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‘Shoddy work’ criticism rejected

‘Shoddy work’ criticism rejected

HIGHWAYS chiefs have rejected criticism of “shoddy work” on the A4 between Halfway and the Kintbury turnoff. Instead, they blamed motorists, claiming…


Couple enjoy gem of an anniversary

Couple enjoy gem of an anniversary

SIXTY years of wedded bliss were celebrated by one couple last week, who met in Newbury after they were forced to leave their home towns during the Second…


Nicky Henderson speaks of "fantastic" Gold Cup victory

Nicky Henderson speaks of "fantastic" Gold Cup victory

LAMBOURN trainer Nicky Henderson said he was “just trying to get back to normal” after a first and third in yesterday (Fri) afternoon’s Cheltenham Gold…


Fears over proposed site of knacker's yard

Fears over proposed site of knacker's yard

AN incinerator used for burning animal carcasses will be sited in Great Shefford if plans to move a knacker’s yard to the vacant Wessex Saw Mill are approved.…


Anti-nuclear protesters march to Aldermaston

Anti-nuclear protesters march to Aldermaston

Protesters from Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CCND) will be marching from Burghfield to Aldermaston today (Saturday) as part of a campaign…


Tadley youth centre gets town council's backing

Tadley youth centre gets town council's backing

TADLEY Town council has lent its full support to the idea of a youth centre in the town. After conducting an informal public opinion poll in Sainsbury’s…


Coffee morning fundraiser at Newbury Town Hall

Coffee morning fundraiser at Newbury Town Hall

NEWBURY Actionaid group are holding a coffee morning today (Saturday), at Newbury Town Hall. Monies raised will be matched by Government funding, under…


Mia’s hair raises more than £780

Mia’s hair raises more than £780

AN Aldermaston girl has raised more than £780 for charity by having her hair cut for the very first time. Mia Lane, aged nine, of Wasing Lane, whose hair…


Historic vehicles draw in crowd at MAC's Cafe

Historic vehicles draw in crowd at MAC's Cafe

MORRIS minors and other classic vehicles were commonplace at Padworth pitstop MAC’s cafe last weekend as the south midlands historic and commercial vehicle…


West Berks goes mad for Red Nose Day

West Berks goes mad for Red Nose Day

West Berkshire launched into Comic Relief today (Friday) ahead of the big Red Nose Day fundraising night. Staff at Sainsbury's in Hectors Way dressed…


Double joy for Nicky Henderson in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Double joy for Nicky Henderson in Cheltenham Gold Cup

LAMBOURN trainer Nicky Henderson will be leading the celebrations this evening (Fri) after a first and third in this afternoon’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.…


Police warn of thefts from vehicles in Kingsclere and Headley

Police warn of thefts from vehicles in Kingsclere and Headley

POLICE have warned those living in Kingsclere and Headley not to leave valuables in vehicles, following smash and grab raids and thefts in both villages.…


Volunteers to be recognised at open day tomorrow (Sat)

Volunteers to be recognised at open day tomorrow (Sat)

FACE painting, balloon modelling and an afternoon of bouncy castles are on the agenda at Greenham Community Centre tomorrow, as a group of volunteers…


Tadley police warning to secure garages in the town

Tadley police warning to secure garages in the town

POLICE in Tadley have reminded people to ensure their garages are secure, following a number of burglaries. According to Hampshire Constabulary, over…


Residents react to high dependency care facility proposal at Limes Guesthouse

Residents react to high dependency care facility proposal at Limes Guesthouse

"A BARRACK building in an army camp" is how residents and neighbours have described plans for a high dependency care facility on land at a well-known…


Former Newbury councillor charged with £154,000 theft

Former Newbury councillor charged with £154,000 theft

A FORMER local councillor has been charged with theft. Seventy-four-year-old John Irvine Morgan (pictured) was charged by Thames Valley Police last Thursday,…


United Reform Church falls victim to thieves

United Reform Church falls victim to thieves

THIEVES broke into Newbury United Reform Church last weekend. They removed glass from a ground-floor window at the church in Cromwell Place, sometime…


Local ambulance crews star in Real Rescues

Local ambulance crews star in Real Rescues

YOUR local ambulance crews are about to become stars of reality television. Staff from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust will feature…


Three school buses fail police safety checks

Three school buses fail police safety checks

THREE school buses and a taxi failed health and safety checks in Newbury last week. Thames Valley Police, along with the Vehicle and Operator Services…


Snooker star on cue for Newbury Ladbrokes opening

Snooker star on cue for Newbury Ladbrokes opening

SNOOKER legend Willie Thorne went all in at Ladbrokes to officially open the new store in the Market Place, Newbury, on Saturday. The snooker and Strictly…


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