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Look who's booked for this summer's laughter fest

Look who's booked for this summer's laughter fest

See tomorrow's (Thursday) arts and entertainment section in the Newbury Weekly News - we can exclusively reveal the first of the headline acts for this…


Thar she blows! Water erupts from burst main

Thar she blows! Water erupts from burst main

THIS astonishing spout shot water more than 30ft into the air from a burst water main in Chieveley today (Wednesday). Motorists first reported it soon…


Unemployment in West Berkshire down for the second month in a row

Unemployment in West Berkshire down for the second month in a row

THE number of people claiming unemployment benefit in West Berkshire has dropped for the second month in a row. Figures released today (Wednesday) by…


Council's plans for Sandleford are 'diseased' inquiry hears

Council's plans for Sandleford are 'diseased' inquiry hears

WEST Berkshire Council’s decision to pick Sandleford Park as a site for 2,000 new homes came under criticism at a public hearing yesterday. The district…


Parts of Newbury and Thatcham currently without water

Parts of Newbury and Thatcham currently without water

RESIDENTS in certain parts of Newbury and Thatcham are currently without water. Certain areas have been affected since this morning and Thames Water is…


Confiscation orders hit £6 million in Thames Valley

Confiscation orders hit £6 million in Thames Valley

THAMES Valley Police has confiscated more than £6 million from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act in the last financial year. The act gives the…


Be a Torch Tweeter for West Berkshire

Be a Torch Tweeter for West Berkshire

THE London 2012 Torch Relay comes to the area on July 11 and West Berkshire Council are looking for people to tweet about it on social networking site…


Public rights of way consultation begins

Public rights of way consultation begins

CHANGES are afoot in the long-running dispute over the right to roam West Berkshire’s unrecorded paths, fields and bridleways. A consultation on rights…


Former council chairman becomes president of West Berkshire charity

Former council chairman becomes president of West Berkshire charity

THE former chairman of West Berkshire Council has been appointed the president of local children’s charity Buddies. Peter Argyle (Con, Calcot) (pictured…


Teenager arrested following racist incident in Newbury

Teenager arrested following racist incident in Newbury

A NEWBURY teenager has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was allegedly punched in the face for trying to intervene in verbal racist attack.…


Thatcham's outgoing mayor gives local charities a boost

Thatcham's outgoing mayor gives local charities a boost

THATCHAM'S town mayor has been able to award more than £2,000 to various charities following his year in office. Lee Dillon handed over cheques to three…


West Berkshire school unveils new £9m science centre

West Berkshire school unveils new £9m science centre

DENEFIELD School’s new £9m science and technology centre was officially opened on Friday. Construction work on the £9m project at the Tilehurst school…


New dog show coming to Chieveley

New dog show coming to Chieveley

CANINE lovers of West Berkshire, unite. A new dog show is to be held in Chieveley on Saturday (19), and is open to all.Pedigree classes for pure-bred…


First time in 60 years steam train stops at Hungerford

First time in 60 years steam train stops at Hungerford

STEAM buffs will have the rare opportunity to board a steam train from Hungerford. The Cathedrals Express company claims it is the first time in 60 years…


Cycling encouraged at this year's Open Studios programme

Cycling encouraged at this year's Open Studios programme

AS part of the West Berkshire - Enjoy! programme and the West Berkshire Year of Cycling, this year's Open Studios programme will includes a series of…


Domestic abuse awareness campaign reveals £200m cost to Thames Valley

Domestic abuse awareness campaign reveals £200m cost to Thames Valley

A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness of domestic abuse was launched yesterday (Mon) by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators…


Welsh head down the valley

Welsh head down the valley

LONDON WELSH have joined the London Exiles Thames Valley invasion by arranging the 'home' leg of their Championshbip final with Cornish Pirates to be…


Perfect start for Falkland

Perfect start for Falkland

FALKLAND got off to a storming start in their bid to make a quick return to the top flight of the Home Counties Premier League. They cruised to a six…


It's competition time

It's competition time

THE JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, May 19 is one of the highlights of the Flat season and features the Blue Square London Gold…


Bishop of Mityana at Woolton Hill school

Bishop of Mityana at Woolton Hill school

A WELCOME assembly was given for the Bishop of Mityana, in Uganda, on his recent visit to St Thomas’ Infants School, Woolton Hill. The Rt Revd Stephen…


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