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Three in hospital after two-van collision closes road near Aldermaston

Three in hospital after two-van collision closes road near Aldermaston

A serious accident involving two vans closed the A4 in both directions near Aldermaston early this morning, and the road has since been re-opened following…


Newbury team to skydive for charity today (Sunday)

Newbury team to skydive for charity today (Sunday)

A Newbury mum will take part in a tandem skydive challenge for charity today to raise money for cerebral palsy charity The Tree of Hope after daughter…


Newbury man's special doggie pal helps him battle illness

Newbury man's special doggie pal helps him battle illness

A NEWBURY man now has a spring in his step, thanks to a special bond forged with his new doggie pal. Keith Coleman was suffering from depression when…


Baughurst woman receives good citizen's award

Baughurst woman receives good citizen's award

A BAUGHURST woman has received a good citizen’s award for her voluntary work in Tadley, including the setting up of a social group in the town, grown…


Padworth Village Hall reopens after £150,000 refurbishment

Padworth Village Hall reopens after £150,000 refurbishment

PADWORTH Village Hall was officially re-opened to the public on Friday, following a £150,000 refurbishment project. More than 100 local residents and…


Thatcham Sainsbury’s application a step closer

Thatcham Sainsbury’s application a step closer

SAINSBURY’s has passed the first planning hurdle to open a store in Thatcham after the town council raised no objections. The supermarket firm has submitted…


Classic car rally, mask making and charity car boot sale today (Sun)

Classic car rally, mask making and charity car boot sale today (Sun)

IF YOU notice dozens of classic cars travelling through the area and fancy getting a closer look, then head down to Highclere Castle for its charity rally.…


Oz World Cup within touching distance for Thatcham pair

Oz World Cup within touching distance for Thatcham pair

TWO Thatcham rugby players are within touching distance of a place in the England squad for the Touch World Cup to be staged in Australia next year. Thatcham…


Olly make a quad mark with father's help

Olly make a quad mark with father's help

THERE’S a big difference between a Ford Granada Mk 2 and a 250cc quad bike, but blood, as well as oil, seems to flow between the two after 14-year old…


Housing sites in Pangbourne met with objection

Housing sites in Pangbourne met with objection

PREFERRED housing sites in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Pangbourne have been met with objection. West Berkshire Council’s Housing Site Allocations…


Exhibition to remember WW1 Lambourn village life

Exhibition to remember WW1 Lambourn village life

LIFE in Lambourn during the First World War will be brought back to life in a special exhibition commemorating the village’s fallen. The Patronal Festival…


Sentinel staff raise over £20,000 for local children's hospices

Sentinel staff raise over £20,000 for local children's hospices

SENTINEL staff have raised over £20,000 for a children’s hospice, after flinging themselves out of aeroplanes and walking around the Isle of Wight. The…


What's on this Saturday

What's on this Saturday

There's plenty to do around the district this Saturday, including charity rides, charity martial arts, a host of live music and some quiet reflection…


Magic, music and more in store at charity fundraiser tonight (Sat)

Magic, music and more in store at charity fundraiser tonight (Sat)

MAGIC, music, children’s games and some fantastic raffle prizes will all be on offer at a fundraising event in Aldermaston tonight (Saturday). All funds…


The Whitchurch Bridge is back

The Whitchurch Bridge is back

TRAFFIC – and joy – flowed into Pangbourne when the Whitchurch Bridge officially reopened last Friday. The 112-year-old bridge closed for an estimated…


Overturned lorry on A339 closes road in Headley

Overturned lorry on A339 closes road in Headley

Both lanes are currently closed on the A339 in Headley near the Ashford Hill Road junction due to a road traffic collision involving an overturned lorry.…


Winter opening hours to come into play at recycling centre

Winter opening hours to come into play at recycling centre

WINTER opening hours are coming into force at the Newbury Household Waste Recycling Centre. From Wednesday (October 1), the site will be open between…


Tadley Exhibition to commemorate First World War centenary

Tadley Exhibition to commemorate First World War centenary

TADLEY and District History Society will commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War with an exhibition in Tadley on Saturday (September…


'I'm in favour of air strikes' - Richard Benyon speaks ahead of IS Commons vote.

'I'm in favour of air strikes' - Richard Benyon speaks ahead of IS Commons vote.

“The alternative is too horrendous”. That was the view of Newbury MP Richard Benyon talking ahead of today's vote on whether Britain should launch air…


Latest Market Place restaurant to open its doors next month

Latest Market Place restaurant to open its doors next month

TOWN centre diners will have another restaurant to grab a bite from at the end of October as Bill’s opens in the Market Place. It is set to open in the…


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