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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…


Michael and Carole Middleton pay first visit to new grandchild

Michael and Carole Middleton pay first visit to new grandchild

WHILE the village of Bucklebury gets set for a second night of celebration, new grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton paid their first visit to their…


Firefighters prevent spread of Snelsmore Common blaze

Firefighters prevent spread of Snelsmore Common blaze

NEWBURY firefighters prevented the spread of a heathland fire at Snelsmore Common this morning (Tues). According to Ellie Gray of the Royal Berkshire…


'Don't lose inspiration of the 2012 Olympics' warns Park House head

'Don't lose inspiration of the 2012 Olympics' warns Park House head

PARK HOUSE headteacher Derek Peaple has called on the government to extend its sports funding - or face losing the legacy created by the London 2012 Olympics.…


Debate sparked by plans to boost organ transplants

Debate sparked by plans to boost organ transplants

REGISTERED organ donors could see themselves fast-tracked on waiting lists should they need a transplant under a new strategy launched by the NHS. Last…


Thatcham men charged with possessing criminal property

Thatcham men charged with possessing criminal property

TWO men from Thatcham have been charged in connection with possessing criminal property and perverting the course of justice. One of the men, of Green…


‘Lost tourist’ scam catches locals out

‘Lost tourist’ scam catches locals out

A CON artist pretending to be a lost tourist is targetting local people. His latest victim, Nicholas Hezel from Kingsclere, has appealed to people to…


Boxford man aims to complete gruelling four-day cycling challenge

Boxford man aims to complete gruelling four-day cycling challenge

A Boxford man is hoping to raise £10,000 for charity when he tackles a gruelling four-day cycling challenge through the South of France later this month.…


Bucklebury celebrates the royal baby birth

Bucklebury celebrates the royal baby birth

VILLAGERS in Bucklebury were celebrating the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy last night (Monday). The Prince of Cambridge was born…


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