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Ridgeway drives forward free Thatcham firework night with sponsorship

Ridgeway drives forward free Thatcham firework night with sponsorship

THE organiser of a firework display in Thatcham says it will be the biggest free event in the south of England, after a local car dealer agreed to sponsor…


101 ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer

101 ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer

ONE hundred and one things to do in the district for free or at a low cost are being publicised in an activity pack available from today (Mon). The pack…


Diamond wedding celebrated by Donnington couple

Diamond wedding celebrated by Donnington couple

A LOVELETTER sent 65 years ago saw a Donnington couple celebrate their diamond wedding on Thursday. Peter and Diane Bosley, aged 81 and 80, met when Mr…


Newbury Carnival in full swing

Newbury Carnival in full swing

Newbury Carnival is almost here but the fun has already begun. Excitement is building in Victoria Park - where the fete and fair has already kicked off…


Thatcham MS sufferer ‘fought to remain positive’

Thatcham MS sufferer ‘fought to remain positive’

A FAMILY has told of the heartbreaking moment a wife and mother gave up her long fight against a devastating neurological condition. An inquest in Newbury…


Kingsclere hairdresser convicted of benefits fraud

Kingsclere hairdresser convicted of benefits fraud

A HAIRDRESSER continued to claim incapacity benefit despite holding down a full time job, a court heard. Fifty-one-year-old Julie Sutton, of Fawconer…


Newbury Carnival, Hermitage fun day and a summer serenade all going on today

Newbury Carnival, Hermitage fun day and a summer serenade all going on today

NEWBURY Carnival will take to the streets today. The popular parade is finally here and it's set to be the biggest yet, with 62 confirmed entries.The…


Big plans for former Hungerford saw mill

Big plans for former Hungerford saw mill

A PLAN for a thriving community of artists and craftsmen for Hungerford is due to be unveiled to planners next month. The project has been two years in…


Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance lottery results

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…


Olympic athlete inspires Burghclere pupils at school award ceremony

Olympic athlete inspires Burghclere pupils at school award ceremony

AN OLYMPIC athlete inspired pupils as the special guest at a Burghclere secondary school awards evening last Thursday. The awards were presented to The…


Thatcham inventor solves the aesthetics of prosthetics

Thatcham inventor solves the aesthetics of prosthetics

A designer from Thatcham has invented a product for fashion-conscious amputees. Jonathan Bradshaw, who grew up in Thatcham before moving to Nottingham…


Talented teen claims Regatta win

Talented teen claims Regatta win

Eight weeks after stepping into a single scull boat for the first time, 17 year-old Katie Metalli claimed her first regatta win with success at the Thames…


Police to attend 'every rural crime'

Police to attend 'every rural crime'

EVERY reported rural crime across West Berkshire will now be attended by officers from Thames Valley Police. The news means that any reports which were…


Fancy dress, bob-a-duck and cricket events on offer today (Sat)

Fancy dress, bob-a-duck and cricket events on offer today (Sat)

FANCY dress is on the agenda at a number of summer events today (Sat). From 12pm, East Garston is holding its summer fete, with a children’s fancy dress…


New driving range ready to tee-off in Thatcham

New driving range ready to tee-off in Thatcham

IT has taken almost two years of planning applications and an appeal to the Government, but a driving range in Thatcham is finally ready to open today…


Dog of the Week

Dog of the Week

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Andy a keepsake in their home. Assistant manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny Hopkins, said: “Andy…


Singer covers her mum’s favourite songs on fundraising album

Singer covers her mum’s favourite songs on fundraising album

AN album of songs inspired by the death of a Newbury woman’s parents has helped raised £500 for Cancer Research. Languages teacher at St Bartholomew’s…


Dispersal order imposed on Lambourn

Dispersal order imposed on Lambourn

A DISPERSAL order has been placed on parts of Lambourn in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour. The order follows reports of anti-social behaviour within…


Newbury manager Rob Clark leaves club

Newbury manager Rob Clark leaves club

Newbury Town FC first team manager Rob Clark has left his post for personal reasons. Club chairman Keg Moss and match secretary Martyn Benson will take…


Six-figure award for mill worker’s widow

Six-figure award for mill worker’s widow

A WIDOW has been awarded a six-figure sum almost four years after the death of her husband from cancer caused by working at Newbury paper mills. Michael…


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