Home   News   Archive

Subscribe Now

NEWS

Brightwalton Primary School takes on Skipping Challenge

Brightwalton Primary School takes on Skipping Challenge

A Newbury primary school put a skip in its step on Friday after hosting a skipping workshop in an effort to get its pupils active. The 2-minute Skipping…


Newbury firefighters scrub up at charity car wash today

Newbury firefighters scrub up at charity car wash today

Two charities to benefit Treat the car to a spring clean and help Newbury firefighters raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity and Prior’s Court…


West Berkshire Council offers free nappy trials

West Berkshire Council offers free nappy trials

NEW and expectant parents can pick up free packs of reusable nappies in a scheme being run by West Berkshire Council.Real nappies are made from cloth…


Plans submitted for dedicated Green Park station

Plans submitted for dedicated Green Park station

Operator First Great Western says new station is not likely to open until December 2018. A dedicated station in Reading’s Green Park has moved…


Councillor calls for 20mph zone for a Greenham road

Councillor calls for 20mph zone for a Greenham road

Greenham ward member is now calling for residents views on whether Westwood Road needs a slower speed limit A DISTRICT councillor’s request to see…


Motorists angered by delays caused by parents parking near to Newbury school

Motorists angered by delays caused by parents parking near to Newbury school

Residents claim "inconsiderate" parents dropping children at John Rankin schools are causing considerable delays to their journeys ‘INCONSIDERATE…


Three people taken to hospital after Wash Water collision

Three people taken to hospital after Wash Water collision

Collision forced a closure of Andover Road Three people were taken to hospital following a Wash Water collision yesterday (Thursday) evening. Three pumps…


Kingsclere Singers concerts in Tadley and Ashford Hill

Kingsclere Singers concerts in Tadley and Ashford Hill

Popular music favourites will fill the air Kingsclere Singers are hosting two Spring concerts in Tadley on Friday (March 27) and Ashford Hill on Saturday…


End to 10 year battle as Sterling site goes through

End to 10 year battle as Sterling site goes through

Blocks between three and eight storeys will now be built, to create 167 flats in the town centre site It has taken a decade, but plans to redevelop…


Woman faces animal welfare charges

Woman faces animal welfare charges

An Upper Lambourn woman has made another appearance in court on 31 animal welfare charges. Nicola Sally Henton, formerly of Old Wantage Road, Upper Lambourn,…


Michelin chef stirs up a treat at Mortimer West End pub

Michelin chef stirs up a treat at Mortimer West End pub

Italian food menu sells out An Italian meal cooked by a Michelin-starred chef at a Mortimer West End pub triggered romantic memories for the owner. Italian…


Newbury recycling centre to open for longer

Newbury recycling centre to open for longer

To coincide with the longer daylight hours following the clock change this weekend Newbury’s Newtown Road Recycling Centre will be open from 8.30am until…


Future of Thatcham toilets to be discussed on Friday

Future of Thatcham toilets to be discussed on Friday

Extraordinary meeting called to debate loos ownership THE future of The Broadway toilets will be discussed at a public meeting tonight (Friday). Thatcham…


West Berkshire career fair dubbed most successful to date

West Berkshire career fair dubbed most successful to date

More than 55 businesses and organisations attend annual event THIS year’s West Berkshire Work and Careers Fair has been hailed as the most successful…


Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust gears up for elections

Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust gears up for elections

Elections are to begin next month to fill nine posts for the council of governors at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The election, which…


Title triumph for unbeaten Burghclere

Title triumph for unbeaten Burghclere

BURGHCLERE Primary School clinched victory in a nail-biting netball tournament at a Newbury school.Pupils from various local schools took part in the…


Max Flynn wins National Badminton Boys Doubles Championships

Max Flynn wins National Badminton Boys Doubles Championships

Teenager Max Flynn from Hermitage ends eight-year quest for a national title partnering Jonty Russ to victory at Essex’s Redbridge Leisure Centre Teenager…


Multi-million pound upgrade for the A339

Multi-million pound upgrade for the A339

Road crucial to Newbury's economic and housing growth to receive £10m upgrade The A339 in Newbury – deemed critical to the town’s economic…


Make a noise for the boys

Make a noise for the boys

MAKE a noise for the boys is the appeal from Hungerford Town manager Bobby Wilkinson as his team goes into six make-or-break games that could seal a play-off…


Battle to restore historic churches in Kingsclere and Ashford Hill continues in run up to Easter

Battle to restore historic churches in Kingsclere and Ashford Hill continues in run up to Easter

The battle to maintain the historic churches in Kingsclere and Ashford Hill continues in the run-up to Easter – and beyond. A group was formed in…


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More