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Would you like to become a friend of the district's museum?

Would you like to become a friend of the district's museum?

WEST Berkshire Museum’s management is seeking volunteers to join its new ‘friends of the museum’ group. West Berkshire Council is hoping to redevelop…


Get your bike security marked for free

Get your bike security marked for free

WEST Berkshire residents are being invited to a free bike marking event in Newbury this weekend. Thames Valley Police is hosting the event outside the…


Greenham Common Trust wins prestigious Queen's award for third year

Greenham Common Trust wins prestigious Queen's award for third year

THE Greenham Common Trust has become the first charity to ever win the prestigious award, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2012,…


A4 speed limit set to drop to 50mph through Padworth

A4 speed limit set to drop to 50mph through Padworth

THE speed limit on sections of the A4 through West Berkshire look set drop to 50mph to improve safety under new proposals. West Berkshire Council has…


High Sheriff of Berkshire Charles Brims targets reoffending for his year in office

High Sheriff of Berkshire Charles Brims targets reoffending for his year in office

BRIMPTON businessman, Charles Brims, was sworn in as the High Sheriff of Berkshire for 2012/2013 at Reading Crown Court last Monday (16). Mr Brims, of…


Vodafone buys Cable and Wireless in £1bn deal

Vodafone buys Cable and Wireless in £1bn deal

VODAFONE has become the second largest telecommunications firm in the UK following a £1billion takeover of Cable and Wireless Worldwide. The Newbury-based…


St George's flag hoisted above St Nicolas church

St George's flag hoisted above St Nicolas church

The Cross of St George was hoisted above St Nicolas church this morning in honour of St George’s Day today (Monday April 23) , with a Scout parade through…


The Queen spends 86th birthday in Newbury

The Queen spends 86th birthday in Newbury

THE Queen spent her 86th birthday at the start of the flat season at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday. She was also there on Friday, joined by sport stars…


Tadley family prepare for Greek court case

Tadley family prepare for Greek court case

A TADLEY family is preparing to fly out to Greece later this year to attend a Greek court case after their son was fatally stabbed last year while holidaying…


Butt Inn's £270,000 relaunch

Butt Inn's £270,000 relaunch

A MASSIVE, £270,000 investment is breathing new life into an Aldermaston pub. The Butt Inn on Aldermaston Wharf ceased trading in mid December last year.However,…


Funeral for Newbury centenarian

Funeral for Newbury centenarian

THE FUNERAL takes place tomorrow Tuesday) of centenarian Les Wiltshire. Mr Wiltshire, who lived in Charmwood Close, Newbury, died, keeping a souvenir…


We're going on a bug hunt

We're going on a bug hunt

CHILDREN went on the hunt for bugs and mini beasts at Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, last Thursday. The centre in Muddy Lane was the location of the…


I will not apologise over hosepipe row, says Newbury MP

I will not apologise over hosepipe row, says Newbury MP

NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has said he will not apologise to a national Sunday newspaper over a row about a hosepipe on his estate. The People claimed…


Motorway shut following six vehicle pile up

Motorway shut following six vehicle pile up

SIX vehicles were involved in a pile up on the motorway at Newbury last night (Saturday). Five cars and a mini bus were involved in the collision which…


Blues sign off in defeat

Blues sign off in defeat

Weston-Super-Mare 39 Newbury Blues 21NEWBURY BLUES ended their season in defeat as Weston won for the first time in nine games to end the visitors’ relegation…


Champions lose on final outing

Champions lose on final outing

Finchampstead 2 Newbury 1NEWBURY collected the Hellenic League Division One East championship trophy but signed off their season in a low key with Saturday’s…


Clark's spot-kick point-saver

Clark's spot-kick point-saver

[caption id="attachment_30154" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Thatcham's James Clark"][/caption] Taunton Town 1 Thatcham Town 1THATCHAM are…


Hungerford secure play-off spot

Hungerford secure play-off spot

Bideford 1 Hungerford Town 0HUNGERFORD will take their place in the end of season promotion play-offs, despite Saturday’s spot kick defeat at champions…


Donkey drive at Greenham Common

Donkey drive at Greenham Common

A DONKEY drive will be held at Greenham Common this morning (Sunday April 22). The South Region of the Donkey Breed Society is hosting the social event,…


Park House pupils nominated for national awards

Park House pupils nominated for national awards

TWO Park House School, Newbury, pupils are celebrating after being nominated for the Academy Excellence Awards. Madelaine Gilboy and Ben Skuse have been…


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