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Cameo: police probe continues

Cameo: police probe continues

A POLICE investigation into Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers continues this week - as complaints continue to be reported. Seventy-five-year-old Brian Jones…


You should have seen the one that got away!

You should have seen the one that got away!

HOW’S this for the catch of the day? Newbury angler Bob Challis and his son Jack caught this huge beast using a rod and line before hauling it to the…


Newbury's tourism centre is 'first class'

Newbury's tourism centre is 'first class'

VISITORS to West Berkshire get first-class services from the tourist information centre in Newbury, according to the National Tourist Board. The board…


A339 could become a single carriageway

A339 could become a single carriageway

PARTS of the A339 in Newbury could be reduced to a single lane to ‘encourage’ more motorists to use the bypass, it emerged at a public hearing this week.…


More train delays for Newbury passengers

More train delays for Newbury passengers

RAIL passengers in Newbury face more delays today (Wednesday) after signalling problems have caused service disruptions. Trains between Newbury and Reading…


Police helicopter searching for missing man

Police helicopter searching for missing man

THE Thames Valley Police helicopter is currently hovering above Hampstead Norreys and Bothampstead searching for a missing man. The police were called…


Ufton Nervet crash victim named

Ufton Nervet crash victim named

THE man killed at the Ufton Nervet level crossing yesterday (Tuesday) has been named as 45-year-old David Montague, from Woodley. Mr Montague, a father…


Amy Winehouse's shirt fetches £3,000

Amy Winehouse's shirt fetches £3,000

A SHIRT designed and owned by the late singer Amy Winehouse raised £3,000 at auction in Newbury today (Wednesday). This shirt was designed in collaboration…


Tadley clothing fires spark suspicion

Tadley clothing fires spark suspicion

TADLEY police have appealed for information after three suspicious fires in the town, involving items of clothing being set alight and left in bushes…


Newbury Debating Society formed

Newbury Debating Society formed

A NEW debating society is starting up in Newbury. With the Queen’s diamond jubilee just around the corner the first topic up for debate is the potential…


Toast the Queen with diamond jubilee ale

Toast the Queen with diamond jubilee ale

WEST Berkshire Brewery is back with another royal tinged brew. Following the success of last year’s Royal Wedding Ale the award-winning brewers have created…


Places still available for Ollie Johnson Memorial Run

Places still available for Ollie Johnson Memorial Run

THE Ollie Johnson Memorial Run takes place this Sunday in Kintbury and there are still places available for anyone who is up to the five mile challenge.…


Thatcham teenager who died following crash is officially named

Thatcham teenager who died following crash is officially named

THE teenager who died in a crash on Friday evening (18) has be en formally identified as 17-year-old, Tom Slater. Tom, from Thatcham, had been riding…


Thatcham's new mayor is sworn in

Thatcham's new mayor is sworn in

THE new mayor of Thatcham was sworn in at a ceremony on Sunday, at which Lee Dillon, handed over the reins to Liberal Democrat town councillor John Boyd.…


A Squash and a Squeeze

A Squash and a Squeeze

More accustomed to packed stadiums the world over, Squeeze frontman and all round musical legend Glenn Tilbrook appears at Arlington Arts, Snelsmore,…


Fatality at Ufton Nervet level crossing

Fatality at Ufton Nervet level crossing

A MAN was killed when a train collided with a motorbike on the Ufton Nervet level crossing today (Tuesday). British Transport Police spokesman David Hodgson…


Stockcross is in bloom

Stockcross is in bloom

IT’S open garden day in Stockcross on Sunday. Five magnificent gardens will be open to the public to help celebrate the 85th anniversary of the National…


Hearing into the West Berkshire’s housing plans resumes today (Tuesday)

Hearing into the West Berkshire’s housing plans resumes today (Tuesday)

SUPPORTERS and objectors to West Berkshire Council’s housing plans, which include proposals to build on Sandleford Park, have one more day to provide…


Consultation continues on fire control room merger

Consultation continues on fire control room merger

THERE is still time to have your say on proposals to share a control centre between Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) and Oxfordshire Fire…


Fire service safety leaflet for jubilee celebrations

Fire service safety leaflet for jubilee celebrations

THE ROYAL Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has issued a new leaflet containing fire safety advice for those planning to set off fireworks, or…


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