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Homes planned for historic pub deemed ‘no longer viable’

Homes planned for historic pub deemed ‘no longer viable’

THE potential loss of an historic public house in a West Berkshire village famed for its number of inns, has been met with dismay. Red Line Land Limited…


Future of "vital" Chieveley bakery saved by new site approval

Future of "vital" Chieveley bakery saved by new site approval

THE future of a long-standing Chieveley business, described by supporters as part of the village’s “DNA”, has been secured after plans for a purpose-build…


World War One commemorative ale presented to soldier's families

World War One commemorative ale presented to soldier's families

BOTTLES of ale brewed by a local brewery to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War were presented to the families of local soldiers recently.…


Success of Village Agent scheme illustrated as 21 new parishes join

Success of Village Agent scheme illustrated as 21 new parishes join

A SCHEME to support lonely and isolated elderly residents in rural parts of West Berkshire has grown from strength to strength, with volunteers now being…


Newbury man charged with murder

Newbury man charged with murder

A NEWBURY man was last night (Monday) charged with murder, after a woman's body was found in a block of Newbury flats on Sunday. Nigel Talman, of Carnarvon…


Newbury firefighters rescue Doberman pup

Newbury firefighters rescue Doberman pup

NEWBURY firefighters rescued a Doberman puppy, after it became stuck in railings at a Newbury park this morning (Monday). Crew manager, Sid Shepherd,…


Identity revealed of woman found dead at Newbury flat

Identity revealed of woman found dead at Newbury flat

POLICE have revealed the identity of a woman who was found dead at a Newbury flat yesterday (Sunday) morning. Thames Valley Police (TVP) issued a statement…


Police searching for man after 17-year-old is sexually assaulted in Newbury

Police searching for man after 17-year-old is sexually assaulted in Newbury

POLICE are searching for a man in his late twenties after reports that a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Newbury last night (Sun). A spokeswoman…


Thieves ransack Northbrook Street jewellers

Thieves ransack Northbrook Street jewellers

[caption id="attachment_100565" align="alignright" width="345"] Pic by Phil Cannings[/caption] THIEVES have made off with several items of jewellery after…


Thatcham slimmers shed pounds for pounds

Thatcham slimmers shed pounds for pounds

A THATCHAM Slimming World group shed pounds while raising hundreds of pounds for charity. At the end of July and in humid conditions, 29 members of the…


Charity brings in £15k in first year to give young carers respite

Charity brings in £15k in first year to give young carers respite

A CHARITY launched to provide support, respite and social and leisure activities for young carers has raised £15,000 in the 12 months since it was created.…


Youngsters inspired to get sporty by fund for young athletes

Youngsters inspired to get sporty by fund for young athletes

ASPIRING young athletes have a chance of winning £500 to help them excel in their chosen sport. Berkshire County Sports Partnership’s Get Berkshire Active…


Hospital patients to be treated at home under new scheme

Hospital patients to be treated at home under new scheme

Trials have begun for a scheme which aims to transform sick people’s homes into hospitals in order to free up beds. The Hospital at Home scheme identifies…


Thornford Park Hospital promises to up security following patient's escape

Thornford Park Hospital promises to up security following patient's escape

THORNFORD Park Hospital has promised to step up its security after one of its patients escaped from the Crookham Common site last month. The hospital…


Lower Way to close for fortnight today (Mon)

Lower Way to close for fortnight today (Mon)

PART of Lower Way, one of Thatcham's busiest roads, will be closed for two weeks from today (Monday). The closure will be enforced between Herons Way…


Neighbours shock as woman's body is found

Neighbours shock as woman's body is found

PEOPLE living in the area of Newbury where a woman's body was found on Sunday have expressed their shock. Police were called to a property in the Carnarvon…


Rock lasts the pace to claim the Stakes

Rock lasts the pace to claim the Stakes

BRETON ROCK won after a photo-finish to take the winner’s purse in Saturday’s Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury. David Simcock’s 3-1 runner got the…


One out and two to try again

One out and two to try again

ONE OUT and two with a second chance was the outcome of Saturday’s FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round ties for local sides. Newbury bowed out with a 3-0 reverse…


It's ruthless as Hungerford get off the mark

It's ruthless as Hungerford get off the mark

Hungerford Town 1 Histon 0 [caption id="attachment_92794" align="alignleft" width="227"] Mark Draycott - match-winner[/caption] HUNGERFORD overcame what…


Murder investigation launched in Newbury

Murder investigation launched in Newbury

A MURDER investigation has been launched in Newbury this morning (Sunday) after a woman's body was found. Thames Valley Police officers were called to…


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