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Rain is still here - but plenty to do today (Sun)

Rain is still here - but plenty to do today (Sun)

THE torrential weather might show no signs of letting up - but there is still plenty to do in the region today.The conditions have not affected the impressive…


Masquarade ball to bring in funds for Dingley centre

Masquarade ball to bring in funds for Dingley centre

A MASQUARADE ball to raise funds for the Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres across Berkshire is being held next month. The event is taking…


Dog of the Week

Dog of the Week

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can give this dog a pawfect home. This week’s dog is six-year-old Lhasa Apso, George.Assistant Manager at Dogs…


Donations from local organisations bring in new car for charity

Donations from local organisations bring in new car for charity

THE Volunteer Centre West Berkshire (VCWB) is now the proud owner of a new car thanks to donations from three local organisations. West Berkshire estate…


Villages likely to be without power this evening (Saturday)

Villages likely to be without power this evening (Saturday)

Villages in West Berkshire and Wiltshire are likely to be without power until tomorrow morning. Energy company SSE has this evening released a list of…


Agencies fight to turn the tide in West Berkshire

Agencies fight to turn the tide in West Berkshire

OPERATIONS continue this afternoon (Saturday) to relieve flood stricken communities and those without power in West Berkshire. Fire crews from Wales,…


Man charged with killing two cyclists

Man charged with killing two cyclists

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of two cyclists in Purley-on-Thames. The charge relates to an incident on Thursday evening where police…


River levels up after last night's heavy rain and homes still without power

River levels up after last night's heavy rain and homes still without power

RIVER levels in Newbury and Theale have reached record highs following last night's heavy downpour. Figures from the Environment Agency at 11am today…


Two teenagers charged with trespassing

Two teenagers charged with trespassing

TWO men have been charged with trespassing on Newbury Showground. The men, aged 19 and 16, had been arrested in relation to an incident of trespassing…


Residents offer help to soldiers

Residents offer help to soldiers

PEOPLE across the West Berkshire have been offering support to soldiers helping flood stricken communities. Soldiers from 4 Rifles left their base last…


Pitches pass inspections

Pitches pass inspections

FOOTBALL action goes ahead today at Hungerford and Thatcham after morning inspections. Hungerford Town entertain AFC Totton in the Calor League's Premier…


District wakes from the storm

District wakes from the storm

WEST Berkshire is counting the cost of last night's (Friday) strong winds that left hundred of homes without power and blocked roads. People in Thatcham…


Plans finally submitted for redevelopment of the Priory

Plans finally submitted for redevelopment of the Priory

PLANS to redevelop the Priory building in Thatcham have finally been set in motion. Thatcham Town Council has submitted the plans to convert the grade…


Electric car charging points come to three West Berkshire stations

Electric car charging points come to three West Berkshire stations

ELECTRIC car charging points will be installed at three of the district’s train stations as part of a £9m government initiative - but Newbury commuters…


Plenty to do today (Sat)

Plenty to do today (Sat)

THERE'S plenty to keep the family entertained in West Berkshire today (Saturday), with armies, archery and markets all taking place. Shaw House will open…


Zumbathon at Newbury fitness centre boosts charity funds by £500

Zumbathon at Newbury fitness centre boosts charity funds by £500

A ZUMBATHON at a Newbury health and fitness centre has raised around £500 for West Berkshire Mencap. Held recently (January 31) at Nuffield Health Fitness…


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.  The air ambulance has…


Blackbird cafe drew in crowds at launch event earlier this month

Blackbird cafe drew in crowds at launch event earlier this month

LIVE music, freshly baked cakes and a buzzing atmosphere drew in the crowds in Chapel Row recently as The Blackbird Cafe opened its doors for the first…


Train hits tree outside Whitchurch

Train hits tree outside Whitchurch

A South West Train hit a tree on the line just outside Whitchurch, North Hampshire, railway station tonight (Friday). Commuters were left shocked after…


Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

HUNDREDS of homes in Thatcham are without power this evening (Fri). The power went out at around 6.30pm and properties affected include those in and around…


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