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Winter plan in place to support rough sleepers

Winter plan in place to support rough sleepers

Council ready to activate severe weather protocol WEST Berkshire Council has triggered its winter plan to support single people and childless…


Recycling trial launched in West Berkshire

Recycling trial launched in West Berkshire

Harder to recycle materials being collected Harder to recycle materials are now being collected for recycling under a new council trial scheme. Sweet…


RAD Ballet Teacher Required

RAD Ballet Teacher Required

RAD Ballet Teacher Term time only As one of the leading Girls’ Independent Boarding Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive…


Practice Nurse Required

Practice Nurse Required

BURDWOOD SURGERY THATCHAM, BERKS, RG19 4YF 01635 868006 Practice Nurse (Permanent and Temporary positions available) We are looking for enthusiastic,…


Paisley Park to gallop at Newbury

Paisley Park to gallop at Newbury

The first jumps fixture of the season takes place on Thursday PAISLEY Park, the champion staying hurdler, will gallop before racing at Newbury on Thursday as…


Council's five-year plan to improve town centre

Council's five-year plan to improve town centre

Proposals aim to make Newbury unique, welcoming, safe and well cared for NEWBURY Town Council has confirmed its draft strategy to improve the town centre. Under…


Poet's words of praise for pupils

Poet's words of praise for pupils

Woolton Hill school may publish a book of children's work YOUNGSTERS at Woolton Hill Junior School impressed the professionals as they put pen to paper…


Thatcham town councillor resigns

Thatcham town councillor resigns

Lib Dem stands down but will continue to serve at West Berkshire Council A THATCHAM councillor has resigned from the town council.  Nassar Kessell…


Roll up for rock 'n' roll circus

Roll up for rock 'n' roll circus

The Circus of Horrors comes to town THERE’LL be a night of circus like no other as Circus of Horrors returns to the Corn Exchange with a new show…


Decision on Tadley retirement homes complex expected

Decision on Tadley retirement homes complex expected

42 retirement homes and a new retail store would be built. COUNCILLORS will decide whether to approve plans for 42 retirement living apartments and a new...


Pub controversy brewing in Winterbourne

Pub controversy brewing in Winterbourne

Winterbourne Arms development appeal provokes backlash The owner of the Winterbourne Arms has challenged West Berkshire Council’s decision…


Swift Group boss wins charity award

Swift Group boss wins charity award

Adrian Smith's support for Newbury Soup Kitchen recognised The managing director of a Newbury company has won an award for his charity work. Adrian Smith…


Third arrest following Thatcham incident

Third arrest following Thatcham incident

Three arrested on suspicion of affray A third man has been arrested in connection with an affray in Thatcham last Thursday.  Officers were called…


Luke is on his way back after tough year

Luke is on his way back after tough year

Newbury ace has opened up about struggles with anxiety problems NEWBURY darts player Luke Humphries believes opening up about his mental health problems…


London Road inquiry to carry on into next year

London Road inquiry to carry on into next year

"I am comfortable we will have a complete answer" A TASK group “will get to the bottom” of how West Berkshire Council breached procurement…


Pair in court for drug dealing, while woman laundered cash

Pair in court for drug dealing, while woman laundered cash

Judge tells man: "I only have to look at you to see you have a cannabis addiction" A NEWBURY woman ‘laundered’ thousands of pounds for her…


Increased number of library volunteers essential to keeping service running

Increased number of library volunteers essential to keeping service running

Rise in helpers during first full year of reduced staffing THE number of people volunteering at West Berkshire libraries has risen as the service faced…


Newbury firewalkers raise more than £11,000

Newbury firewalkers raise more than £11,000

Dash across fire and ash raises charity cash HOT-FOOTED fundraisers have raised more than £11,000 for Marie Curie with a charity firewalk.  Twenty-three…


'Obese' Peter halfway there

'Obese' Peter halfway there

Sports coach passes midway point in his 9,614km rowing challenge to improve his health TWO years ago, Peter Metalli challenged himself to row the 9,614…


Kingfishers extend unbeaten run

Kingfishers extend unbeaten run

Thatcham eased to victory against Barnstaple Town in the Southern League Division 1 South THATCHAM Town made it 10 games without defeat in the Southern…


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