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Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Friends and family bid farewell to 'The Sheriff' FRIENDS and family are mourning the passing of a well-known and long-serving, former Newbury police officer. Shane…


Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Channel 4 documentary will explore lives of deaf teenagers PUPILS at a Snelsmore school for deaf children will be featured in a new TV documentary on…


Breaking news: Former Newbury policeman Shane Cooke dies

Breaking news: Former Newbury policeman Shane Cooke dies

Tributes are paid on social media to the former town centre officer Former Newbury police officer, Shane Cooke, had died. The well-known policeman, who…


Keith Chegwin dies aged 60

Keith Chegwin dies aged 60

TV star dies at home surrounded by family KEITH Chegwin, former Ashmansworth resident, died today (Monday) in his home surrounded by his family.  In…


Crusaders gain lifting relief

Crusaders gain lifting relief

Leaders brought crashing down as Hungerford regain winning form Hungerford Town 1 Dartford 0 HUNGERFORD ended their long, lean home run in the best possible…


Town make it a top 10

Town make it a top 10

Kingfishers invade Windsor to maintain unbeaten streak Windsor 1 Thatcham Town 3 THATCHAM stretched their run to 10 games without defeat as they continue…


Blues shell-shocked by the seashore

Blues shell-shocked by the seashore

Cockles muscle out visitors Exmouth 45 Newbury Blues 25 EXMOUTH’S Cockles were alive-alive-oh as their returning  wounded inspired a bonus…


Protecting keyless cars from thieves

Protecting keyless cars from thieves

Thatcham company offers advice to stop abuse of 'smart' fobs A THATCHAM company has issued advice to drivers after a new car was stolen in less than two…


Victoria Park tennis court floodlights now in use

Victoria Park tennis court floodlights now in use

Play can now continue until 9.30pm at popular Newbury facility THE new floodlights at the Victoria Park tennis courts in Newbury were officially switched…


West Berkshire Council hits back at social mobility report

West Berkshire Council hits back at social mobility report

Local authority says data "does not add up" WEST Berkshire Council has hit back at a national report naming the district as a social mobility ‘cold…


Suspected abuse at Newbury care home was not reported

Suspected abuse at Newbury care home was not reported

West Berkshire Council-run facility placed in special measures BOSSES at a West Berkshire Council-run care home failed to report suspected abuse of residents,…


Man hit in the face with BB pellet while inside a West Berkshire pub

Man hit in the face with BB pellet while inside a West Berkshire pub

Police appealing for information after shot fired at Chapel Row inn A man was shot in the face with a BB pellet while he was in a West Berkshire pub.  The…


Man and teenager from Newbury arrested in connection with supplying drugs

Man and teenager from Newbury arrested in connection with supplying drugs

Arrests made after officer witnessed an alleged deal taking place Two men from Newbury have been arrested in connection with supplying drugs.  The…


Snow hits West Berkshire

Snow hits West Berkshire

Do not drive unless "absolutely vital" police warn as M4 re-opens Snow has hit West Berkshire today (Sunday) making traversing some rural roads difficult…


Family evacuate home following fire

Family evacuate home following fire

Newbury firefighters issue advice in run-up to Christmas A family in Newbury had to evacuate their home following a kitchen fire this morning (Sunday). Firefighters…


Lantern parade to light up Newbury today

Lantern parade to light up Newbury today

Candelit procession through the town will take place this afternoon NEWBURY town centre will be lit up again when the annual Festival of Light returns…


Lunchtime wine led to M4 crash

Lunchtime wine led to M4 crash

Porsche driver was nearly three times over the legal limit AN alcohol-fuelled lunch led to an accountant crashing his Porsche on the M4. Derek Ian McAllan,…


Tadley man helps spread festive cheer by creating own Grotto

Tadley man helps spread festive cheer by creating own Grotto

Money raised will go to charity A TADLEY man has created his own Santa’s Grotto and Workshop to bring some festive cheer to the town and raise money…


Kintbury homes appeal rejected

Kintbury homes appeal rejected

Planning officer agrees with council's decision to reject major scheme A PLANNING inspector has upheld West Berkshire Council’s refusal to allow…


Right royal approval for Park House students

Right royal approval for Park House students

Countess of Wessex drops in to Newbury school PARK House School issued a royal welcome when the Countess of Wessex dropped in to see inspirational work…


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