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Alpaca hut theft in Burghfield

Alpaca hut theft in Burghfield

Thieves made off with shelter and equipment A Burghfield alpaca-keeper has appealed to the public after a pod she uses to house her animals was stolen…


Newbury firefighter hailed for his heroics

Newbury firefighter hailed for his heroics

Off duty fireman was first on scene of Prior's Court minibus crash A NEWBURY firefighter who was the first on the scene of the Prior’s Court crash…


Views vary on new Lidl store for Tadley

Views vary on new Lidl store for Tadley

Objectors fear traffic and impact on existing shops while supporters cite more choice and jobs PLANS to build a Lidl store in Tadley has been met with…


Diversion after major crash in Aldermaston

Diversion after major crash in Aldermaston

Special traffic arrangements may run into Monday Police have closed off a section of the A340 outside Aldermaston after a vehicle reversed into a property…


Ex-parliamentary candidate urges immigration reform

Ex-parliamentary candidate urges immigration reform

Jonny Roberts addressed the Labour Conference last month Jonny Roberts – Labour’s 2015 Parliamentary candidate for Newbury – spoke at…


Local group, smallest in the country, wins national award

Local group, smallest in the country, wins national award

Healthwatch West Berkshire recognised for its work on rough sleeping A WEST Berkshire group has won a national award for its work in championing local…


Mortimer named fire station of the year

Mortimer named fire station of the year

“We are very proud and honoured to receive the award" MORTIMER was named Fire Station of the Year at the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service awards. The…


Blues edged out by Launceston

Blues edged out by Launceston

Newbury were unable to register their second win of the season NEWBURY Blues fell to a 16-28 home defeat against Launceston at Monks Lane in the South…


Bucklebury beer festival takes place today (Sat)

Bucklebury beer festival takes place today (Sat)

Range of local beers and ciders will be on offer at free event THE 11th annual Bucklebury Beerfest takes place this Saturday. Once again the event will…


Greenham Trust's Step Up 4 Good 10k race this weekend

Greenham Trust's Step Up 4 Good 10k race this weekend

Charity event commences on Sunday Runners young and old are gearing up for Sunday’s Step Up 4 Good event at Newbury Racecourse. It is…


West Berkshire tops table for climate change action

West Berkshire tops table for climate change action

However council admits 'we have a lot more to do' WEST BERKSHIRE has ranked the highest local authority in the county in a league table for action on…


Firemen attend van blaze in Highclere

Firemen attend van blaze in Highclere

Incident occurred in Andover Road Firefighters attended an incident today in Highclere, where a blaze is said to have consumed a vehicle in Andover Road. Initial…


MOTHERS HELP REQUIRED

MOTHERS HELP REQUIRED

MOTHERS HELP Required for young family in Putney SW London. Must be experienced, compassionate and energetic. Live in during the week . References essential. Would…


The top 10 restaurants in Thatcham?

The top 10 restaurants in Thatcham?

The best places to eat, according to TripAdvisor HERE are the top 10 restaurants in the Thatcham area, according to the users of TripAdvisor at noon on…


The top 10 restaurants in Basingstoke

The top 10 restaurants in Basingstoke

The best places to eat according to Trip Advisor HERE are the top 10 places to eat in the Basingstoke area, according to the users of TripAdvisor on Friday,…


"There are many questions that have been left unanswered"

"There are many questions that have been left unanswered"

Family of Catherine Gardiner issue statement following conclusion of inquest THE family of Prior's Court School staff member Catherine Gardiner have said…


Jamie Theakston stops off in Hungerford on 650-mile bike ride

Jamie Theakston stops off in Hungerford on 650-mile bike ride

Radio presenter has raised £421,000 for charity through challenge Heart radio presenter Jamie Theakston stopped off in Hungerford on the penultimate day…


Bestseller fails to fly on screen

Bestseller fails to fly on screen

Overall , The Goldfinch fails Adaptation of Donna Tartt’s award-winning novel The Goldfinch is  bland, slow  and horribly bloated, says…


'We are going to have to accept that this was an awful, tragic accident'

'We are going to have to accept that this was an awful, tragic accident'

School's chief executive comments on inquest findings The chief executive of Prior's Court School has said that the school is going to have to accept…


'Missing piece of the jigsaw' into Prior's Court minibus crash

'Missing piece of the jigsaw' into Prior's Court minibus crash

Inquest into the deaths of three staff members concludes "Something catastrophic" happened to a Prior's Court School minibus just before it was hit by…


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