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Streatley lorry smash aftermath

Streatley lorry smash aftermath

Vehicle removed but house badly damaged following collision earlier this morning THIS is the aftermath caused by a lorry smashing into two buildings in…


Free activity for West Berkshire residents tomorrow (Thursday)

Free activity for West Berkshire residents tomorrow (Thursday)

Bowls, biscuits and brews to help tackle social isolation BOWLS, biscuits and brews are being offered to West Berkshire residents tomorrow (Thursday). Get…


Streatley crossroads closed after lorry hits buildings

Streatley crossroads closed after lorry hits buildings

Road expected to be shut 'for some time' THIS is the scene in Streatley after a lorry collided with buildings this morning. The B4009 is closed at the…


Thatcham company donates £300 to West Berkshire Mencap

Thatcham company donates £300 to West Berkshire Mencap

Rivar Sand and Gravel launch new charity partnership WEST Berkshire Mencap is set to receive a cash boost, thanks to a new partnership with landscaping…


Forty vehicles now damaged by racecourse bollards in six months

Forty vehicles now damaged by racecourse bollards in six months

But dispute over who is responsible rumbles on A CHILD and an elderly woman are among the people who claim they have been injured as a result of the vehicle…


Market traders parking row set to be resolved

Market traders parking row set to be resolved

Plans which threatened future of Newbury's historic market are scrapped PLANS that had threatened the future of Newbury’s historic market –…


Library campaigners warn: 'Don't be fooled' by consultation

Library campaigners warn: 'Don't be fooled' by consultation

Group fears Hungerford will be left to fend for itself CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Hungerford Library have urged residents not to fall into what they…


Planning inquiry that could see 720 homes built in Thatcham underway

Planning inquiry that could see 720 homes built in Thatcham underway

Developers say that council is "in denial" over housing target A PLANNING inquiry, which could drastically alter the shape of Thatcham and Cold Ash and…


Top composer's fears over traffic

Top composer's fears over traffic

Lord Lloyd-Webber highlights safety concerns with councillors WORLD-renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has written to his local parish council with…


Two men charged following Newbury assault

Two men charged following Newbury assault

Incident occurred outside Slug and Lettuce in September TWO men have been charged in connection with an assault outside the Slug and Lettuce pub…


Teenager dies in hospital after fall from M4 Reading bridge

Teenager dies in hospital after fall from M4 Reading bridge

19-year-old man involved in collision last Friday A TEENAGER has died in hospital after falling from a bridge on to the M4 at Reading last Friday evening.…


Town bid to shake off Bracknell blues

Town bid to shake off Bracknell blues

Bottom side Burnham intent on making up for early season disaster THATCHAM TOWN will be happy just to get back to winning ways when they entertain Burnham…


Maximiser set for Newbury return

Maximiser set for Newbury return

 Trainer Simon West is working back from the RSA Chase with Maximiser ahead of his comeback over hurdles this weekend at Newbury’s two-day…


£5,000 pledged for outdoor gym at Chieveley Village Hall

£5,000 pledged for outdoor gym at Chieveley Village Hall

Greenham Common Trust offer financial support AN OUTDOOR multi-gym project at Chieveley village hall has received a £5,000 boost, thanks to Greenham…


Bereaved family's anger over hostel drug use

Bereaved family's anger over hostel drug use

But coroner speaks out on staff's behalf RELATIVES of a man who died at a Newbury hostel have lambasted the perceived drug culture there. An inquest into…


Clash over new school in Theale

Clash over new school in Theale

Councillor disputes use of compulsory purchase order THEALE parish councillors clashed over the future of education in the village, with one saying that…


Most vulnerable could be hit by cuts 'double whammy'

Most vulnerable could be hit by cuts 'double whammy'

Council blasted for proposing to increase council tax while cutting support SOME of the most vulnerable people in the district are set to be hit by a…


Cooker fire in Donnington almshouses

Cooker fire in Donnington almshouses

Slow cooker left on hob accidental cause A SLOW cooker left on top of a hob was the accidental cause of a fire in Donnington almshouses this morning (Monday). One…


Six-week-old baby accidentally locked in Newbury car

Six-week-old baby accidentally locked in Newbury car

Infant sleeps peacefully through incident A SIX-week-old baby accidentally locked in a car at a Newbury supermarket car park this afternoon (Mon) slept…


Pauling pair among 28 confirmations for 60th Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday

Pauling pair among 28 confirmations for 60th Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday

Last year’s winner Smad Place (Alan King, 11st 12lb) tops 28 confirmations for the £200,000 Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on day two of the…


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