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Police seize cannabis in Newbury raid

Police seize cannabis in Newbury raid

FOUR people have been arrested for drug offences after a warrant was executed in Newbury. Officers from Thames Valley Police seized two large bags of…


Fire crews called to an electrical fire in Theale

Fire crews called to an electrical fire in Theale

POWER at a warehouse in Theale was cut off after a fire broke out early this morning (Thursday). Crews from Dee Road and Whitley Wood were called to the…


Mixed views on empty units as town centre becoming a café society

Mixed views on empty units as town centre becoming a café society

THE age-old shops versus cafés debate in Newbury reared its head again on Monday evening as members of the town council’s planning committee tried to…


Police to use new powers to tackle ASB in Lambourn

Police to use new powers to tackle ASB in Lambourn

POLICE are to use new powers to combat anti social behaviour in the centre of Lambourn. For years, there have been complaints about the behaviour of youths…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, Bucklebury has been celebrating the arrival of the royal baby. Our reporters have been out and about in the village…


Fundraising gig in Bucklebury tonight (Thurs)

Fundraising gig in Bucklebury tonight (Thurs)

A FUNDRAISING gig is to be held in Bucklebury tonight (Thurs). A village family is raising money in memory of an actress and their family member who died…


Travellers invade West Berkshire

Travellers invade West Berkshire

TRAVELLERS descend on land belonging to Newbury and District Agricultural Society (NDAS) in Chieveley (pictured) last week. The group of about nine caravans…


Monsters just got bigger...and nastier

Monsters just got bigger...and nastier

Film review: Pacific Rim (12a)Running time 133 minutes Rating:****Having watched – with pleasure and admiration – the work of actor Idris Elba in the…


Duke and Duchess return to Bucklebury with Prince George Alexander Louis

Duke and Duchess return to Bucklebury with Prince George Alexander Louis

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have returned to Bucklebury with their new baby son, who has been named yesterday evening (Weds) as Prince George Alexander…


Victoria Park grass fire suspected arson

Victoria Park grass fire suspected arson

A GRASS fire in Victoria Park, in central Newbury, this afternoon (Wed) was being treated as suspected arson. According to Richard Young, watch manager…


Sulhamstead van collision on A4

Sulhamstead van collision on A4

EMERGENCY services were at the scene of a Sulhamstead collision on the A4 earlier this afternoon (Wed). According to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue…


Delays expected on A339 following crash

Delays expected on A339 following crash

THAMES Valley Police are currently on the scene of an accident in Newbury. Police were called to the scene at 4.25pm on the A339 outside Sainsbury’s after…


Tilehurst grass fire suspected arson

Tilehurst grass fire suspected arson

READING firefighters tackled a grass fire in Tilehurst during the early hours of this morning (Wed), put down to a suspected arson. According to Ellie…


Three people charged following theft of Thatcham quad bike

Three people charged following theft of Thatcham quad bike

THREE people have been charged in connection with the theft of a quad bike from Spackman Close, Thatcham on Wednesday, July 17. Two men, a 36-year-old…


Local politicians clash on future of nuclear deterrent

Local politicians clash on future of nuclear deterrent

NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has clashed with his Liberal Democrat rival over the future of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE). Potentially at stake…


Local MPs question pay

Local MPs question pay

WHAT is an MP worth? It could be £74,000 a year if a proposal to hike their salaries by 10 per cent is adopted.MPs used to set their own salaries but…


Newbury Rotary Club welcomes new president

Newbury Rotary Club welcomes new president

Members of Newbury Rotary Club have welcomed their new president. Will Job, a second generation Rotarian, has been a member of the club since 2010 and…


Hear ye the good royal baby news!

Hear ye the good royal baby news!

OYEZ.....it’s a boy! Hungerford bellman Julian Tubb sends congratulations on the royal birth on behalf of the good citizens of Hungerford yesterday (Tuesday),…


About 80 properties affected by Thatcham power cut

About 80 properties affected by Thatcham power cut

ABOUT 80 properties in Thatcham were without power for about two hours this afternoon (Tues). Southern Electric was contacted at about 3.15pm by residents…


Thatcham woodlands bonfire suspected arson

Thatcham woodlands bonfire suspected arson

A THATCHAM bonfire in woodlands this afternoon (Tues) was being treated as suspected arson, with a warning from firefighters about the dangers of lighting…


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