Home   News   Archive

Subscribe Now

NEWS

Deadline day to comment on Shaw/Donnington proposed highways improvements

Deadline day to comment on Shaw/Donnington proposed highways improvements

THE DEADLINE is today (Monday) for residents in Shaw and Donnington to comment on proposed highways improvements and resurfacing works during the Easter…


£32k benefits cheat narrowly avoids jail

£32k benefits cheat narrowly avoids jail

A BENEFITS cheat who fleeced honest taxpayers of more than £32,000 has narrowly avoided going to prison. Mother of three Amanda Richardson, of Clayhill…


Fundraising event for sensory equipment for baby Iyla Jones

Fundraising event for sensory equipment for baby Iyla Jones

AN evening of free Indian cuisine and entertainment is being organised this month to raise funds for sensory equipment for a Newbury baby who was born…


Busted: reveller who forgot to empty pockets

Busted: reveller who forgot to empty pockets

IF YOU’RE going to get drunk in Newbury town centre, it might be best to check your pockets first, town magistrates heard on Thursday, January 9. Peter…


Info appeal for Lambourn's WW1 dead

Info appeal for Lambourn's WW1 dead

AN APPEAL has gone out for information on the surviving families of Lambourn’s First World War fallen. An exhibition is being held at St Michael and All…


More volunteers needed to aid pupils struggling with reading skills in West Berks

More volunteers needed to aid pupils struggling with reading skills in West Berks

A BERKSHIRE charity which helps schoolchildren improve their reading and literacy skills is appealing for more volunteers to come forward from West Berkshire.…


Castle School awarded Quality Mark Award for the fourth time

Castle School awarded Quality Mark Award for the fourth time

STAFF and pupils at The Castle School, Donnington, have got double the reason to celebrate after recently receiving an award for its work in improving…


Raj's food appeals to Nigella's taste

Raj's food appeals to Nigella's taste

HE has impressed Nigella Lawson with his culinary skills, and now former Park House pupil Rajbinder Bahra has made it to the final 11 contestants on a…


Inattention led to crash - court

Inattention led to crash - court

A MOMENT’S inattention cost a Thatcham motorist dearly and led to fellow driver’s injury, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, January 9. Martin Colin…


What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

THE Snow Queen will cast her spell on Lambourn today (Sunday)as Hans Christian Andersen's story comes to life on stage. Five members of the Rain and Shine…


Reins of Headley business picked up by partner of man who drowned in Spain

Reins of Headley business picked up by partner of man who drowned in Spain

THE reins of a Headley business have been picked up by the partner of a man who drowned in Spain six years ago. Linda Dunn, managing director of Headley…


Army chef dishes up community lunch at Newbury's Royal British Legion

Army chef dishes up community lunch at Newbury's Royal British Legion

NEWBURY’s Royal British Legion hosted a recent luncheon for elderly, homeless and vulnerable people in the local community. The event was held at the…


Double dog of the week

Double dog of the week

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can give these dogs a pawfect home. This week’s dogs are four year old Lurcher Rusty and champion cyclist Bradley…


Delayed Theale station upgrade set to begin this month

Delayed Theale station upgrade set to begin this month

WORK to upgrade Theale station is set to begin this month following a three-month delay. The station is set to benefit from a £2.9m upgrade including…


Former addict seeking lost daughter

Former addict seeking lost daughter

A DRUG addict cleaned up his act to seek his lost daughter, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, January 9. But when his search was frustrated, 28-year-old…


What's on today...

What's on today...

THERE'S plenty on today, from resurrected rock bands to crafts. Shoppers can choose between the weekly Charter Market at Newbury or the Saturday market…


West Berks schools to take part in Farmhouse Breakfast Week

West Berks schools to take part in Farmhouse Breakfast Week

More West Berkshire schools than ever will be taking part in Farmhouse Breakfast Week this year, learning how important it is to start the day with a…


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 responded…


Royal day for NWN mascot comp winner

Royal day for NWN mascot comp winner

ONE young Reading Royals fan from Newbury could hardly believe his luck when he learned that he was to be the team’s match mascot on New Year’s Day. Sebastian…


Further downpours forecast over weekend after 40mm of rain last night (Thurs)

Further downpours forecast over weekend after 40mm of rain last night (Thurs)

THE Environment Agency is urging people to still be wary of flooding after an additional 20-40milimetres of rain in Berkshire overnight last night. River…


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More