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Local blood donors recognised for major contributions

Local blood donors recognised for major contributions

Peter Mitchell and Moira Churchill have given blood more than 170 times between them TWO West Berkshire blood donors have been recognised for giving blood…


Major Tadley housing scheme gets go-ahead

Major Tadley housing scheme gets go-ahead

Government rejects planning inspector's recommendation over future development next to nuclear weapons site THE GOVERNMENT has rejected a planning…


Parkway opening date announced

Parkway opening date announced

The mixed-use retail and residential project will open on Thursday, October 27 AN OPENING date has now been revealed for Newbury's new shopping centre…


Royal British Legion celebrates 90th birthday

Royal British Legion celebrates 90th birthday

The Newbury branch celebrated the occasion with a day of fun at Newbury College on Saturday A DAY of fun was recently held at Newbury College to celebrate…


Wimbledon prompts TV licensing warning

Wimbledon prompts TV licensing warning

Businesses in West Berkshire are being urged to check they are covered by a valid TV licence WITH ‘Murray-mania' set to take off in the workplace…


Council to look at A339 accident blackspot

Council to look at A339 accident blackspot

Officers to look into scene of A339 crash following years of incidents at same spot A STRETCH of the A339 on Basingstoke Road near Newbury notorious for…


Dog of the week

Dog of the week

Newburytoday hopes to help Dogs Trust Newbury to try to find a home for Charlie THIS week Dogs Trust Newbury is appealing for a loving new home for one-year-old…


Dog walkers reject councillor's lead suggestion

Dog walkers reject councillor's lead suggestion

Greenham parish councillor, Diane Smith, said pets should be kept on a lead at Greenham Common DOG walkers have rejected a suggestion raised by a Greenham…


Father told to remove candle from son's grave

Father told to remove candle from son's grave

Man has been visiting cemetery for eight years but Thatcham Town Council says lanterns are banned A GRIEVING father who has lit a candle beside his child's…


Key clashes for local pair

Key clashes for local pair

Falkland and Thatcham take on the sides immediately above them in relegation battles BOTTOM of the table Falkland and Thatcham take on the sides immediately…


Man receives damages in hospital settlement

Man receives damages in hospital settlement

The West Berkshire man suffered brain damage at birth more than 20 years ago A MAN who suffered brain damage at birth more than 20 years ago has received…


Master Bob throws himself to a title

Master Bob throws himself to a title

Newbury athlete retains his British title at Milton Keynes NEWBURY AC's Bob Broadbridge retained his British Masters Throws Pentathlon title on Sunday…


My Newbury in pictures

My Newbury in pictures

Several photos of the local countryside and wildlife have been submitted to us this week SUMMER may now supposedly be upon us, but the latest My Newbury…


Newbury astronomers' lunar disappointment

Newbury astronomers' lunar disappointment

Newbury Astronomical Society was poised for the longest eclipse for 11 years, but the views were blocked by clouds MEMBERS of Newbury Astronomical Society…


New folk festival is Bourne

New folk festival is Bourne

Valley Music Festival features Blowzabella, Luke Daniels Trio, Killbillies and more Bursting onto the festival scene next week is the Valley Music Festival,…


Planners say no to wind turbines

Planners say no to wind turbines

Wind Energy Project dream in tatters after years of planning PLANNERS have voted overwhelmingly to reject proposals for wind turbines at Sheepdrove Organic…


Swimmers score in Crawley

Swimmers score in Crawley

Newbury pair claim BAGCAT awards with a spate of personal best performances NEWBURY Swimming Club's Zara Ryan and Millie Pope (pictured) secured coveted…


Tadley name first rugby director

Tadley name first rugby director

Former London Scottish prop takes on key role at Red Lane TADLEY Rugby Club have appointed their first director of rugby after signing up former Harlequins,…


Thatcham gymnastics club needs your help

Thatcham gymnastics club needs your help

Owner in running to win £60k to convert empty building after Cold Ash school says it needs sports hall back THE man behind a gymnastics club in Cold Ash…


This week's gig listings

This week's gig listings

Your guide to gigs in and around Newbury Thursday, June 16: The Beehive, Swindon – Zetan Spore (8.30pm) O2 Academy, Oxford – Itchy Feet + The 9 Ton Peanut…


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