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Town sign off with a trophy

Town sign off with a trophy

[caption id="attachment_33654" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Two-goal Jemel Johnson"][/caption] DEPARTING Thatcham Town manager Gary Ackling…


North Hampshire voters at Local Election polls

North Hampshire voters at Local Election polls

NORTH Hampshire voters will go to the polls today (Thursday) to decide which political party will lead Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s policies…


You will be hooked by this film

You will be hooked by this film

Film review Salmon Fishing in the YemenReview rating ***GIVEN that there are around two million people in this country alone whose idea of pleasure is…


The secret's out - it's Kevin Bridges

The secret's out - it's Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges will be coming to the Corn Exchange, Newbury, in June. Following some mysterious shenanigans at the tail-end of last week where the venue…


Stardom beckons for Cameron

Stardom beckons for Cameron

SCHOOLBOY actor Cameron Strefford is the envy of his classmates after rubbing shoulders with co-stars including Gladiator star Russell Crowe. The 10-year-old,…


Crafty Craft is still on despite heavy rainfall, say organisers

Crafty Craft is still on despite heavy rainfall, say organisers

EXTRA safety measures are being put in place for the year's Crafty Craft race in Newbury in light of the torrential rain and fast flowing waterways. The…


Don't miss this week's Newbury Weekly News and Hungerford edition

Don't miss this week's Newbury Weekly News and Hungerford edition

IN this week's Newbury Weekly News we bring you comprehensive reaction to the tragedy at Headley Ford, broken online by Newburytoday this week in which…


Newbury man cuts off 12-year-old dreadlocks for charity

Newbury man cuts off 12-year-old dreadlocks for charity

THIS was the moment Newbury man Adam Foster had his 12-year-old dreadlocks shaved off to fund his music centre for people with learning difficulties.…


Hosepipe ban to remain until end of the year

Hosepipe ban to remain until end of the year

DESPITE a record amount of rainfall for Berkshire in April the hosepipe ban is expected to remain in place until the end of the year, say Thames Water.…


Tools stolen from Thatcham town centre property

Tools stolen from Thatcham town centre property

THIEVES have raided a Thatcham property which was in the process of renovation. Sometime between 5pm on Wednesday, April 25 and 7.45am on Thursday, April…


Sa in and Catt's farewell

Sa in and Catt's farewell

LONDON IRISH have continued rebuilding plans for next season by snapping up Super League and Catalan Dragons’ star Setaimata Sa on a three-year contract.…


Play-off heartbreak for Hungerford

Play-off heartbreak for Hungerford

[caption id="attachment_33178" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Jon Boardman - controversial penalty"][/caption] Poole Town 2 Hungerford Town 1…


Sir Stanley Spencer painting stolen

Sir Stanley Spencer painting stolen

A PAINTING by the artist Sir Stanley Spencer who created the wall murals which adorn the walls of the Sandham Memorial Chapel, in Burghclere, has been…


Pothole repairs slowed by red tape - Lib Dems

Pothole repairs slowed by red tape - Lib Dems

A GOVERNMENT report which advises councils to fix potholes immediately has been backed by West Berkshire Council’s shadow roads portfolio holder, who…


Thatcham's community hero’s recognised

Thatcham's community hero’s recognised

THREE people who have made significant contributions to Thatcham received were honoured at a ceremony on Monday night. The civic awards were handed out…


Crime rate down across West Berkshire

Crime rate down across West Berkshire

VIOLENT crimes, assaults, sexual offences, thefts and robberies have fallen, but drug dealing and cannabis offences have risen in West Berkshire, new…


Business consortium adopted in Newbury

Business consortium adopted in Newbury

NEWBURY businesses have voted to adopt a scheme which is estimated will provide more than a £1million in extra investment in town centre projects. Of…


Man who died in flood at Headley Ford has been named

Man who died in flood at Headley Ford has been named

POLICE have named the man who died at Headley Ford on Monday as Jonathan Gammon, of Middlesex. Mr Gammon, aged 52 and from Kingston Lane, Teddington,…


Flood warnings to motorists following Headley Ford death

Flood warnings to motorists following Headley Ford death

HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service have warned motorists about the dangers of driving through flood water, following a death at Headley Ford on the Hampshire/Berkshire…


A34 lane re-opened following earlier vehicle collision

A34 lane re-opened following earlier vehicle collision

A LANE on the A34 has been re-opened following an accident this morning (Tuesday). Thames Valley Police were called to the two vehicle collision northbound…


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