THE extension of Thatcham’s Costa Coffee will be officially opened today (Thurs). Back in February, plans for Costa to extend its premises in Thatcham…
TROUT raised by local primary school children have been released into the River Lambourn in Newbury, as part of an eco-friendly project and fish-shaped…
Film review: The Host (12a)Running time 125 minutes Rating:***After the huge success of The Twilight Saga, that expedition into the world of vampires,…
HAIRDRESSING equipment was stolen in a smash and grab raid on a car parked in a Silchester church car park on Monday afternoon (Apr 8). The incident happened…
THAMES Valley police and crime commissioner Anthony Stansfeld has criticised ‘revolving door’ justice which sees unreformed criminals freed to reoffend.…
THE ROYAL Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to householders to get chimneys swept, following the lengthy cold snap. The plea comes after…
WORK has now started on the £40k revamp of a skate park at Dunstan Park. One of the ramps has already been removed for modification, but the bulk of the…
GUIDE Dogs is seeking new volunteers in the Newbury area. A team of staff, volunteers and puppies representing the charity will be holding an informal…
NEWBURY Building Society has raised more than £1,000 for The Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust. Over the last year, staff at the society’s head office…
A CHANCE to make a mini volcano, or lava lamp, were among engaging tasks at a science day in Tadley for local school pupils. Hosted by a team of graduate…
ALL lanes on the A34 northbound at chilton have been reopened following an earlier accident. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police, James Williams, confirmed…
FIRE crews from Newbury and Reading were called out twice yesterday (Monday), to rescue cows stranded in the Kennet and Avon canal, following incidents…
A SINGLE vehicle accident on the A34 northbound has blocked one lane at Chilton. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police, Craig Evry, confirmed that police…
A SIXTY-six year old woman was assaulted in a Tadley burglary yesterday evening (Monday) and also had jewellery stolen in the ordeal. According to Hampshire…
DESPITE hopes when it was founded 16 years ago that Newbury Town Council would not be hamstrung by politics, parties are this week already squaring up…
TWO Conservative members of Thatcham Town Council have quit their committee places over the “vast expense needed” for the redevelopment of the Priory…
GREEN-fingered Mr Bloom will be visiting Newbury today (Tues) to take part in a special Easter show in the Kennet Centre. All 'tiddlers' are invited along…
YOUNG photographers have snapped at the chance to show their work currently on display at Newbury Library as part of the West Berkshire Young Photographer…
LEGENDARY rock musician Meat Loaf has been announced as the act to play at this year’s Ladies Day Party in the Paddock at The Racecourse Newbury. He will…
COMMONERS of the Town and Manor of Hungerford will enjoy a meal fit for a king during Hungerford’s annual Hocktide celebrations tomorrow (Tuesday). They…
