A series of overnight road closures on the A339 Newbury rail bridge will begin tonight (Saturday). The bridge will be closed from 9pm until 8am on Saturday…
NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has challenged TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to “see the bigger picture” in a public spat over marine conservation zones.…
FORMER Newbury MP David Rendel has been unsuccessful in his quest to become MP for Richmond it has emerged. The news of Mr Rendel’s attempt to be selected…
SNOOKER legend Willie Thorne will be opening the new Ladbrokes store in Newbury's Market Place today (Saturday). The snooker and Strictly Come Dancing…
THE BERKS, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has condemned the Government’s decision to go ahead with a six-week badger cull this summer. The cull,…
PROTESTS at Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) sites in Aldermaston and Burghfield were launched this week as part of a three year campaign seeking to…
LADY Virginia, the wife of Formula One team owner, Sir Frank Williams (pictured), passed away last night (Thurs) following a battle with cancer. A statement…
BOTH Thomas Cook stores in Newbury, situated in in the Kennet Centre and Northbrook Street, have survived a wave of pending closures. The news comes following…
NEWBURY FC president, groundsman, reserve team manager and saviour Keith 'Keggy' Moss banked an early 75th birthday present for his club when he was named…
PROMISING South African all-rounder Willem Mostert will be spearheading Hungerford Cricket Club’s drive to win promotion back to the Hampshire League’s…
THE Shell patrol station in Padworth was sealed off by police in the early hours of this morning (Fri) following a burglary. Thames Valley Police were…
A MAN was taken to hospital after a lorry left the A34 at East Ilsley during the early hours of this morning (Fri). According to Phil Knight, the watch…
A FAMILY has issued a heart-felt plea to people to donate their organs after losing their “beautiful, bubbly and strong” daughter, sister and wife on…
A RURAL crime wave is sweeping West Berkshire - and yesterday (Wednesday), police appealed for public help in stemming the tide. Neighbourhood officers…
A CHRISTMAS tree is to be planted at Thatcham Cemetery for families who have lost a loved one. The idea was put forward by Thatcham town mayor, John Boyd,…
SCHOOLS, colleges, camera clubs and businesses in West Berkshire have been invited to take part in a photographic competition, to boost awareness of road…
A NEW Cub pack held its first meeting this week. The pack, which will meet every Monday evening at Greenham Community Hall, was set up as a result of…
SOME bereaved families are up in arms over Lambourn Parish Council’s clearance of “unauthorised” items from graves. Anger has been fuelled by a heap of…
NEWBURY Table Tennis League starlet Leo Long claimed the junior singles title in the recent inaugural Basingstoke Open tournament staged at the Aldworth…
THERE were team and individual successes for athletics clubs Newbury and Team Kennet in the climactic event of the Oxford Mail Cross Country League at…
