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New floodlights at Victoria Park tennis courts to switch on next week

New floodlights at Victoria Park tennis courts to switch on next week

It will allow play to continue until 9.30pm THE new floodlights at the Victoria Park tennis courts in Newbury will be officially switched on next Thursday…


Free Little Library launched in Newbury

Free Little Library launched in Newbury

Mother-of-two prompted to set up book-swap scheme following council library cuts “A child that reads becomes an adult that thinks.” These…


Grants available to plug gaps after council cuts

Grants available to plug gaps after council cuts

Parish and town councils can bid for share of £400,000 GRANTS are being made available to town and parish councils and community groups to enable them…


Newbury schoolgirls star in House of Fraser Christmas ad

Newbury schoolgirls star in House of Fraser Christmas ad

“I’m so proud of Holly and Lottie for having been selected for leading roles in such a wonderful project”. TWO talented Newbury sisters are playing a starring…


Can You Sell?

Can You Sell?

Sascron Limited are looking for Sales Executives who can turn a maybe into a yes Can you sell? Sascron Limited are looking for Sales Executives who can…


Man jailed following suicide attempt drama

Man jailed following suicide attempt drama

Peter Kelly abused would-be rescuer, court told A NEWBURY man has been sent to prison, just days after an apparent suidice attempt. Peter Paul Kelly,…


"Offensive" objections to muslim centre plans

"Offensive" objections to muslim centre plans

"It’s a sad representation of Newbury" THE fact that dozens of objections to a new centre for West Berkshire’s muslim community were so offensive…


Pupils faint during half-hour assembly

Pupils faint during half-hour assembly

Newbury school reviews risk assessment after eight pupils overcome by standing PUPILS looked on in horror as a number of their classmates fainted during…


GAME REVIEW: Call of Duty: WW2

GAME REVIEW: Call of Duty: WW2

Maxwell Alexander plays an old favourite that returns to the Second World War Title: Call of Duty: WW2 Platforms: PS4 (tested), Xbox One, PC Release Date:…


Help find Geordie

Help find Geordie

Lost Lurcher in Silchester A VERY nervous dog went missing in Pamber Forest on Saturday – and his owners are desperate to find him. Geordie, a nine-year-old…


How much do you know about the National Living Wage?

How much do you know about the National Living Wage?

Legal Question Time with Gardner Leader In April 2016, the Government introduced the National Living Wage (NLW), which is mandatory for workers aged…


Look after your firm's superstars

Look after your firm's superstars

Running a business is tough enough without a rot from the inside, writes Andrew Watts from Apple Print & Creative Bad staff and the wrong attitude can…


Accountants Ross Brooke and Michael Robins join forces

Accountants Ross Brooke and Michael Robins join forces

Chartered accountancy practices merge to combine skills and strengthen Hungerford presence THE chartered accountancy practices of Ross Brooke and Michael…


Trainers work out for Carnival time

Trainers work out for Carnival time

Members join media in viewing Ladbrokes Winter Carnival hopefuls MARKET co-leader American was among the horses to be put through their paces at Newbury…


Where have I been?

Where have I been?

In part 1 of her latest blog, Holly Greader opens up about how tough things have been lately Where have I been? Honestly? In bed. The last month or so…


Full closure of M4 this weekend

Full closure of M4 this weekend

Local roads will also be closed to allow the bridge maintenance work to be carried out The M4 will be closed between junctions 12 and 13 this week as…


The perfect Christmas dinner

The perfect Christmas dinner

The Newbury Ingredients: 4-5kg turkey (this will serve 10 people with leftovers!) 250g streaky bacon 2 medium size carrots 2 medium-size leeks 1 large…


Brave teen battling kidney disease presents Rosemary Appeal donation

Brave teen battling kidney disease presents Rosemary Appeal donation

“It’s our charity of choice as most people have been touched by cancer in some way" A YOUNGSTER battling kidney disease has presented a cheque to The…


Developers still confident Sandleford scheme will go ahead

Developers still confident Sandleford scheme will go ahead

Two parties say they are moving away from stalemate and hope to sign agreement THE two Sandleford Park developers have reacted to West Berkshire Council’s…


Countdown to racing's Winter Carnival

Countdown to racing's Winter Carnival

Only three weeks to go until the Ladbroke's Winter Carnival HERE are just three weeks to go until the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival at Newbury Racecourse,…


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