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Dog of the week

Dog of the week

MEET four-year-old Woody, an ex-racing Greyhound who is now looking for a new place to call home in which to stretch his long legs. Dogs Trust Newbury…


Tadley father Andy Sebbage's heart condition blow

Tadley father Andy Sebbage's heart condition blow

THE FATHER of a Tadley teenager who died after a stabbing incident in Greece last year is unlikely to see his son’s alleged killer brought to justice…


Newbury Town Council split over proposed flats for Bartholomew Street

Newbury Town Council split over proposed flats for Bartholomew Street

FOURTEEN new flats could be built in Newbury town centre, after the town council supported the development this week. Newbury-based company Ressance Limited…


Feelgood fortnight starts today

Feelgood fortnight starts today

WEST Berkshire residents are invited to take their trainers out of winter storage and prepare to get fit and healthy during Feelgood Fortnight, which…


Former mayor shows her support for stroke sufferers with sponsored Newbury walk

Former mayor shows her support for stroke sufferers with sponsored Newbury walk

A FORMER Hungerford mayor is fighting back against two devastating strokes by preparing for a sponsored walk today (Saturday). Chris Jennings, of Priory…


Have your say on the future of the Great Western main line

Have your say on the future of the Great Western main line

WEST Berkshire residents are being urged to comment on the historic and architectural significance of railway buildings, bridges and tunnels along the…


Lambourn 6k fun run kicks off tomorrow (Sunday)

Lambourn 6k fun run kicks off tomorrow (Sunday)

GET your running shoes ready. This year’s Lambourn Centre 6k Fun Run takes place tomorrow (Sunday).There will be trophies for the first, second and third…


Dickie Davies to open Ashford Hill with Headley fete

Dickie Davies to open Ashford Hill with Headley fete

FORMER World of Sport presenter, Dickie Davies, will open Ashford Hill with Headley fete this afternoon (Saturday April 28). Also president of Sandford…


Silchester musician to appear on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday

Silchester musician to appear on The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday

A SILCHESTER composer and songwriter whose vocal talents feature in a newly released album of Shakespearian sonnets set to music, is to appear on The…


UPDATE - Emergency services at Crookham Hill four car pile up

UPDATE - Emergency services at Crookham Hill four car pile up

EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a four car pile up in Crookham Hill. According to South Central Ambulance Service spokeswoman, Ngoze…


Sing-a-Long for SCOPE

Sing-a-Long for SCOPE

ANDY Pocock, a name familiar to fans of KATS productions, is organising a charity screening of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music at the Corn Exchange on Sunday,…


Flooding forces Sunday charity run at Highclere Castle to be cancelled

Flooding forces Sunday charity run at Highclere Castle to be cancelled

A CHARITY run due to take place at Highclere Castle on Sunday (Apr 29) has been postponed, due to flooding. According to the organisers of the Parkinson’s…


Cameo auctioneers suspend trading after deluge of complaints

Cameo auctioneers suspend trading after deluge of complaints

CONTROVERSIAL Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers has suspended trading due to “adverse publicity and a police investigation,” it emerged today (Friday). Angry…


Incinerator campaigners to hold annual meeting tonight (Friday)

Incinerator campaigners to hold annual meeting tonight (Friday)

A PROTEST group set up to see off plans to build a waste incinerator in Chieveley is to hold its first annual meeting tonight (Friday). West Berkshire…


Couple ensure rescued boat is ship-shape for jubilee

Couple ensure rescued boat is ship-shape for jubilee

AS a beaming monarch chose to spend her birthday at Newbury Races on Saturday, just a few miles away in a West Berkshire village some very special preparations…


Another starring role for Englefield as new film shoot is on the way

Another starring role for Englefield as new film shoot is on the way

HOLLYWOOD stars are to gather at Englefield House in the coming weeks to shoot a new film. Production begins this week on the as yet untitled film, described…


Donkeys on the common prove a hit with visitors

Donkeys on the common prove a hit with visitors

A DONKEY drive on Greenham Common on Sunday morning has been hailed a huge success. Hosted by the South Region of the Donkey Breed Society, five donkeys…


Paratrooper who waited 60 years for medals is mourned at funeral

Paratrooper who waited 60 years for medals is mourned at funeral

THE FUNERAL of a Thatcham war veteran who waited 60 years to be awarded campaign medals after twice being wounded in action, took place yesterday (Thursday).…


Shoppers help goalball Paralympians go for gold

Shoppers help goalball Paralympians go for gold

MEMBERS of Great Britain’s Paralympian goalball squad were in Sainsbury’s Newbury and Tadley branches last Friday to meet customers and schoolchildren…


Trunks and goggles at the ready for a swimathon this weekend

Trunks and goggles at the ready for a swimathon this weekend

A RECORD number of people have signed up to take part in this year’s swimathon, with two West Berkshire swimming pools getting involved. Swimathon is…


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