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Newbury MP calls for greater action against travellers

Newbury MP calls for greater action against travellers

Richard Benyon reacts after Newbury and Thatcham 'hit hard' by groups NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has called for greater defences to protect Thatcham from…


Marketing Manager and Student Manager

Marketing Manager and Student Manager

The Downs School We have the following part-time, term time only and permanent positions: Marketing Manager – 20 hours/week Student Manager KS3…


Wanted: memories of Greenham Common Control Tower

Wanted: memories of Greenham Common Control Tower

Share & Tell Day As Greenham Common Control Tower prepares for the opening of the new visitor attraction in September, there will be a Share and Tell…


Jail for Thatcham dealer caught with drugs in Newbury

Jail for Thatcham dealer caught with drugs in Newbury

23-year-old was apprehended outside McDonald's on Northbrook Street A THATCHAM drug dealer who was caught with crack cocaine and heroin outside McDonald's…


Council's £50 green bin charge higher than national average

Council's £50 green bin charge higher than national average

Residents who opt into scheme will pay more than some other parts of the country WEST Berkshire residents who opt into the council’s £50 green bin…


Thatcham runner to tackle 50K

Thatcham runner to tackle 50K

Ann Howard only took up the sport six years ago A THATCHAM woman is preparing herself for her biggest running challenge yet – a gruelling 50k race…


Tree cutting continues as rail chiefs insist: 'Safety first'

Tree cutting continues as rail chiefs insist: 'Safety first'

“We wrote to Network Rail - but the response was as I expected" NETWORK Rail has vowed to press ahead with its controversial tree cutting campaign along…


Police officer tipped off son before drugs raid

Police officer tipped off son before drugs raid

Guilty high-ranking cop avoided prosecution A HIGH-ranking police officer compromised a drugs raid in a bid to protect their own son, the Newbury Weekly…


Burghfield box karts race down the hill

Burghfield box karts race down the hill

Wacky home-made vehicles battle it out for the Hill title MORE than 4,000 people lined the streets of Hermits Hill for the annual Burghfield Box Kart…


Kitchen fire at Greenham

Kitchen fire at Greenham

FIRE crews were called to a kitchen fire at Nightingales Estate in Greenham in the early hours of this morning.  Crews from Hungerford and Newbury…


Hundreds of women to take part in Newbury Race for Life today

Hundreds of women to take part in Newbury Race for Life today

There will be a sea of pink at the racecourse as people join together in the fight against cancer WOMEN in West Berkshire are taking part in Newbury’s…


Inkpen flower meadow is blooming again

Inkpen flower meadow is blooming again

Thriving wildlife sanctuary for orchids and other wildflowers A PROJECT to create a wildflower meadow in the heart of Inkpen is thriving –…


Polar Bear needs a home in a heatwave

Polar Bear needs a home in a heatwave

POLAR Bear is a gorgeous eight-year-old Husky, who really enjoys a gentle fuss and affection or a short grooming session. She can often be found…


Thames Water put out water warning

Thames Water put out water warning

Water supplies drop as heatwave continues AS the heatwave is predicted to continue into next week, Thames Water urge customers to preserve water to ensure…


Baughurst man avoids jail for attacking woman

Baughurst man avoids jail for attacking woman

52-year-old originally denied offence but later changed plea A BAUGHURST man has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence for attacking a…


Newbury singled out as a digital destination

Newbury singled out as a digital destination

Town is more likely to be discovered by online consumers NEWBURY has been crowned a winner for its digital ability.  The town has been…


Police apologise to Newbury residents for helicopter noise

Police apologise to Newbury residents for helicopter noise

Reason for flight tests which caused concern is revealed POLICE have apologised to Newbury residents for the noise caused by its helicopters in and around…


Greenkeeper

Greenkeeper

Bradfield College Bradfield College enjoys a well-established reputation for being one of the UK’s leadingco-educational, independent schools through…


Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally

Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally

Nearly 1,000 amateur radio enthusiasts descended on Newbury Showground NEARLY 1,000 amateur radio enthusiasts descended on Newbury Showground…


Two men arrested for dangerous driving

Two men arrested for dangerous driving

Dramatic police chase in Calcot TWO police cars ended up worse for wear in a car chase through Calcot yesterday (Thursday).  At approximately 3.10pm,…


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