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Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

Hundreds of properties without power in Thatcham this evening (Fri)

HUNDREDS of homes in Thatcham are without power this evening (Fri). The power went out at around 6.30pm and properties affected include those in and around…


Man arrested for burglary in Newbury

Man arrested for burglary in Newbury

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burgling properties in Newbury. The 21-year-old is accused of stealing a television and jewellery from a property…


Flood recovery fund launched today (Friday)

Flood recovery fund launched today (Friday)

A FLOOD recovery scheme has been launched to help people affected by severe flooding across Berkshire. The Berkshire Community Foundation, which has offices…


Friday rush hour road closures

Friday rush hour road closures

Flooding has closed many roads around the region. Here is the latest list updated for Friday afternoon: High Street, Compton, closed at School Road junction…


Two cyclists who died at scene of Purley collision worked for Reading Borough Council

Two cyclists who died at scene of Purley collision worked for Reading Borough Council

THE TWO cyclists who died yesterday evening (Thursday) at the scene of a Purley collision both worked for Reading Borough Council. One of the two cyclists…


Council tax relief for flooded homes as today's rain adds to the districts woes

Council tax relief for flooded homes as today's rain adds to the districts woes

TODAY'S downpour of rain has led to further flood warnings and road closures to be issued across West Berkshire, as West Berkshire Council sets aside…


Name of one of two cyclists who died at scene of Purley collision revealed locally

Name of one of two cyclists who died at scene of Purley collision revealed locally

THE NAME of one of the two cyclists who died yesterday evening (Thursday) at the scene of a Purley collision - thought to have involved a police chase…


Council Tax relief for evacuated flood victims

Council Tax relief for evacuated flood victims

WEST Berkshire Council has set aside extra money to provide council tax relief for flood hit residents forced to evacuate their homes.Council Tax relief…


Lifeline thrown to West Berkshire businesses

Lifeline thrown to West Berkshire businesses

VERBATIM, The Phone Answering Service has thrown a lifeline to Berkshire businesses affected by the flooding with the offer to answer the calls of up…


Former floods minister Richard Benyon defends decision not to dredge rivers

Former floods minister Richard Benyon defends decision not to dredge rivers

“I STAND by the decision I made at the time.” That was the response of Newbury MP Richard Benyon this week after the Communities Secretary Eric Pickles…


Schools closed today (Friday) as heavy rain forecast into tomorrow

Schools closed today (Friday) as heavy rain forecast into tomorrow

HEAVY and persistent rain is on the cards for West Berkshire today and a number of schools have been closed because of flooding. Update at 12.55pmToday's…


Two cyclists die in Purley collision

Two cyclists die in Purley collision

TWO cyclists have died at the scene of a collision in Purley last night (Thursday) and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Thames…


Prison sentence for woman who ran Newbury brothel

Prison sentence for woman who ran Newbury brothel

A HORSE-riding instructor who helped to run a Newbury brothel was given a prison sentence yesterday (Wednesday). But a Reading Crown Court judge suspended…


£55k helping hand for community projects in West Berkshire

£55k helping hand for community projects in West Berkshire

SKATERS and parishioners in two West Berkshire villages have been lent a helping had towards community projects after receiving a £55,000 grant. Theale…


More power coming to Northbrook Street

More power coming to Northbrook Street

NEWBURY Town Council has agreed to contribute £9,000 towards new power supplies in Northbrook Street. Newbury Business Improve-ment District requested…


Valentine's Day plea for women to sign up for Newbury's 2014 Race for Life

Valentine's Day plea for women to sign up for Newbury's 2014 Race for Life

A HEARTFELT message goes out on Valentine’s Day today (Friday), urging women in Newbury and beyond to sign up for this year’s Race for Life. The annual…


Send us your flood pictures

Send us your flood pictures

HEAVY rain is expected to fall in West Berkshire today, adding to the misery of people stricken by flooding. Newbury Today would like to document what…


Video report - Troops descend on Eastbury for a welcome delivery of sandbags

Video report - Troops descend on Eastbury for a welcome delivery of sandbags

ARMY troops were a welcome sight in Eastbury as they descended on the village yesterday (Thursday) to deliver additional sandbags to residents. Around…


Children warned not to play near flood water as 26-hour rain warning issued

Children warned not to play near flood water as 26-hour rain warning issued

CHILDREN are being warned not to play near flood water as another heavy rain front is set to plague West Berkshire tomorrow. Today's dry spell looks to…


Flood-hit communities rally together in Shaw and Newbury today (Thurs)

Flood-hit communities rally together in Shaw and Newbury today (Thurs)

COMMUNITY spirit is once again out in true force in Shaw today (Thurs) as residents battle to alleviate the worst of the flood water before the weather…


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