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Olympic torch is on its way

Olympic torch is on its way

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...


Power cut hits Hampshire villages

Power cut hits Hampshire villages

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…


Council leader to cycle to every parish in West Berkshire

Council leader to cycle to every parish in West Berkshire

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.…


Olympic hopeful thanks Thatcham funeral directors for support

Olympic hopeful thanks Thatcham funeral directors for support

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…


Champions and Clowns

Champions and Clowns

Arlington Arts brings an international flavour to Newbury Comedy Festival tomorrow (Tuesday) as it hosts a double bill featuring two comics due to become…


Newbury physiotherapist to treat athletes at Olympic Games

Newbury physiotherapist to treat athletes at Olympic Games

A NEWBURY physiotherapist has been selected to treat athletes at the 2012 Olympic Games, after a rigorous two-year application process. Phil Harris, who…


Dog walker attacked in West Berkshire

Dog walker attacked in West Berkshire

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…


Golf day in memory of West Berkshire prodigy

Golf day in memory of West Berkshire prodigy

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…


Pub licensee's £8,000 bill for flouting hygiene rules

Pub licensee's £8,000 bill for flouting hygiene rules

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…


'Iron Mike's' triple challenge

'Iron Mike's' triple challenge

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…


Thousands run in Newbury Race For Life

Thousands run in Newbury Race For Life

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's out at Ace Space

School's out at Ace Space

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…


Former NWN reporter's book flirts with the UK 10 ten chart

Former NWN reporter's book flirts with the UK 10 ten chart

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…


Mother appeals for community help to build memorial for babies

Mother appeals for community help to build memorial for babies

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,…


Heart attack victim raises money for cardiac team that helped him

Heart attack victim raises money for cardiac team that helped him

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 considers changes to Ufton Nervet crossing

Network Rail considers changes to Ufton Nervet crossing

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 one of twenty teams in Hellenic league next season

Newbury one of twenty teams in Hellenic league next season

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…


Fancy playing a round? With no clothes on?

Fancy playing a round? With no clothes on?

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…


Two drivers die after vehicle is seen travelling in the wrong direction on M4

Two drivers die after vehicle is seen travelling in the wrong direction on M4

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 on today (Sun)

Newbury Race for Life on today (Sun)

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,…


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