IT’S West Berkshire’s big day today (Wednesday) as the Olympic torch hits the streets. The torch relay maintains the tradition of the Olympic flame that...
A power cut in north Hampshire is currently affecting over 800 users.A spokeswoman for Southern Electric, Kirsty Irons, confirmed a a fault on a high…
WEST Berkshire Council’s leader has thrown down a challenge to cycling enthusiasts to join him in biking to every parish in West Berkshire in one weekend.…
Thatcham-based funeral directors, A. B. Walker and Son, have been sponsoring Burghfield man Chris Mears, aged 19, in his quest to represent his country…
Arlington Arts brings an international flavour to Newbury Comedy Festival tomorrow (Tuesday) as it hosts a double bill featuring two comics due to become…
A NEWBURY physiotherapist has been selected to treat athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games, after a rigorous two-year application process. Phil Harris, who…
THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a 69-year-old man was attacked while walking his dogs in West Berkshire. The man was punched and…
A GOLF foundation set up in memory of a talented West Berkshire golfer will hold its third annual golf day later this month. The Adam Clayton Golf Foundation…
A PUB landlord must pay more than £8,000 for repeatedly breaching food hygiene regulations. Oliver Taggart, of The Malt Shovel in Upper Lambourn, ignored…
MEET ‘Iron Mike’ Smith. The 50-year-old father of two has vowed to undertake the Ironman challenge - involving cycling, swimming and running - for the…
NEWBURY Showground was a sea of pink on Sunday, as women of all ages dressed up to run the Race For Life for Cancer Research UK. Thousands of local women…
SCHOOL is almost out for the summer and Ace Space in Newbury wants you to go along to their end of term party. The evening will celebrate the end of another…
A Newbury writer’s innovative new children’s book has been flirting with a UK top 10 chart in the first weeks of release – and it got there with a little…
A THATCHAM woman is fundraising to set up a memorial for children who have died, after giving birth to two still born children herself. Leanne Baker,…
A NEWBURY man who suffered a heart attack last year has helped to raise more than £2,000 for a local cardiac rehabilitation team. Nigel Rowe raised £2,117…
NETWORK Rail is investigating possible changes to the Ufton Nervet level crossing in the wake of several deaths at the notorious spot since the 2004 disaster.…
NEWBURY will line up in a 20-strong Hellenic League Premier Division next season after the league’s constitution was confirmed at last week’s AGM. Lambourn…
NO jokes about a hole in one, please - but a quartet of hardy fundraisers could be playing a round of golf in the buff next week. General manager at Deanwood…
POLICE are appealing for information after two motorists died after a vehicle was seen travelling in the wrong direction on the M4. The incident occurred…
NEWBURY Race For Life takes place today (Sun) Women will walk, jog or run the 5k route to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The event, at Newbury Showground,…