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Crusaders warm down with brace of away wins

Crusaders warm down with brace of away wins

Final pre-season matches on eve of new league campaign HUNGERFORD TOWN wrapped up their pre-season programme with two away wins as they completed their…


How to do bucket list travel properly

How to do bucket list travel properly

Top tips for making the most out of a trip to Costa Rica It's impossible to fully articulate the allure of the Americas, with Central America in particular…


Couple reportedly engage in sex act on train to Newbury

Couple reportedly engage in sex act on train to Newbury

Police seek man and woman who may hold vital information A MAN and a woman reportedly engaged in an explicit sex act on a train to Newbury prompting…


30-year-old Newbury man died from heroin overdose, inquest hears

30-year-old Newbury man died from heroin overdose, inquest hears

Toxicology tests showed 'very high' level of chemicals related to heroin use A NEWBURY man was found dead at his home after taking a fatal heroin overdose…


Bob's family and friends hold fishing fundraiser in Newbury

Bob's family and friends hold fishing fundraiser in Newbury

£1,800 raised for Bloodwise in memory of amateur angler who died in March A FISHING fundraiser has reeled in a whopping £1,800 for charity, in memory…


Controversial plan for Greenham homes approved

Controversial plan for Greenham homes approved

Plan to build 71 homes is approved PLANS to build 71 homes opposite the former Greenacre Leisure Centre in Greenham have been approved. Formal objections…


Newbury office space could run out in 18 months, new report reveals

Newbury office space could run out in 18 months, new report reveals

West Berkshire Council admits 'concern' NEWBURY could run out of available office space within the next 18 months, a new report has revealed. A lack of…


Could you fuss over Zoe and Pip?

Could you fuss over Zoe and Pip?

A mum and son duo are looking for a new family home A MUM and son duo are looking for a new family home to call their own.  Six-year-old Jack Russell…


Malt Shovel to be converted to flats

Malt Shovel to be converted to flats

Claim that pub is 'no longer viable' is disputed by villagers UPPER Lambourn’s ancient Malt Shovel pub is doomed. Its death knell was…


What's On (Sunday)

What's On (Sunday)

July 30 2017 (until 30 July) Boxford Masques present Outdoor Theatre Event “ All at Sea !” at Welford Park www.boxford masques.org.uk …


10 years on: How heavy rain left West Berks in floods of tears

10 years on: How heavy rain left West Berks in floods of tears

Reporter Charlotte Booth looks back at the devastation caused by the flood waters A DECADE ago last week West Berkshire was hit by devastating floods after…


Residents describe "Niagara Falls" of filth after burst sewer floods village

Residents describe "Niagara Falls" of filth after burst sewer floods village

"Too disgusting for words" as homes in East Garston hit by raw sewage ELDERLY residents were evacuated to safety as a burst sewer sent a “Niagara…


Waste wars row rumbles on

Waste wars row rumbles on

Reading tip bosses block move to allow West Berkshire residents access HOPES that West Berkshire residents may once again be allowed to use a nearby recycling…


What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

Here's a list of events and activities to keep you occupied in and around West Berkshire today (Saturday): (until 30 July) Boxford Masques present Outdoor…


Man beaten to the ground and kicked in the head outside East Ilsley pub

Man beaten to the ground and kicked in the head outside East Ilsley pub

Police appeal for information following brutal assault A MAN was beaten to the ground and then kicked in the head in a brutal assault outside an East…


£1.5million traffic scheme approved for Newbury

£1.5million traffic scheme approved for Newbury

Overhaul of Sainsbury's roundabout will be "another strong link in the A339 chain", says councillor A £1.5million overhaul of the Sainsbury’s…


Highclere man reunited with abandoned baby he found in a holly bush 50 years ago

Highclere man reunited with abandoned baby he found in a holly bush 50 years ago

Sandra Olah flew from Australia after tracking down Martin Palmer THERE was an emotional reunion this week as a Highclere man came face-to-face with the…


Controversial homes for Greenham approved

Controversial homes for Greenham approved

Designated gap between Newbury and Greenham is gone, meeting told PLANS to build 71 homes opposite the former Greenacre Leisure Centre in Greenham have…


Dangerous driver tore car across golf course

Dangerous driver tore car across golf course

Police dog tracked motorist down after he abandoned vehicle on fairway A FUGITIVE led police on a nerve-shredding, high-speed car chase through Newbury…


Peter prepares for Tokyo challenge

Peter prepares for Tokyo challenge

Woolton Hill man will row equivalent of 5,974 miles A WOOLTON Hill man has started the ‘Tokyrow’ challenge this week in a bid to lose weight…


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