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Bid for 199 homes comes under fire

Bid for 199 homes comes under fire

Town council objects to Hungerford's 'biggest development for 20 years' PLANNERS are to consider an application to build 119 new homes in Hungerford –…


Village pub saved from extinction

Village pub saved from extinction

Chaddleworth's Ibex Inn re-opens CHADDLEWORTH’S Ibex Inn has been brought back from the dead. After a three-and-a-half-year wait to have their once-thriving…


Thatcham dealers sentenced to seven years behind bars

Thatcham dealers sentenced to seven years behind bars

Pair found with stash of drugs and cash at Thatcham hotel TWO dealers discovered running a drug operation from a Thatcham hotel have been sentenced to…


Aldermaston photographer captures image of new high speed train

Aldermaston photographer captures image of new high speed train

Rail enthusiast spots first train powering along Newbury line AN ALDERMASTON photographer recently captured an historic moment through his lens –…


Newbury man smashes car window in drunken rage

Newbury man smashes car window in drunken rage

“He would have been better off hitting a wall," defence argues A MAN was unable to contain his rage after a drunken row with his partner. Damion Edward…


Outrage as baby hedgehogs used as footballs in Newbury

Outrage as baby hedgehogs used as footballs in Newbury

Hoglet dies following "staggering act of cruelty" A TINY hedgehog was kicked to death and another was left traumatised after being used as a football…


What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

There are plenty of yule-tide events on today as the festive season begins to get into full swing.   Pangbourne Quality Market, will be held from…


Hi-tech thieves target motorists at Berkshire service stations

Hi-tech thieves target motorists at Berkshire service stations

Drivers warned to manually check vehicle doors are locked following thefts at Chieveley services HI-TECH thieves are thought to be targeting motorists…


Lib Dems victorious in Greenham by-election

Lib Dems victorious in Greenham by-election

Candidates elected on just over 10% turn out The Liberal Democrats have secured two more seats on Greenham Parish Council. Lindsey Middlemiss and Paul…


Carol concert will boost cancer and renal unit appeal

Carol concert will boost cancer and renal unit appeal

Newbury concert in aid of West Berkshire Community Hospital Rosemary Appeal THE 15th annual Macmillan and Newbury Cancer Care Christmas Concert takes…


Hunt for East Ilsley duck killer continues

Hunt for East Ilsley duck killer continues

“Somebody knows," says parish council chairman THE identity of the person who killed three ducks at East Ilsley pond remains a mystery, according to the…


Kennet School pupils are champion citizens

Kennet School pupils are champion citizens

National Citizen Service awards Thatcham school KENNET School has been officially recognised as a champion school for the work of its pupils in the community. The…


Plans for late-night alcohol delivery service withdrawn at the last minute

Plans for late-night alcohol delivery service withdrawn at the last minute

Application for new online Greenham Business Park business was to be discussed today AN application to run a late-night alcohol delivery service…


Racecourse to hold talks with Hennessy over extending sponsorship

Racecourse to hold talks with Hennessy over extending sponsorship

2016 Hennessy Gold Cup the last under current deal THERE is increasing speculation as to whether Hennessy will be sponsoring the Gold Cup next year. Talks…


Finding hope on the streets

Finding hope on the streets

A Street Cat Named Bob: based on the true story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray…


Blues start the catch-up game

Blues start the catch-up game

But injuries bite ahead of Oxford trip NEWBURY BLUES have to begin rebuilding their promotion challenge when they go to Oxford Harlequins on Saturday. Last…


The hard way is Essex for Crusaders

The hard way is Essex for Crusaders

Promotion-chasing Chelmsford take on Hungerford HUNGERFORD TOWN face their latest Vanarama National League challenge on Saturday when they go to Essex…


Town on the Farm for Vase date

Town on the Farm for Vase date

Western and Wessex leaders clash at Bristol THATCHAM TOWN move from top of the Hellenic via top of the Wessex to top of the Western when they head to…


Brothers in the ring for the first time

Brothers in the ring for the first time

Slough show success for Thames Valley boxer THAMES Valley ABC’s Patrick Purcell won a unanimous points victory over Slough’s Mohammed Anwar…


St Andrew's again find success

St Andrew's again find success

Orienteering squad make it four wins in five years PANGBOURNE’S St Andrew’s School has found its way to a fourth British Schools Orienteering…


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