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…
'At the heart of their community' SIX local businesses have been named as winners in the lifestyle blog Muddy Stilettos awards. The awards ‘celebrate…
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,…
Concerns over rare birds, additional housing and replacement bridge OBJECTIONS have been pouring in against proposals for floating homes near Theale. Berfield…
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…
Tadley firefighters called to scene A PROPANE gas cylinder leak at a Silchester home was tackled by Tadley firefighters yesterday (Mon) eve. One fire…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery praised by inspectors A Newbury primary school has leapt up a grade from requiring improvement to “good”…
Kit Malthouse blasts "disgusting" incidents The MP for North West Hampshire has condemned “disgusting racist incidents” following last…
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…
"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…
Newbury Town Councillors back plans TOWN councillors have backed plans for a makeover of one of Newbury’s most recognisable stores. Bosses looking…
'Ode to Binks ' penned by doorstep discoverer AN adventurous ginger tomcat has been reunited with his owners – after he was found in Tadley, 225…
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…
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…
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…