NEWS

Council considers proposed conversion of listed barn

A couple has applied for listed building consent to make changes to a historic barn.

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrates 105th birthday

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrated her 105th birthday earlier this month at a special party surrounded by her friends.

Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.

Man arrested on suspicion of park rape

Police have arrested a man in connection with a rape in Newbury.

Romeo pleased with Hanworth Villa point

Thatcham Town boss Yashwa Romeo admitted he’d have taken a point before the Kingfishers 1-1 draw with Hanworth Villa on Saturday.

Humphries wins third major title in 49 days

Luke Humphries beat Michael van Gerwen to win his third major title in 49 days when he triumphed at the Cazoo Players Championship Finals.

You’re never too old for a jazz party

The veteran bandleader Graeme Hewitt, 84, promises candles, balloons, festive decorations, seasonal hats and wonderful jazz at a party in Theale.

Rare playing cards from 1675-1898 will attract lots of interest among collectors at Newbury auction

The collection is expected to fetch £20,000 at SAS next week.

Convenience store employee arrested and detained by Immigration Enforcement

An employee at a convenience store has been arrested by Immigration Enforcement officers and is currently being held in immigration detention.

Details of crimes released as Newbury continues to suffer burglary crimewave

Police have released the details of several crimes that have occurred in Newbury as the town suffers through its worst burglary crimewave in 12 years.

Ex pupil is back to teach

A former pupil is realising her childhood dream to teach – at the same school she studied at.

Newbury primary school rated Good in first ever Ofsted inspection

A Newbury primary school has been rated Good after its first ever Ofsted inspection.

Strangulation victim could have been moments from death

A man strangled a woman with a tea towel until she almost passed out.

School unveils new £3m facilities

West Berkshire Council has unveiled a new building at a secondary school.

Newbury MP held a cost-of-living fair

Newbury MP Laura Farris has hosted a cost-of-living fair in Thatcham.

Breaking: Madness and Lightning Seeds coming to Englefield House

MADNESS to bring their ‘C’est la Vie’ tour to the grounds of the country house; tickets on sale this week.

Man sentenced for alcohol-fuelled blade offence

A man who had a blade in public while under the influence of alcohol has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Track repairs causing train delays today

Delays and cancellations are expected on trains between Reading and London Paddington, as urgent repairs to the track continue.

Case against man accused of causing fear of violence is withdrawn

Charges have been dropped against a man accused of causing fear of violence.

Police issue appeal after West Berkshire suffers worst burglary crimewave in 12 years

Police have launched a witness appeal after West Berkshire has been hit by its worst burglary crimewave in 12 years.