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Newbury firefighters' charity car wash

Newbury firefighters' charity car wash

NEWBURY firefighters will be working up a lather washing cars to raise charity funds on Saturday (October 13). The car wash is in aid of the Multiple…


West Berks finds deemed to be treasure by coroner

West Berks finds deemed to be treasure by coroner

HISTORICAL items unearthed in West Berkshire soil were officially declared to be treasure by a coroner on Wednesday (10). Experts from the British Museum…


Dolly’s library at Lambourn

Dolly’s library at Lambourn

PLANS are afoot to launch a Lambourn branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The scheme, pioneered by the country and western singer, is a book…


Two arrested after handgun and knife are used in robbery

Two arrested after handgun and knife are used in robbery

THAMES Valley Police has arrested two men in connection with a robbery in West Berkshire. The men, aged 19 and 18, have been arrested in connection with…


Newbury men charged with West Berkshire burglaries

Newbury men charged with West Berkshire burglaries

TWO Newbury men have been charged with a number of burglaries in West Berkshire. One man was charged with three counts of burglary, in connection with…


Police investigate suspected arson in Newbury

Police investigate suspected arson in Newbury

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson, following a fire at a block of flats at the Nightingales estate in Newbury last night (Thursday October 11).…


Stone Age man meets digital man in Kingsclere

Stone Age man meets digital man in Kingsclere

STONE Age man meets digital man at an exhibition in KIngsclere this weekend (October 13/14.) Promising something for everyone, the exhibition: Kingsclere…


Former MP Rendel says he will not stand in next general election

Former MP Rendel says he will not stand in next general election

THE former Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury will not to stand in the next general election. Signalling the end of a political era, Mr Rendel, aged 63,…


Husband to sue over Little Bedwyn level crossing death

Husband to sue over Little Bedwyn level crossing death

A LITTLE Bedwyn man is suing Network Rail, following the death of his wife at a level crossing in the village, three years ago. Julia Canning, aged 55,…


Education and poverty are priority, says new council leader Lundie

Education and poverty are priority, says new council leader Lundie

THE new leader of West Berkshire Council has said improving education and fighting poverty will be his two biggest aims during his reign. Gordon Lundie…


Prize draw to help rebuild amateur theatre group's HQ

Prize draw to help rebuild amateur theatre group's HQ

TICKETS are still available for 's (KATS) grand prize draw to raise funds to rebuild or refurbish the group's headquarters. The amateur dramatic group…


It's beginning to look a little like Christmas

It's beginning to look a little like Christmas

CHRISTMAS lights are to adorn the town centre sky from next week, bringing with them the sense that Christmas is rapidly descending upon us. Strings of…


Newbury Library's VIP book club's 10th birthday bash

Newbury Library's VIP book club's 10th birthday bash

COFFEE and cakes and memories of a late founder member were part of a Newbury Library, VIP book group’s 10th birthday celebrations. The library’s VIP…


Hundreds enjoy fourth bumper Bucklebury Beer Festival

Hundreds enjoy fourth bumper Bucklebury Beer Festival

BUCKLEBURY Beerfest enjoyed a bumper fourth birthday on Saturday. Hundreds attended the annual beer festival at the Recreation Ground in Bucklebury, taking…


Countdown to panto

Countdown to panto

The cast for this year’s Corn Exchange pantomime Cinderella (November 30 to January 6) has been announced. Among the ensemble are a couple of familiar…


Ladies do their level best

Ladies do their level best

NEWBURY AC’s senior women's team equalled their best-ever showing at a South of England cross country event when they finished fourth at the SEAA relays…


Toby helps Windies to Twenty20 glory

Toby helps Windies to Twenty20 glory

JUBILANT Toby Radford has every right to smile as he holds the gleaming ICC World Twenty/20 trophy shortly after West Indies had beaten Sri Lanka by 34…


Jonjo claims pool crown

Jonjo claims pool crown

[caption id="attachment_51895" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Jonjo Sharkey (left) and runner-up Neil Winkworth"][/caption] JONJO Sharkey added…


Newbury aim for Holyport repeat

Newbury aim for Holyport repeat

[caption id="attachment_51890" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Mark James - missing through suspension"][/caption] NEWBURY hope to shake off their…


Hungerford shake off losing run

Hungerford shake off losing run

HUNGERFORD TOWN showed the fighting spirit demanded by manager Bobby Wilkinson as they ended their recent lean streak with a 2-1 win at Bishops Cleeve…


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