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Ashford Hill pupils build eco-friendly roundhouse

Ashford Hill pupils build eco-friendly roundhouse

ASHFORD Hill Primary School pupils tried their hand at building an eco-friendly Celtic roundhouse last week. Pupils aged eight to 10 built a Celtic roundhouse…


One in seven West Berkshire children living in poverty, report reveals

One in seven West Berkshire children living in poverty, report reveals

ONE in seven young people in West Berkshire are judged to be living in poverty according to a report released this week. The report released by charity…


Thatcham Costa gets go ahead for expansion

Thatcham Costa gets go ahead for expansion

PLANS for Costa Coffee to extend its premises in the Kingsland Centre, Thatcham, have been given the green light. The franchise owner submitted a change…


Community event is urging people to get active today (Fri)

Community event is urging people to get active today (Fri)

AN oppurtunity to get active is being offered in Burghfield. Information and advice about getting involved in sport, whether it be joining a club, coaching…


Derelict shelters set for demolition at RAF Welford

Derelict shelters set for demolition at RAF Welford

HISTORICAL buildings at the RAF base in Welford could be demolished. An application has been submitted to the council for several buildings on the site…


Talent wanted for Newbury Carnival 2013

Talent wanted for Newbury Carnival 2013

MUSICIANS and dancers are being asked to parade their talents by stepping into this year’s Newbury Carnival. The last carnival, in 2011 saw a vast array…


Scale model show raises more than £700 for RBL

Scale model show raises more than £700 for RBL

AN ASSEMBLY of model aircraft, tanks, ships, cars, figures and trains were on display at two annual shows held in Newbury this month raising more than…


Fasten your seatbelts...

Fasten your seatbelts...

For Pam Ann – the brand new face of London Heathrow Sky Team's Terminal 4 who is currently touching down in her favourite terminals across the UK, including…


Paddlers prepare for marathon task

Paddlers prepare for marathon task

THE WARM-UP for this year’s Devizes to Westminster canoe marathon is well under way following the second of the four races in the Waterside series run…


Star's turn at a new trade at Newbury races

Star's turn at a new trade at Newbury races

THE ‘NEW’ Kauto Star will headline the off-course action at Newbury’s Greatwood Charity Day on Saturday, March 2. Having welcomed Denman on parade at…


O'Brien muscled out of key clashes

O'Brien muscled out of key clashes

HUNGERFORD TOWN will be without Irish international winger Alan O’Brien as they go into two difficult difficult away games this week needing victories…


Fancy a game via an app?

Fancy a game via an app?

A NEW website and app gives golfers the chance to make a match wherever they may be driving off. The chairman of Leaderboard Golf - which runs Kingsclere’s…


Thatcham mother’s body is a blank canvas for charity tattoo

Thatcham mother’s body is a blank canvas for charity tattoo

A THATCHAM woman is donating her body for decoration – or at least a part of it – to the people of West Berkshire, if they help her raise money for Cancer…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News

In this week's Newbury Weekly News

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, West Berkshire Council has confirmed that property developer Grainger will be taking on the development of Newbury…


Stolen items recovered during Thatcham house raid

Stolen items recovered during Thatcham house raid

BRASS items and a selection of coins, suspected to be stolen, have been recovered from a property in Thatcham. Thames Valley Police recovered the items…


Tourist information centre re-opens in Newbury

Tourist information centre re-opens in Newbury

NEWBURY Tourist Information Centre officially re-opened in a new space in Newbury Town Hall yesterday (Weds). The centre was reopened for business at…


Beenham youngsters stump up £10k for play equipment

Beenham youngsters stump up £10k for play equipment

PUPILS at Beenham Primary School were patting themselves on the back last week at the unveiling of new play equipment which they raised the funds for.…


Flash, bang, wallop. Again...

Flash, bang, wallop. Again...

Film review: A Good Day to Die Hard (12a)Running time 97 minutes Rating:***RUSSIA has become increasingly frequented by movie and television units filming…


Update: Broken down freight causes train delays between Reading and Newbury

Update: Broken down freight causes train delays between Reading and Newbury

DELAYS are expected on trains into Newbury this afternoon (Weds). Trains between Reading and Newbury will be delayed by up to one hour because of a broken…


Newbury library celebrates National Libraries Day

Newbury library celebrates National Libraries Day

VISITORS flocked to Newbury Library on Saturday (Feb 9) for a fun packed and educational day of activities to mark National Libraries Day. More than 940…


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