A COMMUNITY stalwart involved in an horrific, head-on smash tried to avoid a drink- driving conviction via a legal loophole. Neil Thomas Dignan accepted…
Proposals branded a 'scandal' A CAMPAIGN has been launched to “save the River Lambourn” from sewage pollution generated by a new housing development. One…
Incident near Ufton Nervet turn-off A man was taken to hospital during the early hours of this morning (Wed) after an accident on the A4 Padworth, near…
Firefighters remove fireplace to tackle blaze A birds nest caused an Upper Bucklebury chimney fire yesterday evening (Tues). Two pumps were called at…
Plans to provide affordable housing in Burghfield have been approved. Sovereign housing association’s application to build 26 properties –…
A 21-year-old student from Newbury has set herself the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF). Ploy…
A national car parking company is to manage the patient and visitor car park at the West Berkshire Community Hospital after securing its first NHS…
Consultation until mid-June on making the areas smoke-free Should children’s play areas in parks borough-wide be smoke-free? That’s the question…
Newbury College and Theale Primary School will act as sponsors for a new Newbury primary school after West Berkshire Council’s recommendations were…
Two fires discovered 200m apart Fires in Thatcham reed beds this afternoon (Tuesday) have been put down to a suspected arson. Two pumps were called at…
Plans for change put forward 11 years after incident in which seven people were killed Plans for the replacement level crossing bridge at Ufton Nervet…
Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was punched in the ribs when his fare walked off without paying. The incident started around 11.45pm…
Newbury District Hospital used to be in Andover Road near St John's roundabout. The site is now Carnarvon Place and is housing for the over-55s. Here…
Damage estimated at £10,000 Newbury Cricket Club says it is devastated and angry after arsonists torched the club's practice nets, causing an estimated…
Burning tyres cause of blaze A Tilehurst bonfire piled with tyres which raged out of control was extinguished by firefighters yesterday evening (April…
The outdoor learning and play space has been unveiled at the South Thatcham Children’s Centre Children at The Colourful Caterpillar Pre-school can now…
Town maintains ancient traditions
20-year lease signed A new gym opened its doors in Park Way last week, following a £900,000 refurbishment. Bstfitness, which opened last Wednesday,…
Clive Jones made the pledge to voters in his patch, which includes Burghfield, Mortimer and Sulhamstead The Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for…
Residents nearby voice concerns following escape of medium-risk patient from Thornford Park hospital last year Psychiatric hospital Thornford Park has…
