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Staff voice concerns over queues at Hungerford Boots

Staff voice concerns over queues at Hungerford Boots

Social distancing measures could put vulnerable people at risk STAFF at a Hungerford chemist shop are concerned over safety for themselves and their customers…


Police dealing with fear for welfare incident in Hungerford

Police dealing with fear for welfare incident in Hungerford

Public are urged to avoid the area Thames Valley Police are currently on the scene of an incident in Church Street, Hungerford. For a period, Church Street…


Bad eggs or mouldy vegetables, the Food Standards Agency home food fact checker advises on what is and isn't safe to eat

Bad eggs or mouldy vegetables, the Food Standards Agency home food fact checker advises on what is and isn't safe to eat

Most common questions about food safety HAVE you bought extra food during lockdown and not been sure how long it lasts or whether or not it is safe to…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 8

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 8

Local figures steady for three days The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains at 382. This represents no change since Saturday. The…


Fly-tipping campaign to clear up West Berkshire

Fly-tipping campaign to clear up West Berkshire

Public Protection Partnership raises awareness of penalties THE Public Protection Partnership (PPP) has launched a new campaign to combat fly-tipping. Dumping…


North West Hampshire MP Kit Malthouse calls for prosecutions after Edward Colston statue in Bristol is toppled

North West Hampshire MP Kit Malthouse calls for prosecutions after Edward Colston statue in Bristol is toppled

"Evidence should be gathered and prosecutions should follow" NORTH West Hampshire MP and Minister for Policing Kit Malthouse has said the perpetrators…


NWN up for best weekly paper in UK once again

NWN up for best weekly paper in UK once again

Liam Headd shortlisted as best weekly newspaper sports journalist THE Newbury Weekly News is in the running to be named best weekly newspaper in the UK…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Hungerford boy accused of raping underage girl

Reading Magistrates' Court: Hungerford boy accused of raping underage girl

Defendant also faces charges of possessing child sex images A TEENAGER from Hungerford has been accused of possessing child sex images and rape. The boy,…


Calls for two hours free parking in Newbury to 'help businesses survive'

Calls for two hours free parking in Newbury to 'help businesses survive'

Deputy mayor urges West Berkshire Council to help shopkeepers THERE have been calls to enable people to park for two hours free of charge in Newbury for…


Council could face investigation over 'witholding' crucial planning document

Council could face investigation over 'witholding' crucial planning document

Senior councillor taking legal advice after 'unsatisfactory' response to his complaint WEST Berkshire Council could face an investigation after a crucial…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 7

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 7

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire remains at 382. This represents no change from Saturday's figure. The latest official figures…


Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Newbury cancelled due to coronavirus

Cancer Research UK Race for Life events in Newbury cancelled due to coronavirus

"It is with a heavy heart that for the first time in 27 years we have to announce that it won’t be taking place" THIS year’s Race for Life events…


Compton villagers produce video for local surgery

Compton villagers produce video for local surgery

Film features sing-along to Ralph McTell's 'Streets of London' Compton villagers have produced a video in support of their NHS surgery. The video shows…


Thatcham teenager releases EP during coronavirus lockdown

Thatcham teenager releases EP during coronavirus lockdown

15-year-old's 'Orange Juice' draws on personal experiences A THATCHAM teenager has released her first EP, which she wrote and recorded in lockdown. Grace…


The Chase in Woolton Hill still closed after oil explosion during fire

The Chase in Woolton Hill still closed after oil explosion during fire

Woodland's waterways need to be cleaned of oil POPULAR beauty spot The Chase in Woolton Hill remains closed to visitors as work continues to clean the…


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 6

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of June 6

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands at 382. This represents an increase of two on Friday's figure. The latest official…


McFly Newbury Racecourse gig cancelled

McFly Newbury Racecourse gig cancelled

Ticket-holders to be refunded for Party in the Paddock concert scheduled for July 18 Newbury Racecourse has announced the cancellation of McFly's upcoming…


West Berkshire girl completes Captain Tom Moore-inspired feat for Great Ormond Street Hospital

West Berkshire girl completes Captain Tom Moore-inspired feat for Great Ormond Street Hospital

12-year-old with cerebral palsy raises money for charity An Aldworth girl with cerebral palsy has completed 26 laps of her driveway in aid of Great Ormond…


Emergency exit proposed for Tadley Lidl in case of nuclear disaster at AWE

Emergency exit proposed for Tadley Lidl in case of nuclear disaster at AWE

Hope that store's future will be decided on June 17 A NEW emergency exit has been added to plans for the proposed Lidl store in Tadley as part of an Emergency…


Laura Farris: Why I voted for the physical return of Parliament

Laura Farris: Why I voted for the physical return of Parliament

Newbury's MP speaks on the challenges of lockdown This crisis has seen a number of historic interventions and innovations in our political system. At…


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