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Major works to close the M4 for three nights

Major works to close the M4 for three nights

Works to start at 9pm tonight Motorists using the M4 are being warned to plan ahead as overnight road closures are set to begin tonight (Wednesday). A…


Newbury man punches the mother of his child in the face

Newbury man punches the mother of his child in the face

Man says he is sorry after attack leaves victim with bloodied lip and bruised face A NEWBURY man who hit the mother of his child has been sentenced. Newbury…


Town and Manor hands out £120,000 in five years

Town and Manor hands out £120,000 in five years

In 2015 alone, total was £12,500 THE Town and Manor of Hungerford has handed out more than £120,000 to local good causes in the past 15 years. At…


Car wreck depot firm appeals refusal to extend hours of operation

Car wreck depot firm appeals refusal to extend hours of operation

Copart UK won planning permission for 4,000-vehicle storage yard AN international firm poised to site a car depot for more than 4,000 vehicles in…


Disappointment over Thatcham Priory sale decision

Disappointment over Thatcham Priory sale decision

Residents speak out after being denied opportunity at public meeting THATCHAM residents have spoken of their disappointment at the town council’s…


Fun-packed young lurcher seeks new home

Fun-packed young lurcher seeks new home

Loving family and leg-stretching walkies essential A ZIPPY young lurcher is seeking a new home to bring lots of fun into. Holly is a five-year-old lurcher,…


Newbury school hosts cyber awareness workshop

Newbury school hosts cyber awareness workshop

Vodafone employees teach St Bart's pupils how to stay safe online A TEAM of Vodafone employees took their tech expertise to a Newbury school in an effort…


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…


Thatcham man's face was caked in ketamine, court told

Thatcham man's face was caked in ketamine, court told

Landscape gardener handed fine A THATCHAM man snorted the illegal drug ketamine so enthusiastically that police saw it caked round his face. The give-away…


Flood alert issued for River Pang

Flood alert issued for River Pang

Area from East Ilsley to Pangbourne affected A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Pang, affecting an area from East Ilsley to Pangbourne. The flood…


Bear Grylls opens new £1.5m inspiration centre at John O'Gaunt school

Bear Grylls opens new £1.5m inspiration centre at John O'Gaunt school

TV star helps unveil centre at student awards ceremony TELEVISION star and survival expert Bear Grylls paid a visit to Hungerford recently to help unveil…


Former councillor admits stealing £140,000 from Newbury employer

Former councillor admits stealing £140,000 from Newbury employer

Washing machine engineer helped himself to money A MAN who admitted stealing £140,000 from his Newbury employers has been warned it is “highly…


Opinion divided over new flats in Northbrook Street

Opinion divided over new flats in Northbrook Street

PLANS to build 11 new dwellings in the centre of Newbury have divided councillors’ opinions. London-based Atomik Architecture has submitted the plans…


Local people honoured in Who's Who 2016

Local people honoured in Who's Who 2016

Former Newbury Weekly News reporter is included THE Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, a former Newbury Weekly News reporter and two other former pupils of…


Newbury sea cadets receive awards

Newbury sea cadets receive awards

Achievement certificates handed out at ceremony ON Friday, December 11, Newbury Sea Cadets held their annual awards presentation at the unit’s Craven…


West Berkshire Council branded 'irresponsible' by neighbouring authority

West Berkshire Council branded 'irresponsible' by neighbouring authority

Reading Borough Council deputy leader slams local authority over Calcot planning application WEST Berkshire Council has been accused of acting irresponsibly…


Day at the races ends in drive ban for stable girl

Day at the races ends in drive ban for stable girl

Car was driven erratically, court hears A DAY at Newbury races ended in a driving ban for a racing-yard employee. Newbury magistrates heard that members…


Highclere villagers raise concerns about housing development

Highclere villagers raise concerns about housing development

Public exhibition unveils greenfield site proposals HIGHCLERE villagers have raised concerns about a large housing development being proposed in the village. A…


PALS carols raise funds

PALS carols raise funds

Group entertains shoppers at Sainsbury's A WEST Berkshire charity for disabled children and young adults has received a Christmas boost to its funding. Seventeen…


Council tax bill set to rise for more than 2,000 West Berkshire residents

Council tax bill set to rise for more than 2,000 West Berkshire residents

District council vote to cap Council Tax Support MORE than 2,000 West Berkshire residents will need to tighten their purse strings after councillors voted…


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