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The Changing Face of Newbury: Part Five

The Changing Face of Newbury: Part Five

Can you guess in what decade this picture was taken? CAN you guess in what decade this picture of Northbrook Street, Newbury, was taken? This is…


Thousands watch Santa switch on Newbury Christmas lights

Thousands watch Santa switch on Newbury Christmas lights

Huge crowds get into the festive spirit as countdown to Christmas begins IT might not be December just yet but the countdown to Christmas is well and…


Accidental death verdict at inquest into Burghfield man's death

Accidental death verdict at inquest into Burghfield man's death

Crushed by straw bales at Thatcham farm A VERDICT of accidental death was recorded at the inquest into the death of a Burghfield man who was crushed by…


Get into the festive spirit today with a host of yule-tide activities

Get into the festive spirit today with a host of yule-tide activities

What's on (Sunday) IT may not be December just yet, but it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with a number of festive activities on today. Excitement is…


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

Santa drops in to spread festive cheer in Speen IT’S beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Speen. With just a few weeks to go until the big…


Shy hot dog lover seeks new home

Shy hot dog lover seeks new home

Jack Russell waiting for dream home A  SHY hot dog lover is seeking a special new home. A nine-year-old Jack Russell Terrier named Ellie is waiting…


Sir A P McCoy to turn on Hungerford's Christmas lights

Sir A P McCoy to turn on Hungerford's Christmas lights

Countdown starts for lights switch-on this evening (Sun) HUNGERFORD's famous Christmas lights are due to be switched on by legendary jockey, Sir A P McCoy…


The Changing Face of Newbury: Part Four

The Changing Face of Newbury: Part Four

Can you guess in what decade this picture was taken? CAN you guess in what decade this picture of the bus station in the Wharf, Newbury, was taken? This…


Flood sweeps Crusaders out of the Trophy

Flood sweeps Crusaders out of the Trophy

First half goal enough to take Borough into the First Round Hungerford Town 0 Gosport Borough 1 FLOOD saw Hungerford swept out of the Buildbase FA Trophy…


Native River wins 60th Hennessy Gold Cup on superb day for team Tizzard

Native River wins 60th Hennessy Gold Cup on superb day for team Tizzard

 Native River (Colin Tizzard/Richard Johnson, 7/2 favourite) landed the 60th running of the £200,000 Hennessy Gold Cup (3.10pm), staged at…


Zummerzet zuccess for Tizzard

Zummerzet zuccess for Tizzard

Wincanton trainer claims Gold Cup as Hennessy prepare to say farewell THE gold went down to Somerset as trainer Colin Tizzard pocketed a three-timer at…


Blues tied down and out by leaders

Blues tied down and out by leaders

Replacement's hat-trick cuts open home defence and leaves them trailing the top two Newbury Blues 18 Old Patesians 27 BLUES were handed a dose of their…


Security concerns threaten Aldermaston Court housing plans

Security concerns threaten Aldermaston Court housing plans

"There are considerable issues of more than local importance," MOD says HOUSING at Aldermaston Court could jeopardise future Ministry of Defence activity…


Starting Gate regulars dig deep for charity

Starting Gate regulars dig deep for charity

Pub hands over £1,700 to West Berkshire Mencap REGULARS at the Starting Gate pub’s weekly quiz presented a cheque for £1,700 to West Berkshire…


Thames Valley Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley Air Ambulance lottery results

Week 419 £1,000 0042154 B4139 MR PAUL MASKELL, LEIGHTON BUZZARD £250 0447094 F2691 MRS MADELEINE CLIFFORD, BICESTER £25  0319859…


Thatcham Rugby Club supports children's charity

Thatcham Rugby Club supports children's charity

Wooden Spoon set to benefit from club's efforts THATCHAM Rugby Union Football Club has welcomed Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, as…


Unowhatimeanharry stars in front of a record Friday crowd on day one of the bet365 Festival at Newbury

Unowhatimeanharry stars in front of a record Friday crowd on day one of the bet365 Festival at Newbury

Unowhatimeanharry (Harry Fry) staked his claim for top honours this season with a smooth six-length victory in the feature Grade Two bet365 Long Distance…


AWE workers to stage second 24-hour strike over pension row

AWE workers to stage second 24-hour strike over pension row

Unions say proposals will see employees thousands out of pocket AWE workers in Aldermaston and Burghfield will be staging a second 24-hour strike…


Thistlecrack heads cracking support card on Hennessy Gold Cup day at Newbury tomorrow

Thistlecrack heads cracking support card on Hennessy Gold Cup day at Newbury tomorrow

 Thistlecrack (Colin Tizzard/Tom Scudamore) is the headline act of the strong supporting races at Newbury on day two of the bet365 Festival, Saturday,…


Tadley Christmas lights big switch on tonight

Tadley Christmas lights big switch on tonight

Fairytale occasion with pantomime prince and princess THE COUNTDOWN has started for the big switch-on of Tadley's Christmas tree lights this evening (Fri). A…


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