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Lambourn training monorail gets green light

Lambourn training monorail gets green light

LAMBOURN’S future as a horseracing centre of excellence has been boosted by planners’ approval of a futuristic horse training monorail. Despite some local…


Hungerford zumba night boosts funds for Sierra Leone school

Hungerford zumba night boosts funds for Sierra Leone school

FUNDS to build a roof on a Sierra Leone school were recently (Jan 25) boosted by £600, thanks to a fun packed Zumba night in Hungerford. About 50 people…


Yellow weather warnings for South East on Sunday

Yellow weather warnings for South East on Sunday

SEVERE weather warnings have been issued for Sunday by the Met Office for the south east of England. The warning comes after predictions that rain forecast…


All lanes on A34 reopened

All lanes on A34 reopened

ALL lanes on the A34 southbound at chieveley have now reopened. Minor delays were previously being experienced this morning (Fri) after one lane was closed…


Consultation for future of Crookham Common

Consultation for future of Crookham Common

RESIDENTS are to be consulted on proposals to fence off parts of Crookham Common. West Berkshire Council has confirmed it is consulting on the future…


Aldi on track for March opening

Aldi on track for March opening

IT may not look like a new supermarket will open here next month, but Aldi is confident that its London Road store will be delivered on time. Its project…


Youngsters dreams of walking draw closer through donations

Youngsters dreams of walking draw closer through donations

A Thatcham mother who is fundarising for equipment to help her disabled son walk, has said she has been “amazed” by people’s generosity. Helen Parsons,…


Primary pupils shake up their wake up

Primary pupils shake up their wake up

PUPILS at primary schools have been shaking up their wake up routine this month in a series of breakfast workshops. Chieveley Primary School was among…


The Hare closes, while its pastures new for the Pheasant

The Hare closes, while its pastures new for the Pheasant

THE HARE Restaurant and Bar in Lambourn Woodlands has closed - and it’s all change, too, at the nearby Pheasant Inn. Visitors to the Hare’s website are…


District's speeding fines invalid, claims road user

District's speeding fines invalid, claims road user

SPEEDING fines obtained in certain parts of the district could be invalid and challengeable, claims one local road user. Bucklebury resident Eugene Johnson,…


Firefighters leave scene of Elcot fire

Firefighters leave scene of Elcot fire

FIREFIGHTERS left the scene of a fire at a Kintbury hotel this afternoon (Thursday), after battling the blaze for several hours. A total 30 firefighters…


Chris rides to a new level

Chris rides to a new level

[caption id="attachment_64213" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Chris Snook"][/caption] LAMBOURN rider Chris Snook has pedalled his way into a place…


Awards for local sports heroes

Awards for local sports heroes

FORMER England international Gareth Southgate has urged communities to give local sports heroes some recognition by nominating them for the Barclays Community…


Horse Show marks 70 years

Horse Show marks 70 years

THE Royal Windsor Horse Show celebrates its 70th anniversary this year in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from May 8-12. The show was inaugurated…


Nick makes the cut for Europe

Nick makes the cut for Europe

[caption id="attachment_64200" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Nick Mitchell"][/caption] NEWBURY Golf Centre head professional Nick Mitchell has…


Top of the course

Top of the course

[caption id="attachment_64196" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Hat-trick of wins for Nathan Gillis"][/caption] NEWBURY AC’s senior men's cross…


Top help for volleyball youngsters

Top help for volleyball youngsters

[caption id="attachment_64192" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Newbury Volleyball Club's under 15s"][/caption] FORMER Great Britain player…


Town lose with honour

Town lose with honour

[caption id="attachment_64188" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Thatcham manager Scott Tarr"][/caption] THATCHAM TOWN’s three-game winning streak…


Leaders must learn from defeat

Leaders must learn from defeat

HUNGERFORD TOWN manager Bobby Wilkinson has called on his side to learn the lesson quickly in the wake of last Saturday’s single goal home defeat at the…


Newbury HMV to remain trading

Newbury HMV to remain trading

Newbury's HMV store in Northbrook Street has survived a wave of store closures across the country. The news comes after the company's administrators,…


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