Emergency access could be blocked says wildlife trust VITAL access to Greenham and Crookham Commons in an emergency could be blocked by parked cars after…
WEST Berkshire Mencap is set to receive a cash boost, thanks to a new partnership with landscaping materials firm Rivar Sand and Gravel. The Thatcham-based…
The 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree has been allotted top-weight of 11st 12lb for the £200,000 Grade Three Hennessy Gold Cup (58…
Drama at Newbury Racecourse building site A MAN was rescued by crane and lowered to the ground in a cage in a dramatic rescue at a Newbury Racecourse…
Northbound lane closure in place MOTORISTS are set for further disruption on the A339 through Newbury tomorrow (Thursday). Contractors have been…
Villagers 'let down' by planning process after Anchor Vans site is given green light RESIDENTS in Midgham say they have been let down by West Berkshire…
Exhibitors praised for their dedication during two-week event THE 16th annual Thatcham Festival has ended and those involved have been praised for their…
Blaze spreads across wheelie bins outside flats The cause of a Calcot wheelie bin blaze outside a block of flats this afternoon (Tues) was put down to…
Police appeal after several cars have tyres slashed and windows smashed POLICE are appealing for witnesses after vandals embarked on a car-wrecking rampage…
Picture by Anthea A lovely autumn Sunday along the towpath. Picture by Anthea
Newbury Town Council to apply for loan to help fund project NEWBURY Town Council has agreed to apply for a £250,000 loan to enable it to finally…
Schoolchildren visit Newbury Town Council PRIMARY schools in Newbury learned about the role of Newbury Town Council and its councillors during a series…
Centre bidding for up to £12,000 of grant funding THATCHAM’S Nature Discovery Centre is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from Tesco to improve…
Rotary Club plants thousands of crocus corms THATCHAM Rotary Club is going through a purple patch as part of a national campaign. Club members have been…
Hungerford hit with highest increase in the district in council's proposals HUNGERFORD has been singled out for the biggest parking charge hike in the…
Newbury Racecourse announced today the launch of a limited money back offer, giving customers who book Grandstand Enclosure tickets for Hennessy Gold…
Repair works of five days completed A HEADLEY road was re-opened yesterday (Sunday) morning, after a collapsed water main forced a five day closure of…
Councillor was informed of delay four days before scheme was launched NO one was inconvenienced by the delay to West Berkshire Council’s waste permits…
Almost £1,000 raised for Macmillan PUPILS, parents and staff at St Gabriel’s School raised £960 at a charity cake sale. The huge sale of goodies…
Councillors enter negotiations with Response THE future of Thatcham’s divisive Priory looks set to have been resolved as Thatcham Town Council could…