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Parish councillor 'bullied' clerk and chairman

Parish councillor 'bullied' clerk and chairman

Stratfield Mortimer councillor reprimanded for his actions after independent investigation AN independent investigation has ruled that a parish councillor…


Were council's library closure proposals legal?

Were council's library closure proposals legal?

Council sidesteps questions over whether it would have been in breach of its statutory duty IT is still no clearer as to whether West Berkshire Council’s…


Former vicar and Thatcham school counsellor jailed for child sex offences

Former vicar and Thatcham school counsellor jailed for child sex offences

Peter Jarvis begins 15 month prison term A FORMER Thatcham vicar and Kennet School youth counsellor was yesterday (Wednesday) jailed for child sex…


Burst water main in Newbury

Burst water main in Newbury

Repair work to be tackled after local businesses close A BURST water main in Newbury this morning (Tuesday) is to be repaired overnight, to cause less…


Gas cloud in chemical incident at Chieveley Service Station

Gas cloud in chemical incident at Chieveley Service Station

Premises evacuated after nitric acid leaks from artic CHIEVELEY Service Station at the M4/A34 intersection was evacuated and cordoned off last night (Monday),…


Application for Theale Primary School replacement submitted

Application for Theale Primary School replacement submitted

But negotiations continue over land agreement PLANS to provide Theale with an urgently-needed replacement primary school have been submitted. However,…


"I can't afford to pay for my child to get to school"

"I can't afford to pay for my child to get to school"

Council's cuts to free school transport has had a huge impact on one mother FOR one Upper Bucklebury mother West Berkshire Council’s cuts to public…


Kingsclere's Community Library model for others facing axe

Kingsclere's Community Library model for others facing axe

Hard working volunteers keep facility open KINGSCLERE Community Library is becoming the model for many libraries facing an uncertain future. Since announcements…


Newbury schoolgirl comes third in national writing competition

Newbury schoolgirl comes third in national writing competition

Beth King praised for positive message A NEWBURY schoolgirl wrote a profound and positive message, which saw her finish third in a national writing competition. The…


"We didn't give Market Street land away" say council

"We didn't give Market Street land away" say council

Councillor says he wants to "kill off the fallacy" A LEADING councillor says he wants to finally “kill off the fallacy” that the authority…


Berkshire NHS Trust rated "Good" by watchdog

Berkshire NHS Trust rated "Good" by watchdog

Community-based mental health service also rated "Outstanding" A local NHS trust has been rated “good” after an inspection by the Care Quality…


Councillors defend allowance increase to cries of 'shame on you'

Councillors defend allowance increase to cries of 'shame on you'

"Do you not see the irony and the shame?" asks Newbury resident WEST Berkshire councillors faced cries of “shame on you” from the public gallery…


Google goggles bring lessons in Thatcham to life

Google goggles bring lessons in Thatcham to life

Kennet School pupils experience virtual reality PUPILS at Kennet School were transported around the world last week without stepping outside the classroom. The…


Highclere villagers solidly oppose housing development

Highclere villagers solidly oppose housing development

Size of village would increase by 20 per cent HIGHCLERE villagers turned out in force last Tuesday evening in a solid show of opposition to a proposed…


West Berkshire Councillor who failed to pay council tax named

West Berkshire Councillor who failed to pay council tax named

Internal review concludes naming member to be in public interest A WEST Berkshire councillor who received numerous court summonses for failing to pay…


Last-gasp winner keeps Town in top two

Last-gasp winner keeps Town in top two

Tadley's long unbeaten run finally ends with Spurs defeat A LAST minute goal from Gareth Thomas gave Thatcham Town victory at Royal Wootton Bassett Town…


A huge turnover at Monks Lane

A huge turnover at Monks Lane

Blues stage superb rally but Salisbury spread the gap a little wider NEWBURY BLUES staged a stunning comeback to beat Maidenhead 25-20 at Monks Lane,…


It's given at last!

It's given at last!

Bizarre 'is it or isn't it?' decision sends Hungerford back into the top four. Hungerford Town 1 Merthyr Town 0. AN EXTRAORDINARY goal 12 minutes from time...


Police appeal after van strikes house in Hermitage

Police appeal after van strikes house in Hermitage

Driver and passenger fled the scene Police are appealing for witnesses after a van struck the back of a house in Hermitage this morning (Saturday). At…


Thames Valley Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley Air Ambulance lottery results

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. They work around the clock, every…


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