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Dementia patients could lose Newbury home in council cuts

Dementia patients could lose Newbury home in council cuts

A petition has been launched to save a West Berkshire care home from council cuts.


Thatcham Santa fun run

Thatcham Santa fun run

Hundreds of Santas will be dashing through the snow in Thatcham soon.


Garbage trucks to run on biofuel from next spring

Garbage trucks to run on biofuel from next spring

Rubbish and recycling bin collections are set to get greener thanks to a drive from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to cut carbon emissions.


Things that go bump: Uncanny

Things that go bump: Uncanny

Danny Robins, host of the podcast and BBC television series Uncanny, on stage at Oxford.


Panto round-up… from Ru Paul’s Drag Race favourite Divina De Campo to CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher

Panto round-up… from Ru Paul’s Drag Race favourite Divina De Campo to CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher

With fun-filled panto Beauty & The Beast under way at the Corn Exchange, there are more on offer within easy reach of Newbury… oh yes there are!


Man sentenced for assault and careless driving

Man sentenced for assault and careless driving

A man has been fined for assaulting another male.


Man caught behind the wheel after taking ketamine

Man caught behind the wheel after taking ketamine

A motorist has been banned from the roads for drug-driving.


Council approves improved pub access

Council approves improved pub access

The council has approved an application supporting improved access to a village pub.


Woman is raped in Newbury park

Woman is raped in Newbury park

Police are asking for witnesses following a rape in Newbury.


Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

Gas and electricity will cost more in January, it’s been confirmed, but what is the energy price cap and why is it behind an increase to our bills?


Public consultation on West Berks council cuts starts on Monday

Public consultation on West Berks council cuts starts on Monday

Costs are set to go up above the rate of inflation for adult social care users in West Berkshire.


Drug trial defendant weeps as trial is kicked into the long grass

Drug trial defendant weeps as trial is kicked into the long grass

A woman accused of drug dealing wept as she was told her trial was being delayed...for almost a year.


Police conduct ‘ongoing investigation’ in Victoria Park

Police conduct ‘ongoing investigation’ in Victoria Park

Police have been conducting an “ongoing investigation” in Victoria Park this morning.


Jonbon sends message to potential rivals

Jonbon sends message to potential rivals

Jonbon sent a message to his potential Queen Mother Champion Chase rivals following an emphatic victory in the Grade 2 Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.


Fears that council housing support is in disarray as Hungerford schools employees face homelessness

Fears that council housing support is in disarray as Hungerford schools employees face homelessness

A teaching assistant facing a homeless Christmas is still awaiting a response from her local authority.

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Another pharmacy in Thatcham to close

Another pharmacy in Thatcham to close

Boots pharmacy in Thatcham is closing.


Howls of laughter for Ravensbury’s Ray Cooney farce

Howls of laughter for Ravensbury’s Ray Cooney farce

Ravensbury Players: It Runs in the Family at Ramsbury Memorial Hall.


Plans to build 300 homes south of Newbury withdrawn

Plans to build 300 homes south of Newbury withdrawn

Controversial plans to build 300 homes just south of Newbury in Bishops Green have been withdrawn.


Preschoolers enjoy road safety class

Preschoolers enjoy road safety class

Pupils at a village nursery recently received a special visit.


Remembering transgender people lost to violence and suicide

Remembering transgender people lost to violence and suicide

West Berkshire came together at the weekend to pay their respects to transgender people lost to violence or suicide.

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