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Town's 'Mission Impassable' at the top

Town's 'Mission Impassable' at the top

Sholing visit in first versus second clash - Hungerford wait on Royals goalkeeper - Newbury on revenge mission IT WILL be 'mission impassable'…


Twilight: the next generation

Twilight: the next generation

And so the vampire phenomenon goes on... and on... The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Film review Previously, on The Twilight Saga: pasty-faced…


Unmanned Brightwalton balloon breaks height record

Unmanned Brightwalton balloon breaks height record

Computer engineer sent balloon into Stratosphere, breaking amateur height record A BRIGHTWALTON computer engineer is having difficulty keeping his feet…


Vodafone staff record a cracker

Vodafone staff record a cracker

Staff set a Guinness World Record for the number of people pulling a Christmas cracker at the same time AS WORLD records go, this one's a cracker! Five…


Warnings as drought expected next year

Warnings as drought expected next year

So far this year only 468mm of rain has fallen against the annual average of 739mm in the Thames Water region THAMES Water has asked its customers to…


What's on this week

What's on this week

A guide to all the events happening in West Berkshire and beyond this week Thursday December 8 to January 2 Peter Pan, The Anvil, Basingstoke. (01256)…


Kersey Crescent plans opposed

Kersey Crescent plans opposed

Residents to hold meeting without applicants Sovereign to formulate their plans PLANS by a social housing provider to redevelop Kersey Crescent estate…


Meeting tonight to discuss Sandleford Park development

Meeting tonight to discuss Sandleford Park development

Outline plans to build 2,000 homes on Sandleford Park are currently under public consultation until December 16 RESIDENTS will get the chance to air their…


New buildings for Chieveley school

New buildings for Chieveley school

Pupils celebrate new classroom, library and ICT area CHIEVELEY Primary School has cut the ribbon on its new school buildings. A ceremony on Friday (2)…


Santa to show off new sleigh

Santa to show off new sleigh

Said to be delighted with new soft seats and pimped stereo system SANTA will be rolling out a brand new sleigh for the first time this evening as he goes…


Trophy treat for football fans in Newbury

Trophy treat for football fans in Newbury

The Barclays Premier League trophy will be on display at the branch in Parkway on Friday (December 9) THE Barclays Premier League trophy will be on display…


Vodafone 'was warned of hacking risk in 1999'

Vodafone 'was warned of hacking risk in 1999'

Former customer tells Leveson inquiry he warned company of the risk of phone hacking in 1999, but was 'fobbed off' NEWBURY-based Vodafone was…


Crime down, but shoplifting increase in West Berkshire

Crime down, but shoplifting increase in West Berkshire

Figures show a 12.7 per cent decrease in crime overall, but 13 per cent increase in shoplifting CRIME is falling in West Berkshire despite increases in…


Hogshead re-opens after refurbishment

Hogshead re-opens after refurbishment

Newbury pub enjoys a pre-Christmas facelift THE Hogshead pub in Newbury has reopened its doors after refurbishment. The Wharf Street establishment was…


How Dodgy is this?

How Dodgy is this?

The definitive Britpop line up of Nigel Clark, Andy Miller and Mathew Priest is back... Tickets have gone on sale for pop rock trio Dodgy's gig at…


New investment in Faraday Plaza

New investment in Faraday Plaza

Wilson Bowden Developments Limited has joined forces with Faraday Developers Limited A MAJOR developer has announced plans to invest in Newbury's…


Roadworks cause delays in Newbury

Roadworks cause delays in Newbury

Motorists have experienced delays in the south of town due to roadworks in St John's Road ROADWORKS in St John's Road in Newbury have been causing…


Wanted: One chef to help cook Christmas meals for elderly

Wanted: One chef to help cook Christmas meals for elderly

Communities Christmas and Churches Together in Newbury makes plea for help on Christmas Day CALLING all chefs. A charity event which provides meals and…


Dozens of schools fail to adopt weather plans

Dozens of schools fail to adopt weather plans

Only 31 of the 77 schools in West Berkshire have adopted a severe weather plan ahead of the winter period ALMOST half of the schools in West Berkshire…


Eleven tries and 12 defeats for Blues

Eleven tries and 12 defeats for Blues

League leaders Chinnor win the battle of the 100 per centers to leave Newbury deeper in relegation trouble THERE was no tearing up the form book as bottom…


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