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Suspicious blaze rips through Hermitage garden centre

Suspicious blaze rips through Hermitage garden centre

A FIRE which ripped through a Hermitage plant nursery during the early hours of this morning (Mon) is being treated as suspicious. Watch manager of Green…


Divided by politics but united in love - mayor and mayoress announce engagement

Divided by politics but united in love - mayor and mayoress announce engagement

THE mayor of Newbury Anthony Pick has undertaken a very different kind of engagement this week after asking his lady mayoress and fellow town councillor…


Pangbourne bearing "unfair" share of council's cuts

Pangbourne bearing "unfair" share of council's cuts

PANGBOURNE villagers are rallying to save their community from West Berkshire Council’s proposed cuts. The Conservative-controlled council announced earlier…


Cold Ash inventor hits the heady heights of ballooning hall of fame

Cold Ash inventor hits the heady heights of ballooning hall of fame

A FORMER Cold Ash inventor has been posthumously inducted into the Federation Aeronautique Internationale Ballooning Hall of Fame. The Rev John M Bacon…


Agreement struck with Sterling developer over long-awaited link road

Agreement struck with Sterling developer over long-awaited link road

A LINK road to alleviate traffic jams in one of the town’s most congested areas has moved one-step closer. West Berkshire Council entered into an agreement…


1,000-voice festival finale

1,000-voice festival finale

A ‘choir of 1,000 voices’ will perform in Newbury on Thursday as part of the town’s late night Thursday shopping events. On Thursday, December 12, choirs…


Hethertons crowns its winner of Amy's cupcake competition

Hethertons crowns its winner of Amy's cupcake competition

THE winner of the Amy’s Cupcake competition in aid of West Berkshire charity Swings and Smiles was announced at Hetherton’s Kings Coffee House on Monday.…


Man treated for injuries after Ufton Nervet crash

Man treated for injuries after Ufton Nervet crash

A male driver was taken to hospital after the Vauxhall Astra van he was driving flipped onto its roof after losing control in Ufton Nervet yesterday evening…


Rail disruption over Christmas period

Rail disruption over Christmas period

RAIL passengers travelling through West Berkshire over Christmas will face reduced services, owing to engineering works. A series of bus replacement services…


Labour campaign for energy switch

Labour campaign for energy switch

A CAMPAIGN to help slash the price of energy bills in West Berkshire was launched in Newbury last week. Members of Newbury’s Labour Party asked Sunday…


What's on today (Sunday)

What's on today (Sunday)

THE Christmas spirit will linger in Pangbourne today (Sunday) while lovers of the great outdoors can embark on themed walks across the district. Following…


Newbury man's magical tale for Christmas

Newbury man's magical tale for Christmas

A Newbury writer and local artist have joined forces to create a new children’s book in time for Christmas. Former Newbury Weekly News reporter Chris…


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…


Festooned with festive spirit

Festooned with festive spirit

SHARING the ‘floral love’ and making Christmas wreaths has resulted in two charities being more than £1,000 better -off this week. Three enterprising…


Firefighters called to tackle Furze Hill blaze

Firefighters called to tackle Furze Hill blaze

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze in Furze Hill, Newbury this afternoon (Sat).Two pumps from Newbury and another from Reading attended the portacabin…


One woman taken to hospital following three-car collision on M4

One woman taken to hospital following three-car collision on M4

ONE lady was taken to hospital following a three-car collision on the M4 last night.The crash, between junctions 11 and 12 at around 10pm, caused the…


Elderly shocked by sudden changes to accomodation

Elderly shocked by sudden changes to accomodation

PEOPLE in a sheltered housing scheme in Newbury have complained about a lack of consultation over far-reaching changes to their accommodation. Residents…


Thieves target dog walkers on common

Thieves target dog walkers on common

THIEVES are preying on parked cars in Hungerford, with dog walkers’ vehicles on the common being a favourite target. Three incidents this month alone…


Many festive events today in West Berkshire

Many festive events today in West Berkshire

GET into the Christmas spirit this weekend by attending one of the many festive events going on throughout the district.Father Christmas himself will…


Back on track for Madejski Stadium stop

Back on track for Madejski Stadium stop

PLANS for a new railway station in west Reading could be back on the table. The idea for a new station near to the Reading Football Club ground, the Madejski…


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