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Three window displays scoop Newbury BID prize

Three window displays scoop Newbury BID prize

Two stores and public library named best displays TWO Newbury high street stores and one public library won prizes this week for the quality of their…


Newbury police station not affected by cuts

Newbury police station not affected by cuts

But Pangbourne front counter will close from April 2016 as part of cost-cutting measures NEWBURY police station will not be affected by cuts, it was confirmed…


Allotmenteers appeal to MP

Allotmenteers appeal to MP

More than 70 plots under threat HUNGERFORD allotmenteers, threatened with eviction in a planning wrangle, have sought help from their MP. The chairman…


Council blunder sees further delays in key decision on A339 access road

Council blunder sees further delays in key decision on A339 access road

West Berkshire Council to push ahead with work on road in February regardless ANOTHER West Berkshire Council blunder has meant further delays on a decision…


Firefighters trained as First Responders

Firefighters trained as First Responders

Fire stations from 3 counties, including Berkshire, involved in trial FIRE stations from three counties – including Berkshire – are involved…


Freemasons appoint new lodge master

Freemasons appoint new lodge master

Former REME man gets top post NEWBURY Freemasons have installed a new head of their Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope for the coming year. He is Neil Wilkinson,…


Store to hold events to replace stolen charity donations

Store to hold events to replace stolen charity donations

Wash Common shop raising money for Guide Dogs BUDGENS in Wash Common is holding a charity fundraiser to replace money stolen by thieves. The Guide Dogs…


Woolton Hill villager highlights parking dangers

Woolton Hill villager highlights parking dangers

Workers line up vehicles along narrow country lane A WOOLTON Hill villager has highlighted the dangers posed by contractors’ vehicles lined up on…


Man charged with racially aggravated public order offence in Newbury

Man charged with racially aggravated public order offence in Newbury

Offence relates to incident at St John's post office A 41-year-old man has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence in Newbury. Philip…


Ambulance response times falling short

Ambulance response times falling short

Failure to meet serious incident target in last five months SOUTH Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is becoming increasingly reliant on help from the community…


Cheeky crossbreed in golden years seeks new owner

Cheeky crossbreed in golden years seeks new owner

New home at top of Christmas wish list A CHEEKY crossbreed in her golden years has put a new home at the top of her Christmas wish list. Skye, a ten-year-old…


Family escapes serious injury after shed torched

Family escapes serious injury after shed torched

Firefighters suspect arson is cause of blaze A NEWBURY family have had a lucky escape after their shed was torched by arsonists. Even though the fire…


Lambourn man prepared for 'world's toughest row'

Lambourn man prepared for 'world's toughest row'

Bad weather delays start A LAMBOURN man is taking on the challenge of a lifetime with a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. Evelyn Williams is set to…


Charity cheat convicted of fraud

Charity cheat convicted of fraud

Man claimed to be collecting clothes for children's cancer charity A fraudster who collected bags of clothes for a children's cancer charity…


Plans for flats near Newbury nursery

Plans for flats near Newbury nursery

Nursery owner submits plans for nine flats PLANS to build flats next to a Newbury nursery have been submitted. Forbury Gardens Day Nursery wants to build…


West Berkshire residents recognised in Community Champion Awards

West Berkshire residents recognised in Community Champion Awards

Fundraisers, volunteers and community groups included in winners TWO junior fundraisers, a Scout leader and a school governor have all been recognised…


What's on Saturday

What's on Saturday

‘Twas the weekend before Christmas… and plenty to do in West Berkshire today. At Newbury’s St Nicolas Church there will be an open…


Winchcombe School's got rhythm

Winchcombe School's got rhythm

Defibrillator and drums funded through PTA PUPILS at The Winchcombe School, Newbury, have been benefiting from different beats thanks to the hard work…


Arrests made in connection with poaching and burglary offences

Arrests made in connection with poaching and burglary offences

Two-week long Operation Flax sees several arrests made in West Berkshire Police officers from West Berkshire have made several arrests in connection with…


Thatcham man cleared of assault charge

Thatcham man cleared of assault charge

Self defence plea upheld in case involving death of Kingsclere man AN AMATEUR boxer who punched a man who then suffered a fatal heart attack has been…


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