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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…


Arabian colour returns to Racecourse

Arabian colour returns to Racecourse

Dubai International Arabian Raceday brings prizes and more with free entry ARABIA’S annual takeover of Newbury Racecourse takes place on Sunday…


Groundwork needed in time for kick-off

Groundwork needed in time for kick-off

Crusaders forced to switch final friendly in rush to prepare pitch HUNGERFORD TOWN have been forced to switch their final pre-season match to Marlow after…


Bayer 10k race raises more than £13,000 for charity

Bayer 10k race raises more than £13,000 for charity

Cheque presented to local good causes following event in May THE 10th annual Bayer Newbury 10k race – held in May – has raised more than £13,000…


Drink-driver caught twice...in one month

Drink-driver caught twice...in one month

Three-year ban for Thatcham motorist A Thatcham motorist has been caught drink-driving twice in a month. In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court…


Local family caught up in French forest fires

Local family caught up in French forest fires

Newbury man speaks of "terrifying" events as fire starts 100 metres from resort A family’s birthday celebration became a ‘terrifying’…


Teen talent Jeremy plans a super swoop

Teen talent Jeremy plans a super swoop

Talent Cup place beckons 12-year old rider TEEN motor cyclist Jeremy Knights is on the grid to take part in the new British Talent Cup which will get…


Proud manager admits defeat hurt

Proud manager admits defeat hurt

'One mistake' cost Hungerford dearly in cup final  ‘WE really tried,” said an admittedly ‘gutted’ manager Bobby Wlkinson…


Frame-rattling Crusaders lose in final

Frame-rattling Crusaders lose in final

Magpies snatch victory as Hungerford hit the bar three times Hungerford Town 0 Maidenhead Utd 1 ONE defensive slip proved to be decisive as Maidenhead…


Butchers shop makes way for housing

Butchers shop makes way for housing

Crown Butchers had served the villagers in Hermitage for more than 100 years FOLLOWING the recent closure of the Crown Butchers shop in Hermitage, plans…


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