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Roadworks round up

Roadworks round up

Newburytoday.co.uk brings you the latest roadworks affecting roads in West Berkshire NORTHBROOK Street in Newbury closed at the West Street junction,…


Rugby news in brief

Rugby news in brief

Thatcham and Berkshire Under 20s are both in action this weekend in cup competitions THATCHAM find themselves with a surprise task on Saturday when they…


Thatcham prepare to take on 'bogey' side

Thatcham prepare to take on 'bogey' side

After two defeats in a week, Thatcham Town entertain Bishops Cleeve at Waterside Park on Saturday THATCHAM Town entertain ‘bogey' side Bishops Cleeve…


This week's gig listings

This week's gig listings

Your guide to gigs in and around Newbury Thursday, February 24: O2 Academy, Oxford – Roll Deep + Platnum + Mz Bratt + Angel + TJ Lyricz (6.30pm, £11.23) 12…


Voting system divides opinion

Voting system divides opinion

A referendum on the Alternative Vote will be held on May 5, the same day as the local elections THE VOTE on changes to how MPs are elected is some months…


What's on this week

What's on this week

Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond Thursday, February 24: Pang, Kennet and Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects…


A new fire station for Theale?

A new fire station for Theale?

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service head office in Dee Road could close and move to a new site nearer the M4 WEST Berkshire could soon have a…


Firefighters tackle blaze at Sterling industrial estate

Firefighters tackle blaze at Sterling industrial estate

Four fire engines were called after a vehicle caught fire inside the old Sterling Cables building today (Wednesday) A FIRE broke out inside the old Sterling…


Meeting set for hydro generator discussions

Meeting set for hydro generator discussions

Newbury man, Mark Knight, hopes to kickstart a project to generate electricity for homes and businesses in the town A NEWBURY man is hoping to kickstart…


New chairman for Vodafone

New chairman for Vodafone

Gerard Kleisterlee will replace Sir John Bond, who is set to retire from the board in July VODAFONE is preparing to welcome its new chairman later this…


Six car collision brings traffic chaos

Six car collision brings traffic chaos

Motorists stranded as police close A339 through town A SIX car collision brought traffic to a standstill on the A339 just before 6pm this evening (Wednesday). Both…


Spring ball for Swings and Smiles

Spring ball for Swings and Smiles

The West Berkshire-based charity is planning a ball at the Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa on May 6 SWINGS and Smiles, the West Berkshire-based charity…


Town council appeals for civic award nominees

Town council appeals for civic award nominees

Newbury Town Council looks to celebrate the town's unsung heroes in the annual award scheme NEWBURY Town Council is appealing for nominees for its…


Work begins on new skate park

Work begins on new skate park

The new skate park in Victoria Park, Newbury, is expected to be completed within the next 12 weeks SKATERS in Newbury will soon have a brand new ramp…


Aldbourne man prepares for Everest climb

Aldbourne man prepares for Everest climb

Simon Knighton is aiming to become only the second British man over the age of 60 to climb the world's highest peak AN ALDBOURNE man is ramping up…


Community shop shuts down after latest break-in

Community shop shuts down after latest break-in

Burglars seem to be winning the battle against a community store in East Garston BURGLARS are winning the battle against a community store after volunteer…


Consider this

Consider this

Artist's Greenham exhibition of new and seminal work spans 40 years of art-making Newbury artist Margaret Hodges is showing new work alongside seminal…


Exiles sign England international

Exiles sign England international

London Irish have snapped up back Shontayne Hape on a two-year deal from Bath LONDON Irish have snapped up England international back Shontayne Hape on…


Local business calls for rubber band recycling

Local business calls for rubber band recycling

Rubber bands are costing Royal Mail almost £3,000 each day A THEALE-based solicitor has called on local businesses to recycle rubber bands, on the back…


Public inquiry into Pincents Hill homes refusal begins

Public inquiry into Pincents Hill homes refusal begins

Public inquiry into council's decision to throw out plans for "eco-village" begins today (Tuesday) A PUBLIC inquiry into West Berkshire Council's…


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