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Roc in list of 100 fastest-growing firms

Roc in list of 100 fastest-growing firms

Newbury firm second in table of top-performing tech companies Roc Technologies is the second fastest-growing tech company in the UK, according to the…


Blue Plaque remembers Newbury's George and Pelican

Blue Plaque remembers Newbury's George and Pelican

Inn of choice for royalty, politicians, and military A BLUE heritage plaque commemorating an important part of Newbury’s history was unveiled last…


Farm subsidies system "unsustainable" says Newbury MP

Farm subsidies system "unsustainable" says Newbury MP

Tax payer-funded subsidies benefit some of the UK's richest landowners NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon believes the way European Union subsidies are paid to…


Who was at The Who in Newbury?

Who was at The Who in Newbury?

Music writer compiling people's history WERE you there when notorious ’60s bad boys The Who played Newbury? A music writer is looking for help…


Stay of execution for Kingsclere pharmacy

Stay of execution for Kingsclere pharmacy

1,800-signature petition opposing closure KINGSCLERE’S pharmacy has had a reprieve after the Government backed down over proposals to slash subsidies…


Thatcham 'disaster chef' enters herself into national contest

Thatcham 'disaster chef' enters herself into national contest

"I've had my fair share of disasters" A self-proclaimed ‘disaster chef’ from Thatcham is hoping to turn around her skills and potentially…


JCB blaze at Hamstead Marshall farm

JCB blaze at Hamstead Marshall farm

Cab and engine ablaze A JCB blaze at a Hamstead Marshall farm this afternoon (Mon) was put down to an accidental cause.  One pump from Newbury Fire…


Lorry driver's "needless and avoidable" phone use caused family's death on A34

Lorry driver's "needless and avoidable" phone use caused family's death on A34

Driver ploughed into stationary traffic near East Ilsley killing mother and three children A lorry driver whose "needless and avoidable" use of a mobile…


Man admits causing four deaths by dangerous driving

Man admits causing four deaths by dangerous driving

Mother and three children died in eight-vehicle crash on A34 A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to killing a mother and three children in an eight-vehicle…


Police issue warning over creepy clown craze

Police issue warning over creepy clown craze

"Intimidating and threatening" clowns reported across Thames Valley THAMES Valley Police has issued a warning after receiving more than a dozen calls…


Cat missing following Hungerford canal boat blaze

Cat missing following Hungerford canal boat blaze

Distinctive black and white Manx cat A CAT has gone missing following a recent fire on a canal boat in Hungerford, with an appeal to search outhouses…


District's most vulnerable people could see council tax support cut

District's most vulnerable people could see council tax support cut

Long-term sick, the less able and those working on a low income could all be affected WEST Berkshire Council is looking to reduce the amount of council…


Iconic Hungerford hotel under new management

Iconic Hungerford hotel under new management

Three Swans to undergo £1m revamp THE historic Three Swans Hotel in Hungerford High Street has been sold. And the new owners have promised to invest…


"It will look like little Blackpool on the bridge"

"It will look like little Blackpool on the bridge"

Burger bar's pink neon sign met with objection NEWBURY town centre could end up resembling the infamous Hamburg “red light district”, The…


Newbury MP calls for A34 improvements to be a priority

Newbury MP calls for A34 improvements to be a priority

Action group meeting raises safety concerns FRESH calls for safety improvements on the A34 have been made by campaigners and politicians at a meeting…


Patients positive about new super surgery

Patients positive about new super surgery

Good bill of health for Strawberry Hill Medical Centre A NEWBURY ‘super surgery’ that opened in April has received positive reviews from patients…


Bonnie and Clyde seek new home together

Bonnie and Clyde seek new home together

No hold-ups in search essential TWO fun-packed Jack Russell terriers are seeking a new home together without any hold-up. Eight-year-old terriers,…


Chris Tarrant has plans to extend Bucklebury home refused

Chris Tarrant has plans to extend Bucklebury home refused

Council rejects TV presenter's application saying it goes against planning guidelines TELEVISION presenter Chris Tarrant’s plans to extend his Bucklebury…


Newbury's Corn Exchange quite literally 'goes green'

Newbury's Corn Exchange quite literally 'goes green'

Iconic building illuminated in green light to raise awareness of fundraising campaign IF you have passed Newbury’s Corn Exchange theatre this week…


What makes people in West Berkshire so happy?

What makes people in West Berkshire so happy?

Residents respond to survey rating district as one of the county's happiest BEAUTIFUL countryside and friendly people are the things that make West Berkshire…


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