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Supermarket opening times over Easter

Supermarket opening times over Easter

Here are the hours supermarkets will open in West Berks and North Hants over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend These are the opening times for supermarkets…


District Council accused of negelecting Newbury's history

District Council accused of negelecting Newbury's history

Local historian criticises West Berkshire Council's approval of LED lighting plan outside historic Newbury building WEST Berkshire Council has been accused…


Investigation launched into Froxfield train collision

Investigation launched into Froxfield train collision

London Paddington to Penzance hit brick debris while travelling at about 90mph. AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a high-speed train struck debris…


Just weeks left for winner to claim £400,000 lottery prize

Just weeks left for winner to claim £400,000 lottery prize

The ticket, purchased in Reading, will expire on April 26, leaving the £404,236.60 unclaimed The clock is ticking for a mystery local lottery winner. The…


Newbury firefighters mop up at charity car wash

Newbury firefighters mop up at charity car wash

Elbow grease raises £1,000 Newbury firefighters raised a sparkling £1,000 for charity at a car wash at the station on Saturday. Organiser at the…


Newbury Library display chimes with World Autism Awareness Day

Newbury Library display chimes with World Autism Awareness Day

Castle school and Priors Court pupils' work feature Artwork created by pupils from two special Newbury schools is on display at Newbury Library and to…


New figures for looked after children "all in the red"

New figures for looked after children "all in the red"

Austerity measures have led to a rise in the number of children who are cared for by the state across West Berkshire. The news emerged during a meeting…


Newbury school to raffle England jersey for charity

Newbury school to raffle England jersey for charity

An England rugby jersey which was worn by outside centre Jonathan Joseph for the final Six Nations match against France on Saturday is to be raffled for…


Carnarvon Arms sold in deal worth over £2m

Carnarvon Arms sold in deal worth over £2m

End of June re-opening likely for historic pub THE Carnarvon Arms near Highclere has been sold in a deal worth over £2m - with an end of June re-opening…


Electric fan triggers Tilehurst bathroom fire

Electric fan triggers Tilehurst bathroom fire

Ten firefighters called to scene An electric fan triggered a Tilehurst bathroom fire this morning (Tuesday). Spokeswoman for the Royal Berkshire Fire…


Newbury canal wharf pub alleged assault

Newbury canal wharf pub alleged assault

Police seek information on incident early Saturday am Police have appealed for information after an alleged assault by door staff outside a pub in Newbury's…


Mixed crew aims to set new Easter marathon race record

Mixed crew aims to set new Easter marathon race record

Top kayakers target smashing 35-year record set by local paddler with TV adventurer in the field BRITAIN’S top male and female kayakers have teamed…


West Berkshire Brewery wins national award

West Berkshire Brewery wins national award

Yattendon brewery takes silver award for its Dr Hexter’s Healer bottled beer WEST Berkshire Brewery has won another award for one of its beers. The Yattendon…


Rail commuters to face travel chaos and delays over Easter bank holiday

Rail commuters to face travel chaos and delays over Easter bank holiday

First Great Western commuters will face rail disruption over bank holiday weekend COMMUTERS who will be travelling on First Great Western services over…


Thatcham schoolchildren learn the bare bones of science

Thatcham schoolchildren learn the bare bones of science

Renewable energy and healthy eating lessons for Spurcroft pupils CHILDREN at Spurcroft Primary School learned about sustainable energy and about healthy…


New Chief Constable announced for Thames Valley

New Chief Constable announced for Thames Valley

The new Chief Constable of the Thames Valley has been confirmed by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Francis Habgood will officially replace Sara Thornton…


Pupils good attendees at West Berkshire schools figures show

Pupils good attendees at West Berkshire schools figures show

Pupils from West Berkshire are absent from school less than they are in other parts of the country, according to pupil absence data released recently. In…


Tuesday deadline on Newtown Common tree felling

Tuesday deadline on Newtown Common tree felling

Opposition grows to heathland management plan Opposition is gathering among Newtown Common users and villagers, to proposals to fell a large area of trees…


Tadley police to take questions at town council's annual meeting

Tadley police to take questions at town council's annual meeting

All welcome at tonight's meeting in Tadley Tadley police will be among guest speakers at Tadley Town Council's annual town meeting this evening (Monday). Council…


Former John Radcliffe Hospital nurse convicted of rape and sexual assault

Former John Radcliffe Hospital nurse convicted of rape and sexual assault

Andrew Hutchinson, aged 29, pleaded guilty to several counts of voyeurism, rape and sexual assault on victims as young as 10-years-old A FORMER senior…


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