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Drink-drive businesswoman banned from the roads

Drink-drive businesswoman banned from the roads

Woolhampton defendant was previously of 'impeccable good character' A WOOLHAMPTON woman was caught driving after drinking more than twice the legal alcohol…


Tributes paid to Newbury pilot killed in mid-air crash

Tributes paid to Newbury pilot killed in mid-air crash

Helicoptor instructor Mike Green described as 'a true gentleman' TRIBUTES have been paid to a West Berkshire helicopter pilot who was killed in a mid-air…


Calling all dashers and prancers for Thatcham's Santa Fun Run

Calling all dashers and prancers for Thatcham's Santa Fun Run

Santa Claus' coming to town on December10 HUNDREDS of little Santas are preparing to dash through the streets of Thatcham next month. It’s all for…


Theale distribution depot approved

Theale distribution depot approved

Scheme for up to 134,000 sq ft of storage at "particularly attractive" site PLANS for a new distribution depot have been approved for West Berkshire.  McKay…


Unidentified Flying Object seen on the A34

Unidentified Flying Object seen on the A34

A bright white object was seen travelling from one side of the A34 to the other AN UNIDENTIFIED Flying Object was seen flying over the A34 on Saturday…


Woman found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal

Woman found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal

Body recovered from water in the early hours of today A WOMAN was found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal in the early hours of this morning.  Thames…


West Berkshire Council needs to save £10m next year

West Berkshire Council needs to save £10m next year

Cuts to funding for vulnerable people among the proposals COUNCIL tax could rise and funding for vulnerable residents is set to be cut again as West Berkshire…


Tadley take first home blow

Tadley take first home blow

Romsey take points in challengers' clash Tadley Calleva 1 Romsey Town 2 TADLEY’S unbeaten home record was shattered as Romsey hopped over them in…


Another off as Crusaders bow out

Another off as Crusaders bow out

Billericay complete Trophy and Cup double Hungerford Town 0 Billericay Town 2 CRUSADERS’ search for some home comforts continued as they bowed out…


Dings ring the bell of defeat for Blues

Dings ring the bell of defeat for Blues

Early lead but it's season's worst defeat at the end


Budding artist from Chieveley selected in national campaign

Budding artist from Chieveley selected in national campaign

“We had no idea we would get into the finals." - teacher A BUDDING artist from Chieveley Pre-School has had his festive design selected for the finals…


New homeless shelter set to open in Newbury next week

New homeless shelter set to open in Newbury next week

Volunteers raise £30,000 in 12 months to fund 13-bed refuge A NIGHT shelter for people sleeping rough in Newbury looks set to open on schedule after a…


Donors help Parcel Fund reach £20k goal

Donors help Parcel Fund reach £20k goal

Money is still rolling in for the Over 80s parcel fund MONEY is still rolling in for the Newbury Weekly News Over 80’s Parcel Fund. The…


Recycling arrangement to continue

Recycling arrangement to continue

HCC will maintain the current arrangement with West Berkshire Council HAMPSHIRE County Council will maintain the current transitional arrangement it has…


Increase in number of sex offenders walking the streets

Increase in number of sex offenders walking the streets

Figures show rise in Thames Valley THE number of convicted sex offenders walking the streets in the Thames Valley increased by 16 per cent over the last…


Santa to switch on Newbury's Christmas lights today

Santa to switch on Newbury's Christmas lights today

Head down to the Market Place for an afternoon of fun CHRISTMAS festivities will officially begin in Newbury at the switch-on of the Christmas lights…


Newbury shoplifter is jailed

Newbury shoplifter is jailed

Luck runs out for Richard Stephen Chandler A NEWBURY man has been sent to prison for shoplifting. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday,…


The Woodspeen's the cream of cookery schools after refurb

The Woodspeen's the cream of cookery schools after refurb

Renovation means more masterclasses with the top guys, says Michelin star chef A MICHELIN-starred restaurant in West Berkshire is now able to offer would-be…


Can you picture Picasso in your life?

Can you picture Picasso in your life?

Little Picasso is looking for a new home THIS little work of art – Picasso – is looking for a new home with a loving family.  The…


Football squad support charity with logo on kit

Football squad support charity with logo on kit

Swings and Smiles logo on Thatcham Harriers new kit YOUNG football players at a Thatcham team have become supporters for a local charity this season.  The…


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