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Dark skies boost for West Berkshire stargazers

Dark skies boost for West Berkshire stargazers

District in top third in England for black sky at night WEST Berkshire’s skies are becoming better for stargazing and are in the top third of darkest…


Local businesses scoop top awards

Local businesses scoop top awards

'At the heart of their community' SIX local businesses have been named as winners in the lifestyle blog Muddy Stilettos awards. The awards ‘celebrate…


Newbury dad would have survived crash if he had been wearing seatbelt, inquest hears

Newbury dad would have survived crash if he had been wearing seatbelt, inquest hears

Wayne Angell, 29, died in A339 collision in January A FATHER-of-two from Newbury was killed when he was thrown from his car during a crash on the A339,…


Objections to floating homes near Theale

Objections to floating homes near Theale

Concerns over rare birds, additional housing and replacement bridge OBJECTIONS have been pouring in against proposals for floating homes near Theale. Berfield…


Thatcham to remember the Battle of the Somme

Thatcham to remember the Battle of the Somme

Vigil and concert to be held to mark centenary THATCHAM will pay tribute to the men who fell at the Battle of the Somme, when it falls silent to commemorate…


Propane gas cylinder leak at Silchester home

Propane gas cylinder leak at Silchester home

Tadley firefighters called to scene A PROPANE gas cylinder leak at a Silchester home was tackled by Tadley firefighters yesterday (Mon) eve. One fire…


Borough council leader condemns racist slur

Borough council leader condemns racist slur

Basingstoke and Deane votes to leave the EU THE LEADER of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has pledged that racism will not be tolerated, after condemning…


'Bullfest' boosts funds for leukaemia charity

'Bullfest' boosts funds for leukaemia charity

Staff and customers at Stanford Dingley pub raise money in memory of former employee STAFF and customers from The Bull Inn at Stanford Dingley have raised…


East Ilsley boy has splashing time raising funds for dad

East Ilsley boy has splashing time raising funds for dad

Six-year-old and friends in muscular dystrophy fundrasier A SIX-YEAR-OLD from East Ilsley has made a real splash after raising almost £2,000 through…


Henwick Park developer back with scaled-down plans

Henwick Park developer back with scaled-down plans

Scheme for fewer houses submitted while appeal pending A DEVELOPER looking to build hundreds of homes on the town boundary has submitted new scaled down…


"Mexican stand-off" leads to road rage

"Mexican stand-off" leads to road rage

Thatcham man sentenced after refusing to reverse car A Thatcham man appeared in court after a “Mexican stand-off” on a Cold Ash road led to…


Newbury school celebrates leap to "Good" in Ofsted inspection

Newbury school celebrates leap to "Good" in Ofsted inspection

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery praised by inspectors A Newbury primary school has leapt up a grade from requiring improvement to “good”…


Tory MP condemns racist incidents following EU vote

Tory MP condemns racist incidents following EU vote

Kit Malthouse blasts "disgusting" incidents The MP for North West Hampshire has condemned “disgusting racist incidents” following last…


Firefighters rescue cat stuck under Aldermaston decking

Firefighters rescue cat stuck under Aldermaston decking

Eight lives left after ordeal A CAT used up one of its nine lives after being stuck under decking at an Aldermaston home last night (Sunday). One fire…


Buskers complain over Newbury BID permit system

Buskers complain over Newbury BID permit system

"I felt intimidated," claims one street performer SOME buskers in Newbury have claimed they are being forced out of the town owing to a new permit system…


Camp Hopson set for makeover

Camp Hopson set for makeover

Newbury Town Councillors back plans TOWN councillors have backed plans for a makeover of one of Newbury’s most recognisable stores. Bosses looking…


Ginger tom found in Tadley 225 miles from home

Ginger tom found in Tadley 225 miles from home

'Ode to Binks ' penned by doorstep discoverer AN adventurous ginger tomcat has been reunited with his owners – after he was found in Tadley, 225…


Pupils take part in Readathon to help children in hospital

Pupils take part in Readathon to help children in hospital

Park House School raises funds PUPILS at Park House School in Newbury completed a charity Readathon last week to raise funds for children’s hospitals…


Son's theft creates family rift

Son's theft creates family rift

Camera equipment sold to settle drug debt A MAN stole his father’s expensive camera equipment to settle a drugs debt. And the emotional fallout…


Beagle seeking retirement home

Beagle seeking retirement home

Fun loving chap after well-earned rest A BEAGLE is hot on the trail sniffing out a retirement home. Fourteen-year-old Beagle Bailey is on the hunt…


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