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PICTURES: Newbury celebrates England's quarter-final victory over Sweden

PICTURES: Newbury celebrates England's quarter-final victory over Sweden

IS football coming home?  England fans are daring to dream after the Three Lions reached the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time since…


Man and woman injured during burglary in Theale

Man and woman injured during burglary in Theale

Police appeal for witnesses following "frightening ordeal" A MAN and woman were assaulted during a burglary in Theale in which jewellery is believed to…


Week in pictures 28th June- 4th July

Week in pictures 28th June- 4th July

Photos taken from around the district. Newbury Cricket club vs Binfield BMX stunt show in Northbrook street. Football mad at Francis Baily School. Race…


Office Manager

Office Manager

Richard Hall Ltd Office Manager Full Time – Permanent Monday to Friday 9am-5pm £25,000 per annum Richard Hall Ltd based in Beenham, Reading…


Drink-driver didn't stop after crash

Drink-driver didn't stop after crash

A BAUGHURST woman has been banned from the roads for drink-driving and failing to stop after an accident. Anne Marie Lyons had drunk more than…


Should long-distance lorry drivers use dog poo bins?

Should long-distance lorry drivers use dog poo bins?

Town council suggests installing one for truckers caught short LONG-distance lorry drivers are using a Hungerford hedgerow as a toilet, it is claimed. And…


Plans submitted for Thatcham's Lower Way field

Plans submitted for Thatcham's Lower Way field

Developer applies to build 97 homes on controversial site PLANS for Thatcham’s Lower Way field have been submitted – four years after it was…


Police officers injured in collision in Newbury

Police officers injured in collision in Newbury

18-year-old Thatcham man arrested on suspicion of drug driving TWO police officers sustained minor injuries during an incident in which a car driven by…


Man charged with Oracle bomb hoax

Man charged with Oracle bomb hoax

Sergio Costa will appear at Reading Magistrates Court next month A MAN has been charged after a suspicious package was found at the Oracle shopping centre…


Emily has got style

Emily has got style

A HAIR salon in Highclere is celebrating after being recognised in a national guide. Emily Jane Hair, based in Penwood Heights, has been listed as…


Laidback Archie needs a bit of a fuss

Laidback Archie needs a bit of a fuss

ARCHIE is a five-year-old greyhound who is looking for a peaceful retirement. He is a really sweet boy who enjoys a gentle fuss and is a classic…


Thatcham's A4 set to go greener

Thatcham's A4 set to go greener

Second phase of development will introduce cycle lanes, improved crossing facilities and parking restrictions GREEN commuters are set to benefit from…


Vandals destroy vital bee havens

Vandals destroy vital bee havens

'If this continues, it will have environmentally disastrous consequences for us' A BEE preservation bed near the Kennet and Avon Canal in Thatcham has…


Brownies bring colour to Thatcham

Brownies bring colour to Thatcham

Pack sets out on its annual community event A THATCHAM Brownie pack has been busy spreading its roots in the community again this year.  5th Thatcham…


Finance director swindled his own charity

Finance director swindled his own charity

Homelessness charity boss betrayed 'high position of trust' A HOMELESSNESS charity’s finance manager fleeced the organisation of thousands of pounds…


Special film screening highlights conditions of ME

Special film screening highlights conditions of ME

Healthwatch West Berkshire raises awareness and research into chronic fatigue syndrome A SPECIAL screening of a film highlighting the experiences of “stigmatised”…


Woman sexually assaulted at Burghfield Box Kart Rally

Woman sexually assaulted at Burghfield Box Kart Rally

A 59-year-old woman was touched inappropriately by a man sporting a T-shirt with the word "Joker" THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after…


Nelsons Diner in Kennet Centre enters into liquidation

Nelsons Diner in Kennet Centre enters into liquidation

The retro American-style restaurant forced to close amid pipe and sewage problems NELSONS Diner in the Kennet Shopping centre has formally entered into…


Thatcham franchise owners aiming to bounce back after break-in

Thatcham franchise owners aiming to bounce back after break-in

Offer for customers after "heartbreaking" theft OWNERS of a Thatcham business are looking to bounce back from a break-in with a special event tomorrow…


Newbury 'sinkhole' update

Newbury 'sinkhole' update

Road closure to remain in place A Newbury road which closed yesterday after a bin lorry got stuck in an apparent sink hole is not likely to re-open…


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