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Attempt to rob cashpoint was unsuccessful, Co-op confirm

Attempt to rob cashpoint was unsuccessful, Co-op confirm

However, store will be closed while "extensive damage" is repaired AN attempt to rob the cashpoint at the new Co-op in Wash Common during the early hours…


New Co-op in Wash Common ramraided

New Co-op in Wash Common ramraided

£1m store targeted for second time in the space of three weeks THE new £1m Co-op in Wash Common has been ramraided. The front doors of the store,…


Increased reports of fly-tipping in West Berkshire

Increased reports of fly-tipping in West Berkshire

Fewer legal actions taken but council says it is not complacent THE number of fly-tipping incidents reported in West Berkshire has increased…


Opposition to Newbury lakeside chalet scheme

Opposition to Newbury lakeside chalet scheme

Councillors concerned about the impact of fishing stations NEWBURY town councillors have strongly objected to plans to build 41 holiday chalets around…


Tadley school secures 'good' Ofsted score

Tadley school secures 'good' Ofsted score

'Pupils feel safe and happy here' TADLEY Community Primary School has received a ‘good’ grading from Ofsted following an inspection last month. Ofsted…


Footballer Charlie Austin joins Hungerford housing row

Footballer Charlie Austin joins Hungerford housing row

'...seriously, it's going to cause traffic carnage!' FOOTBALLER Charlie Austin has waded into the row over Hungerford’s controversial 100-homes…


A cheese spread

A cheese spread

If cheese is still on your 'to do' list before the Christmas festivities begin, there are plenty of local cheeses to choose from. And Cheese etc. in Pangbourne…


RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Sign up to join the national count of garden birds in January 2020 UP to half a million people are expected to watch and count their garden birds for…


Pupils taken to hospital after eating drugged cakes at school

Pupils taken to hospital after eating drugged cakes at school

One child expelled and more may follow, say authorities SEVERAL pupils were taken to hospital after eating drugged cakes at school. The pupil who brought…


West Berkshire family tend to New Zealand eruption injured

West Berkshire family tend to New Zealand eruption injured

Father and daughter left White Island minutes before deadly eruption A FATHER and daughter originally from West Berkshire were minutes away from being…


Waterside Centre plans set for approval

Waterside Centre plans set for approval

Rock climbing tower proposed for Newbury facility PLANS to refurbish Newbury’s Waterside Centre could be approved tomorrow (Wedesday).  Councillors…


Elderly woman dies after being hit by car in Thatcham

Elderly woman dies after being hit by car in Thatcham

Woman’s dog went missing after ‘tragic incident’ A woman in her seventies has died after being hit by a car in Thatcham. At around 5pm yesterday evening…


Properties in Thatcham left without gas supply

Properties in Thatcham left without gas supply

Advice issued Advice has been issued to people in Thatcham who have been left without a gas supply today (Monday). Gas supplies to around 60 properties…


McFly to perform at Newbury Racecourse

McFly to perform at Newbury Racecourse

Boy band will headline first Party in the Paddock act next year MCFLY will headline the first Party in the Paddock event at Newbury Racecourse next year.  The…


Newbury duo release Christmas single

Newbury duo release Christmas single

Song was originally written for a radio station competition A NEWBURY duo have released a Christmas single, with all proceeds being gifted to charity.  The…


West Berkshire man convicted of drugs conspiracy

West Berkshire man convicted of drugs conspiracy

Detectives found substantial amounts of cocaine after stopping vehicle A WEST Berkshire man has been convicted of conspiracy to supply Class A controlled…


Roadworks disruption in Newbury - from January until summer 2020

Roadworks disruption in Newbury - from January until summer 2020

'A certain level of disruption and noise is sadly inevitable' - council ROAD improvements, due to start within weeks, are set to cause disruption in Newbury…


Arrest after incident at The Bell at Ramsbury

Arrest after incident at The Bell at Ramsbury

Suspected of causing grievous bodily harm, drink driving and theft A MAN has been arrested following a violent attack in The Bell at Ramsbury. The incident…


Violent chef admits biting and punching his partner

Violent chef admits biting and punching his partner

Victim tells court he said he 'could cut me up and make me disappear' A ‘HIGH end’ chef is facing a potential prison sentence for waging a…


Final leg shootout sends Humphries through

Final leg shootout sends Humphries through

The 24-year-old came up against Jermaine Wattimena in round two of the competition LUKE Humphries overcame world number 18, Jermaine Wattimena, in a final…


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