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Reading Crown Court told Hermitage woman had drugs and cash in car

Reading Crown Court told Hermitage woman had drugs and cash in car

40-year-old was concussed during arrest, judge hears A WOMAN caught with drugs worth up to £1,500 was concussed while trying to resist arrest, a…


Former Newbury soldier performs CPR on stranger hit by car

Former Newbury soldier performs CPR on stranger hit by car

Mike's actions helped save man's life A FORMER soldier has recounted the moment he gave CPR to a stranger who had been hit by a car in Newbury. Mike’s…


Cheltenham joy for Harry Whittington as Simply The Betts hands trainer first-ever Festival winner

Cheltenham joy for Harry Whittington as Simply The Betts hands trainer first-ever Festival winner

The Hill Barn stables will be celebrating after their first-ever winner at the Cheltenham Festival FOR a trainer, having a winner in any race at any track…


Park House School in Newbury cancels parents' evening tonight (Thursday)

Park House School in Newbury cancels parents' evening tonight (Thursday)

Move is in "the best interests of all of the community" PARK House School has postponed a parents' evening scheduled for tonight (Thursday) as a preventative…


Channel 4's Hunted shows scenes from Newbury as local couple return home to escape capture

Channel 4's Hunted shows scenes from Newbury as local couple return home to escape capture

Childhood sweethearts Ella Tomkins and Jessica Warr return to their hometown THE fifth episode of Channel 4 reality series Hunted airs tonight (Thursday)…


Pangbourne Choral concert postponed over coronavirus concerns

Pangbourne Choral concert postponed over coronavirus concerns

'Duty of care to choir members and audience alike' PANGBOURNE Choral Society have made the decision, with huge regret, to postpone Saturday's concert…


Newbury man promoting book adventure for terminally-ill sister

Newbury man promoting book adventure for terminally-ill sister

Sweet Caroline's Hidden Book adventure goes international A NEWBURY man is calling on book lovers with an adventurous streak to join him in his hidden…


REGULARLY UPDATED Cancelled events and closed venues across West Berkshire due to coronavirus

REGULARLY UPDATED Cancelled events and closed venues across West Berkshire due to coronavirus

Community markets, concerts and public meetings Cancelled events and venues closed until further notice - regularly updated If your event is cancelled…


Cheltenham Festival: See how the action unfolded on day three and day four

Cheltenham Festival: See how the action unfolded on day three and day four

A total of 14 races across two days didn't disappoint in thrilling action at the Cheltenham Festival Thanks for following our LIVE BLOG and make sure…


Easter adventures at Wakehurst - take the family on a Gruffalo hunt

Easter adventures at Wakehurst - take the family on a Gruffalo hunt

Stroll through the deep dark wood and meet the elusive knobbly-kneed monster THIS Easter, Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, will become…


Newbury's Luke Humphries creates history at Premier League darts in Exeter

Newbury's Luke Humphries creates history at Premier League darts in Exeter

The 25-year-old beat Gary Anderson at the Premier League in Exeter earlier this month NEWBURY darts ace Luke Humphries created history last week as he…


Friday 13th - how superstitious are you?

Friday 13th - how superstitious are you?

Saluting magpies, staring at full moons and walking around ladders PARASKEVIDEKATRIAPHOBIA is an irrational fear of Friday the 13th. The superstition surrounding…


Aldworth celebrates Fleet Street pioneer

Aldworth celebrates Fleet Street pioneer

Hold the Front Page! book launch THE launch of Clare Hastings’ Hold The Front Page!: The Wit and Wisdom of Anne Scott-James will be celebrated in…


How to protect your workplace from coronavirus

How to protect your workplace from coronavirus

10 tips for employers and staff How to make your workplace safer: 1. Wash cups between every use. It may take more time to wash up cups between use, but…


Thatcham volunteer recruitment event being held this weekend

Thatcham volunteer recruitment event being held this weekend

Opportunity for people to get involved A SPEED dating-style volunteer recruitment event will take place in Thatcham this weekend.   Around…


Coronavirus: Cobra meeting today

Coronavirus: Cobra meeting today

School closures and event cancellations loom The Government will today step up its response to the coronavirus crisis , paving the way for home working,…


Thatcham author's first horror novel

Thatcham author's first horror novel

Jana Little looks forward to book signings at Newbury and Hungerford THATCHAM full-time working mum of two Jana Little has just released her first novel…


A brush with Young Rembrandt

A brush with Young Rembrandt

Exhibition at Ashmolean sheds light on Master's early years ANOTHER coup for the Ashmolean: Young Rembrandt, running at the Oxford museum until June 7,…


Amazon TV film scenes with vintage cars and taxis on streets of Newbury

Amazon TV film scenes with vintage cars and taxis on streets of Newbury

Camera crews spotted in town centre on Tuesday Vintage Rolls Royces and taxis were spotted in Newbury on Tuesday. The classic cars were reportedly being…


Truth vs the corporate machine

Truth vs the corporate machine

Environmental lawyer takes on chemical giant in Dark Waters Dark Waters (12A) Running time 2hr 6min Rating: ***** THE opening of Dark Waters is a carefully…


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