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New HQ for laundry firm Armstrong Commercial

New HQ for laundry firm Armstrong Commercial

Company leaves its home of 40 years as part of £200,000 investment THE mayor of Newbury officially opened Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems’…


Drink-driver, nearly three times limit, crashed at junction

Drink-driver, nearly three times limit, crashed at junction

'She had drunk two bottles of wine and was on her way to get more' AN alcoholic motorist crashed into another car at a junction in Thatcham. In the dock…


Illegal dredging decimates River Lambourn

Illegal dredging decimates River Lambourn

“We just can’t understand why anyone would do such a thing" CONSERVATIONISTS have been horrified by an illegal dredging operation that has decimated wildlife…


Santa sleigh drive visits Newbury this week

Santa sleigh drive visits Newbury this week

Round Table visiting Speen, Nightingales, Turnpike and Racecourse FATHER Christmas will be touring Newbury on an annual charity drive this week. The Round…


Advice following shed fire in Thatcham

Advice following shed fire in Thatcham

Overheated extension lead believed to have sparked fire A warning has been issued to residents after a fire severely damaged a shed in Thatcham. Firefighters…


Women sought in connection with theft in Newbury

Women sought in connection with theft in Newbury

Police believe they may have vital information Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images following a theft in Newbury. At around 11.45am on Wednesday,…


Newbury Library to close over Christmas and New Year

Newbury Library to close over Christmas and New Year

Facility will be shut for 16 days during refurbishment NEWBURY Library will be closed for refurbishment over the Christmas and New Year period. The facility…


Action on falling Christmas trees

Action on falling Christmas trees

“Public health and safety must come first” - mayor TOWN councillors have promised to take emergency action over potential danger from unsafe Christmas…


Council's Faraday Road court costs top £363,000

Council's Faraday Road court costs top £363,000

Local authority has spent six figure defending itself against legal challenges LEGAL disputes over plans to regenerate Newbury’s London Road Industrial…


Newbury schoolgirl and surfer crowned for her courage

Newbury schoolgirl and surfer crowned for her courage

Elsy Williams has been honoured by The Wave Project charity A NEWBURY schoolgirl who surfs to overcome the troubles caused by a rare auto-immune disorder…


Swapping pounds for toys for charity

Swapping pounds for toys for charity

Weightwatchers Group donates to Ronald McDonald House MEMBERS of a Newbury Weightwatchers group have converted pounds into pounds for sick children. Charlotte…


Man stole women's underwear

Man stole women's underwear

Defendant admits stealing clothing 'to a value unknown' A NEWBURY man has been convicted of stealing women’s underwear. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’…


Stone memorial to officer killed in Iraq

Stone memorial to officer killed in Iraq

THE Kingsclere branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) held a memorial and dedication service to remember an officer who was killed while serving in…


Trinity School celebrates Artsmark award

Trinity School celebrates Artsmark award

School's investment in arts activities recognised with platinum accolade TRINITY School has been given the highest arts commendation that can…


Thatcham Town FC bidding for new artificial pitch

Thatcham Town FC bidding for new artificial pitch

"Much -needed" facility to improve provision in the town THATCHAM Town FC are bidding to open a “much-needed” artificial pitch in the town.  But…


Boxer-cross Bubba enjoys a fuss

Boxer-cross Bubba enjoys a fuss

BUBBA, a four-year-old boxer-cross, is a handsome boy who is just looking for a good home.  He can be a bit worried when first meeting new people,…


Celebrity chef Michael Caines visits The Vineyard

Celebrity chef Michael Caines visits The Vineyard

The double Michelin star holder cooked alongside The Vineyard’s executive chef Robby Jenks ONE of the UK’s most celebrated chefs joined the team…


Hundreds of Newbury women missing smear tests

Hundreds of Newbury women missing smear tests

Strawberry Hill medical centre ranked bottom for cervical cancer screening MORE than a third of women eligible to be screened for cervical cancer…


US memorials move taken a step further

US memorials move taken a step further

Greenham Parish Council backs relocation to control tower THE last service at memorials remembering American servicemen who died in the Second World War…


Tadley have nothing to lose, admits Dolan

Tadley have nothing to lose, admits Dolan

The club face two top four teams in the space of three days TADLEY Calleva boss Danny Dolan was left frustrated with the match referee’s decision…


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