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Ashcroft plays a belter at Englefield

Ashcroft plays a belter at Englefield

Richard Ashcroft, Ocean Colour Scene and The Sherlocks at Englefield House on Saturday, July 22. Review by SARAH BOSELY.


Volunteer taxi service supports elderly with medical appointments – but needs help

Volunteer taxi service supports elderly with medical appointments – but needs help

A long-running community taxi service is urgently seeking more volunteers to continue supporting local residents.


Man in court on weapons charges

Man in court on weapons charges

A man has been accused of possessing a gun and swords in public.


A Lioness legacy: Girls in West Berkshire are chasing their goals

A Lioness legacy: Girls in West Berkshire are chasing their goals

“The kids are alright” were the words of Lionesses captain Leah Williamson after leading our girls to victory at the UEFA Women’s Euros last year.


Family flees Rhodes wildfires

Family flees Rhodes wildfires

A family has spoken of the moment they were forced to flee their Rhodes hotel as wildfire began to close in.


Plans for 200 houses and care home withdrawn

Plans for 200 houses and care home withdrawn

Plans for 200 houses and three-storey care home in Thatcham have been withdrawn.

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Friday night bootleggers get Englefield in festive spirit

Friday night bootleggers get Englefield in festive spirit

Three outstanding tribute acts kick off weekend of outdoor concerts.


Informal meet of classic cars and bikes at The Bell, Aldworth

Informal meet of classic cars and bikes at The Bell, Aldworth

From top marques to passion projects – if you have an old/custom car then bring it along.


It’s prom time!

It’s prom time!

GCSE and A-Level students from across the district have been celebrating the end of school in style.


Canoe club’s canal clear up

Canoe club’s canal clear up

A shopping trolley, wooden sign and 16 bags of rubbish were pulled from the canal after a canoe club carried out its annual litter pick.


‘@hozier Beyond superb’ tweets Richard Benyon

‘@hozier Beyond superb’ tweets Richard Benyon

Third night of Heritage Live concerts in grounds of Englefield House features Hozier, Far From Saints & Victoria Canal.


‘The time to act is now’ – Kingsclere fights to save beloved community building

‘The time to act is now’ – Kingsclere fights to save beloved community building

The threatened home of a popular dance school in Kingsclere is one step closer to being saved from redevelopment.


Man denies threatening behaviour

Man denies threatening behaviour

A man is set to go on trial for threatening behaviour.


Mind the Monsters!

Mind the Monsters!

Oxford Playhouse has a hit on its hands with Ben Watson’s two-hander for children.


Newbury pharmacy to close

Newbury pharmacy to close

Newbury’s Superdrug is to close.

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Fernandes confident Crusaders can bounce back

Fernandes confident Crusaders can bounce back

Michael Fernandes believes Hungerford's pre-season form proves the Crusaders can compete towards the top end of the Southern Premier League.


Motorist drank nearly three times limit

Motorist drank nearly three times limit

A motorist was caught behind the wheel after drinking almost three times the legal limit.


40ºC summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

40ºC summers to be the norm by 2060 says Met Office

Weather like that seen in last year’s heatwave will be nothing but average by 2060 warns a Met Office report into the UK’s changing climate.


Strangulation accused denied bail

Strangulation accused denied bail

A man accused of intentionally strangling a woman has been remanded in custody.


District council wants to spend £5.3m to remodel Newbury Wharf

District council wants to spend £5.3m to remodel Newbury Wharf

West Berkshire Council has plans to spend £5.3m on remodelling The Wharf in Newbury.

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