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Tadley woman celebrates her 100th birthday in style

Tadley woman celebrates her 100th birthday in style

A TADLEY woman recently celebrated reaching her landmark 100th birthday with a telegram from the Queen and a party. Win Barnes, who became a centenarian…


Mary Berry book signing among events today (Sat)

Mary Berry book signing among events today (Sat)

THERE are a host of events to keep all ages entertained in West Berkshire today (Saturday). The Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry will be visiting…


Le Tour de Boswell stops in for a Newbury coffee

Le Tour de Boswell stops in for a Newbury coffee

LE Tour de Boswell passed through Newbury for the third stage of the charity marathon that saw eight riders cycle from Newport to Portsmouth on a four-day,…


West Berkshire firm wins top honour

West Berkshire firm wins top honour

AN ALDERMASTON company received the highest honour a business can receive at a ceremony on Wednesday. Sysco Guest Supply, the world’s leading supplier…


Hungerford Town Council favours new homes

Hungerford Town Council favours new homes

HUNGERFORD Town Council has come down in favour of plans for up to 100 new homes for the town. But councillors say development should take place in the…


Marathon runner died from hyperthermia

Marathon runner died from hyperthermia

A NEWBURY man who collapsed after completing the 2014 London Marathon died from extreme heat stroke, an inquest heard. Father-of-two Robert Berry, of…


Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Greenham

Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Greenham

A TEENAGE girl was knocked to the floor and sexually assault in Greenham. The 15-year-old was walking through Stroud Green with a friend between 6pm and…


Firefighters called to Thatcham diesel spillage

Firefighters called to Thatcham diesel spillage

NEWBURY firefighters were called to a diesel spillage in Thatcham this morning (Friday). One pump was sent from Newbury Fire Station at 7.30am, to a diesel…


£7.7m set aside for another Newbury primary school

£7.7m set aside for another Newbury primary school

West Berkshire Council confirmed last week that it is seeking interest in building a new primary school in Newbury, as pupil numbers are growing to the…


London Marathon runner died of hyperthermia

London Marathon runner died of hyperthermia

A NEWBURY man who collapsed after completing the 2014 London Marathon died from extreme heatstroke, an inquest has heard. Now his family is urging greater…


Dead soldier's scuba jacket gifted to teenager

Dead soldier's scuba jacket gifted to teenager

A COLD Ash teenager is the proud owner of a scuba jacket that belonged to a soldier killed in Iraq. Zoe Alexander, aged 13, proudly wears the jacket owned…


Doggy duo seek love nest to make 'puppy eyes'

Doggy duo seek love nest to make 'puppy eyes'

A DOGGIE duo, with ‘puppy eyes’ only for each other, are seeking a love nest in a new home. Inseperable duo, Roger and Cena, are so devoted to one another…


Robin Hood and merry men antics at Shaw House

Robin Hood and merry men antics at Shaw House

ROBIN Hood and his merry men brought Sherwood Forest antics to the grounds of Shaw House on Sunday (Aug 31). The touring, Illyria Theatre Company, outdoor…


Free school meals offered across West Berkshire

Free school meals offered across West Berkshire

More than 5,000 schoolchildren across West Berkshire are eligible for free school meals from this week, as part of an initiative that the Government claims…


Skipper Charlie declares at 19

Skipper Charlie declares at 19

NEWBURY Cricket Club’s Charlie Anstey will declare his captain’s innings closed after 19 years on Saturday when he leads out his team for the last time…


Sports events this week

Sports events this week

On your bike, Sir Bradley! TOUR OF BRITAIN: Defending champion Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead the Team Sky squad in this year’s Friends Life Tour of Britain,…


Throwers score at home and abroad

Throwers score at home and abroad

THERE was UK and European success for throwers Oliver Hewitt and Bob Broadbridge at the weekend. Teenager Hewitt won the England Athletics under 15 boys…


Tough choices for Corby visit

Tough choices for Corby visit

HUNGERFORD Town manager Bobby Wilkinson produced the perfect answer to those who criticised his team selection at Chippenham Town last week, and now he…


Blues set off in pursuit of something better

Blues set off in pursuit of something better

NEWBURY BLUES head coach Lee Goodall has a two-year task to complete the turn around in the first XV’s fortunes and cement a place in the higher spots…


Tilehurst bin fires suspected arsons

Tilehurst bin fires suspected arsons

BINS ablaze in two different Tilehurst roads during the early hours of this morning (Thursday) were suspected arsons .One pump from Dee Road Fire Station,…


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