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Thatcham church celebrates appointment of first woman bishop

Thatcham church celebrates appointment of first woman bishop

PEOPLE in Thatcham gathered at St Mary’s Church to celebrate a landmark moment in church history this week. Almost three years ago the organisation Women…


Wonderful wetlands, netball and rambles among what-to-do today offerings

Wonderful wetlands, netball and rambles among what-to-do today offerings

RAMBLES in the local countryside, netball and a community gathering at a Newbury school are on offer for those wondering what is available to do locally…


Staffy seeking I've Got You Babe singing owner

Staffy seeking I've Got You Babe singing owner

A ‘STAFFY’ hopes for a new owner singing I’ve Got You Babe, after being found abandoned on New Year’s Eve. Babe, a two-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier,…


Council proposes 20mph speed limit near Newbury Racecourse

Council proposes 20mph speed limit near Newbury Racecourse

WEST Berkshire Council is proposing to introduce a 20mph speed limit on Mill Lane, Boundary Road, Connaught Road and Greenham Mill. The change was recommended…


From farm to fork in Aldermaston Cub badge

From farm to fork in Aldermaston Cub badge

CUBS left Tesco’s London Road store with an extra badge last week as they took part in the supermarket’s Farm to Fork scheme. The group from 1st Aldermaston…


Legendary Lambourn jockey AP McCoy to retire at end of season

Legendary Lambourn jockey AP McCoy to retire at end of season

LAMBOURN'S nineteen-times champion jockey AP McCoy has revealed he is to retire at the end of the season.McCoy made the shock announcement after riding…


Last chance to have say on proposed cuts to vital youth services

Last chance to have say on proposed cuts to vital youth services

A PETITION opposing West Berkshire Council’s proposals to axe vital services to some of the district’s most vulnerable residents has been signed by more…


Cold callers? No thanks!

Cold callers? No thanks!

AN EAST Garston street community has arranged to become an official No Cold Calling zone. Humphreys Lane is the latest to join a number of locations in…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. They work around the clock,…


Boundary Road to be closed 'for months' while railway bridge is replaced

Boundary Road to be closed 'for months' while railway bridge is replaced

NEWBURY’S motorists are set for months of disruption – with the news that Boundary Road will be closed from September to allow for the railway bridge…


Former MP David Rendel in Thatcham today (Saturday) to hear you concerns

Former MP David Rendel in Thatcham today (Saturday) to hear you concerns

RAISE any of your Thatcham-related issues with a former MP today (Saturday). Former Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury David Rendel and Liberal Democrat…


Betfair Hurdle at Newbury Racecourse among today's events (Sat)

Betfair Hurdle at Newbury Racecourse among today's events (Sat)

LOOKING for something to do in West Berkshire today? Look no further. There is a packed weekend of sporting action in Newbury, with a big day of horse…


Local celebrity Keith Chegwin voted out of Big Brother house

Local celebrity Keith Chegwin voted out of Big Brother house

LOCAL celebrity Keith Chegwin has been voted out of the Celebrity Big Brother house.Veteran TV presenter Cheggers finished fourth overall and was the…


Reports of ten mile tailbacks on A34 after four vehicle collision

Reports of ten mile tailbacks on A34 after four vehicle collision

THE four vehicles involved in a collision on the A34 this afternoon have been cleared - but there are still huge delays for those trying to get home in…


Pedestrian in hospital after petrol station crash

Pedestrian in hospital after petrol station crash

A pedestrian was hospitalised after a collision with a vehicle at a petrol station near Hermitage last night. South Central Ambulance Service confirmed…


A man and his mission to mark Norman Wisdom's 100th birthday

A man and his mission to mark Norman Wisdom's 100th birthday

IF YOU thought you saw Norman Wisdom walking through West Berkshire today, you weren't (entirely) mistaken. To mark the comedian's 100th birthday on Wednesday…


Keith Chegwin in Celebrity Big Brother final

Keith Chegwin in Celebrity Big Brother final

LOCAL celebrity, Keith Chegwin has survived the Celebrity Big Brother household to make it into tonight’s (Friday) live final. Veteran television presenter,…


Hermitage to house MoD's social media soldiers

Hermitage to house MoD's social media soldiers

‘FACEBOOK warriors’ will fight the international information war of the future... from a base in Hermitage. The Ministry of Defence (MoD)’s 77th Brigade…


Legendary England goalkeeper and Newbury MP at drained Aldermaston Lock

Legendary England goalkeeper and Newbury MP at drained Aldermaston Lock

A LEGENDARY England goalkeeper and Newbury’s MP were among hundreds who braved arctic temperatures to descend into Aldermaston lock on Saturday. More…


Burghclere secondary school dips into Indonesian musical culture

Burghclere secondary school dips into Indonesian musical culture

A touch of Indonesian culture recently arrived at a Burghclere secondary school in the shape of the musical instrument, the Gamelan. Pupils at The Clere…


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