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Council offers "equal adventure" for children with severe disabilities

Council offers "equal adventure" for children with severe disabilities

West Berkshire Council’s Activity Team at Pangbourne and Newbury are offering ‘equal adventure’ to children with severe disabilities by providing outdoor…


'No go' for 87-home development in Thatcham's Lower Way

'No go' for 87-home development in Thatcham's Lower Way

A PLAN outlining development for up to 87 houses on a nature reserve to the south of Lower Way has got a resounding thumbs down. West Berkshire Council…


Work on new Dingley home underway in Shaw

Work on new Dingley home underway in Shaw

A HALL is soon to be made a home as work this week started on the new site of Newbury’s Dingley Family Specialist and Early Years Centre. From November,…


Meeting on Gaza crisis draws in capacity crowd on Monday night

Meeting on Gaza crisis draws in capacity crowd on Monday night

A MEETING on the violent conflict between Israeli and Palestinian residents in Gaza saw the council chamber at Newbury Town Hall full to capacity on Monday…


Quids in for Cruse as Sainsbury's celebrates big 20

Quids in for Cruse as Sainsbury's celebrates big 20

STAFF at Sainsbury’s Newbury celebrated the store’s 20th anniversary on Friday with a music and dance fundraising day. Staff dressed up for the day to…


Still room for runners in Englefield 10k

Still room for runners in Englefield 10k

ENTRIES are rolling in for this year’s Englefield 10k all-terrain charity run – but there is still room for more. The event, on Sunday, August 24, which…


Free day out pulls in 7,000

Free day out pulls in 7,000

MORE than 7,000 took advantage of a free day out at the races to attend the annual Dubai International Raceday at The Racecourse on Sunday. Apart from…


Faraday Road flats consultation on at Newbury Football Club today (Tues)

Faraday Road flats consultation on at Newbury Football Club today (Tues)

A PUBLIC meeting on plans for a 42-flat development yards from the Robin Hood roundabout is being held on Tuesday. Ressance Limited has proposed to redevelop…


Home bows for Hellenic pair

Home bows for Hellenic pair

NEWBURY and Thatcham Town kick off their home programmes in the Hellenic League at the same time tonight with both looking to record their first wins.…


Mpi on stand-by for Poole visit

Mpi on stand-by for Poole visit

HUNGERFORD Town hope to have recent signing Charlie Mpi available for tonight’s first home Southern League game of the season against erstwhile promotion…


Happy 10th to Hungerford Farmers' Market!

Happy 10th to Hungerford Farmers' Market!

HUNGERFORD Farmers’ Market was 10 years old on Sunday, July 27. Thames Valley Farmers' Market Co-operative started in 1999 in Thame, Oxfordshire, quickly…


Decision on 40-strong Greenacre development due at meeting tomorrow (Weds)

Decision on 40-strong Greenacre development due at meeting tomorrow (Weds)

A DECISION to be taken by district planners tomorrow (Wednesday) over whether to permit housing on the site of Greenacre Leisure Centre could shape the…


Local musicians all set for Newbury Youth Fest on Sunday

Local musicians all set for Newbury Youth Fest on Sunday

AN exciting line up of local musicians will take to the stage for this year’s Newbury Youth Fest on Sunday. The free open air festival, which celebrates…


Free autumn events for Berkshire young carers

Free autumn events for Berkshire young carers

A PROGRAMME of free activities has been designed to allow young carers some respite through social and leisure time this autumn. It has been organised…


Ufton Court Educational Trust wins heritage award

Ufton Court Educational Trust wins heritage award

UFTON Court Educational Trust has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Education.The award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment…


International women's footballer presents Burghclere school's awards

International women's footballer presents Burghclere school's awards

AN INTERNATIONAL women’s footballer recently presented the annual awards at a Burghclere secondary school, whilst inspiring pupils with her sporting achievements. England…


Power cut affects Tadley

Power cut affects Tadley

A POWER cut has today (Monday) affected several streets in Tadley. According to reports, the power cut struck this morning (Monday) and is said to have…


'Supermoon' is a super sight in West Berkshire

'Supermoon' is a super sight in West Berkshire

WEST Berkshire residents were treated to a phenomenal sight yesterday evening (Sun) as a 'supermoon' lit up the skies. The moon was the closest it has…


Fire crews rescue builder in Newbury

Fire crews rescue builder in Newbury

A construction worker who fell through scaffolding and injured his leg and ribs has been rescued by fire crews. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Paul Southern…


Bishop's Green traveller site to expand

Bishop's Green traveller site to expand

A travellers’ site at Bishop’s Green will be allowed to remain, despite nearly 300 letters of objection from local residents. In a letter issued last…


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