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Equipment theft a ‘real blow’ to struggling Cold Ash farmer

Equipment theft a ‘real blow’ to struggling Cold Ash farmer

A COLD Ash farmer has spoken out about the threat to his livelihood, after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen in an overnight raid. Jeremy…


Man kicked to the ground in mobile phone theft attack

Man kicked to the ground in mobile phone theft attack

A MAN was kicked to the ground and had his mobile phone stolen in an attack in Calcot. On Friday (21) at 11.30pm, a 22-year-old man was walking along…


Half-marathon only a warm up for Chieveley man

Half-marathon only a warm up for Chieveley man

A CHIEVELEY man will be undertaking a half-marathon to raise money for the NSPCC - but only in preparation for a greater challenge. Dorian Cook, aged…


See what's on offer at county show

See what's on offer at county show

TICKETS for September’s Royal County of Berkshire Show are now on sale and organisers want to show you what's on offer. Organisers are hoping to trump…


Tea party held in honour of county's land girls

Tea party held in honour of county's land girls

MORE THAN 60 guests gathered in celebration of the county’s former land girls last weekend at a tea party put together in their honour. Organised by the…


Legend makes his marque at club event

Legend makes his marque at club event

MOTORSPORT legend Stuart Turner entertained members of the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club with highlights of of his long career at a special evening…


Newbury car park kiosk blaze suspected arson

Newbury car park kiosk blaze suspected arson

A NEWBURY car park kiosk was destroyed in a blaze believed to be a suspected arson during the early hours of this morning (Monday). According to Gary…


Stockcross prepares for two-week festival

Stockcross prepares for two-week festival

STOCKCROSS residents will be treated to two weeks of entertainment when the village holds its first ever ‘Stockfest’ festival in August. The festival…


20 couples renew vows at Thatcham Flower Festival

20 couples renew vows at Thatcham Flower Festival

MORE than 300 people headed to St Mary’s Church in Thatcham this weekend for the towns second flower festival, among them 20 couples to renew their wedding…


Old Boys offer school second chance

Old Boys offer school second chance

THE Old Newburians Association won - and lost - their annual fixture with St. Bartholomew’s in a Twenty20 match at the school. The ONA chose to bat first…


Winning speeches at Trinity School

Winning speeches at Trinity School

PUPILS at Trinity School displayed clear voices and clear thinking when they took part in the house speeches competition final last week. The young public…


First aider helps saves man who had a heart attack at the wheel

First aider helps saves man who had a heart attack at the wheel

A MAN who had a heart attack while driving has a first aider who happened to be in the car behind to thank for helping save his life. Tim Tunks, aged…


Council to review school catchment boundaries

Council to review school catchment boundaries

SCHOOL catchment areas in West Berkshire face a reshuffle as the district council launches a review into the current boundaries. Last month, West Berkshire…


Reveller dies after taking 'legal highs'

Reveller dies after taking 'legal highs'

A FESTIVAL reveller who thought he was “invincible” died from a lethal ‘designer’ drugs cocktail ordered over the internet. Forty-six-year-old…


St Nicolas school 'needs improvement'

St Nicolas school 'needs improvement'

NEWBURY’S St Nicolas Junior School has been judged in need of improvement to be good following a recent Ofsted report. The report, following a two-day…


Waterways festival in full swing

Waterways festival in full swing

NEWBURY was celebrating its waterways heritage today (Sunday). More than 2,000 people are expected to enjoy a dose of Midsummer Madness - the theme of…


Community events continue across the district

Community events continue across the district

A SERIES of events are being held across the district today - ranging from a cemetery welcome day to sporting events for charity. The Friends of Newtown…


Invitation to success

Invitation to success

DEANWOOD PARK: JANE Gould and Sandy McDougall, who won the club’s annual Ladies Invitation event recently. They recorded a net 54 in the 18 hole greensomes,…


5k cancer run returns to Newbury

5k cancer run returns to Newbury

THE Boys Beating Cancer 5k run will take place at Newbury Rugby Club on Sunday 4th August. It marks the third time that the annual event has been held…


Waterways Festival being held today

Waterways Festival being held today

NEWBURY’S Waterways Festival will launch today (Sunday). A flotilla of boats will moor up at Victoria Park for the annual event, organised by the Kennet…


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