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'Home-from-home' for Polish Catholics at Easter Blessing of Food

'Home-from-home' for Polish Catholics at Easter Blessing of Food

AN annual event - the Blessing of Food - was held once again at St Joseph's Church in Newbury on Saturday. The Blessing of Food is of Slavonic origin,…


Extension to suspended sentence for father who used home as brothel

Extension to suspended sentence for father who used home as brothel

A SINGLE father who defied a judge by continuing to allow his home to be used as a brothel has walked from the dock once again. Gerald Gillett’s latest…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, the angry families of two cyclists - the fathers of seven children - who were killed in a West Berkshire collision…


Christians gather for Walk of Witness

Christians gather for Walk of Witness

CHRISTIANS from across Newbury marched together through the town centre on Good Friday as part of the annual Walk of Witness. Organised by Christians…


Flood alert

Flood alert

Film review: Noah (12a)Running time 138 minutesRating:***If you want to identify the ultimate story which covers all the narrative bases and has every…


Men charged with burglary offences

Men charged with burglary offences

TWO men have been charged with burglary offences in Newbury. The men, aged 32 and 35, have each been charged with one count of burglary and one count…


Newbury firefighters remove ring jammed on finger

Newbury firefighters remove ring jammed on finger

NEWBURY firefighters removed a ring jammed on someone’s finger, after they called into the fire station this morning (Wednesday) asking for help. Spokeswoman…


Stolen charity bike returned to owner following community appeal

Stolen charity bike returned to owner following community appeal

COMMUNITY spirit triumphed this week as a stolen bike, set to raise £6,500 for charity this year, was returned to its owner just weeks before his first…


Appeal launched after bike theft left charity mountain trek training in jeopardy

Appeal launched after bike theft left charity mountain trek training in jeopardy

AN APPEAL to replace a bicycle stolen just weeks before its owner embarks on two charity events has been supported by Newbury businesses. Steve Smith,…


Robert Harris to unveil new textile banner at Newbury library

Robert Harris to unveil new textile banner at Newbury library

KINTBURY author, Robert Harris, will unveil Newbury library’s new textile banner this evening (Wednesday). The best-selling author will unveil the textile…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. They work around the clock,…


Thatcham tree project raises cash for charities

Thatcham tree project raises cash for charities

THE names of 163 children are now embroidered onto a canvas tree at a Thatcham church after a woman last week unveiled a project she has been looking…


Swimming pool wins cash funding for major facelift

Swimming pool wins cash funding for major facelift

TADLEY Swimming Pool looks set for a major facelift, after a £150,000 National Lottery award. Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust, which manages…


End of restoration at West Berks museum in sight

End of restoration at West Berks museum in sight

AFTER a fresh lick of paint the West Berkshire Museum restoration is nearing completion. All that remains are finishing touches, such as the installation…


Shotgun 'good turn' could lead to jail

Shotgun 'good turn' could lead to jail

A MAN who offered to mend his friend’s shotgun is probably facing jail as a result, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, April 10. The court was told…


Thatcham left crossing its legs over public toilet decision

Thatcham left crossing its legs over public toilet decision

RESIDENTS are going to have to wait until October to find out whether Thatcham Town Council will spend more than £55,000 in order that they can spend…


'Erratic' driver had been drinking - court

'Erratic' driver had been drinking - court

A MAN seen driving erratically had been drinking, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, April 10. Clare Barclay, prosecuting, said when police caused…


Museum for Hungerford?

Museum for Hungerford?

A DILAPIDATED Hungerford High Street building could soon house a town museum. Town mayor Martin Crane announced this week that, after constant pressure,…


Hundreds hop to village's Easter event

Hundreds hop to village's Easter event

RAISING money for breast cancer charities was the aim of the game at Compton's Easter Bonanza last Saturday. Hundreds of people turned up for a fun packed…


Firefighters tackle Burghfield car fire

Firefighters tackle Burghfield car fire

A CREW from Dee Road fire station tackled a car fire in Burghfield yesterday (Sun) evening. The crew were called to the fire in Goring Lane at about 9.40pm.The…


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