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Drug dealer tried to run from police

Drug dealer tried to run from police

The 33-year-old was caught with heroin and crack cocaine A DRUG addict who fled from police was caught with crack cocaine and heroin, Reading magistrates…


Fire safety measures are in place, residents told

Fire safety measures are in place, residents told

West Berkshire Council and developers move to reassure residents following Grenfell Tower tragedy RESIDENTS have been re-assured that sufficient fire…


Glowing report for village schools

Glowing report for village schools

Ofsted rate Chaddleworth St Andrew’s and Shefford Federation of C of E primary schools 'good' THE Chaddleworth St Andrew’s and Shefford Federation…


Cost to bring back CCTV in Thatcham could rise

Cost to bring back CCTV in Thatcham could rise

Town council may have to foot the bill for maintenance of poles holding the cameras THATCHAM Town Council could be faced with additional costs when it…


Advice for school leavers looking for a career on offer this week

Advice for school leavers looking for a career on offer this week

There's still time to sign up to recruitment day on Thursday SCHOOL and college leavers looking for a career with top local businesses can get help and…


The trials and tribulations of running an SME

The trials and tribulations of running an SME

But there is great satisfaction in it too, says Romilla Arber, of the Honesty Group LET me start by saying that starting and running a small business…


Drink-driver gets stuck trying to force way through roadblock

Drink-driver gets stuck trying to force way through roadblock

“He couldn’t get out. He was evidently drunk" - prosecution A MOTORIST who had drunk nearly three times the legal limit got stuck trying to force his…


Kingsclere author is a world beater

Kingsclere author is a world beater

Cookbook wins prestigious award in China A KINGSCLERE author has won a prestigious book award in China. Jenny Mallin’s cookbook A Grandmother’s…


Number of schools in deficit trebles in the last year

Number of schools in deficit trebles in the last year

West Berkshire Council considering "more in year" scrutiny to control spending THE number of West Berkshire schools running on a deficit budget has trebled…


Continental touch for Newbury Boules tournament

Continental touch for Newbury Boules tournament

Teams competed for prizes in Market Place, raising £2,000 for charity THE Market Place was transformed into a busy French town centre as the Rotary Club…


What's On

What's On

Sunday 25 June Newbury Artisan market 10am-4pm Newbury town centre Big Beat Little Feet: Mrs H and the Singalong Band 3pm Arlington Arts Centre Box…


Youngsters have the X factor

Youngsters have the X factor

Robert Sandilands pupils bring the house down with an evening of musical entertainment PUPILS at Newbury’s Robert Sandilands Primary School showed…


Newbury man facing burglary charge

Newbury man facing burglary charge

Charge relates to a break-in in Thatcham A man from Newbury has been charged in relation to a burglary in Thatcham.  Danny Black, aged 39, was arrested…


Local people donate to Grenfell Tower inferno families

Local people donate to Grenfell Tower inferno families

“It was such a fantastic response from a generous community" WEST Berkshire residents have responded to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in London by donating…


Newbury Buddhists come to together for annual celebration

Newbury Buddhists come to together for annual celebration

“It’s important that we celebrate our culture in the local area" THAI Buddhists gathered in Newbury last Saturday (June 17) in a ceremony to celebrate…


Thatcham Family Fun Day takes place tomorrow (Sun)

Thatcham Family Fun Day takes place tomorrow (Sun)

Popular event set to draw in the crowds again Thatcham’s Family Fun Day will return to the Henwick Worthy playing fields this Sunday.  The…


What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

There is plenty to keep you occupied in West Berkshire and beyond today. Here's a handy list of things to do: Jane Austen at Kintbury weekend –…


Overnight closure for M4 planned for tonight (Friday)

Overnight closure for M4 planned for tonight (Friday)

Highways England to carry out bridge maintenance works THE M4 will be closed overnight tonight (Friday) as repair work on two bridges over the motorway…


'Nuclear option' in battle to halt housing scheme

'Nuclear option' in battle to halt housing scheme

Council triggers legal process to prevent 100 new homes HUNGERFORD Town Council has officially started the process of launching a legal challenge to West…


Time to Talk delivers more than 3,000 sessions

Time to Talk delivers more than 3,000 sessions

Newbury charity offers free counselling to young people in West Berkshire A NEWBURY-based counselling charity has delivered a staggering 3,250 free sessions…


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