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Police search for man who retrieved stolen briefcase

Police search for man who retrieved stolen briefcase

Good samaritan chased after thief who stole briefcase from driver in Newbury POLICE are searching for a member of the public who helped retrieve a briefcase…


Another setback for Hungerford

Another setback for Hungerford

Nine-man Hungerford were defeated 2-0 by Mangotsfield United last night in a further blow to their play-off hopes HUNGERFORD suffered a quadruple blow…


Councillors back St Bart's sixth form conversion

Councillors back St Bart's sixth form conversion

Plans to create 47 new homes at the Newbury school's Wormestall site receive support from town council DETAILED plans for the redevelopment of the…


Drama as lorry slides down embankment

Drama as lorry slides down embankment

Industrial units in Hungerford cut off by accident A RECOVERY operation was underway in Hungerford this morning (Tuesday) after an articulated lorry lost…


Film crews to return to Highclere Castle

Film crews to return to Highclere Castle

A second series of the Edwardian period drama, Downton Abbey, is to be filmed at Highclere Castle FILMING of a second series of the successful Edwardian…


Has to be seen to be believed

Has to be seen to be believed

US guitarist Preston Reed has invented an entirely new way of playing Most great guitarists would be grateful to create a legacy of classic recordings,…


Lakeland signs up to Parkway

Lakeland signs up to Parkway

The kitchenware retailer will take over a 6,500 sq ft two-storey store at Newbury's Parkway development ANOTHER new retailer has signed up to Newbury's…


Man arrested following digger theft

Man arrested following digger theft

Police arrested man a following a public report of digger being driven with no lights on A HERMITAGE man has been arrested following the theft of a digger. Thames…


New £8m radiotherapy equipment to benefit cancer patients

New £8m radiotherapy equipment to benefit cancer patients

The Berkshire Cancer Centre makes its largest investment since opening in 1989 CANCER patients in West Berkshire are expected to benefit from an £8 million…


New director of Corn Exchange appointed

New director of Corn Exchange appointed

The new director of the Newbury arts venue will take over in March A NEW director of The Corn Exchange, Newbury, and New Greenham Arts has been appointed. Three…


West Berkshire bids to be the new Liverpool

West Berkshire bids to be the new Liverpool

Council leader, Graham Jones, has asked that the district council be considered for the Big Society pilot scheme WEST Berkshire should be chosen to replace…


Young entrepreneurs showcase business talent

Young entrepreneurs showcase business talent

A trade fair was held in Newbury on Saturday as part of the Young Enterprise programme in West Berkshire WEST Berkshire's young entrepreneurs showcased…


Aspiring golfers offered training opportunity

Aspiring golfers offered training opportunity

New scheme at Kingsclere golf club aims to encourage young people to take up the sport ahead of 2016 Brazil Olympics A KINGSCLERE golf club is offering…


Discover Berkshire's Iron Age in Newbury Library

Discover Berkshire's Iron Age in Newbury Library

An exhibition about the county's settlers 2000 years ago goes on display in West Berkshire for the first time AN IRON Age exhibition which focuses…


Elderly women threatened by burglars

Elderly women threatened by burglars

Police are hunting two men who stole one elderly woman's handbag and injured another woman BURGLARS threatened two elderly women at a residence in…


Fire at storage building in Newbury

Fire at storage building in Newbury

Firefighters spent about two hours tackling a blaze at London Road in Newbury last night (Sunday) FIRE crews spent about two hours tackling a blaze at…


Hungerford lose ground in play-off push

Hungerford lose ground in play-off push

Two disappointing results leaves Hungerford needing a win tonight (Monday) to get their play-off push back on track HUNGERFORD TOWN face a major task…


Man charged after fuel cans thrown over fence

Man charged after fuel cans thrown over fence

A man found in the Colthrop area has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle A MAN has been arrested and charged after a member of the public reported…


MPs back calls for financial education in schools

MPs back calls for financial education in schools

Two local MPs voice support for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Financial Education for Young People BANKING, budgets and debt should all be taught…


Road closures in Newbury town centre for repaving

Road closures in Newbury town centre for repaving

Market Place, Mansion House Street, and Wharf Street are currently closed but shops can still be accessed THREE Newbury town centre roads were closed…


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