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Judge tells shoplifting mum: 'I don't believe you for a second'

Judge tells shoplifting mum: 'I don't believe you for a second'

Thatcham woman's story fails to impress court A MOTHER who left a Tesco store with £758 worth of shopping said she was flustered when security detained…


Hobbycraft to open in Newbury on August 27

Hobbycraft to open in Newbury on August 27

Store will be latest addition to retail park HOBBYCRAFT, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is opening its new store in Newbury on Tuesday,…


Benyon 'one of 21 Tory MPs to write to PM'

Benyon 'one of 21 Tory MPs to write to PM'

Newbury MP joins criticism of Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon is one of 21 Conservative MPs who are reported to have signed a letter…


Good rating for Strawberry Hill Medical Centre

Good rating for Strawberry Hill Medical Centre

CQC praises leadership and quality of care NEWBURY’S Strawberry Hill Medical Centre has been rated good, but its treatment of people with long-term…


Madness to star at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday

Madness to star at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday

UK legends playing at Party In The Paddock CHART-topping act Madness will take to the Party In The Paddock stage to perform after the racing at Newbury…


Fourth drink-driving conviction for local chef

Fourth drink-driving conviction for local chef

“He thought he would probably be all right to drive. He was wrong.” A CHEF has racked up his fourth conviction for drink-driving. And this time the 35-year-old,…


Calling for more women to get involved in politics

Calling for more women to get involved in politics

New town councillor wants to understand the barriers females feel THE deputy leader of Newbury Town Council is on a mission to get more women involved…


New attractions at 110th county show

New attractions at 110th county show

September event promises to be biggest yet THE countdown to this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show is on. Tens of thousands of people are expected…


Roadworks in Thatcham Broadway this week

Roadworks in Thatcham Broadway this week

Access restrictions to last for a week ACCESS to Thatcham Broadway will be restricted this week. The road will be closed to southbound traffic outside…


Three teenagers arrested following Newbury robbery

Three teenagers arrested following Newbury robbery

Victim was told he'd be beaten up if he didn't hand over his bag THREE teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was robbed in Newbury. At…


Enquiry into council data breach

Enquiry into council data breach

“I’m still shocked that this could happen" A COUNCIL data breach is being investigated after the personal details of residents were accidentally…


Fan-tastic Thomas crowned supporter of the year

Fan-tastic Thomas crowned supporter of the year

Thatcham football supporter recognised at Wembley Stadium A THATCHAM football fan has been crowned national supporter of the year for his tireless dedication…


Former vicar Clive in charity skydive

Former vicar Clive in charity skydive

Act is in support of Motor Neurone Disease Association A retired Compton vicar has announced his intention to perform a tandem skydive in aid…


“No quantitative ‘need’ for additional convenience stores in Thatcham

“No quantitative ‘need’ for additional convenience stores in Thatcham

Report says that Thatcham has too much retail space AN “oversupply of retail” exists in Thatcham, even if plans to redevelop the…


Villagers use 1,200 ecobricks to make a bench

Villagers use 1,200 ecobricks to make a bench

Hampstead Norreys effort brings together community Hampstead Norreys residents have kicked off a season of sustainability events with an ecobricking workshop. On…


Hindu festival to take place in Newbury tomorrow (Saturday)

Hindu festival to take place in Newbury tomorrow (Saturday)

Free event takes place from noon THE annual Newbury Rathayatra Festival 2019 will make its return to Newbury on Saturday. The 5,000-year-old Hindu…


Traffic lights at Bear Lane roundabout to be turned off this weekend

Traffic lights at Bear Lane roundabout to be turned off this weekend

Temporary lights and give way signs for next few weeks TRAFFIC lights at Newbury Sainsbury's/Bear Lane roundabout will be switched off this weekend.  Contractors…


Running bathroom firm with military precision

Running bathroom firm with military precision

Couple outline secrets of their success and talk about their Ripples showroom The beautifully elegant showroom of Ripples Newbury is a far cry from where…


Auditor makes transparency call over investments

Auditor makes transparency call over investments

Processes around property acquisition could be more transparent West Berkshire Council’s commercial property investment strategy needs…


Call to change A339 speed limit through Newbury

Call to change A339 speed limit through Newbury

“I think the whole road needs to be properly safety assessed" COUNCILLORS want to reduce the speed limit on the stretch of the A339 from The…


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