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Newbury residents facing faulty power

Newbury residents facing faulty power

A POWER fault has affected residents in the heart of Newbury today (Wednesday). One Kings Road resident Tweeted Newbury Today saying he was finding it…


Thatcham’s outgoing mayor gives local charities a boost

Thatcham’s outgoing mayor gives local charities a boost

THATCHAM’S town mayor has been able to award more than £1,700 to two charities following his year in office. John Boyd handed over two cheques worth £860…


Green light to rebuild 1920s sports pavilion at Douai Park Recreation Ground

Green light to rebuild 1920s sports pavilion at Douai Park Recreation Ground

PLANS to demolish the 1920s sports pavilion at Douai Park Recreation Ground and build a new one have been given the green light. But now the hard work…


Graffiti tag ‘NST’ sprayed on cars and doors

Graffiti tag ‘NST’ sprayed on cars and doors

POLICE are continuing to hunt for vandals who ran amok in Newbury recently, emblazoning the initials ‘NST’ on parked cars and front doors. A number of…


Shefford bells ring out once more

Shefford bells ring out once more

THE BISHOP of Reading, the Right Rev Andrew Proud, has rededicated the historic bells of St. Mary's Church, Great Shefford. The rare event took place…


Auctioneer to take on Great North Run

Auctioneer to take on Great North Run

A NEWBURY auctioneer will be swapping trinkets for trainers in a bid to raise funds for a stillbirth charity. Auctioneer for Special Auction Services…


Fern visits book club today

Fern visits book club today

Fern Britton, the charismatic television presenter, and recently a Strictly Come Dancing contestant, makes her debut at The Watermill Book Club today…


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…


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