Home   News   Archive

Subscribe Now

NEWS

'One Lung Pete' embarks on 1,000-mile venture for Ramsbury-born charity

'One Lung Pete' embarks on 1,000-mile venture for Ramsbury-born charity

Challenge will take place less than two years after cancer operation which saw part of lung removed LESS than two years after completing life-saving cancer…


'Serious' gas leak closes James Lane in Burghfield

'Serious' gas leak closes James Lane in Burghfield

A GAS leak caused by work being carried out by contractors has closed James Lane in Burghfield, and it is not clear when it will reopen. A spokeswoman…


Train death victim last night (Thurs) was Basingstoke 19-year-old

Train death victim last night (Thurs) was Basingstoke 19-year-old

THE person hit by a train near Reading last night (Thursday) was a 19-year-old man from Basingstoke, the British Transport Police has confirmed. Emergency…


Flood alert issued for the River Kennet

Flood alert issued for the River Kennet

THE River Kennet from Thatcham to Reading has been issued with a flood alert. The Environment Agency said that water levels on the River Kennet have been…


Business over Hungerford brekkie

Business over Hungerford brekkie

MEMBERS of the business community in Hungerford can get the new year off to a positive and, hopefully, profitable start by attending the inaugural meeting…


West Berkshire councillors miss 18 per cent of district meetings between them

West Berkshire councillors miss 18 per cent of district meetings between them

EIGHTEEN per cent of district council meetings were missed by West Berkshire councillors last year. Topping the chart for missing the most, in accordance…


North Hampshire WI's centenary baton ride through villages in vintage fire engine

North Hampshire WI's centenary baton ride through villages in vintage fire engine

NORTH Hampshire members of the Women’s Institute are hoping for lots of support tomorrow (Saturday) as they transport a baton in a vintage fire engine…


Are we Charlie? Leaders split on magazine response

Are we Charlie? Leaders split on magazine response

LOCAL community leaders have united in revulsion over the staff massacre at a French magazine - but remain divided in their response to its aftermath.…


UKIP candidate revealed in General Election battle for North West Hampshire seat

UKIP candidate revealed in General Election battle for North West Hampshire seat

UKIP have revealed their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for North West Hampshire in the May General Election - she's an MEP with the exit of…


Newbury Carnival confirmed for July

Newbury Carnival confirmed for July

Newbury Carnival will take to the streets once again this year with Sunday, July 5, the confirmed date. Organisers announced this week that the carnival…


Police appeal following Kintbury vehicle thefts

Police appeal following Kintbury vehicle thefts

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into two vehicles in Kintbury and stole items from inside. The first incident, which took place…


If you go down to the woods today...

If you go down to the woods today...

Into the Woods (PG)Running time 2hr 5minsRating:***Love them or hate them, musicals are big business. The latest stage musical to be adapted for the screen…


Men arrested in Newbury drugs raid

Men arrested in Newbury drugs raid

TWO men have been arrested after police raided a property in Newbury. Officers carried out a drugs warrant at a property in London Road and found several…


Electricity supply restored to 113 homes in Ashampstead after storm

Electricity supply restored to 113 homes in Ashampstead after storm

ELECTRIC supply has been restored to the 113 homes in Ashamspstead which were left without electricity for more than 12 hours after last night's storm…


Wanted by police - have you seen these men?

Wanted by police - have you seen these men?

HAVE you seen these men? Jason Eastwood, aged 18, from Farnborough (pictured top), Michael Redford, aged 21, of Sandhurst, Berkshire (pictured, bottom…


Flood alert issued for River Pang, East Ilsley to Pangbourne

Flood alert issued for River Pang, East Ilsley to Pangbourne

A FLOOD alert has been issued for the River Pang, affecting an area from East Ilsley to Pangbourne. Issued by the Environment Agency (EA), the alert applies…


Redevelopment of eyesore Sterling site stalls once again

Redevelopment of eyesore Sterling site stalls once again

A NOTORIOUS Newbury eyesore, which has been earmarked for development for almost a decade, is to remain a while longer after the latest plans for the…


Kingsclere family's lucky escape after fallen tree misses house

Kingsclere family's lucky escape after fallen tree misses house

A KINGSCLERE family had a lucky escape when a tree came down in high winds last Friday and narrowly missed their house. The Jonas family, of Sandford…


Latest steps in on-going Thatcham flats saga

Latest steps in on-going Thatcham flats saga

THE on-going saga of plans to develop flats on the A4 Bath Road in Thatcham has taken another twist following the most recent round of applications and…


Open morning on new volunteering project for those with mental illness

Open morning on new volunteering project for those with mental illness

INFORMATION on a scheme to get those living with mental illness into volunteering roles will be available at an open meeting being held this month. In…


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More