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Thousands of enthusiasts turn out for bus and coach show

Thousands of enthusiasts turn out for bus and coach show

IT was all aboard for fans of vintage buses and coaches in Newbury last weekend. The Bus and Coach Preservation Show at Newbury Showground on Sunday featured…


Inspector upholds Thatcham 'gateway' appeal

Inspector upholds Thatcham 'gateway' appeal

PLANNING permission to build 12 flats at an area dubbed ‘the gateway to Thatcham’ has been approved on appeal. The application was for 10 two bedroom…


Newbury Town Hall hosts twin town youth

Newbury Town Hall hosts twin town youth

YOUNG visitors from Newbury’s twin towns recently enjoyed a week of sunny local activities, including a visit to Newbury Town Hall, on the morning of…


Council tax benefits could be cut to save millions

Council tax benefits could be cut to save millions

WEST Berkshire Council is planning to slash council tax benefit and discounts on second homes could also be cut in a bid to shore up millions. The Government…


Hunt is on for winning raffle ticket holder

Hunt is on for winning raffle ticket holder

STAFF at the Hamstead Marshall and Enborne Community Market are appealing for a raffle prize winner to come forward to claim her prize. On Saturday, July…


Dog of the week

Dog of the week

THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make fun-loving flint a keepsake in their home. Dogs Trust Newbury Rehoming Centre assistant manager, Jenny…


New Sunday bus services start in Newbury

New Sunday bus services start in Newbury

THREE new Sunday bus services are being introduced in Newbury today (Sunday) by not-for-profit bus operator Go Ride. Service 5 will travel from Newbury…


Yattendon church holds first service in three months today

Yattendon church holds first service in three months today

YATTENDON Church is holding its first service in three months today (Sunday), under a brand new roof. The entire roof of St Peter and St Paul has been…


Bouquets for Woolton Hill teachers at farewell party

Bouquets for Woolton Hill teachers at farewell party

THE retiring headteacher and deputy headteacher of a Woolton Hill infants school were showered with presents and praise at a party last Thursday (July…


Youth theatre at its best

Youth theatre at its best

THE critically-acclaimed award winning Newbury Youth Theatre perform their new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories at the Corn Exchange, Newbury,…


Come on team WB

Come on team WB

AFTER the spectacle of Friday’s opening ceremony, all eyes are now firmly on West Berkshire’s medal hopefuls. Below is a quick guide to who is who from…


Lambourn farm's 'valuable work for species in real trouble'

Lambourn farm's 'valuable work for species in real trouble'

A LAMBOURN farming couple have been praised for their efforts to help wildlife in this year’s RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming Award. Peter and Juliet…


Two new shops open in Parkway

Two new shops open in Parkway

NEWBURY Parkway has become home to two new stores in the past two weeks, with both Joules and the Entertainer opening their doors to the public. The Mayor…


Newbury Town Council backs dementia care home plan

Newbury Town Council backs dementia care home plan

Report by Ellis Barker and Mark Taylor AN 80-bed specialist dementia care home for the elderly in Newbury has cleared its first hurdle on the way to being…


Posties bite back after another year of dog attacks

Posties bite back after another year of dog attacks

POSTMEN and women across West Berkshire are biting back after another bumper year of dog attacks in the RG postcode area. From April 2011 to April 2012,…


Hootin' and a hollerin' at the Newbury RBL club

Hootin' and a hollerin' at the Newbury RBL club

COUNTRY music fans are sure to be spurred by a day of thigh-slapping tunes at the Newbury Royal British Legion club tomorrow (Sunday). To raise money…


West Berkshire's Olympic hopefuls countdown to start of games

West Berkshire's Olympic hopefuls countdown to start of games

WITH Olympic excitement at boiling point ahead of tonight’s (Friday) opening ceremony, West Berkshire has several medal hopefuls to keep an eye on. Over…


Update: One lane closed on M4 following lorry accident

Update: One lane closed on M4 following lorry accident

ONE lane of the motorway is currently closed after a lorry veered off the carriageway this morning (Friday). The incident happened after the lorry driver…


Census prompts revision of future housing needs

Census prompts revision of future housing needs

WEST Berkshire Council has admitted it has no idea how many houses could end up being built in the district over the next 14 years. Despite the council’s…


Churches and town crier welcome Olympic Games with mass bell ringing

Churches and town crier welcome Olympic Games with mass bell ringing

TWO West Berkshire churches are among those taking part in a national mass bell ringing session to kick off the London 2012 Olympic games on this morning…


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