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Residents lose battle in fight against waste plant a decade ago

Residents lose battle in fight against waste plant a decade ago

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The last Hungerford Steam Fair in 1978 was held on Hungerford Common (pictured above). A series…


Gomes and Royals part company

Gomes and Royals part company

Reading FC announced the decision on Wednesday afternoon READING Football Club have announced that José Gomes has left his position as first team…


All Thomas Cook stores to be bought by Hays Travel

All Thomas Cook stores to be bought by Hays Travel

Independent travel agents says it plans to reopen the shops with immediate effect, saving around 2,500 jobs Jobs at Newbury's Thomas Cook store could…


Lorry driver 'had no time to react' before hitting school minibus, inquest told

Lorry driver 'had no time to react' before hitting school minibus, inquest told

Three members of staff from Prior's Court School died in collision on M4 last year A CRASH that killed three members of staff at Prior's Court School…


Cafe Culture - The Snugg, Snelsmore Common, Wantage Road, Wednesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm (from August 1 until September 1 open daily, 10am-5pm

Cafe Culture - The Snugg, Snelsmore Common, Wantage Road, Wednesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm (from August 1 until September 1 open daily, 10am-5pm

HURRAH, there’s finally a café at Snelsmore Common. Imagine the collective cheer that went up when Tracy Foster first opened the doors -…


Tadley carer recognised with national award

Tadley carer recognised with national award

Mother-of-two described as a "true hero" for performing CPR A TADLEY woman who performed CPR on an elderly client has been recognised with a national…


Thatcham Festival returns this weekend

Thatcham Festival returns this weekend

Nine-day event showcases town's talents and history A SCALED-down Thatcham Festival is preparing to take to the stage this weekend.  Now…


Louise scoops top prize

Louise scoops top prize

She has been rewarded for her efforts NEWBURY RFC chair Louise Goodall has been named one of just three Mitsubishi Motors Volunteers of the Year Awards. Goodall…


Parkrun stories

Parkrun stories

LIAM HEADD talks to some of the people who have discovered running Kristy Hower One runner who feels the benefits of the parkrun at Greenham Common is…


Up and Running

Up and Running

The worldwide phenomenon Parkrun UK has just turned 15. LIAM HEADD joined the runners at Greenham, where Newbury parkrun celebrated its 400th run in the…


Brad puts in stellar performance

Brad puts in stellar performance

Ad Astra is one of the best sci-fi films of recent years Review by CAMERON BLACKSHAW Ad Astra (12A) Running time 2hr 3min Rating ***** FROM trailers and…


Man left with broken eye socket following petrol station assault

Man left with broken eye socket following petrol station assault

Newbury man arrested in connection with incident in Padworth A NEWBURY man has been arrested following an assault in Padworth which left the victim with…


Perry crowned Long Track world champion in Germany

Perry crowned Long Track world champion in Germany

Kintbury 12-year-old scored 20-point maximum to beat off challenge of top riders KINTBURY'S Max Perry was crowned World Junior Long Track champion in…


Healthy future for Natures Corner

Healthy future for Natures Corner

Newbury business celebrates 20 years NEWBURY’S only independent natural health store celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event at the…


20-year-old locked up for 'devastating' hit-and-run

20-year-old locked up for 'devastating' hit-and-run

Man stole mother's car A MAN has been locked up for an alcohol-fuelled road accident which devastated his victim’s life. A judge said he had no…


Thatcham Swings & Smiles Cub pack celebrates first birthday

Thatcham Swings & Smiles Cub pack celebrates first birthday

"They are able to learn new skills and show off their knowledge and expertise in areas that usually they would not get the chance to do" A THATCHAM Cub…


A misty morning in Boxford

A misty morning in Boxford

A lovely My Newbury photograph of a misty morning over Boxford, taken by Tina Lyle.   Why not take some inspiration from this and send us some of…


Top 10 places to visit in the Newbury area

Top 10 places to visit in the Newbury area

The best attractions according to the users of TripAdvisor 1. Highclere Castle 2. Welford Park 3. The Watermill theatre 4. Snelsmore Common Country…


Construction hitches leave Park Way behind schedule in 2009, while locals gather at their village pub a century earlier

Construction hitches leave Park Way behind schedule in 2009, while locals gather at their village pub a century earlier

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The old village pub. Although their numbers are gradually declining, they have been part of country…


Newbury Electronics continues to invest in staff and facilities

Newbury Electronics continues to invest in staff and facilities

Faraday Road-based company announces two new appointments Newbury Electronics has appointed Francesca Stockwell in the new role of business development…


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