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Nearly 200 motorists caught in police crackdown on unsafe drivers

Nearly 200 motorists caught in police crackdown on unsafe drivers

One motorist spotted committing an "indecent act" while driving A week-long crackdown on unsafe drivers across the area caught nearly 200 motorists, including…


Brawling mother-of-six fought on while pregnant, judge told

Brawling mother-of-six fought on while pregnant, judge told

Unborn child could have been harmed, court hears A JUDGE has expressed astonishment over the violent behaviour of a mother of six, who continued brawling…


Historic ice houses will be protected, Newbury headteacher says

Historic ice houses will be protected, Newbury headteacher says

St Gabriel's head answers concerns from Greenham Parish Council Historic ice houses at a Grade 2-listed farmhouse will not be harmed as part of a school’s…


Latest Bath Road housing scheme in Thatcham approved

Latest Bath Road housing scheme in Thatcham approved

Developer could be asked to pay more towards affordable housing THE latest chapter in an on-going Thatcham housing saga has been approved; but with a…


Mother who lost daughter to cancer receives surprise charity donations

Mother who lost daughter to cancer receives surprise charity donations

Local companies and tribute band donate Newbury Cancer Care Trust A NEWBURY mother who lost her daughter to cancer received a surprise donation for her…


Thatcham schoolboy has higher IQ than Einstein

Thatcham schoolboy has higher IQ than Einstein

11-year-old's core puts him among top one per cent in the world AN 11-year-old Thatcham schoolboy has been invited to become one of the youngest members…


Probert wants that immense feeling again

Probert wants that immense feeling again

Highclere jockey has high hopes for Royal Ascot success LOCAL jockey David Probert is among those geating up for action today at the start of Royal Ascot. He…


Teenagers arrested following robbery in Newbury

Teenagers arrested following robbery in Newbury

Victim assaulted and robbed TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a man in Newbury.  The 19-year-old man was walking in Enborne…


Police appeal after serious collision on A34

Police appeal after serious collision on A34

Two men still in hospital following crash near Newbury POLICE are appealing for information after a serious road traffic collision on the A34 near Newbury. At…


Council's libraries assessment is underway

Council's libraries assessment is underway

Contractor appointed and findings expected by end of August THE independent assessment of West Berkshire Council’s library service started last…


Judge gives addict a chance to clean up

Judge gives addict a chance to clean up

'Having been a heroin addict doesn’t mean you can help yourself' A JUDGE warned a prolific shoplifter: “Just having been a heroin addict doesn’t…


Legality of council's library proposals remains unclear

Legality of council's library proposals remains unclear

Some correspondence released into public domain - but it still leaves questions unanswered WEST Berkshire Council has refused to release details of what…


Talented pupils bid farewell to Kennet School

Talented pupils bid farewell to Kennet School

Creatively costumed sixth formers uphold tradition ANOTHER group of creatively-costumed sixth- formers have bid farewell to Kennet School. Following tradition,…


Woolton Hill village market proceeds boost for air ambulance funds

Woolton Hill village market proceeds boost for air ambulance funds

Charities encouraged to make use of fund raising tea room Woolton Hill’s village market has helped the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance…


Police appeal following serious crash on A34 near Newbury on Saturday

Police appeal following serious crash on A34 near Newbury on Saturday

Corsa collided with BMW after smashing through central reservation POLICE are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A34…


Faulty Thames Water traffic lights cause Newbury rush hour gridlock

Faulty Thames Water traffic lights cause Newbury rush hour gridlock

Chaos for motorists this morning as temporary lights are stuck on red FAULTY temporary traffic lights were to blame for this morning's rush hour gridlock…


Van torched in Mortimer suspected arson

Van torched in Mortimer suspected arson

Vehicle found alight in country lane A van found blazing in a Mortimer country lane during the early hours of this morning (Monday) was put down to a…


Falkland squeeze home by a wicket

Falkland squeeze home by a wicket

Sri Lankan double act seals narrow success FALKLAND climbed into the top half of the Morrant Thames Valley League Division One table after a narrow one-wicket…


Affordable homes in Theale to be sold at discount

Affordable homes in Theale to be sold at discount

Developer has to sell flats for over 55s as nobody willing to manage them A DEVELOPER has been forced into selling affordable housing in Theale at a discount…


More than £1million a month spent on private ambulances

More than £1million a month spent on private ambulances

Ambulance service covering West Berkshire revealed as biggest spender THE ambulance service covering West Berkshire has spent £13.6m paying private…


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