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Firefighters called to Woolton Hill hazardous chemicals incident

Firefighters called to Woolton Hill hazardous chemicals incident

NEWBURY firefighters were called to a hazardous chemical incident at a Woolton Hill care home last night (Sun). According to Richard Young, the watch…


Knacker's yard opposition grows

Knacker's yard opposition grows

ANIMAL charities and businesses have said there will be a detrimental impact on animals and their livelihoods will suffer if plans to relocate a knackers…


Major town centre roadworks start today (Mon)

Major town centre roadworks start today (Mon)

MAJOR town centre roadworks start today (Mon) which are threatening months of disruption for motorists in Newbury. Station Road at the junction with the…


Lib Dem resignations threaten control of town council

Lib Dem resignations threaten control of town council

LIBERAL Democrats face losing control of Newbury Town Council following the resignation of two of its members last week. Liz Salter and Mukesh Bansal,…


AWE scientist who helped develop Britain's first atomic bomb dies

AWE scientist who helped develop Britain's first atomic bomb dies

A SCIENTIST who worked at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and helped develop Britain’s first atomic bomb in the 1950s has died. One of a small…


More than 100 TV Licence dodgers in Newbury

More than 100 TV Licence dodgers in Newbury

More than 100 people in Newbury were caught watching television without a licence last year. Figures from TV Licencing showed that 153 people in Newbury…


Pool players bring £4k to the table to help Thatcham boy walk

Pool players bring £4k to the table to help Thatcham boy walk

A FUNDRAISING target to help a Thatcham boy walk, has been smashed after a 24-hour pool marathon at the weekend raised a whopping £4,000. Helen Parsons,…


Trio of small fires hit West Berkshire and Hampshire today (Sun)

Trio of small fires hit West Berkshire and Hampshire today (Sun)

A TRIO of small fires in the area kept crews busy today (Sun), with firefighters from Newbury and Whitley Wood, Reading, being sent out to tackle the…


All lanes on M4 westbound now open

All lanes on M4 westbound now open

ALL lanes on the M4 westbound have now re-opened following an earlier car fire close to junction 15 (Hungerford)today (Sun). A spokesman for the highways…


One lane closed on M4 westbound at Hungerford

One lane closed on M4 westbound at Hungerford

A CAR fire on the M4 westbound, close to junction 15 (Hungerford), has seen one lane closed .A spokesman from the highways agency, James Wright, confirmed…


‘Rat population explosion since fortnightly bin collections’, says Labour spokesman

‘Rat population explosion since fortnightly bin collections’, says Labour spokesman

A HUGE increase of rats is making Newbury town centre a serious health risk. This is the alarming claim following of an in-depth investigation by West…


Awards ceremony honours blood donors

Awards ceremony honours blood donors

THREE dedicated people from West Berkshire, who have made 250 blood donations between them, were among thoses recognised by NHS Blood and Transplant for…


East Woodhay family win planning permission to accommodate son's needs

East Woodhay family win planning permission to accommodate son's needs

THE East Woodhay family of a disabled boy have been celebrating, after winning a battle for planning permission to build suitable accommodation for his…


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…


Baby memorial service at Royal Berks

Baby memorial service at Royal Berks

THE Maternity Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading will hold a memorial service for all the babies who have died at the hospital within…


Fundraising army marches on Bath

Fundraising army marches on Bath

TEAM Jackie, a vast fundraising army working in memory of an Upper Bucklebury woman, has raised £65,000. David Orme, aged 47, and his daughters Sophie,…


West Berkshire is horse meat free, says council

West Berkshire is horse meat free, says council

SO FAR, so good for caterers in West Berkshire, as schools, hospitals and care homes this week said the latest tests had found no traces of horse DNA…


Kauto Star at charity raceday today (Sat)

Kauto Star at charity raceday today (Sat)

THE RACECOURSE Newbury is inviting people to saddle up for a fun filled day of equestrian events while raising money for horse rehabilitation charity…


Men arrested following Hungerford Arcade raid

Men arrested following Hungerford Arcade raid

BURGLARS smashed their way in to Hungerford Arcade at the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The drama happened just before midnight…


Food for thought art at Thatcham Fairtrade event

Food for thought art at Thatcham Fairtrade event

FAIRTRADE Fortnight kicks off in Thatcham today (Sat) with the Big Brew event at the Methodist Church, from 10am until 12.30pm. Free Fairtrade tea, coffee…


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