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Mencap delivers petition opposing cuts to the council

Council proposes to almost halve its children's services budget for West Berkshire Mencap THERE were angry scenes outside the district council's…

Newbury lorry ban bid up for refusal

Officers recommend lorry ban for busy Newbury town centre is thrown out A PETITION from residents in Mill Lane, Newbury seeking to ban heavy goods vehicles…

Newbury shopping centre faces uncertainty

Two Kennet Shopping centre outlets are at risk of being lost UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of two Kennet Shopping centre stores. Peacocks clothing…

Theft and robbery in Pangbourne may be linked

Police investigate two incidents in same area of Pangbourne invoving handbag thefts this week POLICE are appealing for witnesses to two incidents in which…

Unemployment falls again in West Berkshire

Figures released today (Wednesday) show that 1,687 people claimed unemployment benefit in West Berkshire last month THE number of people claiming unemployment…

Eton Fives competitions can now be held in Newbury

Secondary school is granted permission for new courts ST Bartholomew's School in Newbury will now be able to play a version of handball competitively…

Fifth application to redevelop Greenham pub is withdrawn

Pub company Punch Taverns refuses to reveal why latest plans to turn the Blue Ball into housing have been withdrawn AN application to demolish a 19th…

Joint police force venture is signed off

Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces will work together in roads policing, firearms and operations support THAMES Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary…

Library evacuated in fire alert

Staff await firefighters after alarm is triggered A FIRE alert prompted the evacutation of Newbury library at lunchtime today (Tuesday). Staff and customers…

Mencap to deliver petition against cuts to council

West Berkshire Mencap staff are expected to arrive at West Berkshire Council Market Street offices this morning (Tues) STAFF from the West Berkshire Mencap…

No heating forces children's centre to close

West Berkshire Council announces temporary closure of Tilehurst and Area Children’s Centre today (Tuesday) TILEHURST and Area Children's Centre has…

Speen surveyed on affordable homes need

Residents are to be consulted on the need for affordable rural homes SPEEN residents are to be consulted on the issue of affordable homes within the parish. Since…

Thatcham Town Council recommends precept increase

Proposed tax increase for townspeople means people living in Band D homes would pay £1.77 more than last year TAXPAYERS will see a rise in their contributions…

Another rural pub calls time

Closure of East Ilsley pub prompts fears among ale campaigners that it could be the first of many SPARKING fears of a succession of pub closures another…

Blues lose relegation showdown

Home defeat makes it 16 out of 16 as Newbury face up to yet another demotion Newbury Blues 5 Amersham and Chiltern 27 BLUES' survival hopes look to…

Fate of railway ticket booths to be decided

Ticket offices under threat of being axed in Thatcham, Theale, Pangbourne, Tilehurst, Goring and Streatley THE fate of several railway ticket offices…

Four car pile up on A34 this morning (Mon)

The collision happened northbound between the Beedon turn off and East Ilsley causing congestion for several hours FOUR vehicles were involved in a crash…

Health Protection Agency investigate Theale schoolgirl's death

Investigation launched into sudden death of 12-year-old Theale Green pupil THE Health Protection Agency is investigating the death of a 12-year old Theale…

Inkpen pub offers chance to win flight

Swan Inn landlords are raising money for charity by giving up their West Berkshire flight prize CUSTOMERS at The Swan Inn, Inkpen, are being given the…

Late treble seals it for Hungerford

Promotion-chasers keep up with the race after downing United at Bulpit Lane Hungerford Town 4 Abingdon Utd 0 THREE goals in the last half-an-hour gave…

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