition holds some surprises for visitors YOU don’t have to walk far along the Kennet and Avon Canal before encountering one of the many…


New equipment to be installed at Newbury Skyllings children's play area

New equipment to be installed at Newbury Skyllings children's play area

Work will start later this month WORK to install new playground equipment for older children in Newbury will start in the coming weeks.  A ‘wobble…


Plans approved for former Debenham's unit in Kennet Centre, Newbury

Plans approved for former Debenham's unit in Kennet Centre, Newbury

Change is for use 'that doesn’t exist in town at the moment' A LEISURE business “that doesn’t exist in Newbury at the moment” could…


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