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New minister for Newbury Baptist Church

New minister for Newbury Baptist Church

A NEW Minister has joined Newbury Baptist Church. Rev Tim Edworthy, aged 51, was officially welcomed as Cheap Street Church’s ministry team leader at…


Move over Barack, there's a new boss in town

Move over Barack, there's a new boss in town

The MP for Newbury Richard Benyon rubbed shoulders with the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a recent overseas summit. Mr Benyon…


West Berkshire's answer to Billy Elliot lives the dream

West Berkshire's answer to Billy Elliot lives the dream

WEST Berkshire’s answer to Billy Elliot says he is determined to fulfil his dream of becoming a dancer after completing a summer scholarship with the…


Still no answer to town centre crack mystery

Still no answer to town centre crack mystery

NEWBURY Town Council has given Parkway contractor Costain a further extension for its verdict on the town's cracks, despite promising legal action if…


Hearing Dog puppies visit Waitrose, Newbury

Hearing Dog puppies visit Waitrose, Newbury

Staff and customers at Waitrose, Newbury had a lively surprise when they were visited by four, seven week old Hearing Dogs puppies. The puppies, belonging…


Tilehurst river search for missing person

Tilehurst river search for missing person

FIREFIGHTERS from two fire stations in Reading are currently involved in a river search for a missing person. According to Simon Abbott, manager of Green…


From shed to stables

From shed to stables

STABLE lad Chris Buck, currently living in a garden shed, has been given an incredible fresh chance to return to horseracing. Homeless Mr Buck, aged 22,…


Air Ambulance lottery results

Air Ambulance lottery results

NEWBURYTODAY.CO.UK is pleased to carry the results for the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust’s weekly lottery. The air ambulance has responded…


Equestrian centre's birthday

Equestrian centre's birthday

AMBITIONS Equestrian Centre in Great Shefford is holding an open day today (Sunday) to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Entrance is free and there will…


Look to the skies with this week's My Newbury

Look to the skies with this week's My Newbury

THIS week’s My Newbury photographers have taken their inspiration from wildlife and West Bekshire’s skyline. Gary Denton took a picture of the sky above…


Children urged to read for rewards

Children urged to read for rewards

CHILDREN across West Berkshire are being urged to get reading and gain rewards during this year's summer reading challenge, which runs until the end of…


Wheelchair basketball star is the pride of Stockcross

Wheelchair basketball star is the pride of Stockcross

THE post-box in Stockcross won’t be painted gold this year despite the best efforts of a local wheelchair basketball star. Resident Janet Sugden, whose…


£750k set aside to deal with 'volatile' social care department

£750k set aside to deal with 'volatile' social care department

A SIX-figure sum is to be set aside by West Berkshire Council to deal with spending problems in its ‘volatile’ adult social care department. The £750,000…


Yattendon pub "delighted" with latest award

Yattendon pub "delighted" with latest award

THE Royal Oak, Yattendon, has been awarded the Berkshire Dining Pub of the Year accolade in The Good Pub Guide 2013. The licensee of the West Berkshire…


Ninth Newbury real ale festival on today (Sat)

Ninth Newbury real ale festival on today (Sat)

NEWBURY real ale festival returns for the ninth time on Saturday with more ale, cider and perry and the introduction of English Wines for the first time.…


Tesco staff's around the world charity row

Tesco staff's around the world charity row

TESCO’s staff have raised almost £2,000 for charity, by attempting to row around the world - from the comfort of a store foyer. Staff from the Tesco Newbury…


Thatcham bookshop in dark over plans to build houses on site

Thatcham bookshop in dark over plans to build houses on site

THATCHAM could lose one of its longstanding shops if plans to add nine new homes to the town are approved. An application has been submitted by Creative…


Missing school meals crisis averted at last-minute of first day

Missing school meals crisis averted at last-minute of first day

“TEETHING problems”, aptly enough, almost prevented thousands of school pupils in West Berkshire from tucking into their lunchtime meals on the first…


Two rescued from Tadley house fire this morning (Fri)

Two rescued from Tadley house fire this morning (Fri)

TWO people had a lucky escape from a Tadley fire during the early hours of this morning (Fri). According to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, 15…


Parents warn about window safety after toddler fractures skull in accident

Parents warn about window safety after toddler fractures skull in accident

A NEWBURY family are warning parents to make sure that children are not able to open house windows after their daughter fell from a first floor window,…


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