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Community spirit sees the re-opening of Kingsclere library

Community spirit sees the re-opening of Kingsclere library

Voluntary group saves the day COMMUNITY spirit saw the re-opening on Tuesday of Kingsclere Library, which remains as a thriving local facility, …


Greenham Business Park textile mural gets £200 boost

Greenham Business Park textile mural gets £200 boost

Festival of Britain mural restoration underway A HUGE textile mural made for the Festival of Britain and currently housed at Greenham Business Park, has…


Planners' go-ahead for Bridge Street project

Planners' go-ahead for Bridge Street project

Number Six due for major facelift and refurbishment AMBITIOUS plans to upgrade a derelict building in Bridge Street, Hungerford, have been approved by…


Waterstones to relocate to Parkway

Waterstones to relocate to Parkway

The bookstore confirms the move months after Metro Bank announces Northbrook Street store takeover Waterstones is soon to open a new store in Newbury’s…


What's on in West Berkshire today (Sat)

What's on in West Berkshire today (Sat)

Lamb feeding, historic walks, food fairs and more An afternoon of free fun and games is being held at Speen Recreation Ground, including retro sports…


GradWeb invests in heart of Newbury

GradWeb invests in heart of Newbury

Growing recruitment company moves to larger offices One of the UK’s leading recruitment services companies has moved to larger offices in the town…


Coras award 2015 kicks off with lunch

Coras award 2015 kicks off with lunch

Supporters and sponsors meet at Newbury Hilton Coras 2015 has officially kicked off with the supporters’ lunch held at Hilton Newbury Centre on…


Business launches mug ahead of birth of second royal baby

Business launches mug ahead of birth of second royal baby

A commemorative mug has been designed by a Chapel Row business to mark the imminent arrival of the second royal baby.Excitement in the Duchess of Cambridge’s…


Purse stolen from car in broad daylight at Sainsbury's in Newbury

Purse stolen from car in broad daylight at Sainsbury's in Newbury

Police appealing for witnesses after incident at petrol station POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a purse was stolen from a car in broad daylight…


Tilehurst grass fire suspected arson

Tilehurst grass fire suspected arson

Firefighters called to recreation ground A Tilehurst grass fire at a recreation ground yesterday evening (Thursday) was put down to a suspected arson. One…


Cup crowns league title for Document House

Cup crowns league title for Document House

Sunday League champions win Lambourn Cup and now have a treble in sight IT’S two-down and one to go for Document House after their 2-1 win over…


Still plenty of work to be done in play-off quest

Still plenty of work to be done in play-off quest

On the brink, but points still needed to make the end of season dotted line IT’S NOT DONE YET is the warming from manager Bobby Wilkinson as his…


Newbury singers grace West End stage

Newbury singers grace West End stage

TWO Newbury singers will be gracing a prestigious Sunday when they take to the stage of The Pheasantry in Chelsea's Kings Road.Former St Bartholomew's…


Candidates to take a grilling at hustings tonight (Friday)

Candidates to take a grilling at hustings tonight (Friday)

Kennet School will host the political meeting for candidates in the general election PEOPLE in Thatcham will have the opportunity to grill candidates…


General election line-up confirmed

General election line-up confirmed

Your chance to learn more about who wants your votes in this week's NWN After months of speculation and with just three weeks left until the General Election,…


"It's the FA Cup, amazing things happen," says RFC fan Chris Tarrant

"It's the FA Cup, amazing things happen," says RFC fan Chris Tarrant

TV presenter shows support for Royals ahead of Wembley match TELEVISION and radio presenter, and Bucklebury resident, Chris Tarrant is optimistic about…


Police chief says tackling child sexual exploitation remains a 'top priority'

Police chief says tackling child sexual exploitation remains a 'top priority'

The NWN speaks to Thames Valley Police's new chief constable Francis Habgood about rural crime and police cuts PROTECTING the district’s most vulnerable…


Race for Lifer's 'flashmob' hit Newbury

Race for Lifer's 'flashmob' hit Newbury

Tattoos and funky nail art on offer Women shopping in Newbury's Park Way today (Friday April 17) might return home with the odd 'tattoo' - or funky nail…


Platforms at Reading station reopen following 'emergency services incident'

Platforms at Reading station reopen following 'emergency services incident'

Local services were disrupted but trains are still running after fire service called to reports of smoke from third floor building TWO platforms at Reading…


It's all ours as Hockey Club gain long-awaited title success

It's all ours as Hockey Club gain long-awaited title success

Last day win sees them overhaul rivals to snatch championship alongside promotion HOCKEY: Newbury and Thatcham completed their grand snatch of the Middlesex,…


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