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Heated council chamber votes against referendum

Heated council chamber votes against referendum

'Councillors should focus on local issues not Brexit' WEST Berkshire Council voted against formally supporting a second referendum on…


Shop owner blames roadworks for lack of custom

Shop owner blames roadworks for lack of custom

Craft shop owner says there is a 'serious lack of footfall' THE owner of a Newbury-based yarn and craft shop says she is in danger of closing due to the…


Sky divers take plunge in aid of children in Ghana

Sky divers take plunge in aid of children in Ghana

Trio from Hungerford and Lambourn Valley thought 13,000ft was a breeze! THREE intrepid skydivers hurled themselves 13,000ft from a plane in aid of Ramsbury-based…


Driver was almost FIVE times legal limit

Driver was almost FIVE times legal limit

Community order with alcohol dependence treatment imposed A CHIEVELEY woman was caught behind the wheel after drinking almost five times the legal limit. Michell…


Move to encourage more diversity at West Berkshire Council

Move to encourage more diversity at West Berkshire Council

Councillors approve motion for parental leave to help people stand for election WEST Berkshire councillors have unanimously supported a motion to introduce…


Cold Ash Pre-school retains 'outstanding' status

Cold Ash Pre-school retains 'outstanding' status

Children 'exceptionally well-prepared for the next stage in their learning' COLD Ash Pre-school is celebrating its second outstanding Ofsted…


Princess joins in Prior's Court School's 20th celebrations

Princess joins in Prior's Court School's 20th celebrations

Royal returns to see how school has changed since she visited in 2000 PRINCESS Anne visited Prior’s Court as the Hermitage-based school celebrated…


Royal County of Berkshire Show this weekend

Royal County of Berkshire Show this weekend

Around 60,000 people expected to attend AROUND 60,000 people are expected to attend the  Royal County of Berkshire Show at Newbury Showground…


Woman cheated store with false ID

Woman cheated store with false ID

Second attempt drew staff suspicions A CONWOMAN stole a victim’s identity to cheat stores out of electronic goods. The 33-year-old told police she…


Shailene powers to victory for Balding

Shailene powers to victory for Balding

Richard Hannon secures treble on day one of the Dubai Duty Free International weekend KINGSCLERE trainer Andrew Balding continued his strong form at Newbury…


Newbury joins in Global Climate Strike

Newbury joins in Global Climate Strike

Protest calls for 'immediate action' on climate change MORE than 150 climate protesters marched through Newbury as part of Global Climate Strike today…


Richie has a taste for growing a sustainable business

Richie has a taste for growing a sustainable business

Work/life balance important to chef Everyone strives for a perfect work/life balance, but one Newbury man created his business to ensure he could achieve…


It's Show-time

It's Show-time

Your guide to the annual show More than 60,000 people are expected to attend the Royal County of Berkshire Show this weekend. Now in its 110th year, the…


Pierre Lapin aiming to follow footsteps

Pierre Lapin aiming to follow footsteps

Half-brother Harry Angel won the Mill Reef stakes at Newbury in 2016 PIERRE Lapin will emerge from a four month absence to try to build on a strong…


Council 'falls at first hurdle' since declaring climate emergency

Council 'falls at first hurdle' since declaring climate emergency

Conservatives back Heathrow expansion - Lib Dems and Greens oppose WEST Berkshire councillors have voted to support the expansion of Heathrow airport…


Newbury to join in global climate strike today (Friday)

Newbury to join in global climate strike today (Friday)

PROTESTERS will join the Global Climate Strike in Newbury today (Friday).  The global movement is expected to see millions join the…


Man accused of murdering police officer has charges dropped

Man accused of murdering police officer has charges dropped

Crown Prosecution Service admit there is "no real prospect of conviction" A MAN accused of murdering a police officer in West Berkshire has had the charges…


Herring thrilled with comeback

Herring thrilled with comeback

Hungerford come from behind to pick up three points at Dulwich HUNGERFORD Town manager Ian Herring believes Saturday’s dramatic win at Dulwich Hamlet…


Cox: 'Getting paid is a massive step'

Cox: 'Getting paid is a massive step'

First time female players have received money from club rugby FORMER Hungerford RFC player Carys Cox believes women’s rugby is continuing to move…


Ready for more clowning around?

Ready for more clowning around?

It's back for another chapter It: Chapter 2 (15) Running time 2hr 49min Rating **** THE second part to the cinematic adaptation of Stephen King’s…


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