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Victoria Park tennis courts £100,000 refurb underway

Victoria Park tennis courts £100,000 refurb underway

Work starts on major project to repair damaged facilities HE tennis courts in Newbury’s Victoria Park will undergo a £100,000 refurbishment…


Racegoers amazed by art display from local schools on Worthington’s Armed Forces Raceday

Racegoers amazed by art display from local schools on Worthington’s Armed Forces Raceday

Newbury Racecourse played host to a fabulous display of poppies and World War One inspired art from local schools on Saturday 22 October as part of Worthington’s…


Heathrow airport expansion gets Government backing

Heathrow airport expansion gets Government backing

Ministers approve plans during cabinet committee meeting this morning (Tuesday). A THIRD runway looks set to be built at Heathrow airport after receiving…


Spirit of Uncle Henry's soars again

Spirit of Uncle Henry's soars again

Epic 10-year reunion bash reunites old friends THE spirit of Newbury’s former Uncle Henry’s pub rose like a phoenix from the ashes at an epic…


Loss made Newbury cyclist 'all the more determined'

Loss made Newbury cyclist 'all the more determined'

Rotarian completes 972-mile journey for two charities A NEWBURY Rotarian has completed a gruelling charity cycle ride after being motivated to get back…


Newbury Town Council on budget despite overspent items

Newbury Town Council on budget despite overspent items

Cost of mayor making and Victoria Park water bills higher than expected NEWBURY Town Council’s budget is on target for this quarter despite overspending…


Parliamentary debate on A34 safety to be held tomorrow

Parliamentary debate on A34 safety to be held tomorrow

Newbury MP Richard Benyon calls for improvements to be made within the next three years A parliamentary debate on improving safety on the A34 through…


Thatcham's Fun on the Broadway saved for another year

Thatcham's Fun on the Broadway saved for another year

Town councillors turn down recommendation to scrap free event A RECOMMENDATION to cancel a free event for families in Thatcham has been defeated once…


Newbury Racecourse named Racecourse Caterer of the year

Newbury Racecourse named Racecourse Caterer of the year

Newbury Racecourse won three awards including the Judges Catering Excellence Award, given to the best overall racecourse caterer, at the National Racecourse…


Newbury auction house throws open doors for celebrity Bargain Hunt

Newbury auction house throws open doors for celebrity Bargain Hunt

BBC Radio 1 and Radio 4 DJ's go head-to-head A NEWBURY auction house will host a celebrity bargain hunt in aid of Children in Need on Tuesday October…


Contractor killed at IKEA Reading named

Contractor killed at IKEA Reading named

41-year-old died while working on a goods lift The identity of a man who was killed in a work-related accident at IKEA Reading last week has been named.  He…


Blues see red as Grove end unbeaten away record

Blues see red as Grove end unbeaten away record

Bonus point consolation but Blues slip down the table NEWBURY BLUES’ game with Maidenhead at Monks Lane on Saturday assumed even greater urgency…


Tadley hit by leaders' late double

Tadley hit by leaders' late double

Hamble late show harsh on Calleva youngsters TWO goals at the finish gave Sydenhams Wessex League Division One leaders a 3-1 home win over Tadley Calleva. But…


Pompey trip for Town in FA Vase

Pompey trip for Town in FA Vase

Comeback victory at Abingdon secures second round tie at Wessex League leaders THATCHAM will travel to current Sydenhams Wessex League leaders  Moneyfields…


Tadley man killed in crash

Tadley man killed in crash

Motorcyclist died following a collision in Streatley A POLICE appeal has been launched after a motorcyclist was killed in Streatley yesterday (Sunday). Police…


Council creates online resource to support carers

Council creates online resource to support carers

Digital guides created to help those caring for others WEST Berkshire Council’s adult social care team has joined forces with other Berkshire councils…


Council to receive £1.2m car parking income boost

Council to receive £1.2m car parking income boost

Money from Parkway developer expected 'within weeks' after dispute resolved CASH-strapped West Berkshire Council is set to receive £1.2m in car…


Just desserts raise funds for Newbury's Swings and Smiles

Just desserts raise funds for Newbury's Swings and Smiles

Restaurant chain donates more than £60,000 through special pavlova sales A restaurant chain has donated £66,000 to local children’s charity…


Raiders thwarted by security at Hungerford Arcade

Raiders thwarted by security at Hungerford Arcade

'We will not be intimidated by these people' THIS was the scene of devastation at Hungerford Arcade after a raider smashed through the roof. The incident…


Search still on for lollipopper at Cold Ash school

Search still on for lollipopper at Cold Ash school

St Mark's Primary looking for community spirited volunteer COLD Ash St Mark’s School is still looking for someone to keep children safe during school…


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