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Former champion jump jockey dies

Former champion jump jockey dies

Lambourn's Jack Dowdeswell died on Saturday morning following a fall at his home FORMER champion jump jockey Jack Dowdeswell has died, aged 94. He…


Hundreds affected by Burghfield Common power cut

Hundreds affected by Burghfield Common power cut

Southern Electric investigating as power causes continued disruption across Burghfield Common A POWER cut has caused disruption to hundreds of properties…


Kicking off with two out of three

Kicking off with two out of three

Thatcham score first pre-season win and Hungerford bounce back from defeat with 7-0 success TWO out of three was the return from Hungerford and Thatcham…


New Wetherspoon to open in Newbury

New Wetherspoon to open in Newbury

The Hatchet in the Market Place will open its doors to the public tomorrow (Tuesday) A NEWBURY chainsaw sculptor and carpenter has created two wooden…


Save money by cutting food waste this summer

Save money by cutting food waste this summer

The 'Love Food, Hate Waste' roadshow is coming to West Berkshire IF you want to potentially save your family about £600 a year then a roadshow…


Thatcham wiped out on wash-out day

Thatcham wiped out on wash-out day

Kew coast home at Brownsfield while all the rest sit it out in the rain THATCHAM were left wishing that they had been washed out like the rest after surviving…


Country fayre in Great Shefford

Country fayre in Great Shefford

Dog shows, horticulture, face painting and lots more on offer at the fayre today (Sunday) THE GREAT Shefford Country Fayre aims to bring lots of fun to…


Men will 'Race For Life' today

Men will 'Race For Life' today

Charity race for Cancer Research to take place at Newbury Rugby Club with runners able to register today (Sunday) A GROUP of Newbury men are aiming to…


Rescheduled poppy party in Cold Ash

Rescheduled poppy party in Cold Ash

Residents urged to support the party today (Sunday) to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion A POPPY party will be held in Cold Ash…


Video report: Cheers (and some tears) as insects invade

Video report: Cheers (and some tears) as insects invade

Crowds in awe as giant horrors stalk town centre streets THE BALEFUL glare of giant red eyes in a huge praying mantis was the first glimpse. Then other…


Video report: Sun smiles on Hungerford in time for carnival

Video report: Sun smiles on Hungerford in time for carnival

Hundreds line the streets before heading to The Croft to party PHEW! After a day of grey skies and pouring rain, Hungerford basked in carnival sunshine. The…


Carnival time in Hungerford!

Carnival time in Hungerford!

Fancy costumes and floats expected to process through the town today (Sunday) IT'S CARNIVAL time again in Hungerford. Today's (Saturday's)…


Giant insects to invade Newbury

Giant insects to invade Newbury

Another outdoor spectacle is being brought to the town tonight (Saturday)involving bicycle-powered insects A PARADE of giant insects is to invade Newbury…


Kingsclere's new 'twin'' in France

Kingsclere's new 'twin'' in France

Kingsclere is officially twinned with a village in the French Champagne region KINGSCLERE is now officially twinned with a village in the Champagne region…


Liisa returns to Newbury

Liisa returns to Newbury

Singer Liisa Hendriksson will perform in Newbury today (Saturday) as part of the music on the market programme A SINGER who recently recorded a music…


Newbury charity shop closes for renovation

Newbury charity shop closes for renovation

Scope in Northbrook Street, which raises funds for Cerebral Palsy, is closing today (Saturday) for a week THE Scope store in Northbrook Street, Newbury,…


North Hampshire diary events

North Hampshire diary events

Ashford Hill concert tonight (Saturday) and launch of children's centre, Tadley, on Tuesday SLASH into Summer is the title of a concert with a watery…


Volunteers praised for tidying up Tadley

Volunteers praised for tidying up Tadley

Local residents thanked for helping clean up Tadley Common TADLEY Common is looking tidier, thanks to the recent efforts of volunteers. "On a beautiful…


What's the buzz?

What's the buzz?

Insectes - Saturday's spectacular night-time parade of giant creepy crawlies Giant insects are set to swarm through the streets of Newbury tonight…


Woman knocked unconscious in attempted robbery

Woman knocked unconscious in attempted robbery

Detectives appeal for help following vicious attack in Newbury A WOMAN was knocked unconscious by men who demanded cash and her mobile phone. The horrific…


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