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Newbury woman's gruelling charity challenge line-up

Newbury woman's gruelling charity challenge line-up

Inspired by grandmother's illness A NEWBURY woman has several charity fundraising marathons and challenges in her sights, inspired by her grandmother. Chloe…


Padworth Recycling Centre expansion may not be ready until next year

Padworth Recycling Centre expansion may not be ready until next year

West Berkshire residents forced to travel across the district to dump rubbish WEST Berkshire Council has agreed to expand the Padworth Recycling Centre,…


Berkshire on comeback trail in West Berkshire on Weatherbys Super Sprint Day

Berkshire on comeback trail in West Berkshire on Weatherbys Super Sprint Day

The talented Berkshire (Paul Cole) will attempt to get his season back on track in the Listed bet365 Stakes (3.00pm, 15 entries) over 10 furlongs at Newbury…


New website for Thatcham

New website for Thatcham

Thatcham Vision launches community website A NEW resource for people living in and around Thatcham has gone live today (Tuesday). Thatcham Vision’s…


Future of Kingsclere pharmacy in hands of Government

Future of Kingsclere pharmacy in hands of Government

1,800 strong petition opposing any closure THE future of a Kingsclere pharmacy is now in the hands of the Government. Earlier this year, on learning it…


'Noisy' overnight electrification works to start soon

'Noisy' overnight electrification works to start soon

Network Rail says it is 'taking steps' to minimise disruption and noise NEWBURY residents who have already endured months of disruption are being warned…


Radio ham Adrian's rich legacy

Radio ham Adrian's rich legacy

Sale of enthusiast's equipment boosts charity funds A LOCAL radio group has helped boost funding towards Cancer Research. The Newbury and District Amateur…


West Berkshire Council deny rubbish tip ban will lead to rise in fly-tipping

West Berkshire Council deny rubbish tip ban will lead to rise in fly-tipping

"West Berkshire residents are responsible enough" WEST Berkshire Council has denied claims that on-going waste wars will lead to an increase in fly-tipping…


Newbury MP disagrees with calls for snap general election

Newbury MP disagrees with calls for snap general election

Richard Benyon reacts to news Theresa May will become Prime Minister NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has disagreed with calls for a snap general election…


McBride aiming for another Spiritual display in Weatherbys Super Sprint

McBride aiming for another Spiritual display in Weatherbys Super Sprint

Trainer Charlie McBride is looking forward to seeing impressive debut winner Spiritual Lady line up in the £250,000 Weatherbys Super Sprint (4.10pm),…


'Stronger In' rally marches through Newbury

'Stronger In' rally marches through Newbury

West Berkshire Remain voters devastated by outcome of EU referendum MORE than 100 disgruntled Remain voters marched through Newbury on Saturday afternoon…


M4 fatal crash victim is named

M4 fatal crash victim is named

Woman died after accident near Membury Services on July 3 A woman who died in a fatal car crash on the M4 eight days ago has been named. Gunatharshiga…


Good Ofsted for Francis Baily

Good Ofsted for Francis Baily

Inspectors report quality of teaching improved and good progress made by pupils in core subjects FRANCIS Baily Primary School is celebrating after receiving…


Looming financial crisis for West Berkshire schools

Looming financial crisis for West Berkshire schools

Shortfall predicted to reach more than £6m in just two years A financial crisis for West Berkshire schools, which will impact teaching and learning, is…


Newbury school celebrates milestone

Newbury school celebrates milestone

St Joseph's School recognises fifty years A Newbury school celebrated 50 years recently by holding a special celebration mass and a weekend of festivities. St…


Oar-some Scouts race Dragon Boats

Oar-some Scouts race Dragon Boats

Newbury, Inkpen and Kintbury pull ahead SCOUTS of all ages from the Kennet District area took part in the Berkshire Dragon Boat Competition last Sunday. Teams…


A34 closed southbound after lorry overturns near Whitchurch

A34 closed southbound after lorry overturns near Whitchurch

Diversions in place THE A34 is still closed southbound near Whitchurch after a lorry overturned this morning. The road has been closed both ways between…


A4 closed after Woolhampton crash

A4 closed after Woolhampton crash

One person taken to hospital ONE person has been taken to hospital after a car overturned on the A4 in Woolhampton this morning (Sunday). Thames Valley…


Adorable 'Yorkie' deprived of best start in life seeks loving new home

Adorable 'Yorkie' deprived of best start in life seeks loving new home

Trustworthy owner needed to build up a bond AN ADORABLE Yorkshire Terrier deprived of the best start in life is seeking a happier future in a loving new…


Bradfield Village Hall plans withdrawn

Bradfield Village Hall plans withdrawn

"Concerns" over £1.7million project to be addressed with West Berkshire Council CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a new village hall in Bradfield have been…


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