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Thatcham fish and chip shop gutted in blaze

Thatcham fish and chip shop gutted in blaze

A THATCHAM fish and chip shop was gutted in a blaze last night, after firefighters battled flames three ft high issuing from the door. Watch manager of…


Four times over the limit drink driver careered through Newbury streets - court

Four times over the limit drink driver careered through Newbury streets - court

ONCOMING cars scattered as a drink driver, more than four times over the limit, careered through Newbury streets, town magistrates heard. After nearly…


Car club joins in bid to raise £10,000 for wheelchair for schoolgirl

Car club joins in bid to raise £10,000 for wheelchair for schoolgirl

A WEST Berkshire car club has joined a fundraising campaign to increase the quality of life a Newbury schoolgirl living with cerebral palsy. Last week,…


Here we go - 92 football grounds in less than 92 hours

Here we go - 92 football grounds in less than 92 hours

A TEAM of football fans - Drive92in92 - with an aim to raise £5,000 for a local hospice beat their own target of visiting 92 football grounds in 92 last…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, the wife of the Newbury runner who died after completing his first London Marathon has spoken of her family’s pride…


Remember to register for European MEP vote

Remember to register for European MEP vote

RESIDENTS are being reminded to register to vote ahead of the elections for the European parliament next month. On May 22, political and independent candidates…


Kingsclere's neighbourhood plan presented at annual parish meeting

Kingsclere's neighbourhood plan presented at annual parish meeting

KINGSCLERE Parish Council is to host a presentation on the neighbourhood plan for the parish, at the council's annual parish meeting this evening (Thursday).…


Drawing a line on violence

Drawing a line on violence

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (12a)Running time 136 minutesRating:***You would have thought that, armed as he is with a nifty shield that slices…


Greenham control tower sold to parish council

Greenham control tower sold to parish council

THE former Cold War control tower on Greenham Common now has new owners. Greenham Parish Council want to convert the Grade-II listed former airbase control…


West Berkshire Jobseeker's figure drops 42 per cent in 12 months

West Berkshire Jobseeker's figure drops 42 per cent in 12 months

ALMOST 740 fewer people are claiming Jobseeker's Allowance than 12 months ago, the latest figures have revealed. Last month, 1,005 people aged 16 to 64…


Your what's on listings for the bank holiday weekend

Your what's on listings for the bank holiday weekend

THE long, and hopefully sunny, bank holiday weekend is almost upon us. And here at Newburytoday, we have put together a rather special taster as to what’s…


Hungerford Town FC 3 - Bashley FC 1

Hungerford Town FC 3 - Bashley FC 1

Picture Special Hungerford Town 3 - 1 Bashley FCHungerford had to come from behind in last night's (Tuesday) match to get all three points to keep their…


Air ambulance called to Thatcham last night (Tuesday)

Air ambulance called to Thatcham last night (Tuesday)

A PERSON from Thatcham was taken to hospital following a fear for welfare incident last night (Tuesday). Residents reported seeing an air ambulance and…


This is Me

This is Me

HANDS, brushes, scooters – floor or table-work – it was a case of anything goes when it came to freedom of expression at a recent art project at Priors…


Flash mob dance at Tadley supermarket boosts charity funds

Flash mob dance at Tadley supermarket boosts charity funds

A FLASH mob dance at a Tadley supermarket helped the store to raise an amount approaching £2,000 for Sport Relief. Sainsbury’s staff, with the support…


Firefighters issue barbecue safety warning following Tilehurst fire

Firefighters issue barbecue safety warning following Tilehurst fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a safety warning about barbecues, following a Tilehurst fire yesterday (Tuesday) evening and particularly in view of any planned…


Multinational opens new offices in business park

Multinational opens new offices in business park

A MULTINATIONAL company marked the opening of its new premises in Newbury last week. British engineering and project management company AMEC plc, supplies…


Market Place to host free music event this month

Market Place to host free music event this month

A FREE music festival will be on offer in Newbury town centre later this month. On Sunday, April 27, the Market Place is set to be buzzing with several…


Greenham Common Trust to match fund cancer charity donations

Greenham Common Trust to match fund cancer charity donations

A LOCAL cancer charity has doubled its donations, after Greenham Common Trust agreed to match funding .The Ark Cancer centre charity, situated next to…


Destroyed boat recovered from canal

Destroyed boat recovered from canal

THIS is the moment a boat that was destroyed in a suspected arson attack was recovered from the Kennet and Avon Canal– almost a year since the incident…


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