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Theale lock undergoing urgent repair work

Theale lock undergoing urgent repair work

February open day at 298-year old lock A THEALE lock almost three centuries old is undergoing urgent repairs, as part of a £2.5m maintenance programme…


Weather warnings issued for West Berkshire and Hampshire tomorrow (Weds)

Weather warnings issued for West Berkshire and Hampshire tomorrow (Weds)

Met Office predict heavy rain and risk of flooding TORRENTIAL rain is expected to hit West Berkshire and Hampshire tomorrow (Weds) The Met Office has…


Thatcham man arrested on suspicion of robbery

Thatcham man arrested on suspicion of robbery

Incident occurred near St Mary's Church A Thatcham man has been arrested following a robbery in the town.  The robbery took place in the alleyway…


Man threatened with knife in Newbury attempted robbery

Man threatened with knife in Newbury attempted robbery

Victim escaped uninjured but police appealing for witnesses A MAN was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Newbury. The 49-year-old…


Gee barely has time to take off his gloves

Gee barely has time to take off his gloves

Busy Monday work for young Hungerford goalkeeper as they bow out of League Cup Hungerford Town 0 Winchester City 2 HUNGERFORD'S   mixture of youth…


Clash over proposed Cold Ash speed bump

Clash over proposed Cold Ash speed bump

Parish Council to make decision tonight (Tuesday) COLD ASH residents clashed with parish councillors at a consultation event last week discussing a speed…


Greenham precept to rise to pay for spiralling costs of Control Tower

Greenham precept to rise to pay for spiralling costs of Control Tower

Above-inflation rise to cover overspend on flagship redevelopment Greenham residents will have to foot the bill of the spiralling costs of the control…


Large turnout for public Sandleford meeting

Large turnout for public Sandleford meeting

Say No To Sandleford hears range of questions on 2,000 home development MORE than 100 Newbury residents braved the freezing cold on Tuesday night to attend…


'Negligible' impact on Newbury traffic from Sandleford branded as 'unbelievable'

'Negligible' impact on Newbury traffic from Sandleford branded as 'unbelievable'

Increase of 5.4 per cent and more than 2,000 extra rush-hour trips per day predicted BLOOR Homes’ prediction that the impact on traffic from the…


Volunteer lock keepers needed for iconic waterway

Volunteer lock keepers needed for iconic waterway

A first for Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury THE charity that looks after the Kennet and Avon Canal is searching for local keeper volunteers to take-up…


Police investigating unexplained death in Newbury

Police investigating unexplained death in Newbury

Man's body discovered AN unexplained death of a man in Newbury today (Monday) is being investigated. Police and ambulance crews were called to Hampton…


Baughurst special public meeting over proposed developments

Baughurst special public meeting over proposed developments

Large housing development and care home planned BAUGHURST villagers can have their say at a meeting on Tuesday evening (Jan 26) to discuss proposals for…


Burglars target ten cars and properties in Newbury crime blitz

Burglars target ten cars and properties in Newbury crime blitz

Police issue warning after week of crime BURGLARS have targeted ten cars and properties in Newbury in the past week. The crime blitz took place between…


Council tax increase and cuts to buses and libraries on the cards

Council tax increase and cuts to buses and libraries on the cards

District council needs to save up to £19m COUNCIL tax is set to rise by four per cent next year as West Berkshire Council looks to make savings of £19m. Bus…


Kintbury Parish Council election winner announced

Kintbury Parish Council election winner announced

Jon Hemphill claims landslide victory The winner at the Kintbury parish council election has been announced as Jon Hemphill. Mr Hemphill won…


Jolly good show at Biggleswade

Jolly good show at Biggleswade

Brown and Tyler double up in convincing away win Biggleswade Town 1 Hungerford Town 4 TWO goals apiece from Stefan Brown and Rhys Tyler ensured there…


Blues open up play-off chase

Blues open up play-off chase

Salisbury victory leaves promotion repechage within reach NEWBURY BLUES boosted their bid for what looks like being a play-off chase in South West One…


Town keep their grip at the top

Town keep their grip at the top

Tadley down top four Laverstock to climb Wessex table Thatcham Town 3 Longlevens 1 THATCHAM scored their 13th home win of the season to tighten their…


Controversial Ashford Hill housing scheme approved

Controversial Ashford Hill housing scheme approved

Councillor under fire for deciding casting vote SHOCK waves reverberated around a borough council chamber last Wednesday after an Ashford Hill councillor…


Could an ice rink be coming to Newbury's Victoria Park?

Could an ice rink be coming to Newbury's Victoria Park?

Council reveals it has held discussions over £500,000 project as part of £1.3m makeover AN ICE rink, a state-of-the-art water play feature and an 80-seater…


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