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Steer clear of this awful movie

Film review: This Means WarRating: *Another week, another film column, another sub-standard rom-com apparently sent to test me.This time a dose of action…

Arlington seals the deal on Gilbert

It has just been confirmed that, for one night only - Wednesday - Welsh comedy sensation Rhod Gilbert will preview new material for his forthcoming tour…

Buggy racing comes to Newbury (home of the European champ!)

NEWBURY can add the European remote-control buggy racing champion to its list of home-grown sporting talent. A former pupil of the Clere School, Burchlere,…

Several West Berkshire churches urge parishioners to sign anti same-sex marriage petition

SEVERAL churches in West Berkshire are urging their parishioners to sign a petition to try and stop the legalisation of homosexual marriage. The Coalition…

Newbury's footballing dog to appear in BBC science television show

THIS clever dog from Newbury is to feature in a BBC science television programme. Border collie Skye, who hit the national news headlines in 2008 after…

West Berkshire harassment victim would welcome 'Clare's Law'

A WEST Berkshire woman, who for years was anonymously harassed by the partner of a family member, has welcomed a scheme to allow people to check their…

Local dog owners return with Crufts winners

AT LEAST two local dog owners have returned from Crufts with winning rosettes. Winners at the four-day show at the NEC in Birmingham, which finished on…

Unemployment rises in West Berkshire for the second month in a row

THE number of people claiming unemployment benefit in West Berkshire has gone up for the second month in a row. Figures released today (Wednesday) by…

Mother's Day messages and our wedding magazine - two more reasons to buy the Newbury Weekly News

THERE are two extra reasons to snap up today’s Newbury Weekly News – a 40-page Wedding magazine and all of your Mother’s Day messages. With Mother's Day…

Two dogs recued by firefighters from Newbury house fire

NEWBURY firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Newbury on Monday evening (March 12). According to Phil Knight, manager of White Watch at Newbury…

Firefighters battle Crookham Common barn fire containing gas cylinder

FIREFIGHTERS from Newbury and Reading battled a Crookham Common barn fire containing a gas cylinder this morning (Wednesday). Ellie Gray, a spokeswoman…

Teen band go for Unsigned glory

A local band, who recently auditioned for Live & Unsigned in Reading, beat hundreds of other acts to get through to the Regional Final.Indie rock…

Highclere Horse Trials to move to new venue after 25 years

THE HIGHCLERE Horse Trials will not be held at Highclere Castle this year - for the first time in a quarter of a century - and is unlikely to return to…

Cattle stolen from Burghfield

THAMES Valley Police is reporting that 14 cattle were stolen from Holybrook Farm along Burghfield Road, Burghfield sometime between Sunday and Monday.The…

Row over food rating 'shambles'

A NEW FOOD hygiene rating scheme has been branded a “shambles” by some outlets who claim they have been wrongly categorised as below satisfactory. Some…

Video report: Find out why community organisations need your help

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK was at the first ever Thatcham Volunteer Fair on Saturday to have a chat with members of community organisations who are after a bit…

Woman dies one week after crash

AN ELDERLY motorist who crashed into Hungerford town hall has died as a result of her injuries, it was announced today (Tuesday). Police have renewed…

Police launch dawn raids on 23 West Berkshire homes in Class A drugs crackdown

TWENTY three homes in the district got a rude awakening by police this morning in a huge drugs operation co-ordinated by Thames Valley Police.Operation…

Newbury fire engine involved in head on collision in Donnington

A NEWBURY fire engine was involved in a head-on collision at Donnington today (Tues Mar 13). According to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBSRS)…

Reading Festival headline acts announced

THE first names in the line up for this year’s Reading Festival have been announced. The Cure will make their only UK appearance of this year to headline…

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