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Thatcham man struck by train is named

Thatcham man struck by train is named

A MAN who was killed after being hit by a train in Thatcham has been named as 31-year-old Peter Hartwell from Thatcham. Mr Hartwell died after being struck…


Late double brings down Wasps

Late double brings down Wasps

NEWBURY sealed an important 5-3 win after an action –packed clash with Chalfont Wasps at Faraday Road on Saturday. The result keeps them trailing leaders…


Olympic torch's route through West Berkshire is confirmed and torchbearers named

Olympic torch's route through West Berkshire is confirmed and torchbearers named

THE OLYMPIC flame will be lighting up the streets of West Berkshire on Wednesday, July 11, it was confirmed today (Monday). Crowds are expected to line…


'Quackers' bank manager organises duck race for charity

'Quackers' bank manager organises duck race for charity

A NEWBURY bank manager, well-known for his mad-cap charity schemes, is planning a whole new range of fundraising events. These include a rubber duck race…


Job seekers set to benefit from West Berkshire careers fair

Job seekers set to benefit from West Berkshire careers fair

THE WEST Berkshire Work and Careers Fair is due to launch on March 28, with more than 40 organisations promising to take part. The event, to be held at…


My Newbury photographers show off

My Newbury photographers show off

WEST Berkshire photographers made the most of good weather recently and by the looks of the My Newbury inbox, they were not alone, as many captured pictures…


West Berkshire musicians compete for place at national finals

West Berkshire musicians compete for place at national finals

TWO West Berkshire teenagers are representing Berkshire against others from the South of England, with the hope of winning a place at the national finals…


Nominate an exceptional West Berkshire learner or teacher for an award

Nominate an exceptional West Berkshire learner or teacher for an award

SUCCESSFUL learners in the last year across West Berkshire can be nominated for an award. West Berkshire Council is seeking nominations for the tenth…


Newbury school pupils at St Joseph's got talent!

Newbury school pupils at St Joseph's got talent!

PUPILS from a Newbury primary school showed off their skills recently at a talent contest held at the Arlington Arts Centre in Snelsmore Common. The competition,…


Newbury murder investigation continues

Newbury murder investigation continues

THREE men arrested on suspicion of murder and a fourth held in connection were still in custody last night (Saturday) following the death of a 38-year-old…


Police seal off Newbury flats

Police seal off Newbury flats

POLICE have sealed off a block of flats in Newbury following the death of a man found there with serious injuries last night (Friday). Forensics officers…


Murder investigation launched in Newbury

Murder investigation launched in Newbury

A MURDER investigation has been launched in Newbury after a man died and another was seriously injured following an incident yesterday (Friday). Police…


Cecilia Consort sings tonight

Cecilia Consort sings tonight

The Cecilia Consort returns to St Nicholas’ Church, Newbury, tonight (Saturday) for their spring concert The Tragedy of Love: a performance of two heartrending…


Police hunt attackers in Newbury

Police hunt attackers in Newbury

POLICE are hunting for the attackers who left two people in Newbury with "serious and significant" injuries following an incident yesterday (Friday).…


St Patrick's Day is here again

St Patrick's Day is here again

WEST Berkshire is gearing up for St Patrick's Day celebrations this evening (Saturday).Hundreds of revellers are also expected to descend on Newbury's…


Colossal home-made cake sale in Newbury high street today (Saturday)

Colossal home-made cake sale in Newbury high street today (Saturday)

WOODEN spoons are stirring, mixers are whirring and ovens on as bakers get set to make tasty treats for the Colossal Cake Sale in Newbury today (Saturday).…


With crafts, cake sales and the countryside, there's lots to do in West Berkshire today (Sat)

With crafts, cake sales and the countryside, there's lots to do in West Berkshire today (Sat)

THERE’S plenty to see and do in West Berkshire today (Saturday). Why not start the day with a coffee and cake in Newbury Town Hall at the charity coffee…


Dog of the week

Dog of the week

MEET Harvey, a 15-month-old Shih Tzu who may be small in size, but certainly makes up for it with his big personality. Harvey is this week’s dog of the…


Gold Cup triumph for McCoy

Gold Cup triumph for McCoy

CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy has won the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Synchronised, to cap off a glittering Festival for the Lambourn racing fraternity.…


EXCLUSIVE: "Pure luck" says Lambourn stable lad who scooped £1m at Cheltenham

EXCLUSIVE: "Pure luck" says Lambourn stable lad who scooped £1m at Cheltenham

A LAMBOURN stables lad who won £1 million by backing five of Nicky Henderson’s winning horses at the Cheltenham Festival has spoken of his shock at the…


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