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Control tower to go under the hammer

Control tower to go under the hammer

A PIECE of Greenham’s heritage is to go under the hammer next year, with buyers for the control tower to be sought by West Berkshire Council. Greenham…


The future of Sandleford Park is up to you, says council

The future of Sandleford Park is up to you, says council

NEWBURY residents have been promised they will shape the future of Sandleford Park, which is proposed to become a 2,000 dwelling estate. West Berkshire…


Male in inappropriate behaviour with a dog

Male in inappropriate behaviour with a dog

A HORRIFIED passersby reported a male engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a dog on Hungerford Common on Sunday afternoon. The police force helicopter,…


Identity of unknown beast still a mystery

Identity of unknown beast still a mystery

THE identity of a fantastical beast dubbed the ‘Creature From Curridge’ remains a mystery, despite investigations by inquisitive West Berkshire residents.…


Gas leak school to reopen today (Thursday)

Gas leak school to reopen today (Thursday)

A NEWBURY school was due to re-open today after a gas leak forced it to close for two days. On Tuesday and Wednesday, more than 200 pupils and staff were…


Highs and lows of growing up

Highs and lows of growing up

Growing up is a hard process for anyone, what with parents, teachers and everyone else offering views on what best to do with all those hormones surging…


Accident on A34 southbound causing delays

Accident on A34 southbound causing delays

AN ACCIDENT on A34 southbound between the A4 Bath Road junction in Speen and the A343 junction in Broad Laying is causing delays. A spokesman from the…


Elementary my dear Watson

Elementary my dear Watson

Sunday was the band call for the cast of this week's Sherlock Holmes the Musical and after the rehearsal the chairman of Newbury Operatic Society and…


Uplifting new oratorio

Uplifting new oratorio

On Saturday, Saint Mary's Church, Andover, plays host to a brand new composition written by Hampshire based composer Henrietta Wentworth- Stanley. Spirit…


Unknown 'beast' spotted in West Berkshire

Unknown 'beast' spotted in West Berkshire

MOVE over the Loch Ness Monster, Beast of Bodmin and Essex Lion, there is a new fantastical beast in town and it goes by the name of the ‘Creature from…


Gas leak forces school closure for second day

Gas leak forces school closure for second day

A GAS leak has forced the closure of a Newbury primary school again today (Wednesday). It is the second day running that more than 200 pupils and staff…


Tadley woman 100 years young today (Wednesday)

Tadley woman 100 years young today (Wednesday)

A TADLEY woman who is 100 years young today (Wednesday) celebrated her landmark birthday with a surprise get together at a Kingsclere golf club on Sunday…


New Saturday book club at Newbury Library

New Saturday book club at Newbury Library

MEMBERS of a new book club at Newbury library recently delved between the covers of a gripping novel which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Prior…


Newbury man completes seven challenges in seven days for charity

Newbury man completes seven challenges in seven days for charity

A NEWBURY man has run, cycled and canoed more than 200 miles in seven days for charity. Colin Lee of Rectory Close finished his seven challenges on Saturday…


Firm hit for £50k after Newbury men exposed to asbestos

Firm hit for £50k after Newbury men exposed to asbestos

A WOKINGHAM firm is £50,000 out of pocket after it allowed two self-employed Newbury men to unwittingly drill through an asbestos ceiling at Reading University.…


Ufton Nervet decision imminent as Network Rail launch level-crossing campaign

Ufton Nervet decision imminent as Network Rail launch level-crossing campaign

NETWORK Rail hopes a new TV advert will make people more aware about the dangers of level-crossings. The advert (pictured right) depicts a family taking…


West Berkshire brewery is cock of the walk

West Berkshire brewery is cock of the walk

A WEST Berkshire brewery is celebrating its first birthday this month by picking up three regional awards. Owners of Christmas Farm in Church Lane, Enborne,…


Gas leak school to be closed tomorrow (Wednesday)

Gas leak school to be closed tomorrow (Wednesday)

MORE than 200 pupils and staff have been evacuated from a Newbury school due to a gas leak today (Tuesday). The incident happened shortly after 9.10am…


West Berkshire's karate kids help England at Euros

West Berkshire's karate kids help England at Euros

MEET West Berkshire’s karate kids who helped England to finish second in the medal table at the European Championships. Newbury school children Ellie…


Cats killed by speeding drivers, claims West Berkshire woman

Cats killed by speeding drivers, claims West Berkshire woman

A THATCHAM woman who has had four cats killed by speeding drivers is urging people to slow down before a child is killed. Yvonne Bonney, who lives in…


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