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What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

Here's a list of some of the events taking place It's a busy day in West Berkshire today. If you're looking for something do to, here are a few ideas. Newbury’s…


Teen suffers head injury after being 'glassed' in Newbury pub

Teen suffers head injury after being 'glassed' in Newbury pub

Police release CCTV to trace man who may have vital information POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man is thought to have been glassed in…


Cabbie's drinking a 'recipe for disaster' says magistrate

Cabbie's drinking a 'recipe for disaster' says magistrate

Thatcham taxi driver thumped his partner in the face while drunk A woman-beating cab driver with a serious drink problem was given a stark warning by…


Cyclists and scooter drivers urged to slow down in town

Cyclists and scooter drivers urged to slow down in town

Share the Space campaign launched in Newbury A CAMPAIGN to encourage mobility scooters and cyclists to slow down through Newbury town centre was recently…


Pre-school area ruined by vandals

Pre-school area ruined by vandals

'Lovely offers on Facebook' to replace or repair the damage CHILDREN at Thatcham Pre-school have been left devastated after vandals damaged brand new…


What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

There is plenty to keep you occupied in West Berkshire and beyond this weekend. Here's a handy list of the events and activities on today and tomorrow:  Open…


West Berkshire Council children's services rated 'good' by Ofsted

West Berkshire Council children's services rated 'good' by Ofsted

Inspection marks huge improvement after 'inadequate' rating in 2015 WEST Berkshire Council’s children's services has been rated as good by Ofsted,…


Banner walk celebrates uniqueness of Greenham Common

Banner walk celebrates uniqueness of Greenham Common

History, flora and fauna celebrated in arts project A SERIES of 10 giant silk banners were walked around Greenham Common on Saturday as part of the celebration…


Family of Thatcham woman killed in crash thank public for sending flowers

Family of Thatcham woman killed in crash thank public for sending flowers

Elisha Clarke's mother says she has been "overwhelmed" by support THE family of a Thatcham woman who died following a collision on the A303 in Hampshire…


Hundreds sign petition for new skate park

Hundreds sign petition for new skate park

Kingsclere youths appeal to the council MORE than 400 Kingsclere residents have signed a petition urging the parish council to build a skate park in the…


Newbury college rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Newbury college rated 'Good' by Ofsted

College shares a 'culture of high expectations' say inspectors NEWBURY College has once again been rated ‘good’ following a recent visit from…


West Berkshire sees rise in number of people in temporary accommodation

West Berkshire sees rise in number of people in temporary accommodation

More families now staying in hostels and B&Bs despite recorded fall in homlessness THE number of people living in temporary accommodation has increased…


Call to house Grenfell Tower inferno families in disused care home

Call to house Grenfell Tower inferno families in disused care home

Hungerford care home closed after council cuts WEST Berkshire Council chief executive Nick Carter has been challenged to house displaced families from…


Hard work starts for Hungerford

Hard work starts for Hungerford

National League South side are back in training HUNGERFORD Town manager Bobby Wilkinson is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares his side for the forthcoming…


Berkshire power on at the top

Berkshire power on at the top

Five-star Nugent stars in 222-run win over Wiltshire Injury-hit Berkshire maintained their unbeaten run by defeating Wiltshire by 222 runs at Falkland…


Last Knight has lost the plot

Last Knight has lost the plot

FILM REVIEW: Transformers episode five is the worst yet, says N2 film reviewer Transformers: The Last Knight (12A) Running time 2hr 29min Rating * MICHAEL…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a Newbury man is jailed for terrorising the woman who falsely accused him of molesting her.  In other…


Motorist was almost three times alcohol limit

Motorist was almost three times alcohol limit

Fines and costs totalling almost £1,000 result from conviction A woman has been caught behind the wheel after drinking nearly three times the legal limit. In…


New initiative offers support to veterans to prevent re-offending

New initiative offers support to veterans to prevent re-offending

Thames Valley Police teams up with armed forces charity MEMBERS of the armed services will be offered support to help prevent them re-offending in a new…


New Japanese restaurant to open in Newbury tonight

New Japanese restaurant to open in Newbury tonight

Arigato to welcome diners from its Bridge Street base A NEW high-end Japanese restaurant will open its doors in Newbury tonight (Thursday). Arigato, which…


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