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Police concerns over drug dealing at Hungerford skate park

Police concerns over drug dealing at Hungerford skate park

CCTV could be installed to tackle the problem HUNGERFORD skate park could be monitored by CCTV in future following news that drugs are being taken and…


Stronger preventative measures to be introduced at notorious Headley Ford

Stronger preventative measures to be introduced at notorious Headley Ford

Motorists still risking lives despite 2012 death MOTORISTS risking their lives attempting to cross a notorious ford on the Hampshire/Berkshire border…


Upper Bucklebury rubbish blaze suspected arson

Upper Bucklebury rubbish blaze suspected arson

Pile discovered alight down farm track RUBBISH found alight down a farm track in Upper Bucklebury this afternoon (Thursday) has been put down to a suspected…


Three elderly people taken to hospital after 4 x 4 crashes into Yattendon tree

Three elderly people taken to hospital after 4 x 4 crashes into Yattendon tree

First Aid given at scene by firefighters THREE elderly people were taken to hospital this afternoon (Thurs), after a 4 x 4 crashed into a tree in Yattendon. Two…


UK should not be "shy" about future armed conflicts, says Newbury MP

UK should not be "shy" about future armed conflicts, says Newbury MP

Richard Benyon reacts to Chilcot report NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has said the UK should not be put off getting involved in future armed conflicts despite…


A34 lane closure could be in place all day

A34 lane closure could be in place all day

Highways Agency warning to motorists A LANE closure on the A34 northbound could be in place for the rest of the day, the Highways Agency has warned. The…


'Come and play'

'Come and play'

Interactive experimental dance installation at museum PLAYING at West Berkshire Museum this week, a 30-minute research and development installation by…


Secret strife of pets

Secret strife of pets

Pampered pooch and sloppy mongrel encounter troublesome moggies and a cute white bunny with a devious plan FROM the team behind the animated Despicable…


Arcing Thatcham power line spotted by dog walker

Arcing Thatcham power line spotted by dog walker

Firefighters cordon off area surrounding smoking line AN overhead power line which had crashed down into hedges in Thatcham was spotted by a dog walker…


East Thurrock first up for Crusaders

East Thurrock first up for Crusaders

Hungerford travel to Essex for National League opener HUNGERFORD Town will travel to East Thurrock United in the opening game of their Vanarama National…


Cyclists gear up for MagnifiCat

Cyclists gear up for MagnifiCat

More than 2,000 riders get set for marathon effort MORE than 2,000 cyclists are expected to line up for the Wiggle MagnifiCat sportive in Newbury on Sunday. The…


Man escapes after Newbury sheltered care home lift fails

Man escapes after Newbury sheltered care home lift fails

Sprung by firefighters A MAN was released from a Newbury lift by firefighters after it became stuck last night (Wed). Two fire engines from Newbury were…


Morris is all smiles after Berkshire victory

Morris is all smiles after Berkshire victory

All-round display sets up crushing win over Cheshire BERKSHIRE made it two wins from three Unicorns Championship games by crushing Cheshire by 211 runs…


Roadworks cause long delays on A34

Roadworks cause long delays on A34

Overrunning roadworks responsible for rush hour gridlock OVERRUNNING roadworks are causing eight mile queues on the northbound carriageway of the A34…


This girl can... run Race for Life

This girl can... run Race for Life

Georgia Collins tells how she trained for - and completed - her first 5k run A  couple of months ago, on a evening in which I can only…


Boost for AWE as PM hopeful Theresa May backs "immediate" Trident renewal

Boost for AWE as PM hopeful Theresa May backs "immediate" Trident renewal

NIS, however, questions high cost at an estimated £205bn WEST Berkshire’s largest employer has been given a shot in the arm after the front-runner…


Employees to lose jobs - because boss was caught drink-driving

Employees to lose jobs - because boss was caught drink-driving

Lay-offs were 'inevitable consequence' EMPLOYEES at a pallet racking firm will be losing their jobs – because the boss was caught drink-driving,…


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

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

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a financial crisis is looming for West Berkshire schools after new figures revealed a predicted deficit…


Sandleford public consultation event cancelled

Sandleford public consultation event cancelled

Tonight's event called off due to 'unforeseen circumstances' A PUBLIC consultation event on plans for up to 450 new homes at Sandleford Park has been…


Thames Valley Kings celebrate end of season

Thames Valley Kings celebrate end of season

Thatcham-based wheelchair basketball team present awards THE Thames Valley Kings, Berkshire’s oldest competitive wheelchair basketball club, celebrated…


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