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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…


Thatcham girls rise to the Baden Powell challenge

Thatcham girls rise to the Baden Powell challenge

TWO girls from 1st Cold Ash Guides have been presented with Baden Powell Challenge Award – the highest award a Guide can achieve. Each Guide must complete…


Over £7,000 raised in memory of young golfer

Over £7,000 raised in memory of young golfer

A special golf day organised in memory of local golfer Lee Frame has raised more than £7,000 for charity. The event, held at the Sandford Springs Golf…


In the pink at Newbury's 12th Race for Life

In the pink at Newbury's 12th Race for Life

WOMEN slogged around Newbury Showground in the face of sweltering temperatures yesterday (Sunday), in Newbury’s 12th annual Race for Life. Organisers,…


Former government advisor arrested

Former government advisor arrested

A FORMER West Berkshire Ofsted inspector and ex-acting head of John O’Gaunt School has been arrested over an alleged fraud. Sixty-three-year-old Tim Royle,…


Family pays tribute to Mark Campbell

Family pays tribute to Mark Campbell

THE family of Mark Campbell, who died on the Nightingales estate in Greenham two weeks ago, have paid tribute to a man with a “big heart and a generous…


Thatcham primary school head promises improvements

Thatcham primary school head promises improvements

A THATCHAM primary school has been given two years to improve, but its headteacher is confident that it can be achieved much quicker than that. Parsons…


Thatcham station congestion plan decision expected today (Mon)

Thatcham station congestion plan decision expected today (Mon)

A DECISION is due next week on plans to improve congestion near Thatcham railway station. During 2012, West Berkshire Council carried out a study to consider…


Video: Re-live the fun of Thatcham Family Fun Day

Video: Re-live the fun of Thatcham Family Fun Day

SUMMER arrived at last, just in time to bring out the crowds for this year’s Thatcham Fun Day and Junior Fun Run in the Field. Following the cancellation…


Veteran solicitor retires

Veteran solicitor retires

IT WAS the end of an era last Thursday, June 27, as one of Newbury’s longest-serving public defenders retired. Ian Campbell has hung up his business suit…


Man tells of dramatic canal rescue

Man tells of dramatic canal rescue

A NEWBURY angler has told how he rescued a drowning man from the Kennet and Avon canal. The drama happened around 4.45pm last Thursday, June 27, as John…


Today's (Sun) events in and around Newbury

Today's (Sun) events in and around Newbury

THERE are plenty of events going on in and around Newbury today (Sun) to keep families entertained. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life will be taking…


Plans for Lambourn school unveiled

Plans for Lambourn school unveiled

PLANS to refurbish and extend Lambourn Primary School have been unveiled. School authorities fear the current, dilapidated appearance of the building…


Villagers mark rededication of Woolhampton war memorial

Villagers mark rededication of Woolhampton war memorial

Residents in Woolhampton gathered to see the names of the village’s war dead emblazoned with pride at a rededication of its war memorial last Saturday.…


Kingsclere netball tournament for village charity huge success

Kingsclere netball tournament for village charity huge success

A NETBALL tournament in Kingsclere on Saturday (June 29), in aid of a charity in memory of a little boy from the village, proved a huge success, raising…


Ringing endorsement for pub of the year

Ringing endorsement for pub of the year

THE Bell Inn at Aldworth has been crowned local Pub of the Year by the West Berkshire branch of Campaign for Real Ale. The award adds to a growing list…


Appeal overturns refusal for waste facility at a Curridge quarry

Appeal overturns refusal for waste facility at a Curridge quarry

PERMISSION for a skip waste recycling plant at a Curridge quarry within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been allowed on appeal. The plan for…


Permission for bollards on green arrives day after travellers turn up camp

Permission for bollards on green arrives day after travellers turn up camp

THE company behind the housing development at The Racecourse Newbury has agreed to fund bollards around Stroud Green. The news came the day after travellers…


Pony rides, circus games and a vintage vehicle show all on offer today (Sat)

Pony rides, circus games and a vintage vehicle show all on offer today (Sat)

SUNNY weather is set to draw-in the crowds at numerous fetes and events on offer in the district today (Sat). A disco, penalty shoot out and party games…


Foodbank meeting a 'hidden need' in communities

Foodbank meeting a 'hidden need' in communities

THE West Berkshire Foodbank has been busy feeding a “definite hidden need” across the district. The foodbank was opened by the former Archbishop of Canterbury,…


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