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Body believed to be missing Newbury woman found

Body believed to be missing Newbury woman found

The body of a woman believed to that of missing Christine King has been found. The hunt to find Mrs King, aged 66, was launched on Wednesday after she…


Free childcare offered to those affected by Headstarts closure

Free childcare offered to those affected by Headstarts closure

A NURSERY manager is offering free childcare to parents affected by the sudden closure of the Headstarts nursery in Newbury. Headstarts, which ran a centre…


Ambulance service tribute to Thatcham man killed in road crash

Ambulance service tribute to Thatcham man killed in road crash

THE ambulance service has paid tribute to the Thatcham man who was killed in a car crash last week. Fifty-six year-old Andrew Evans died at the Royal…


Villagers urged to attend Kingsclere Local Plan exhibition

Villagers urged to attend Kingsclere Local Plan exhibition

PROPOSALS to build 13,000 new homes across the borough of Basingstoke and Deane during the next 15 years - including 50 in Kingsclere - will come into…


Newbury congratulates royal couple at meeting

Newbury congratulates royal couple at meeting

NEWBURY Town Council has written to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge congratulating them on the birth of their son, Prince George of Cambridge. West…


Trial period for community radio

Trial period for community radio

NEWBURY and Thatcham’s new community radio, Kennet Radio, has been awarded a licence by Ofcom to transmit on FM for a three-week trial period. Programme…


Seize every opportunity, says millionaire

Seize every opportunity, says millionaire

THE ‘secret millionaire’, Kevin Green, visited Thatcham last week to speak to a local children’s charity. Mr Green, who starred in the Channel 4 show…


Alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco stolen in Shaw retail theft

Alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco stolen in Shaw retail theft

LARGE quantities of alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco were stolen when a shop in Shaw was broken into on Sunday (15). Four people are said to have gained…


Balding bids for Mill Reef success

Balding bids for Mill Reef success

NEWBURY’S Dubai Duty Free September Weekend meeting brings together a glut of potential track stars with the Mill Reef Stakes and Legacy Cup Arc trial…


Boardman doubt for Hungerford

Boardman doubt for Hungerford

HUNGERFORD TOWN have an injury doubt over defender Jon Boardman as they head for Frome Town on Saturday looking for a fifth straight clean sheet and victory.…


Continued appeal to find missing Newbury woman

Continued appeal to find missing Newbury woman

POLICE are continuing their appeal to trace a Newbury woman who went missing two days ago. Christine King, aged 66, from Speen, was last seen leaving…


All lanes on A34 now clear

All lanes on A34 now clear

ALL lanes on the A34 northbound have now reopened following two accidents earlier this morning (Thurs). Both incidents involved two vehicles.The first…


Two accidents causing delays on A34 northbound this morning (Thurs)

Two accidents causing delays on A34 northbound this morning (Thurs)

MOTORISTS are experiencing delays on the A34 northbound this morning due to two two-vehicle collisions. The first occurred at East Ilsley shortly before…


Demand made for investigation into council's parking restriction signs

Demand made for investigation into council's parking restriction signs

DEMANDS have been made for a full investigation into West Berkshire Council’s parking restriction signs. The call followed revelations last week that…


Disgruntled Newbury IT expert sabotaged former employer’s computer system

Disgruntled Newbury IT expert sabotaged former employer’s computer system

A DISGRUNTLED IT expert sabotaged his former employer’s computer system, causing £16,000 worth of damage, Newbury magistrates heard. Hacked-off Neil Richard…


Tributes paid to "the kindest, gentlest, most loving man"

Tributes paid to "the kindest, gentlest, most loving man"

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a Thatcham man who died in a three car crash last week. Fifty-six year-old Andrew Evans died at the Royal Berkshire Hospital…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, semi-trained volunteers will be called upon to do the work of striking firefighters across West Berkshire on Wednesday,…


River Kennet to be repopulated following pollution

River Kennet to be repopulated following pollution

A TEAM of volunteers will help restock the River Kennet with invertebrates vital to the fragile ecosystem. They are taking part in an experiment aimed…


Award honour for West Berks life-saving blood donors

Award honour for West Berks life-saving blood donors

BLOOD donors from West Berkshire (pictured) who have racked up 600 donations between them have been honoured at an award ceremony. These West Berkshire…


Action hero Diesel searches for his homeworld

Action hero Diesel searches for his homeworld

Riddick (15)Running time119 minutes Rating:***As in his two previous cinema outings as Riddick, Vin Diesel plays a man that you definitely would not want…


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