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Delays expected on A34 after boat trailer overturns

Delays expected on A34 after boat trailer overturns

MOTORISTS should expect long delays on the A34 after a boat trailer overturned this afternoon (Tues). A Toyota car towing a trailer crashed into the central…


Men arrested following 12 thefts from vehicles

Men arrested following 12 thefts from vehicles

TWO men have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles in Burghfield Common. Between March 31 and April 21, 12 cars had their…


Local firm goes nationwide with Waitrose deal

Local firm goes nationwide with Waitrose deal

THE smell of success is in the air for one Peasemore mum as Waitrose launches her range of one-pot ready meals for children. Mum-of-two Kate Finch launched…


How five musician mates became a full Cold Ash Brass band

How five musician mates became a full Cold Ash Brass band

A BRASS band from West Berkshire can blow its own trumpet after celebrating its 10th anniversary last month. Cold Ash Brass, which is now a regular at…


Two charged following Newbury drugs raid

Two charged following Newbury drugs raid

TWO men have been charged following a drugs raid on Friday which saw 25 police officers descend on Hutton Close in Newbury. One man, of Hutton Close,…


Goddards get together from across Europe

Goddards get together from across Europe

GODDARDS from across Europe are being invited to gather in Brimpton for a family gathering like no other. Anyone with the surname or lineage of Goddard…


Newbury Rainbows share memories of twenty-five years

Newbury Rainbows share memories of twenty-five years

A NEWBURY Rainbow group has been celebrating its 25th anniversary. Members of the 1st Newbury South District Rainbow Guide unit held an event at the weekend…


Open day held to celebrate school’s move to new site in Yattendon

Open day held to celebrate school’s move to new site in Yattendon

A SCHOOL in West Berkshire recently relocated to increase the space and learning facilities for its pupils. Montessori school Harriet House, which was…


After the rain came the rainbow - your pictures

After the rain came the rainbow - your pictures

EAGLE-EYED people in Newbury were treated to a rainbow over the skies of the town over the weekend. Two residents, Neil Phillips and Mike Payne, sent…


Exclusive: Four-year-old girl struck by runaway car saved by quick thinking neighbours

Exclusive: Four-year-old girl struck by runaway car saved by quick thinking neighbours

A FOUR-year-old girl, mown down by a runaway car, was saved by quick-thinking neighbours who freed her with a jack. Little Ellie Drwal suffered horrific…


Spraying blitz on toxic moth caterpillar

Spraying blitz on toxic moth caterpillar

AN AERIAL spraying blitz to stop a toxic caterpillar invasion could affect other species, the Forestry Commission has conceded. However, they will “probably…


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…


Date set for opening of new fire service HQ

Date set for opening of new fire service HQ

SPRING 2014 has been set as the target date for the completion of the new fire service headquarters In Calcot. Work is soon to begin converting an existing…


Those boots were made for walking for health

Those boots were made for walking for health

PULL on some sturdy boots and join a new series of scenic health walks, which get under way on Monday. Led by a qualified leader at a gentle pace, the…


‘Amazing’ turnout for teacher Mel’s Mile

‘Amazing’ turnout for teacher Mel’s Mile

MORE than 600 people – in both West Berkshire and on the other side of the world – put on their running shoes at the weekend to help a well-known local…


Claim of unnaceptable conduct found proven against architect

Claim of unnaceptable conduct found proven against architect

A MAN with an architect’s business in Newbury has had his name removed from the Register of Architects, following a finding of unacceptable professional…


Plans for Thatcham firework display ignite after venue is found

Plans for Thatcham firework display ignite after venue is found

THATCHAM’S annual firework night could be back on, just weeks after the previous organisers pulled the plug on it. Thatcham and District Rotary Club announced…


Plenty to do at Burghfield fair today (Sun)

Plenty to do at Burghfield fair today (Sun)

BURGHFIELD May Fair takes place from 10.30am until 4pm on Sunday, at The Hatch, Burghfield Village. The community event, staged by Burghfield Residents…


Old school photos wanted

Old school photos wanted

DID YOU or any of your family attend school in Lambourn or Woodland St Mary? Carol Silk and her daughter Amanda are among parishioners preparing to stage…


Hospital remembrance service today (Sun)

Hospital remembrance service today (Sun)

A SERVICE is to be held for families, friends and staff in memory of those who have died at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham. The service will…


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