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Top jockeys swap steeds for pogo sticks at Newbury Racecourse fundraiser

Top jockeys swap steeds for pogo sticks at Newbury Racecourse fundraiser

TOP jockeys are to take on event riders in a fundraising, fun-packed pogo challenge at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday (January 24). The jockeys, including…


Line-up of candidates for North West Hampshire consituency in General Election

Line-up of candidates for North West Hampshire consituency in General Election

THE LINE-UP of candidates for the North West Hampshire constituency in the May General Election is taking shape, as the MP of almost two decades prepares…


This week's My Newbury photos

This week's My Newbury photos

A FROSTY morning walk on Greenham Common is the focal point of this week's My Newbury photos. The first picture was taken by Rhiannon Weatherill and the…


Thatcham pizzeria signage approved - but not the shop

Thatcham pizzeria signage approved - but not the shop

A BUSINESSMAN has spoken of his disbelief after West Berkshire Council turned down his plans for a pizzeria - but approved the signage for the shop. The…


Former Pangbourne students picked for England rugby squad

Former Pangbourne students picked for England rugby squad

Two former Pangbourne College students will join the England Students Rugby Union squad when they take on Portugal next weekend. The Saturday game in…


Record year for Newbury Cats Protection as 500 felines rehomed

Record year for Newbury Cats Protection as 500 felines rehomed

NEWBURY Cats Protection enjoyed a record year in 2014 as it rehomed 570 feline friends with new families. The figure marks a 36-per-cent increase on 2013,…


Town bow out as Newbury hit four

Town bow out as Newbury hit four

THATCHAM TOWN went out of the Berks and Bucks Senior Trophy when falling to a 3-1 defeat at Flackwell Heath on Tuesday night. Town were forced to play…


Household goods stolen from Theale building site

Household goods stolen from Theale building site

A BURGLAR has stolen household appliances from a building site in Theale. Between 5.15am and 5.45am yesterday (Tuesday) the burglar smashed the glass…


Have you seen this missing Newbury man?

Have you seen this missing Newbury man?

POLICE are asking for help in finding a man who was last seen at his Newbury home more than 24 hours ago. He is Martin Hillier, aged 56, described as…


Secret gardens of Hampshire revealed in Burghclere tonight

Secret gardens of Hampshire revealed in Burghclere tonight

THE SECRET Gardens of Hampshire will be revealed at a talk in Burghclere this evening (Tues). Burghclere and Newtown Horticultural Society will host a…


Thatcham widower launches appeal to find donor of groceries at difficult Christmas time

Thatcham widower launches appeal to find donor of groceries at difficult Christmas time

A HEARTFELT appeal has been sent by a Thatcham widower to find the donor of groceries over Christmas following the death of his partner. Tony Richardson,…


Legal deadline extended for Crookham House

Legal deadline extended for Crookham House

CROOKHAM House went before planners again as the developer and West Berkshire Council have not yet reached a legal agreement. Councillors approved the…


Dyslexic Tadley author's debut novel published after wait of over two decades

Dyslexic Tadley author's debut novel published after wait of over two decades

A TADLEY author who suffers from dyslexia recently saw the publication of her first novel – after a wait of more than two decades. Spiritual novelist…


Berkshire Healthcare top gay-friendly workplace says annual index

Berkshire Healthcare top gay-friendly workplace says annual index

Berkshire Healthcare has been ranked as one the top gay-friendly workplaces in the country by an influential gay rights lobby-group. Stonewall’s annual…


Opposition grows towards Greenham car storage business

Opposition grows towards Greenham car storage business

OPPOSITION to a proposed facility to store thousands of accident damaged vehicles on Greenham Business Park is growing, with the former chairman of Greenham…


Delays continue on the A34

Delays continue on the A34

THE A34 near Milton has reopened, nearly 10 hours after a collision closed the southbound carriageway this morning (Monday). Drivers saw their morning…


Newbury awareness day for child sexual exploitation

Newbury awareness day for child sexual exploitation

THAMES Valley Police will be holding an awareness day in Newbury about child sexual exploitation. The force says that the crime can affect any child,…


Alcohol stolen in Newbury burglary

Alcohol stolen in Newbury burglary

BOTTLES of alcohol have been stolen from a Newbury garage. The burglary took place in Heather Gardens between 10.30pm on Thursday, January 15 and 7.15am…


Newbury firefighters provide first aid to woman after fall

Newbury firefighters provide first aid to woman after fall

FIREFIGHTERS were first on the scene after an elderly lady suffered a fall at a house in Newbury this morning (Monday). One pump from Newbury Fire Station…


Blues crushed by late try

Blues crushed by late try

Newbury Blues 18 Towcestrians 25 BLUES were again undone by a last-gasp score as high-flying Towcestrians claimed the points at Monks Lane. The sides…


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