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From student to mentor: Zoë Wheeler to lead NOCTURN

From student to mentor: Zoë Wheeler to lead NOCTURN

With founder John Darvell's departure, Zoë steps into head up Newbury dance classes.


September’s six books for kids

September’s six books for kids

Caoline Franklin’s choice of good new reads for children.


Council leader calls upon government to help people make their homes more energy efficient

Council leader calls upon government to help people make their homes more energy efficient

The leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has called upon the government to help more people improve the energy efficiency of their homes.


Members of the public wrestle store shoplifter

Members of the public wrestle store shoplifter

Shoppers joined store staff in wrestling a thief to the floor.


Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

With temperatures continuing to climb ahead of the weekend, the Met Office says September’s heatwave could be about to break all records.


Warning issued for thunderstorms in West Berkshire

Warning issued for thunderstorms in West Berkshire

The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in West Berkshire and parts of North Hampshire.


Dramatic weight loss was not cause of death

Dramatic weight loss was not cause of death

An inquest has heard a mother describe her daughter as a “crazy, funny, bubbly” person, but one that had “lost her spark”.


Register now for tough 10k charity race

Register now for tough 10k charity race

A rotary club has announced the date for one of its biggest charity events of the year.


Common sense mortgages

Common sense mortgages

Our finances are becoming more complicated, but our approach to lending doesn’t have to be, says Newbury Building Society.


Teen sent to hospital following assault occasioning GBH

Teen sent to hospital following assault occasioning GBH

Police have released an image of an individual officers believe may have vital information about an assault occasioning GBH in Pangbourne.


What’s on in West Berkshire this week

What’s on in West Berkshire this week

The Newbury Real Ale Festival, some history talks and the Hungerford Heritage Festival are just a few of the things going on in your area this week.


Police confirm rail death

Police confirm rail death

Police have confirmed that a person who was struck by a train this morning has died.


Blues make superb start to new season

Blues make superb start to new season

Newbury Blues started their new season with an emphatic 30-0 win over local rivals Reading at Monks Lane.


Annetts medals at Karate World Games

Annetts medals at Karate World Games

Lambourn’s Holly Annetts exceeded even her wildest expectations as she won three medals at the Karate World Games in Florida.


Not everyone is happy with electric car charging points in Thatcham

Not everyone is happy with electric car charging points in Thatcham

A number of electric car charging points have been earmarked for Thatcham.


Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

The cost of vet treatment has risen faster than inflation, claims the CMA, which is to review whether pet owners are getting a good deal.


Person struck by train grinds services to a halt

Person struck by train grinds services to a halt

A person has been struck by a train this morning, stopping all services between Newbury and Reading.


Classics roll up on quintessentially English village afternoon

Classics roll up on quintessentially English village afternoon

Latest informal classic vehicle meet at The Bell, Aldworth.


Mini-festival on the bandstand this weekend

Mini-festival on the bandstand this weekend

Stroll on down for the Sound Newbury entertainment in Victoria Park.


New Era Player makes full directorial debut in True West

New Era Player makes full directorial debut in True West

Wash Common amateur theatre group rises to the challenge.


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