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Council 'rainy day fund' slammed as school repair backlog runs into millions

Council 'rainy day fund' slammed as school repair backlog runs into millions

WEST Berkshire Council has been accused of hoarding a £10million ‘rainy day’ fund while leaving some district schools in danger of closure owing to a…


Man took his own life after feeling let down by medical services

Man took his own life after feeling let down by medical services

A MEMBER of Newbury Ringing Group, which keeps tabs on the movements of wild birds, took his own life, an inquest heard. The hearing in Newbury Town Hall…


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…


Market traders to see half-price pitches

Market traders to see half-price pitches

MARKET traders are set to have half price pitches in exchange for clearing away their own rubbish. This is the latest bid by Newbury Town Council to encourage…


Newbury college tutor's charity skydive

Newbury college tutor's charity skydive

A NEWBURY college tutor is taking part in a death defying jump to raise charity funds into a disease affecting children at birth. Functional skills tutor,…


Home of boxing club to be demolished

Home of boxing club to be demolished

THE future of Thames Valley Amateur Boxing Club is under threat after the district council announced that its current home is to be demolished. The 56-year-old…


Mini Band fans ahoy! The Bucklebury Beerfest is back

Mini Band fans ahoy! The Bucklebury Beerfest is back

BUCKLEBURY is throwing another party. Beerfest will be held at the village recreation ground today (Saturday).Admission is free, and there will be a plethora…


Plans for retail and leisure complex on hold say developers

Plans for retail and leisure complex on hold say developers

THE developer behind a proposed new retail and leisure hub in Burghfield said that its plans are on hold while it challenges the district council’s housing…


Outdoor seating for The Newbury

Outdoor seating for The Newbury

ANOTHER Newbury town centre pub has been granted permission to encourage ‘café culture’ by having tables and chairs outside its premises. The Newbury,…


Art exhibition at Newbury Town Hall today (Sat)

Art exhibition at Newbury Town Hall today (Sat)

AN art exhibition is to be held at the Old Town Hall, Newbury, today (Sat). The event will offer local artists, photographers and creative makers the…


A real taste of country for West Berkshire schools

A real taste of country for West Berkshire schools

APPLE bobbing and pumpkin weighing were on the agenda at a harvest workshop on Monday. Pupils local schools had been nurturing pumpkins since May and…


West Berkshire school ‘locked down’ after firearm arrest

West Berkshire school ‘locked down’ after firearm arrest

POLICE officers surrounded a West Berkshire school this afternoon after a youth was seen with a firearm. Thames Valley Police received a call at around…


Penwood gang stops lone female motorist

Penwood gang stops lone female motorist

A GANG of men stopped the car of a lone female driver in Penwood on Sunday (Sept 30) and smashed her car windscreen. According to the beat manager for…


Exactly what it says on the tin

Exactly what it says on the tin

Revenge of Sherlock Holmes the Musical, at Arlington Arts from October 18 to 20, will be the last production under the name of Newbury Operatic Society,…


Charity facing closure makes public plea for help

Charity facing closure makes public plea for help

USERS of a Newbury mental health and drug problem charity have made a heartfelt plea to the public to help keep it alive. Eight Bells For Mental Health,…


Petition launched for zebra crossing on Hungerford's Bridge Street

Petition launched for zebra crossing on Hungerford's Bridge Street

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to persuade West Berkshire Council to provide a zebra crossing on Bridge Street in Hungerford. The petition has been created…


Enthusiastic start to community radio bid

Enthusiastic start to community radio bid

NEARLY 50 people attended the first meeting of Kennet Radio last week. A group of local community members is planning to bid for a community radio licence…


Notorious level crossing to be made safer

Notorious level crossing to be made safer

NETWORK Rail has said it will work with the district council to improve the safety of the notorious Ufton Nervet level-crossing, where eight people have…


New council service brings light relief

New council service brings light relief

FAULTY street lights across West Berkshire can be reported online, along with other problems, thanks to a new service. As the evenings draw in and it…


West Berkshire 'giraffe' raises its head again

West Berkshire 'giraffe' raises its head again

NEWBURY’s ‘giraffe’ has raised its head above the parapet again after an absence of several months, and this time it has taken residence in a more natural…


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