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Award for (Pete Townshend's) Ashdown House

Award for (Pete Townshend's) Ashdown House

ASHDOWN House near Lambourn has been recognised in a national awards scheme for its recent restoration. The property, off the B4000, is one of Britain’s…


£30,000 grant for local wartime trust

£30,000 grant for local wartime trust

A LOCAL trust has received grant money to conserve its collection of Second World War artefacts. The Kennet Valley at War Trust’s collection, based in…


West Berkshire car parks win quality awards

West Berkshire car parks win quality awards

Ten local car parks have won a national award which recognises top quality car parking facilities for the motorists who use them. The Park Mark scheme…


Tadley broommaker's son takes over royal warrant

Tadley broommaker's son takes over royal warrant

A TADLEY besom broommaker has taken over responsibility for the Royal Warrant given to his late father to supply brooms to the Queen, carrying on a family…


Cyclist assaulted in filmed attack

Cyclist assaulted in filmed attack

A cyclist was assaulted by a car passenger who filmed the attack, according to Thames Valley Police.The 61-year old was cycling through Stockcross near…


Man stole alcohol after prison release

Man stole alcohol after prison release

A MAN released early from prison stole bottles of alcohol, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, October 16. Thomas Alexander Etherton was on licence…


Ufton Nervet crash victim recalls horror - ten years on

Ufton Nervet crash victim recalls horror - ten years on

A WOMAN who survived the 2004 Ufton Nervet rail disaster has recalled the moment when she feared she’d never see her four children again. Jane Hawker…


Sweet Suki seeks new home to lap up lurve

Sweet Suki seeks new home to lap up lurve

A crossbred dog is seeking a brighter future lapping up love in a new home. Six-year-old Suki is looking for a new owner in a home that she can call her…


Newbury man with Motor Neurone Disease married by charity worker

Newbury man with Motor Neurone Disease married by charity worker

A NEWBURY man facing the future with a life-threatening disease has been married by the charity worker who befriended him and his long-term partner. Jan…


"Super surgery" green lit for construction

"Super surgery" green lit for construction

A ‘super surgery’ will be built in Newbury after councillors voted to approve it, despite highways officers refusing to support the application. The former…


Thatcham's Hallowe'en events

Thatcham's Hallowe'en events

CHILDREN can brew up some Halloween Crafts in Thatcham next week. Your little horrors can create fright night masks and boggle eyed monsters at The Hub,…


Cyclist left unconscious with fractured ribs after hit and run

Cyclist left unconscious with fractured ribs after hit and run

A cyclist was left unconscious and suffered fractured ribs following a hit and run at Midgham last night .The incident happened sometime between 6pm and…


What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

This Saturday sees not only the nation’s armed forces marching into the district, but also charity events for car enthusiasts and festive food for the…


John O'Gaunt School is improving - Ofsted

John O'Gaunt School is improving - Ofsted

THE PACE of improvement at John O’Gaunt School is speeding up, a new Ofsted report will conclude. The full report - the result of an inspection in September…


Council spares no expense for snacks at meetings

Council spares no expense for snacks at meetings

West Berkshire Council has spent more than £11,000 in tea and biscuits at council meetings over the last 18 months it has emerged. A Freedom of Information…


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,…


C'adora Eagles Motorcycle Club reunited after 50 years

C'adora Eagles Motorcycle Club reunited after 50 years

FORMER members of the C’adora Eagles Motorcycle Club travelled from as far as Australia to be reunited last weekend – 50 years after the club was first…


School support worker stalked colleague

School support worker stalked colleague

A SUPPORT worker at Priors Court school in Hermitage has been subjected to a restraining order for stalking a female colleague. Mark James Goodenough…


Tilehurst cat found with head and tail removed

Tilehurst cat found with head and tail removed

A PET cat has been found in Tilehurst with its head and tail removed. Thames Valley Police have appealed for information after Ozzy’s remains were found…


Joker's Masquerade responds to costume backlash

Joker's Masquerade responds to costume backlash

THE West Berkshire fancy dress retailer caught up in a national furore for selling “Skitzo” and “Psycho Ward” costumes for Halloween has responded to…


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