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Council to receive £3m as a reward for approving 479 homes

Council to receive £3m as a reward for approving 479 homes

WEST Berkshire Council will be given more than £3m as a reward for delivering 479 new homes in the district between October 2013 and October 2014. The…


Missing Newbury man found

Missing Newbury man found

A MISSING man from Newbury returned to his home this evening (Wednesday). Martin Hillier, 56, who was reported missing on Monday morning, has been found…


Delays on A34 at Chieveley after accident blocked carriageway

Delays on A34 at Chieveley after accident blocked carriageway

DELAYS are being experienced by motorists on the A34 northbound at Chieveley after a two-vehicle accident blocked both lanes of the carriageway. One lane…


Ghost hunters coming to investigate arcade apparition

Ghost hunters coming to investigate arcade apparition

A TEAM of real life ghostbusters are planning to investigate the Hungerford Arcade apparation. Last week, the Hungerford edition of the Newbury Weekly…


Plans for a 120-berth marina are still afloat

Plans for a 120-berth marina are still afloat

PLANS for Hungerford’s long-anticipated marina are being revived once more as developers try to woo town leaders.Representatives of Lakeland Leisure,…


Reported sightings of missing Newbury man

Reported sightings of missing Newbury man

THERE have been three reported sightings of Newbury man Martin Hillier since he went missing on Monday morning. Thames Valley Police told NewburyToday…


Small town clubs win the numbers game for crowds

Small town clubs win the numbers game for crowds

BIG town clubs Cambridge City, Poole Town and Slough are the 'worst-supported' clubs in the Southern League, according to a new survey. The Football Supporters…


Slight rise in West Berkshire unemployment figures

Slight rise in West Berkshire unemployment figures

THE number of unemployed people in West Berkshire rose in December but the district remains the second lowest in Berkshire for people out of work. Labour…


Search still on for missing Newbury man

Search still on for missing Newbury man

POLICE are continuing to search for Martin Hillier, more than 48 hours since he was reported missing. Officers are concerned for the 56-year-old's welfare,…


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,…


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