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Cruise ready for hi-tech action

Cruise ready for hi-tech action

IT is often the case that a film which requires either time travel, or identical twins, in order for its narrative to function, is one to avoid if you…


Wallets taken in Bishops Green smash and grab raid

Wallets taken in Bishops Green smash and grab raid

WALLETS were among items taken in a smash and grab raid on several cars overnight in Bishops Green. Hampshire Constabulary have since released an efit…


Fire in shed housing Hampstead Marshall research centre

Fire in shed housing Hampstead Marshall research centre

A FIRE in a shed, housing a Hampstead Marshall research centre, was extinguished by Newbury firefighters this morning (Thursday). Spokeswoman for the…


Appeal into teen’s death: more delay for family

Appeal into teen’s death: more delay for family

A TADLEY family have returned home, after the adjournment of an appeal into the six-year jail sentence given to the taxi driver convicted of their son’s…


NADARS rally puts radio on the radar

NADARS rally puts radio on the radar

A DISPLAY by members of a local amateur radio group dedicated to the last flying Vulcan bomber was part of the line-up at the 27th Newbury and District…


Learn how to save money on food

Learn how to save money on food

THE Love Food Roadshow will be visiting Sainsbury’s in Calcot to show West Berkshire residents how to save money on food. Between 9am and 3pm on Saturday…


Pay by phone only parking introduced

Pay by phone only parking introduced

MOTORISTS in Newbury will need a mobile phone and credit/debit card at the ready for a cashless parking scheme being introduced by West Berkshire Council.…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week's Newbury Weekly News, a child pornography scam is currently targetting West Berkshire. Victims are told that they face a trial for their…


All the town’s a circus

All the town’s a circus

THOUSANDS of people flocked into the town centre over the weekend to see the streets come alive with circus, as the world-renowned No Fit State brought…


This week's Roadwatch

This week's Roadwatch

THE Newbury Weekly News provides a a list of planned roadworks for readers. Here is a list of roadworks across the district for the upcoming week. LOCAL…


MP offers advice on passport renewals

MP offers advice on passport renewals

NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has issued advice to people in his constituency waiting for passport renewals. Her Majesty’s Passport Office are currently dealing…


‘Indignant shopper’ shops brazen thief at supermarket

‘Indignant shopper’ shops brazen thief at supermarket

A THIEF who brazenly walked from a supermarket with a trolleyful of stolen goods was caught thanks to an indignant shopper, Newbury magistrates heard.…


Cans can now be recycled at two centres in Newbury and Padworth

Cans can now be recycled at two centres in Newbury and Padworth

EMPTY aerosol cans can now be recycled in can and bottle banks at recycling centres in Newtown Road, Newbury, and Padworth. This includes empty deodorant,…


Downton Abbey star opens Highclere church fete

Downton Abbey star opens Highclere church fete

THE FETE season was in full swing on Saturday across north Hampshire - including Highclere church fete, opened by an actress from the television series…


Contemporary apartments for older people opened

Contemporary apartments for older people opened

TWO new contemporary apartment blocks for older people have been officially opened in Hungerford. Sovereign Housing Association's Redwood House and Lindley…


Tug of war-ers got a score to settle with the council

Tug of war-ers got a score to settle with the council

TEAMS are limbering up for this year’s tug of war competition at Thatcham’s Family Fun Day. Last year’s event was won by Rosie’s Pullers, made up of Thatcham…


Driver escapes with cut finger after A34 collision

Driver escapes with cut finger after A34 collision

A DRIVER had a lucky escape after an A34 collision near Newbury this afternoon (Tuesday), escaping with a cut finger, after the vehicle overturned several…


A4 re-opened between Newbury and Hungerford following collision

A4 re-opened between Newbury and Hungerford following collision

POLICE have re-opened the A4 Bath Road between Newbury and Hungerford, following a collision earlier today (Tuesday). TVP confirm police were called shortly…


Residents try to put the skids on speeding drivers

Residents try to put the skids on speeding drivers

NEW town centre residents have revived a perennial anxiety over speeding in Hungerford. Members of the public raised concerns at a meeting of Hungerford…


Doggy dieting duo seek treat-free owner

Doggy dieting duo seek treat-free owner

A FEMALE doggy duo are seeking a secure garden owner - who won’t offer too many tempting treats to blow their diet. Terriers, Dotty and Mumble (pictured),…


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