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Friends are 'devastated' at death of popular villager

Friends are 'devastated' at death of popular villager

Wife leads the tribute for Metropolitan Police officer and member of local cricket club THE wife of a popular Silchester man who died unexpectedly at…


Newbury man takes on drinks giant in trademark dispute

Newbury man takes on drinks giant in trademark dispute

War veteran's bid to launch new business scuppered by Monster's claim A NEWBURY man and his  start-up drinks company are going head-to-head with…


A happy 100th birthday to you Maisie

A happy 100th birthday to you Maisie

Hungerford "sparkle of light” celebrates milestone birthday A HUNGERFORD woman has celebrated her 100th birthday with a fun-filled event surrounded by…


Home found for Second World War relic

Home found for Second World War relic

Piece of history recovered from Thatcham garden set for new museum A HOME has been found for this piece of history that had been sitting in a Thatcham…


Bid to use hall as Newbury homeless shelter

Bid to use hall as Newbury homeless shelter

Charity hoping to provide 13 beds in Salvation Army’s base A NEW homeless night shelter in Newbury could provide 13 beds for rough sleepers during the…


Two out of three still caught in limbo

Two out of three still caught in limbo

Thatcham safe but Falkland and Newbury remain on the edge FALKLAND remain covered by the shadow of relegation from Division One of the Thames Valley League…


Tadley held in battle of unbeaten teams

Tadley held in battle of unbeaten teams

Cup tie up next at Barlows Park TADLEY Calleva dropped their first points of the season in the Sydenhams Wessex League when they were held to a 1-1 draw…


Town head for Dorset in next round

Town head for Dorset in next round

Kingfishers win through at manager's former club Alresford Town 0 Thatcham Town 2 THATCHAM booked a First Qualifying Round at Hamworthy United after scoring…


Crusaders go down after a fight

Crusaders go down after a fight

Manager's resignation punctuates third straight defeat Welling Utd 3 Hungerford Town 2 BOBBY Wilkinson’s resignation may have overshadowed a third…


BOBBY BOMBSHELL!

BOBBY BOMBSHELL!

Manager resigns after final whistle HUNGERFORD TOWN manager Bobby Wilkinson has resigned with immediate effect to leave The Crusaders with a huge gap…


Westminster Blog: Hungerford 30 years after the tragedy

Westminster Blog: Hungerford 30 years after the tragedy

Newbury MP Richard Benyon on how the town has coped since the events of 1987 Sitting in a fold in the Berkshire Downs, with the stunning River Kennet…


Local businesses raffle off rocking horse for Rosemary Appeal

Local businesses raffle off rocking horse for Rosemary Appeal

Estate agents Jones Robinson latest company to help raise money LOCAL businesses and organisations are helping to raffle a rocking horse to raise funds…


Newbury woman jailed for attempting to burn down house in "deeply shocking" incident

Newbury woman jailed for attempting to burn down house in "deeply shocking" incident

Arsonist risked the lives of family living next door


Riding school is forced to close temporarily

Riding school is forced to close temporarily

Pamber Green riding school has had to close due to staffing issues A MONTH after applying for planning permission for workers’ accommodation, the Pamber Green…


Hooked on classics

Hooked on classics

Thousands of enthusiasts help celebrate charity show's 25th anniversary IT was a sterling silver performance as the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club…


IKEA resubmits plans for 'awful' navigation tower

IKEA resubmits plans for 'awful' navigation tower

Furniture giant wants 187ft structure to guide customers to IKEA Reading IKEA has launched a fresh bid to install a towering navigation beacon over its…


Construction of new affordable homes in Newbury taking shape

Construction of new affordable homes in Newbury taking shape

Flats at Mabel Luke Place expected to be ready next year AFTER more than three years in the planning, 16 new affordable flats in Newbury are being built. The…


Councillors approve 157 home development for second time

Councillors approve 157 home development for second time

Homes will be built on land on Newbury/Greenham border CONTROVERSIAL plans to develop 157 homes on land between Greenham and Newbury have once again been…


Fair Close Remini-sing a big hit

Fair Close Remini-sing a big hit

Members of Fair Close are turned into Superstars MEMBERS of Newbury’s Fair Close Centre were turned into superstars last Wednesday when they recorded…


Memorial to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hungerford tragedy

Memorial to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hungerford tragedy

Town will unite in today's service to remember those lives lost. A 'low-key' memorial service will take place today to mark the 30th anniversary


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