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Twilight racing zone free for all today

Twilight racing zone free for all today

[caption id="attachment_81016" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Organisers of the great racing giveaway day with the car available to a lucky racegoer…
Berkshire prepare for Trophy final

Berkshire prepare for Trophy final

TICKETS for Berkshire’s Minor Counties KO Trophy final with Shropshire on Wednesday, August 28 are now available. Advance tickets for the match at the…
Hamish's ace at 11

Hamish's ace at 11

IT was one for 11-year old Hamish McNaught as the young golfer scored a hole in one during Donnington Grove’s inaugural junior open on Sunday. He aced…
Stratford first up for Town

Stratford first up for Town

THATCHAM TOWN will be home at last when they make their return to Division One South and West of the Calor League against Stratford Town at Waterside…
Into the unknown for Hungerford

Into the unknown for Hungerford

HUNGERFORD TOWN step into the unknown on Saturday when they host their first game in the Calor League Premier Division against Hinckley United. The Leicestershire…
Calcot van fire treated as suspicious

Calcot van fire treated as suspicious

A VAN fire in Calcot during the early hours of this morning (Thurs) was being treated as suspicious. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) spokeswoman,…
Firefighters rescue cow in calf from Tilehurst river

Firefighters rescue cow in calf from Tilehurst river

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a cow in calf from a river in Tilehurst this morning (Thurs), after swimming it along the river to safety. Spokeswoman for the Royal…
It's A-Level results day!

It's A-Level results day!

THE wait is over for thousands of pupils across West Berkshire today (Thursday). Pupils, who sat A level examinations earlier this year, will be arriving…
Hospital investigated for failing to meet A&E targets

Hospital investigated for failing to meet A&E targets

The Royal Berkshire Hospital is under investigation after repeatedly breaching accident and emergency waiting times. Health sector watchdog Monitor has…
Greenham Common adders to star in Britain’s Big Wildlife Revival

Greenham Common adders to star in Britain’s Big Wildlife Revival

ADDERS on Greenham Common will feature among the ‘celebrity’ wildlife in Britain’s Big Wildlife Revival, a new BBC One television series starting on Sunday…
Thatcham pigeon cull postponed

Thatcham pigeon cull postponed

THATCHAM town centre pigeons have been spared the bullet after it was agreed to try and eradicate them with a more humane method. And this new method…
In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, commuters in West Berkshire have been dealt another blow with news that rail fares will increase by 4.1 per cent from…
Village stocks up with festive spirit

Village stocks up with festive spirit

OPERA, tea girls and vintage vehicles were just some of the highlights as Stockcross celebrated the opening weekend of its first festival. The two-week…
117 lukewarm minutes

117 lukewarm minutes

The Heat (15)Running time 117 minutes ... but seems longer Rating: *Just to indicate that there is very little truly original in the world of film, try…
Lambourn Valley villages hit by water loss

Lambourn Valley villages hit by water loss

AT LEAST three villages in the Lambourn Valley were without water today (Wednesday). Worst affected were East Garston, Great Shefford and Eastbury.Great…
Firefighters rescue dog from Purley lock

Firefighters rescue dog from Purley lock

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a dog from Purley lock this morning (Wed). Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue (RBFRS) spokeswoman, Ellie Gray, said two pumps/crews…
Government policy ‘penalising’ rural communities

Government policy ‘penalising’ rural communities

RESIDENTS living in rural areas such as West Berkshire are living with a “rural penalty” that the Government is failing to address, according to a damning…
‘Wrong way’ Bishops Green drivers are still risking collisions

‘Wrong way’ Bishops Green drivers are still risking collisions

DRIVERS ignoring diversion road signs through Bishops Green are continuing to risk head-on collisions by driving the wrong way along a one-way system.…
National award for Ramsbury Tea Company

National award for Ramsbury Tea Company

THE RAMSBURY Tea company is putting the kettle on for a celebratory brew after two of their new blends scooped gold stars in a national contest. The 2013…
Freefall lands MND £1,160

Freefall lands MND £1,160

A GREENHAM man celebrated his 30th birthday with a twist this week as he leapt from a plane at 13,500ft, at Chiltern Park Aerodrome, Oxfordshire. Antony…

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