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Deadline looms over Penwood woodland consultation

Deadline looms over Penwood woodland consultation

THE DEADLINE is looming for Penwood and Highclere villagers to have their say on a 20-year management plan for Little Penwood, which includes tree felling,…


Council denies need for review of roads contract

Council denies need for review of roads contract

Conservative-controlled West Berkshire Council has thrown out a request for a review of its highways contract, saying it is doing a good job of maintaining…


All hail to the Chief!

All hail to the Chief!

NO-ONE knows her real name. But the chances are, you’ll be hearing a lot more from her in the future.Ladies and gentlemen - all hail to the Commander-in-Chief!The…


Severe weather warning for south east up to/including Christmas Eve

Severe weather warning for south east up to/including Christmas Eve

A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for the south east of England - including Newbury and the surrounding area - for tomorrow (Monday) and also Christmas…


Elderly residents led to safety in Newbury flat fire

Elderly residents led to safety in Newbury flat fire

RESIDENTS of a Newbury residential block of flats for the elderly were led to safety last night (Sat), after a fire broke out in the kitchen. Watch manager…


Long-serving Newbury dentist says goodbye to his patients

Long-serving Newbury dentist says goodbye to his patients

A POPULAR Newbury dentist hung up his white coat yesterday (Wednesday) after more than three decades of treating patients in the town. Dr Brendan Kindlon,…


Villagers object to plan for traveller's site

Villagers object to plan for traveller's site

PLANS for a proposed travellers site in Hermitage have been met with wide ranging objections from residents in nearby villages. The plans, submitted for…


1,000 voices for Christmas

1,000 voices for Christmas

NEWBURY town centre filled with the festive sound of a ‘Choir of 1,000 Voices’ last Thursday, December 12. Choirs from across the area kept Christmas…


Santa can get down Englefield chimney thanks to firefighters

Santa can get down Englefield chimney thanks to firefighters

SANTA should be able to slip smoothly down an Englefield farmhouse chimney on Christmas Eve, thanks to local firefighters. White eatch manager at Tilehurst…


Last chance to visit Newbury's Christmas market

Last chance to visit Newbury's Christmas market

THE final weekend before Christmas is upon us and there are events across the district to get into the festive spirit today.Santa will be at Silchester…


Highclere's spoof 'Downton Abbey' signs and foxed tourists

Highclere's spoof 'Downton Abbey' signs and foxed tourists

HIGHCLERE parish councillors have emphasised that the parish council had no involvement in the spoof road signs stating that the village was twinned with…


String of successes for Kintbury racing youngster

String of successes for Kintbury racing youngster

A SIX-YEAR-OLD Kintbury boy with a flare for grass track motorbike racing has picked up more than 10 awards after only seven months of competitive training.…


Festive cheer at school fair

Festive cheer at school fair

FESTIVE cheer was spread at Hampstead Norreys Primary School Christmas Fair earlier this month. More than 100 people bought Christmas presents at the…


First Thatcham Santa run a jolly good success

First Thatcham Santa run a jolly good success

THE popular festive song goes “Run, run Rudolph,” but it was Father Christmas who had to make his own way to town on Sunday for the first ever Great Thatcham…


Ten-year-old breaks record at 100th parkrun

Ten-year-old breaks record at 100th parkrun

A girl broke all records at the 100th Newbury parkrun at Greenham Common on Saturday, finishing in the fastest time ever run by a 10-year-old in any parkrun…


Hermitage school scoops £3,000 in banking poll

Hermitage school scoops £3,000 in banking poll

A HERMITAGE school has topped a bank’s local voting poll to scoop £3,000 towards school funds. Registered charity, Priors Court school, whose pupils aged…


Newbury woman's embroidery in television advert

Newbury woman's embroidery in television advert

A NEWBURY woman’s embroidery which featured in an advert on national television over the last month will continue to hit screens over Christmas Ellen…


Wash Common cafe plan

Wash Common cafe plan

A PLAN for a café in Wash Common has been submitted to West Berkshire Council.An application has been submitted to turn the former pet shop, Tadley Pet…


Newbury tot decides on early Christmas

Newbury tot decides on early Christmas

A NEWBURY tot who couldn’t wait to open her Christmas presents was rescued by firefighters today (Friday) from a locked room. Applications manager at…


Weather and flooding alert for south east

Weather and flooding alert for south east

A WEATHER warning for strong winds and heavy rain has been issued for the south east tonight (Fri) and over the weekend - with those at risk of flooding…


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