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Injured Jockey Fund founder dies

Injured Jockey Fund founder dies

LORD Oaksey, founder of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund (IJF), has died, aged 83. John Lawrence, fourth Baron Trevethin and second Baron Oaksey, passed away…


Woolton Hill sewage leak caused by pumping station failure

Woolton Hill sewage leak caused by pumping station failure

AN INVESTIGATION into a sewage leak at a Woolton Hill beauty spot - the third in recent years and due to a pumping station failure - was ongoing this…


Snap the show's Heraldic beasts

Snap the show's Heraldic beasts

A contemporary interpretation of the original Queen's Beasts stone sculptures, which guarded the entrance to Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation…


Away challenges for cup pair

Away challenges for cup pair

FA CUP survivors Thatcham and Hungerford will go west in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup on Saturday, September 22. Thatcham will go to Blue…


Newbury's 9th Real Ale Festival proves a sell-out

Newbury's 9th Real Ale Festival proves a sell-out

HOT late summer weather boosted visitor numbers at Newbury’s charity fundraising, 9th Real Ale Festival on Saturday - which proved so popular it sold…


It’s a thrashing! And Now Blues are revelling in it

It’s a thrashing! And Now Blues are revelling in it

IT WAS another thrashing at Monks Lane when Newbury Blues kicked off their home programme in South West One East. But this time it was Blues who were…


Town rally after injury delay

Town rally after injury delay

Marlow 1 Thatcham Town 3A SERIOUS injury to Marlow marksman Philip John cast a shadow over Thatcham’s comeback victory to claim their place in the FA…


Replay task for Hungerford

Replay task for Hungerford

Hungerford Town 1 Banbury Utd 1HUNGERFORD face a Tuesday night replay in Oxfordshire after failing to claim an Evo Stik League Premier Division scalp…


A34 multi vehicle collision

A34 multi vehicle collision

FIREFIGHTERS from Newbury Fire Station are currently at a collision on the A34 between Chieveley and East Ilsley, believed to involve two heavy goods…


Cigarette caused fatal fire, inquest hears

Cigarette caused fatal fire, inquest hears

A SMOULDERING cigarette caused a home fire which claimed the life of a Midgham man, an inquest heard. The hearing in Newbury was told that 60-year-old…


New minister for Newbury Baptist Church

New minister for Newbury Baptist Church

A NEW Minister has joined Newbury Baptist Church. Rev Tim Edworthy, aged 51, was officially welcomed as Cheap Street Church’s ministry team leader at…


Move over Barack, there's a new boss in town

Move over Barack, there's a new boss in town

The MP for Newbury Richard Benyon rubbed shoulders with the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a recent overseas summit. Mr Benyon…


West Berkshire's answer to Billy Elliot lives the dream

West Berkshire's answer to Billy Elliot lives the dream

WEST Berkshire’s answer to Billy Elliot says he is determined to fulfil his dream of becoming a dancer after completing a summer scholarship with the…


Still no answer to town centre crack mystery

Still no answer to town centre crack mystery

NEWBURY Town Council has given Parkway contractor Costain a further extension for its verdict on the town's cracks, despite promising legal action if…


Hearing Dog puppies visit Waitrose, Newbury

Hearing Dog puppies visit Waitrose, Newbury

Staff and customers at Waitrose, Newbury had a lively surprise when they were visited by four, seven week old Hearing Dogs puppies. The puppies, belonging…


Tilehurst river search for missing person

Tilehurst river search for missing person

FIREFIGHTERS from two fire stations in Reading are currently involved in a river search for a missing person. According to Simon Abbott, manager of Green…


From shed to stables

From shed to stables

STABLE lad Chris Buck, currently living in a garden shed, has been given an incredible fresh chance to return to horseracing. Homeless Mr Buck, aged 22,…


Air Ambulance lottery results

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…


Equestrian centre's birthday

Equestrian centre's birthday

AMBITIONS Equestrian Centre in Great Shefford is holding an open day today (Sunday) to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Entrance is free and there will…


Look to the skies with this week's My Newbury

Look to the skies with this week's My Newbury

THIS week’s My Newbury photographers have taken their inspiration from wildlife and West Bekshire’s skyline. Gary Denton took a picture of the sky above…


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