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Final Didcot transformer being transported this weekend

Final Didcot transformer being transported this weekend

THE A34 is set to slow to a crawl again this evening (Friday) as the last of three enormous transformers is escorted from Didcot power station. Thames…


Firefighters extinguish Bucklebury car fire

Firefighters extinguish Bucklebury car fire

NEWBURY firefighters extinguished a Bucklebury car fire this morning (Fri). According to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), one pump…


'Pensioner’s life savings gambled away’ – former local councillor in court

'Pensioner’s life savings gambled away’ – former local councillor in court

A RESPECTED councillor plundered the life savings of an elderly Newbury woman with Alzheimer’s Disease, a jury heard this week. Former Newbury District…


Frosty relations as neighbours fall out over Kingsclere lights display

Frosty relations as neighbours fall out over Kingsclere lights display

IS it Christmas ‘elf and safety’ gone mad or should a Kingsclere family have to remove part of a winter wonderland fundraising lights display which has…


Pantomime star to switch on Tadley's Christmas lights

Pantomime star to switch on Tadley's Christmas lights

Tadley’ s Christmas lights switch on is set to be magical, with a children’s television presenter set to flick the switch to turn on the town’s twinkly…


Seasonal police drink/drive campaign launched in Thames Valley and Hampshire

Seasonal police drink/drive campaign launched in Thames Valley and Hampshire

LAUNCHED today (Friday), the seasonal police drink/drive campaign will be marked by Thames Valley and Hampshire police officers wearing a special purple…


AWE staff in the pink for breast cancer charities

AWE staff in the pink for breast cancer charities

AWE staff were in the pink last month (October), after raising a total £1,469 for two breast cancer charities, from the sale of cakes. ‘Pink’ events were…


107 years young.....

107 years young.....

NOT many people receive a birthday card from the Queen but a man in Woolton Hill received his fourth on Saturday as he celebrated his 107th birthday.…


Accidents on the A34 causing delays this evening (Thursday)

Accidents on the A34 causing delays this evening (Thursday)

TRAFFIC is slowing on the A34 northbound this evening owing to two accidents. Police were called to the scene of the first accident, between the East…


AFC score for community work

AFC score for community work

AFC ALDERMASTON have been awarded £5,000 by the Football Foundation to enhance its community projects in the Aldermaston and Tadley area. The Grow the…


Pro win number two for Marley

Pro win number two for Marley

MARLEY CHURCHER made it two out of two in the professional ring when the Thatcham fighter scored a clear win over Slovakian Mario Lakatos at London’s…


Hungerford chase last 32 spot in Trophy

Hungerford chase last 32 spot in Trophy

HUNGERFORD TOWN bid for a place in the last 32 of the FA Trophy when they undertake a revenge mission against Calor League Premier Division leaders Chesham…


Up comes Lord Windermere in the betting

Up comes Lord Windermere in the betting

TWENTY ONE horses have stood their ground after Thursday’s final declarations for Saturday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury. Richard Johnson will now ride…


Delays on A340 Paices Hill due to accident

Delays on A340 Paices Hill due to accident

MOTORISTS travelling on the A340 through Aldermaston this morning experienced delays to their journeys when a stretch of the road closed due to a three-vehicle…


Local firefighters scoop world title for third year in a row

Local firefighters scoop world title for third year in a row

A TEAM of local firefighters have proved they are the globe’s best rescue squad, on retaining a prestigious world title for the third year in a row, after…


Newbury link road in pipeline as council eyes grant cash

Newbury link road in pipeline as council eyes grant cash

THE district council is chasing a transport grant in a bid to end a 20-year wait to build a link road to improve congestion in Newbury. West Berkshire…


Newbury parking charges set to be introduced

Newbury parking charges set to be introduced

PARKING charges on roads in Newbury are set to be approved today (Thursday), despite thousands of objections to the proposals. West Berkshire Council’s…


In this week’s Newbury Weekly News

In this week’s Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a respected councillor plundered the life savings of an elderly Newbury woman with Alzheimer’s Disease, a jury heard…


Reading hospital ranked top for cardiac treatment

Reading hospital ranked top for cardiac treatment

A HOSPITAL, which looks after people in West Berkshire, is the fastest in the country for heart attack treatment for the second year in a row. Statistics…


Man jailed after breaching asbo on the day it was issued

Man jailed after breaching asbo on the day it was issued

A MAN who had been banned from drinking publicly in West Berkshire has been jailed after breaching an anti-social behaviour order on the day it was issued.…


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