RESIDENTS in West Berkshire who have been affected by flooding might be pleased to hear that the district council is updating its strategy on handling…
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a former Thatcham team vicar has been committed to the Crown court charged with a range of sexual offences against…
‘POP In’ sessions offering advice and practical help for former and serving members of the armed forces and their families have been launched by the Newbury…
EVERY Dogs Trust dog hopes for their pawfect ending and Little Mo got his wish when he sped off to a new home. The Newbury Weekly News reported in October…
Review: 12 Years a Slave (15) Running time 134 minutesRating: *****What with the Japanese behaving abominably towards British prisoners of war in The…
A FIREARMS cabinet containing two shotguns was among items taken in burglary near Hungerford on Monday. Thames Valley Police said that entry was gained…
THATCHAM’S Richard Browne cold not save the England Deaf XV from a 36-3 beating at the hands of their Wales counterparts at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday.…
LAMBOURN trainer Nicky Henderson has five potential runners in this year’s Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree. His Hennessy Gold Cup winner Triolo d'Alene…
FIREFIGHTERS released a casualty trapped by a vehicle in Calcot this morning (Wednesday), following a collision involving a car and motorcycle .Spokeswoman…
PRIOR’S Court has issued a plea for runners to help them raise £3,000 in the Reading Half Marathon in March. The Hermitage-based charity and school, which…
THATCHAM residents are to be asked to pay two per cent more on their precept for the forthcoming year. At a meeting of the full council on Monday evening,…
PARISHES from across the district will benefit from £75,000 worth of improvements including new play areas, footpath improvements, and local flood defences.The…
A TEENAGER and a man were arrested on Monday (27) evening on suspicion of trespassing with poaching equipment at Newbury Showground. Just before 9pm,…
ASHMORE Green Road will remain closed between Tull Way and Stoney Lane until 5pm tomorrow (Thursday), unless works are completed sooner than expected.…
SPACE week went off with a bang at the Castle School last week as pupils enjoyed a range of activities while learning about the solar system. From space-themed…
NICK Cope, the musician of 1990s fame, recently visited The Winchcombe School in Newbury. The songwriter and lead singer of The Candyskins, who broke…
MAGISTRATES lost patience with a woman who has repeatedly avoided answering benefits cheating charges. The case against Nicola Brown, of Meadowstreet…
HANDYBUS staff and volunteers waved goodbye to a “popular and dedicated” colleague on Friday who retired after eight years with the charity. David Owen,…
AS part of A Call to Action the NHS England Thames Valley Area Team will be holding a tweet chat today (Tues) to discuss the future of community pharmacy…
A MEMBER of the House of Lords who visited St Gabriel’s school provoked a lively discussion on the parliamentary system. Lord Nigel Crisp, who lives near…
