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Man reports seeing puma in Midgham

Man reports seeing puma in Midgham

[caption id="attachment_109185" align="alignright" width="345"] Could this be the animal that was spotted in Midgham?[/caption] A MYSTERIOUS big cat has…


Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre celebrates 20 years

Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre celebrates 20 years

“IT’S so much a part of people’s lives and it’s something they all appreciate,” was the view of Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre as it celebrates its…


Approved A339 junction will see vast improvements at congested Robin Hood, say planners

Approved A339 junction will see vast improvements at congested Robin Hood, say planners

A new road passed by the district council this week will dramatically reduce the number of vehicles using the Robin Hood roundabout by during morning…


Full house for £155,000 Betfair Hurdle

Full house for £155,000 Betfair Hurdle

A maximum field of 24 for Saturday’s £155,000 Betfair Hurdle at Newbury is likely to see Paul Nicholls Clip to go off as favourite. Sam Twiston Davies…


Kingsclere man jailed for drugs offences

Kingsclere man jailed for drugs offences

A man from Kingsclere has been jailed after being convicted of drugs supply offences. Officers stopped Darren McKie, aged 32, after he was seen driving…


Woman taken to hospital following Baughurst collision involving tractor

Woman taken to hospital following Baughurst collision involving tractor

A WOMAN was taken to hospital yesterday (Wed) evening, following a Baughurst collision involving a tractor and car. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS)…


Depp's magic is missing

Depp's magic is missing

Mortdecai (15)Running time 1hr 48minsRating: ***Opening to some pretty bad reviews, Mortdecai is at least offering something different to the rest of…


Power restored to more than 100 properties in RG7 postcode

Power restored to more than 100 properties in RG7 postcode

POWER has been restored to more than 100 homes in the RG7 postcode that were affected by a power cut in the early hours of this morning (Thurs). A spokesman…


Former Blues pair tackle Welsh in Cardiff

Former Blues pair tackle Welsh in Cardiff

FORMER Newbury Blues pair Jonathan Joseph and Tom Croft will both be in the England ranks for Friday night’s Six Nations opener with Wales at Cardiff’s…


Upcoming Thatcham roadworks

Upcoming Thatcham roadworks

THERE may be trouble on Thatcham roads in the coming weeks. Planned engineering works by Virgin will see a section of road outside Number 10 Lower Way…


Hampshire's gritting lorries at the ready during cold snap

Hampshire's gritting lorries at the ready during cold snap

GRITTING lorries are at the ready across Hampshire to deal with the continuing cold snap. With more snow and ice forecast this week, Hampshire County…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week's Newbury Weekly News, the “Facebook warriors” of the future will be stationed at a barracks in Hermitage, West Berkshire. The MoD’s 77th…


Exotic new flavours for Hungerford

Exotic new flavours for Hungerford

HUNGERFORD publican Mark Genders has unveiled his town latest venture - a pan-Asian take-away, soon to become a restaurant. Shisi has opened at number…


Nearly one third of district's Year 6 pupils are overweight or obese

Nearly one third of district's Year 6 pupils are overweight or obese

Almost one in every three primary school child at Year 6 is either overweight or obese, according to West Berkshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing board.…


Newbury Town Council proposes precept freeze

Newbury Town Council proposes precept freeze

AN INFLUX of new homes will mean that Newbury residents face no rise for town council services – if the budget is approved on Monday night. Leader of…


Train cancellations between Reading and London after death near Slough

Train cancellations between Reading and London after death near Slough

FIRST Great Western commuters are facing short notice cancellations and delays of up to an hour this morning (Weds) after a person was hit by a train…


Awards for young Girl Guides

Awards for young Girl Guides

YOUNG Girl Guiding leaders were presented with Young Leaders in Service awards marking their achievements within the community. The award recognises young…


Lovesick caller falls for 999 operator, court hears

Lovesick caller falls for 999 operator, court hears

A MAN repeatedly dialled 999 because a female responder's voice made him "happy," Newbury magistrates heard. Lovelorn father of two, Maciej Adam Mrowinski…


Newbury man gets ready to scale the Four Peaks

Newbury man gets ready to scale the Four Peaks

A NEWBURY man is gearing up for the international Four Peaks Challenge. Luke Wyndham, pictured left, a 41-year-old area sales manager for optical manufacturing…


Speeding device installed in Kingsclere

Speeding device installed in Kingsclere

SPEEDING motorists in Kingsclere could be in for a shock, after a speed indication device arrived at the parish office this week following action by Speedwatch…


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