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What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

Plenty of events in West Berkshire and North Hampshire Falkland Primary School Fete 1pm-4pm Andover Road, Newbury Newbury Big Conversation 12noon-2pm…


All lanes reopened after multi-vehicle M4 collision

All lanes reopened after multi-vehicle M4 collision

Severe delays after crash closed three lanes between junctions 13 and 12 ALL lanes have now reopened following a multi-vehicle collision on the M4 this…


Workmen strike electricity cables leaving 1,000 homes without power

Workmen strike electricity cables leaving 1,000 homes without power

Newbury homes and businesses affected during two hour power outage ALMOST 1,000 Newbury homes and businesses were left without power this morning after…


Drink-driver caught by pedestrian after leaving accident scene

Drink-driver caught by pedestrian after leaving accident scene

Defendant had drunk vodka the night before, court told A DRINK-driver who crashed into a car in Pangbourne carried on driving, Reading magistrates heard. But…


New junction would 'improve pollution levels'

New junction would 'improve pollution levels'

Council claim a proposed link road into Cheap Street would help ease traffic WEST Berkshire Council says it believes a new proposed junction diverting…


Paula uses her skills to help refugees

Paula uses her skills to help refugees

West Berkshire Council worker teaches refugee women to sew A WEST Berkshire Council employee recently visited Iraq to teach Kurdish women living in Baharka…


Queen's award for two Thatcham-based charities

Queen's award for two Thatcham-based charities

Groups receive highest award for volunteers THE good and hard work of two West Berkshire charities has been recognised by the Queen. Thames Valley Kings…


Thatcham station parking charges and changes consultation closes soon

Thatcham station parking charges and changes consultation closes soon

One week left for residents to have their say RESIDENTS have a week left to respond to a public consultation on proposed car parking charges near Thatcham…


Young musicians showcase

Young musicians showcase

Talented players given the opportunity to hone their performance skills ON Saturday, June 17, Arts for Hungerford are providing a platform for young,…


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

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

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a man has been charged with killing his own son and injuring another child. In other news, Richard Benyon was…


This is Just a Test

This is Just a Test

This is Just a Test This is Just a Test


Authors sisterhood uncovered tonight

Authors sisterhood uncovered tonight

Writers talk at Hungerford Bookshop IN their first book together, writers Emily Midorikawa and Emma Claire Sweeney resurrect four literary collaborations,…


Super-girl power

Super-girl power

FILM REVIEW: There’s plenty of laughs to be had, but WONDER WOMAN knows when to take itself seriously Wonder Woman (12A) Running time 2hr 21mins Rating:…


Council denies it was misled over Sandleford

Council denies it was misled over Sandleford

Authority dismisses claims over application for 2,000 home site WEST Berkshire Council has denied it was misled over the deliverability of Sandleford…


New parking rules could be 'final nail in the coffin' for Newbury trader

New parking rules could be 'final nail in the coffin' for Newbury trader

Industrial estate businesses say changes will deter customers TRADERS on a Newbury industrial estate have raised fears over the future of their businesses…


Residents' disgust over 'divisive' anti-mosque leaflets

Residents' disgust over 'divisive' anti-mosque leaflets

Flyers delivered to Newbury households urging them to object to plans NEWBURY residents have spoken of their disgust after receiving “hurtful and…


Street battles reported in Lambourn

Street battles reported in Lambourn

Customers in Co-op say they were held in 'lock down' Police are reportedly investigating serious public order incidents in Lambourn this afternoon (Wednesday). Several…


Talaayeb leads the fillies into action

Talaayeb leads the fillies into action

Thursday sunshine racing at Newbury NINE races will feature on Newbury’s summer card on Thursday when Talaayeb heads the challengers for the £50,000…


New freedoms for those with final salary pensions

New freedoms for those with final salary pensions

Advice from J Finance on reviewing your pension plans in light of rule change THE rules on how you can access your defined contributions pension savings…


End Point Assessments for apprentices

End Point Assessments for apprentices

Apprenticeship update with West Berkshire Training Consortium NEW apprenticeships from May onwards will see many apprentices on a ‘Standard’. The…


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