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West Berkshire Council receives extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness

West Berkshire Council receives extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness

'Funding is integral to ensuring the significant work already under way can continue' WEST Berkshire Council has received an additional £475,000…


Flood alert issued for West Berkshire

Flood alert issued for West Berkshire

Environment Agency monitoring River Lambourn A flood alert has been issued for the River Lambourn.  The Environment Agency put out the warning for…


West Berkshire feeling effects of Storm Ciara

West Berkshire feeling effects of Storm Ciara

Power cuts and some travel disruption WEST Berkshire is feeling the impact of Storm Ciara with strong gusts impacting travel and power. An amber warning…


'Great celebration' for 100th birthday

'Great celebration' for 100th birthday

Family and friends came from far and wide to celebrate A THATCHAM woman who served in the Woman’s Land Army during the Second World War became a…


Petition launched to save Kingsclere library

Petition launched to save Kingsclere library

More than 500 signatures already from villagers A PETITION has been launched against proposals to cut support for Kingsclere Community Library. The future…


Thatcham pub to be auctioned again

Thatcham pub to be auctioned again

The Plough is on the market with a guide price of £410,000 A VACANT Thatcham pub is being put up for sale again.  The freehold for The Plough is…


Altior is back on top for Henderson

Altior is back on top for Henderson

The 10-year-old will now head to Cheltenham and defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown SEVEN Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson believes Altior’s…


Cancer support event at West Berks Brewery

Cancer support event at West Berks Brewery

Informal day was organised for men affected by cancer The Cancer Wellbeing Centre – a charity helping those affected by the disease – held…


Man jailed for breaking terms of early release

Man jailed for breaking terms of early release

Newbury man disappeared as soon as he was released A NEWBURY man who persistently fails to comply with court orders has been sent back to prison. Paul…


New initiative to make A34 safer

New initiative to make A34 safer

Consultants calling on authorities for real change THERE have been fresh calls to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A34. An event is now…


Newbury Greggs is best in the country

Newbury Greggs is best in the country

Northbrook Street shop beats more than 2,000 others NEWBURY'S Greggs shop in Northbrook Street is celebrating after being crowned the ‘Best in the…


Izzy's top-six spot

Izzy's top-six spot

Newbury Athletics Club continued their strong run of form NEWBURY Athletic Club's Izzy Fry finished in an incredible sixth in the Women's A race at this…


Super Saturday is perfect timing for Altior

Super Saturday is perfect timing for Altior

The two-time Queen Mother Champion Chase winner returns to action at Newbury SEVEN Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson believes the timing is perfect for…


At 111, remarkable Gertie is sixth oldest person in UK

At 111, remarkable Gertie is sixth oldest person in UK

The supercentenarian celebrated the day with two birthday cakes WHEN Gertrude Annie Kingston was born on February 1, 1909, Edward VII was still on the…


Newbury mum's car seat petition signed by more than 4,000 people

Newbury mum's car seat petition signed by more than 4,000 people

Mother demanding Government action on recycling A NEWBURY mother-of-two has started a petition calling on the Government to make children’s car seats…


'Revenge porn' case adjourned again

'Revenge porn' case adjourned again

Defendant twice misses appointment for pre-sentence reports A NEWBURY man convicted of a ‘revenge porn’ offence has persuaded a court to postpone…


Archer aiming to down local rivals

Archer aiming to down local rivals

Newbury Blues welcome in-form Maidenhead to Monks Lane on Saturday PAUL Archer believes his Newbury Blues side had chances to pick up a third successive…


Happy workforce key to Gardner Leader’s growth

Happy workforce key to Gardner Leader’s growth

125-year-old law firm expanding fast and offers staff unlimited paid holiday scheme Law firm Gardner Leader has announced plans to expand its offices…


Pop Inn - The Great Shefford

Pop Inn - The Great Shefford

The Great Shefford, Hungerford, has recently undergone an extensive makeover and, asOut & About discovered on a recent visit, has proved to be a great…


Big gig for Saint Nevis

Big gig for Saint Nevis

Newbury band to support alt rock Republica at London’s Dome Newbury-based indie band Saint Nevis have landed themselves a great London gig on Saturday,…


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