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How will the council's budget meeting play out?

How will the council's budget meeting play out?

Unsure of what to expect when the council meets to approve its budget on March 1? We've put together a guide DO you have a question you would like to…


Newbury Showground building will be ready this spring

Newbury Showground building will be ready this spring

First events scheduled for May NEWBURY Showground’s new £1m livestock building will be ready for use by May and will provide a revenue stream…


Newbury town councillors critical of new Sandleford application

Newbury town councillors critical of new Sandleford application

"Boring" housing design, junction works and traffic data all slammed by planning committee AN application detailing the first phase of development on…


Plaque marking birthplace of Francis Baily unveiled

Plaque marking birthplace of Francis Baily unveiled

Blue plaque erected in honour of renowned Newbury astronomer THE birthplace of a Newbury astronomer who made a substantial contribution to his field will…


Hungerford match off

Hungerford match off

Slough game becomes the latest Monday night call-off at Bulpit Lane HUNGERFORD Town players will have to make do with training tonight (Monday) after…


'Save Our Services' campaign group to meet tonight

'Save Our Services' campaign group to meet tonight

Group will discuss West Berkshire Council's proposed cuts to public services A CAMPAIGN group set up to fight West Berkshire Council’s proposed…


Henderson unveils festival hopes

Henderson unveils festival hopes

Media crowds into Seven Barrows for Cheltenham appraisal NICKY Henderson unveiled his festival hopes for Cheltenham with most eyes on the return to action…


Former Reading West MP Sir Anthony Durant dies aged 88

Former Reading West MP Sir Anthony Durant dies aged 88

Tributes paid to former Conservative politician TRIBUTES have been paid to former Conservative politician and MP for Reading West Sir Anthony Durant who…


Blues take derby points in a battle

Blues take derby points in a battle

Single try as Thorne's boot does the rest Reading 0 Newbury Blues 16 BLUES completed a Berkshire derby double but had to settle for a simpl four-pointer…


Hitchin ride to play-off points

Hitchin ride to play-off points

Set pieces cost Hungerford as they prepare for Slough's visit tonight Hitchin Town 2 Hungerford Town 1 HUNGERFORD go into their Monday night date with…


Calls for investigation after officers accused of misleading West Berkshire councillors

Calls for investigation after officers accused of misleading West Berkshire councillors

Faraday Plaza "debacle" needs to be looked into say Lib Debs CALLS have been made for an investigation into the ‘debacle’ that saw council…


Cancer waiting times among worst in the country at RBH

Cancer waiting times among worst in the country at RBH

NHS England figures put Reading hospital 9th from bottom More than a quarter of cancer patients at Royal Berkshire Hospital are left untreated more than…


Penwood woodland activity trail in pipeline

Penwood woodland activity trail in pipeline

Developers funds of £7,700 to fund scheme A NEW activity trail for youngsters through Penwood woodland is in the pipeline, thanks to developers’…


Soldiers to march through Thatcham

Soldiers to march through Thatcham

Royal School of Military Survey to exercise its freedom of the town SOLDIERS are to march through Thatcham later this year. The Royal School of Military…


Views sought on new Great Western rail link

Views sought on new Great Western rail link

£500m project will extend rail routes west to Reading and beyond Residents and businesses across the West, South West and Thames Valley areas are invited…


Bright and bubbly crossbreed seeks new home

Bright and bubbly crossbreed seeks new home

Three year old up for agility training A BRIGHT and bubbly crossbreed is looking for a home to enjoy fun and frolics – and have fun learning agility…


Flying fish and Hurricane Alex - all in a day's rowing for transatlantic Evelyn

Flying fish and Hurricane Alex - all in a day's rowing for transatlantic Evelyn

Lambourn man's epic journey nears its end HE’S been battered by winds from Hurricane Alex and struck by flying fish. But as you read this, Lambourn…


Motorcycle safety to the fore at special session

Motorcycle safety to the fore at special session

Newbury firefighters host motorcycle group SAFETY for motorcyclists was to the fore at a special session hosted by Newbury firefighters last Tuesday evening. The…


"No pattern" to latest crime blitz

"No pattern" to latest crime blitz

Series of distraction thefts at supermarkets in Newbury and Thatcham BURGLARS have targeted three cars and two properties in Newbury over the past seven…


What's on Sunday

What's on Sunday

Here's a few things to do across the district today. Newbury Racecourse will host a free-entry Wedding Show between 11am and 3.30pm for budding brides…


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