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Newbury Town Council CEO resigns

Newbury Town Council CEO resigns

THE Chief Executive of Newbury Town Council has resigned. Late this afternoon (Mon), the town council issued a statement which read: "It is with regret…


 'No risk to nation's electricity supply' after major Didcot Power Station blaze

'No risk to nation's electricity supply' after major Didcot Power Station blaze

THE GOVERNMENT has re-assured the public that there is no risk to the nation’s electricity supplies, following the major fire which blazed for around…


Terrorism or arson ruled out as cause of Didcot Power Station blaze

Terrorism or arson ruled out as cause of Didcot Power Station blaze

TERRORISM, or arson have been ruled out as the cause of a blaze at Didcot Power Station last night (Sunday), which razed half the facility to the ground.…


BMW discovered in Aldermaston river after police helicopter chase

BMW discovered in Aldermaston river after police helicopter chase

A HIGH performance car was discovered in a river at Aldermaston last night (Sun) following a police helicopter chase. Four pumps, including one from Newbury…


PRINT: Poster requesting to be left out of trick-or-treat knocks this hallowe'en

PRINT: Poster requesting to be left out of trick-or-treat knocks this hallowe'en

TRICK-or-treaters in West Berkshire are being reminde d to respect the elderly and those who do not wish to participate in celebrations this hallowe’en.…


Gritting services to start next week as winter descends upon us

Gritting services to start next week as winter descends upon us

GRITTING vehicles are expected to be seen on West Berkshire’s roads from next week as the district council launches its winter service plan. It provides…


Go, Will! Veteran fundraiser (aged 6) at it again...

Go, Will! Veteran fundraiser (aged 6) at it again...

HE'S off again! Aged just six, and already a veteran fundraiser, Hungerford Primary School pupil William Howells will pedal from Reading to Bristol to…


Parsons Down Infant School must improve, states Ofsted

Parsons Down Infant School must improve, states Ofsted

OFSTED has said that Parsons Down Infant School requires improvement. The achievement of pupils, quality of teaching and leadership and management at…


Positive feedback for bike hire scheme despite low figures

Positive feedback for bike hire scheme despite low figures

A recently introduced bike hire scheme for residents and visitors to Newbury has only been used by a dozen people, generating around £170 in revenue,…


Council needs Adult Social Care 'plan B' says review

Council needs Adult Social Care 'plan B' says review

ADULT social care and the demand for affordable housing are two of the biggest challenges facing West Berkshire Council, according to a recent review.…


Firefighters battle major blaze at Didcot Power Station

Firefighters battle major blaze at Didcot Power Station

FIREFIGHTERS from 20 local stations are battling a major fire at Didcot Power Station over the Berkshire/Oxfordshire border this evening (Sunday). Around…


Highclere Castle event boosts funds for armed forces by £115,000

Highclere Castle event boosts funds for armed forces by £115,000

A HEROES at Highclere event at Highclere Castle on August 3 raised £115,000 for armed forces charities. The Earl of Carnarvon told Newburytoday this week…


French bulldog hopes new owner will say 'oui'

French bulldog hopes new owner will say 'oui'

A FRENCH bulldog is hoping a new owner will say ‘oui’ to giving her the loving home she deserves. Coco is an adorable one-year-old French Bulldog looking…


Extraordinary figures revealed at Volunteer Centre's 40-year birthday bash

Extraordinary figures revealed at Volunteer Centre's 40-year birthday bash

Newbury-based charity Volunteer Centre West Berkshire which matches volunteers with charities celebrated its 40th birthday at the weekend and to commemorate,…


Police station closure 'may be blessing in disguise'

Police station closure 'may be blessing in disguise'

THE IMPENDING closure of Hungerford Police Station could be a blessing in disguise. That was the verdict of district councillor Paul Hewer (Con, Hungerford)…


What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

This weekend sees the arts come to the district with a festival of all things literary in Hungerford, a chance for budding artists to make their mark…


Concerns over Baughurst electronics company

Concerns over Baughurst electronics company

An electronics giant has responded to concerns that it is to close a recently acquired, award-winning radio communications company based at Baughurst.…


Firefighters tackle Newbury kitchen fire

Firefighters tackle Newbury kitchen fire

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a kitchen fire in Newbury today (Saturday) after a washing machine caught fire.Two pumps were called from Newbury Fire Station at…


Hungerford stymied by nine-man Frome

Hungerford stymied by nine-man Frome

Hungerford Town 1 Frome Town 1 HUNGERFORD failed to dispose of nine-man Frome as the third-to-bottom visitors deservedly went home with a point from Bulpit…


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,…


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