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Chris Tarrant withdraws extension plans for Bucklebury mansion

Chris Tarrant withdraws extension plans for Bucklebury mansion

TELEVISION personality Chris Tarrant has withdrawn a request for planning permission to extend his £1.4m Bucklebury home. The 67-year-old was seeking…


What's on today (Sat)

What's on today (Sat)

THERE are plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained today (Sun).A Brownie torch relay event to celebrate the 100 year Big Brownie Birthday…


Kennet Radio back on the airwaves this weekend

Kennet Radio back on the airwaves this weekend

NEWBURY and Thatcham households will again be greeted by the sound of Kennet radio, as the station returns for a second trial run this weekend. Kennet…


Kingsclere woman to climb Africa's highest mountain in bid for record books

Kingsclere woman to climb Africa's highest mountain in bid for record books

A KINGSCLERE woman is to climb Africa’s highest mountain in June in a bid to make it into the history books while raising funds to research into diabetes.…


Bluebell walk tomorrow

Bluebell walk tomorrow

A SMOKEY-blue mist, hovering inches above the forest floor, heralds the peak of the bluebell season. This weekend is one of the best to appreciate their…


Street theatre rolls into town

Street theatre rolls into town

Innovative circus street theatre company Acrojou will be performing two shows in Newbury Market Place, on Sunday between 1.40pm and 4.40pm. Combining…


Police seek Newbury teenager's attackers

Police seek Newbury teenager's attackers

Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a 15-year-old was punched in the face and robbed in Newbury. The victim was cycling in Greenham…


Air ambulance lands in Tadley

Air ambulance lands in Tadley

AN AIR ambulance landed in Tadley this morning (Friday), but took off again shortly afterwards, after a person was instead transported to hospital by…


Residents forced to drink bottled water after earlier tap water warning

Residents forced to drink bottled water after earlier tap water warning

THAMES Water has admitted it still doesn't know when residents of five West Berkshire villages will be able to drink their tap water again following complaints…


Man airlifted to hospital after scaffolding collapse at Newbury building site

Man airlifted to hospital after scaffolding collapse at Newbury building site

A PERSON has been left with serious injuries after scaffolding collapsed at a Newbury building site this morning, Thames Valley Police has confirmed.…


Residents in parts of district warned not to drink tap water

Residents in parts of district warned not to drink tap water

RESIDENTS in Streatley, Ashampstead, Upper Basildon, Tidmarsh and Pangbourne are being warned not to drink tap water due to a strange 'odour'.Thames Water…


Road markings on Park Way bridge repainted

Road markings on Park Way bridge repainted

ROAD markings at a controversial junction, Park Way bridge, Newbury, have been repainted this week. The junction has been at the centre of a row after…


Historic access to Benham Valence to be reinstated despite safety concerns for A4

Historic access to Benham Valence to be reinstated despite safety concerns for A4

A HISTORIC driveway from the A4 to historic mansion house Benham Valence, believed to have been designed by Georgian landscape architect Capability Brown,…


'Wildebeasts' in Ecchinswell in run up to bank holiday May Fayre

'Wildebeasts' in Ecchinswell in run up to bank holiday May Fayre

A CROCODILE in the village pond is among 'wildebeasts' currently dotted around Ecchinswell in the run up to the bank holiday May Fayre at a village pub…


Could Boris Johnson be North Hampshire's next MP?

Could Boris Johnson be North Hampshire's next MP?

LOCAL Conservative party officials remained tight- lipped this week over rumours that the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was to make a bid for Sir George…


Wash Common pub hosts bank holiday beer festival with live music

Wash Common pub hosts bank holiday beer festival with live music

A WASH Common pub is hosting a three day beer festival over the bank holiday (May 2 to 4) - with real ales, a wizard and live music. The Woodpecker pub's…


Just three days away from annual Crafty Craft race - will the sun shine?

Just three days away from annual Crafty Craft race - will the sun shine?

THE excitement is building and the entrants have been confirmed – so it’s official. Crafty Craft is just around the corner. With the weather forecast…


Insect 'hotels' to open at Kingsclere community project

Insect 'hotels' to open at Kingsclere community project

INSECT ‘hotels’ will be among habitats included in a new wildlife area at a community project based near Kingsclere. The project to create a wildlife…


Baughurst school pupils have purple-shaped learning curve

Baughurst school pupils have purple-shaped learning curve

PUPILS at a Baughurst school enjoyed a purple-shaped learning curve recently (Thursday March 13), at a fund raising day. Pupils at the Grantham Farm Montessori…


Wine tasting evening boosts funds for Kingsclere Twinning Association

Wine tasting evening boosts funds for Kingsclere Twinning Association

A WINE tasting evening and quiz has raised over £200 for Kingsclere Twinning Association. Hosted by the association at Kingsclere Primary school recently…


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