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Delays cleared on A34

Delays cleared on A34

DELAYS on the A34 northbound at Newtown have now cleared, following a three-vehicle collision this morning. A spokeswoman for Thames Valley Police, Hannah…


Arrest in connection with Upper Bucklebury suspected arson

Arrest in connection with Upper Bucklebury suspected arson

A PADWORTH man has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson in Upper Bucklebury during the early hours of last Thursday morning (June 20). According…


Town set to fly the flag after design is approved

Town set to fly the flag after design is approved

NEWBURY’S heritage will be on display for all to see after town councillors ratified the design for a town flag at a civic pride, arts and leisure meeting…


Victory for defenders of Stroud Green

Victory for defenders of Stroud Green

A TURF war on Stroud Green has been won by residents after West Berkshire Council announced it would resume cutting the grass around the trees. The council…


Timetable for improvements to town roads announced

Timetable for improvements to town roads announced

THE number of people living at the development at The Racecourse Newbury will determine just when improvements to Newbury’s roads will commence. Extra…


Public consultation for introduction of town car club

Public consultation for introduction of town car club

WOULD you like to see a car club introduced in Newbury? That is the question being asked by West Berkshire Council after it launched a public consultation…


Dog of the Week

Dog of the Week

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


Fete nets £4,500 for Hungerford church upkeep

Fete nets £4,500 for Hungerford church upkeep

ABOUT 500 people packed into the Croft Field recently for St Lawrence’s Church annual fete. There was a celebratory atmosphere in the sun as visitors…


Firefighters safety warning after Thatcham hob fire

Firefighters safety warning after Thatcham hob fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a safety warning, following a fire caused by an item left on a hob at a house in Thatcham this morning (Tues). According to Phil…


Delays on A34 following accident

Delays on A34 following accident

MOTORISTS are experiencing delays on the A34 northbound, close to Chieveley, this afternoon (Wed) due to an accident between a lorry and a car. A spokeswoman…


Cow pat bingo splodgy highlight of Hannington Country Fair

Cow pat bingo splodgy highlight of Hannington Country Fair

COW pat bingo proved a splodgy highlight of the Hannington Country Fair, which attracted thousands of visitors and raised around £11,000. Some 3,000 visitors…


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…


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