COMMUTERS on the M4 eastbound are facing delays of up to 40 minutes owing to heavy traffic. The congestion currently stretches from junction 14 (Hungerford)…
TWO women were taken to hospital following a collision in Newtown last Wednesday (Oct 17) afternoon and which forced a closure of the road. Hampshire…
NEWBURY’S magistrates’ court has been downgraded to ‘satellite’ status, and its permanent prisoner escort service withdrawn. Sentencing cases and hearings…
A LOVING father died after a 20-year battle with alcohol addiction that damaged his vital organs, an inquest heard on Wednesday. William Hayden Wheeler,…
HERMITAGE village hall has been put up for sale and has gone on the market for £825,000. The current hall, built in the Victorian era, was catering for…
NO ONE should have to sleep rough in West Berkshire from November to the end of next January. That was the vow from the team at Two Saints hostel in Newtown…
MORE than 130 homes could be protected against storm floods, if a defence plan gets the go-ahead. The scheme should mean that householders struggling…
LOVE is still strong with a Thatcham couple who recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. John and Sylvia Cummins, both aged 72, met 55 years ago when…
A ROYAL marine, who grew up in Newbury, has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service for his relentless pursuit of Afghan insurgents.…
A MAN punched a pub doorman in the face - then ran and hid when his victim gave chase, Newbury magistrates heard. In the dock on Thursday, October 10,…
APPLES and a 10 mile race will keep people bobbing along today (Sunday) A celebration of national Apple Day, including wood carving, folk music and face…
THE Newbury Food Festival is to return to the town to tantalise taste buds later this month.The popular free event, which was first introduced in the…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make seven-year-old Greyhound, Missy, a keepsake in their home. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury,…
THE ALE was flowing freely in Yattendon last Saturday as West Berkshire Brewery hosted the official launch of the new Good Old Boys’ members club.Around…
FIREFIGHTERS from West Berkshire and Reading have worked through the night to tackle a blaze in Burghfield Common. Four pumps were called at 7.30pm to…
POLICE have warned people picking ‘magic’ mushrooms in local fields that they are breaking the law. Police have increased patrols in and around Savernake…
A REVELLER ground a lit cigarette into a police officer’s hand and spat in his face, Newbury magistrates heard on Thursday, October 10. Victoria Griffiths,…
THE Newbury and District Agricultural Society’s annual ploughing match is returning today (Sat). Ploughs will be at the ready at Trumpletts Farm, Hampstead…
THE possibility of a new £500,000 youth centre for Tadley looked more likely last Monday evening, after town councillors gave the green light to a possible…
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…
