A FORMER local vicar and youth counsellor at a West Berkshire school has been convicted of child sex charges. Rev Peter Jarvis admitted two charges of…
Only Newbury Library set to be saved EIGHT out of West Berkshire's nine libraries are facing closure. Libraries at Wash Common, Thatcham, Burghfield Common,…
Frustrated motorists subject to more delays on first day of works THE first day of roadworks on the A339 is causing severe disruption for motorists today…
String of thefts targeting elderly sparks call for vigilance Thames Valley Police is warning West Berkshire residents to be vigilant after a spate of…
Going watch as runners and riders are settled for Betfair Super Saturday NEWBURY Racecourse is keeping a close watch on the weather ahead of the Betfair…
Hungerford climb to third but have to wait to maintain momentum HUNGERFORD have been denied the chance to secure their third place in the Evo Stik League…
District's libraries could shut in latest cuts bombshell THE majority of West Berkshire's libraries are set to close as the district council looks to…
Highways team's damning response to the district's largest application WEST Berkshire Council’s highways team has launched a scathing attack on…
Annual event returns to the Market Place on Shrove Tuesday NEWBURY is set to go flipping mad when the town’s annual pancake race returns on Tuesday. Teams…
Parish councils object to application for 'utterly monstrous' 42-metre-high tower IKEA is looking to make its presence in West Berkshire known by erecting…
Newbury pub raises more than £1,000 for charity A children’s charity has received a financial boost of more than £1,000 thanks to a Newbury…
Bloor Homes insist 2,000 home development can work with two access roads rather than four ONE of the Sandleford Park developers has responded to criticism…
Heavy rain forecast Sunday night A flood alert has been issued for the River Pang this morning (Sun). The Environment Agency (EA) issued the flood alert…
Strong gales forecast THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning affecting south west England and parts of south east England from the early hours…
Aiming to put life as a stray behind her A ‘STAFFY’ aiming to put life as a stray behind her is seeking her perfect match in a new owner for…
Sunday will be filled Thatcham's Old Bluecoat School will be holding its first tea and cake concert of the year today. The Dell String Quartet consists…
High tech keyhole surgery camera to be purchased A BAUGHURST pub/restaurant has raised thousands of pounds towards life-saving equipment for a local hospital. The…
Fresh application for Greenham site faces barrage of objection A SECOND attempt to extend the opening hours of a controversial car wreck depot in Greenham…
Officers were looking on WHEN Alexandre Jose Rosas buried his drug stash beneath a tree, there was a problem – he was being watched by police. The…
Information on Jack of Newbury corrected A NEW plaque is to be put up at the former house of Jack of Newbury to correct information currently displayed…
