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Commuter gridlock from Newbury to Thatcham

Commuter gridlock from Newbury to Thatcham

Temporary lights cause 2-mile tailback THERE was gridlock during the commute to Newbury this morning (Thursday).  Temporary traffic lights on the…


War Horse... with rabbits

War Horse... with rabbits

Cast of Watermill’s Watership Down visit Adams’ country THE cast of The Watermill’s forthcoming production of Newbury-born Richard Adams’…


Rage against the investment machine

Rage against the investment machine

Jodie Foster’s Money Monster points its barrel at both Wall Street and the way we turn news into entertainment Money Monster (15) Running time 1hr 38mins Rating: **** OF…


Calls for Wharf bus station rethink

Calls for Wharf bus station rethink

Newbury Town Council say the plans will cause “significant damage” to the town WEST Berkshire Council has dismissed a request to reconsider plans to relocate…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, Newbury will run out of car parking spaces in the next 10 years unless ‘something drastic is done’. In…


Kennet Radio to hit mainstream broadcast

Kennet Radio to hit mainstream broadcast

Community radio station granted FM licence KENNET Radio has been granted a licence to broadcast on an FM frequency. The community radio station has been…


Newbury team to take on three peaks challenge tomorrow (Friday)

Newbury team to take on three peaks challenge tomorrow (Friday)

Staff from Ascensia Diabetes Care aiming to raise vital funds for charity STAFF from a Newbury-based diabetes care company will be taking on the mighty…


Pub employee fined for drink-driving

Pub employee fined for drink-driving

Midgham man caught jumping a red light in Thatcham A PUB employee who drove home after an 11-hour shift had drunk nearly three times the legal limit. Police…


How will EU vote affect disabled people in West Berks?

How will EU vote affect disabled people in West Berks?

Georgia Collins looks at the potential impact of the referendum on June 23 It's clear that the one topic that is on everyone's lips is whether the UK…


Police target anti-social town centre drinkers

Police target anti-social town centre drinkers

Crackdown after increased reports of groups of people acting in 'an intimidating way' POLICE have launched an operation in a bid to crackdown on people…


Four charged after AWE protests

Four charged after AWE protests

Thames Valley Police charge four with willful obstruction of a highway Thames Valley Police has charged four people in connection with ongoing protests…


Arson suspected as firecrews tackle blaze in Colthrop

Arson suspected as firecrews tackle blaze in Colthrop

Tyre fire causes large plume of smoke seen from Thatcham FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in Colthrop Lane last night (Tuesday) after a tyre pile had…


Disgraced former architect guilty of misusing title

Disgraced former architect guilty of misusing title

Andrew James Plumridge fined for offence A DISGRACED former architect has been convicted of illegally misusing his old professional title. In 2013, Andrew…


Family starts fundraising after son diagnosed with life-changing condition

Family starts fundraising after son diagnosed with life-changing condition

Bid for research to find cure for four-year-old's Muscular Dystrophy A family has started a fund-raising quest after their young son was diagnosed with…


Hungerford's Circle of Strength

Hungerford's Circle of Strength

Fund launched to help town's poor A NEW charitable initiative aimed at relieving poverty and hardship in the local community is up and running. Circle…


Newbury runner completes "toughest footrace on earth" - The Marathon des Sables

Newbury runner completes "toughest footrace on earth" - The Marathon des Sables

More than £7,400 raised for children's charity Swings and Smiles A NEWBURY runner has raised more than £7,400 for a local charity by runnning 160…


Northcroft lido remains closed but high hopes for July opening

Northcroft lido remains closed but high hopes for July opening

Council confident popular outdoor pool will be in use despite delays THE opening of Northcroft Leisure Centre’s popular outdoor lido has been delayed…


Queen's Award for Newbury volunteers

Queen's Award for Newbury volunteers

Clay Hill Residents' Association receives highest volunteering award A GROUP of volunteers in West Berkshire has seen its efforts rewarded by the Queen. The…


Last chance today to register ahead of EU vote

Last chance today to register ahead of EU vote

Midnight deadline for voter registration for June 23 referendum There’s just over two weeks left before the historic EU Referendum vote. And you…


64-page Queen's birthday supplement

64-page Queen's birthday supplement

More than 1,600 pictures of Her Majesty by local children in Thursday's NWN Happy birthday your Majesty... it's here – a 64-page supplement of more…


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