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Thousands line streets as Parkway opens

Thousands line streets as Parkway opens

Crowds cheer with delight as multi-million pound shopping complex officially opens THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Newbury today (Thursday) to…


Benyon strains at the leash during dangerous dog debate

Benyon strains at the leash during dangerous dog debate

Newbury MP says 'status dogs' should be called 'stupid people's dogs' in Westminster Hall debate NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon suggested…


Christmas trade fears for Hungerford retailers

Christmas trade fears for Hungerford retailers

Roadworks and bridge disruptions causing agitation for town centre retailers in run up to Christmas PLANS are being drawn up to minimise disruption to…


Man named in Hungerford train death

Man named in Hungerford train death

The man hit by a freight train in the early hours of October 18 worked at Tesco THE man who died at Hungerford railway station last Tuesday, October 18,…


New parking incentive for Newbury shoppers

New parking incentive for Newbury shoppers

People using Newbury's pay on foot car parks will receive discounts on purchases at several stores at Kennet Shopping SHOPPERS at the Kennet Shopping…


Power cut affects parts of Thatcham

Power cut affects parts of Thatcham

Power cut on The Broadway, Church Close and Steeple View expected to continue for most of today (Wednesday) PARTS of Thatcham were left without power…


Power finally restored in Thatcham

Power finally restored in Thatcham

Three roads with 51 properties, including businesses, left without power from before 9am till after 5pm PARTS of Thatcham were left without power for…


Thatcham pool remains closed

Thatcham pool remains closed

Electrical problem damages pump at Kennet Leisure Centre pool ANYONE hoping for a swim at Kennet Leisure Centre, in Thatcham, during half term this week,…


Violent crimes force police to up presence in Tilehurst

Violent crimes force police to up presence in Tilehurst

Spate of brutal robberies and burglaries has raised fears the area is becoming a target for gangs A SPATE of brutal robberies and burglaries in Tilehurst…


Bach to Douai

Bach to Douai

Violinist Sarah Sew returns to home ground Sunday's Music at Douai recital (4pm) features violinist Sarah Sew and cellist Antonio Novais in an all-Bach…


Benyon backs Cameron in party revolt over EU

Benyon backs Cameron in party revolt over EU

MP for Newbury: "Now is not the right time for the debate on Europe" A CONSERVATIVE party revolt over a vote on membership of the European Union has been…


Change of location for Remembrance Sunday service

Change of location for Remembrance Sunday service

A Service of Remembrance will take place in the Market Place in Newbury this year on Sunday, November 13 CHANGES have been made to the Remembrance Sunday…


Get ready to Kill Keith

Get ready to Kill Keith

Cheggers plays dead in new comedy horror filmed partly in Newbury ANYONE who has ever wished a horrible death upon the legions of irritating TV presenters…


Man arrested in town centre drama

Man arrested in town centre drama

Shoppers look on as man is detained outside bank THERE was drama in Newbury town centre earlier this afternoon (Tuesday) after a man was arrested in the…


Man jailed for attacking girlfriend

Man jailed for attacking girlfriend

Lout also attacked her former boyfriend, judge hears A LOUT who punched and kicked his girlfriend, along with her former boyfriend, has been jailed. Forty-two-year-old…


Parties clash over youth club closures

Parties clash over youth club closures

Conservative party rebuffs Lib Dem claims it is failing West Berkshire's young people WEST Berkshire Council's ruling Conservative administration…


Power problem closes Thatcham pool

Power problem closes Thatcham pool

Electrical problem causes Kennet Leisure Centre swimming pool to close SCHOOL pupils hoping for a half term swim at Kennet Leisure Centre today (Tuesday)…


Work starts to replace century-old pipe in Wash Common

Work starts to replace century-old pipe in Wash Common

Thames Water is carrying out a £500,000 project to replace the pipe under Essex Street WORK is set to begin today (Tuesday) to replace a century-old pipe…


Blues lose again

Blues lose again

RUGBY: Devon visitors ran in seven tries as Blues suffer eighth league defeat of the season NEWBURY BLUES' defensive frailties were again exposed…


Can we have our shark back, please?

Can we have our shark back, please?

Jaws is on the loose after flying demo goes wrong! HAS anyone seen a flying shark over Newbury? If so, shopkeepers Mick and Julie Turrell would like it…


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