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Signalling problems causing train delays in Reading today (Wed)

Signalling problems causing train delays in Reading today (Wed)

DISRUPTION to rail services entering and leaving Reading today (Wed) is being caused by a signalling problem at Taplow. A spokeswoman for Network Rail,…


Morrisons to replace HMV in Newbury town centre

Morrisons to replace HMV in Newbury town centre

Morrisons will be coming to Northbrook Street this summer after the company announced it has purchased the site of the HMV store. The Newbury HMV purchase…


Newbury college opens Calcot learning centre

Newbury college opens Calcot learning centre

A NEWLY refurbished community learning centre has been opened in Calcot by Newbury College with funds donated by West Berkshire Council. Formerly known…


Building society boost for two local charities

Building society boost for two local charities

FUNDS for Macmillan cancer care and a local air ambulance have been boosted by more than £1,237, thanks to Newbury Building Society staff and customers.…


TK Maxx gears up for Comic Relief

TK Maxx gears up for Comic Relief

ANIMALS were aplenty at TK Maxx last Friday as staff swapped their uniforms for fancy dress in aid of Comic Relief. Three staff at the Kennet Centre store…


Hampshire County Council freezes council tax for fourth year

Hampshire County Council freezes council tax for fourth year

HAMPSHIRE County Council has agreed a budget which freezes council tax for the fourth consecutive year, with £600m capital investment over the next three…


Three-month compost fire continues to smoulder

Three-month compost fire continues to smoulder

RESIDENTS are still being plagued by a fire at a huge compost plant in Beenham which is still burning almost three months after it self-combusted at the…


Power of four take on towering three peaks

Power of four take on towering three peaks

FOUR friends from Newbury will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for charity. Jonathan Paine, Steve Brown, Matt Bunce and Chris Hunt,…


Woman dies following Chieveley crash

Woman dies following Chieveley crash

A WOMAN has died following a crash in Chieveley this afternoon (Tues). Thames Valley Police officers were called to the three car collision near Newbury…


Two trapped and Chieveley road closed following three car crash

Two trapped and Chieveley road closed following three car crash

FIRE crews are currently on the scene of a three car accident in Chieveley. One crew from Newbury and one from Hungerford were called to the scene at…


Firefighters prevent Cold Ash thatch fire

Firefighters prevent Cold Ash thatch fire

NEWBURY firefighters prevented a Cold Ash chimney fire spreading to the thatched roof yesterday (Mon) evening. According to Bob Mitchell, watch manager…


New petition opposes on-street parking fees

New petition opposes on-street parking fees

LIBERAL Democrat councillors have been pounding the pavements collecting signatures for a petition against proposed on street parking charges in Newbury.…


Institute for Animal Health public consultation event postponed

Institute for Animal Health public consultation event postponed

THE public consultation about the future of the Institute for Animal Health site has been postponed. The event, organised by West Berkshire Council, was…


Best selling author heads to Hungerford for signing tonight (Tues)

Best selling author heads to Hungerford for signing tonight (Tues)

BEST selling author Joanna Trollope is heading to Hungerford Town Hall tonight (Tues) to talk about her latest book, A soldier's Wife. Best known for…


John O'Gaunt rising to Ofsted challenges

John O'Gaunt rising to Ofsted challenges

JOHN O’Gaunt Community Technology College is rising to new challenges set by Ofsted, an interim report has found. Her Majesty’s Inspector Christine Raeside…


Thatcham leader honoured for 30 years in Guiding

Thatcham leader honoured for 30 years in Guiding

A MEMBER of Thatcham’s Girlguiding community was rewarded for 30 years of service at a celebration day for the Kennet Vale district. Esther Lewis received…


Why not let us know what you are doing for Comic Relief?

Why not let us know what you are doing for Comic Relief?

SHOPPERS at Sainsbury’s in Newbury can expect madness in the aisles over the coming weeks as the store gears up for Red Nose Day 2013. Sainsbury’s raised…


Blues keep hopes alive

Blues keep hopes alive

NEWBURY BLUES kept their South West One East survival hopes alive with a 28-19 win over Witney in their re-arranged game at Monks Lane. Touchdowns from…


Newbury's nightmare half-hour

Newbury's nightmare half-hour

NEWBURY failed to build on their midweek cup success at Kidlington as they returned to lean league form with a 4-0 defeat at Abingdon Town. All of the…


Town hit by second to rock bottom

Town hit by second to rock bottom

Thatcham Town 0 North Greenford Utd 2THATCHAM suffered their biggest upset of the season when going down to a North Greenford side that had won only once…


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