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Bridge at Ufton Nervet level crossing will be built "very shortly"

Bridge at Ufton Nervet level crossing will be built "very shortly"

TEN years after the rail crash that killed seven people and injured more than a hundred at the Ufton Nervet level crossing, Network Rail has confirmed…


That man Higgins hits Hungerford for four

That man Higgins hits Hungerford for four

[caption id="attachment_104497" align="alignleft" width="345"] James Clark - gave Hungerford hope[/caption] East Thurrock United 4, Hungerford Town 2…


Residents gearing up for firework displays tonight and Saturday

Residents gearing up for firework displays tonight and Saturday

RESIDENTS in West Berkshire are gearing up for a number of firework displays taking place throughout the district tonight (Weds) and on Saturday. This…


Newbury licensee admits underage alcohol sale

Newbury licensee admits underage alcohol sale

THE LICENSEE of a Newbury store sold alcohol to a 15-year-old child, town magistrates heard. But the girl was a volunteer for West Berkshire Council’s…


Local schools Thatcham Festival tournament is a winner

Local schools Thatcham Festival tournament is a winner

CHILDREN from local schools took part in a football festival which saw funds passed to local charities. Twelve teams of Year One and Two children took…


Lambourn Co-Op and Post Office re-opens tomorrow

Lambourn Co-Op and Post Office re-opens tomorrow

THE Lambourn Post Office will re-open tomorrow (Thursday), following its upgrading refurbishment. The branch closed on Saturday, October 25, at 12.30pm…


Speen youngster runs for Thatcham charity

Speen youngster runs for Thatcham charity

Ten-year old Calum Gould from Speen ran the Junior Great South Run 2.5K in Portsmouth last Saturday. He was raising funds for Children 1st West Berkshire,…


Outstanding result in Castle School Ofsted

Outstanding result in Castle School Ofsted

AN OUTSTANDING achievement is being celebrated at The Castle School, Donnington, following the best possible rating from education regulators Ofsted.…


Midgham auction firm boss fleeced customers to line his own pockets, court hears

Midgham auction firm boss fleeced customers to line his own pockets, court hears

THE boss of a Midgham auction firm fleeced customers to line his own pockets, a jury heard today. Customers were routinely "fobbed off" or sent dud cheques,…


Service to remember road collision deaths next weekend

Service to remember road collision deaths next weekend

A MULTI-faith memorial service for people who have lost loved ones in road traffic collisions in the Thames Valley is being held in Thame next weekend.…


Camp Hopson of Newbury has been sold

Camp Hopson of Newbury has been sold

Camp Hopson, the independent retailer and mainstay of Newbury life for the last 93 years has been sold to a London department store chain. The Newbury…


Compton schoolgirl's locks heading to children’s charity

Compton schoolgirl's locks heading to children’s charity

A WEST Ilsley girl inspired to help young people with cancer has donated her hair to charity. Mae Hagen, aged 12, was motivated to donate her lengthy…


Hallowe'en fundraiser certainly not a fright for MS Society

Hallowe'en fundraiser certainly not a fright for MS Society

SPOOKY goings-on at a Shaw salon raised over £120 for the MS Society last week. On Wednesday, the staff at LK Hair, on Regnum Drive, opened the doors…


New move in bid for Knacker's yard

New move in bid for Knacker's yard

OWNERS of a knackers yard, who controversially want to resite in Great Shefford, have anticipated objections over smell with an expert’s report. The proposal…


Second Battle of Newbury interpretation panel installed in Speen

Second Battle of Newbury interpretation panel installed in Speen

A NEW information panel telling the dramatic story of the Second Battle of Newbury during the English Civil War was installed at Speen Recreation Ground…


Burghclere secondary school gymnast scoops international gold medal

Burghclere secondary school gymnast scoops international gold medal

A BURGHCLERE secondary school pupil has enjoyed glittering international success after winning a gold medal at a Portuguese gymnastics championships.…


Newbury holiday chalets approved on appeal

Newbury holiday chalets approved on appeal

NEWBURY looks set to welcome people to a new tourist hub after plans to build 25 holiday chalets were granted on appeal. Rivar Ltd had applied to build…


Home Trophy carrot for Hungerford

Home Trophy carrot for Hungerford

HUNGERFORD TOWN have a home incentive to win through Tuesday night’s FA Trophy First Qualifying Round replay at East Thurrock with the winners at home…


Woman dies following Aldermaston mobile home fire

Woman dies following Aldermaston mobile home fire

A WOMAN has died following a mobile home fire in Aldermaston on Saturday. The woman, who is believed to be in her sixties, was taken to the North Hampshire…


Student safety to the fore at Newbury College event

Student safety to the fore at Newbury College event

BEER goggles gave a fun slant to the more serious concern of student safety, at a recent event hosted by Newbury College. The annual Stay Safe day at…


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