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Village fete raises £17k for good causes

Village fete raises £17k for good causes

Swapping the last May bank holiday for the Jubilee weekend, good weather accompanied Yattendon and Frilsham’s first fete in three years.


Woman caught drink-driving

Woman caught drink-driving

A woman has been banned from the roads for drink-driving.


Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through WhatsApp

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through WhatsApp

WhatsApp users are being warned not to interact with a scam message offering free coolers of Heineken beer for Father's Day.


'I don’t go into Pangbourne at night anymore as I don’t feel safe'

'I don’t go into Pangbourne at night anymore as I don’t feel safe'

Bins for litter and dog waste are the things most people in West Berkshire would like to see improved.


Man attacked female emergency worker

Man attacked female emergency worker

A man has been convicted of attacking a female emergency worker.


Hundreds of jobs hope for regenerated LRIE

Hundreds of jobs hope for regenerated LRIE

Plans to ditch building homes on London Road Industrial Estate in Newbury could lead to hundreds of jobs – according to the council.


Spot the June Full Super Moon

Spot the June Full Super Moon

Stargazers and night sky watchers should be in for a lunar treat today (Tuesday), when June's Full Super Moon reaches its peak.


POLL: Do you prefer self-checkouts at supermarkets to manned tills?

POLL: Do you prefer self-checkouts at supermarkets to manned tills?

Many supermarkets are increasing the number of self-checkouts. Do you agree with this move?


Drug dealer will be sentenced at crown court

Drug dealer will be sentenced at crown court

A drug dealer has been sent to the crown court for sentencing.


Watermill play about Newbury Bypass protests coming to a village near you

Watermill play about Newbury Bypass protests coming to a village near you

Camp Albion explores the heroism, humour and heated debate of an extraordinary moment in the town’s history.


Care provider salutes unsung local carers

Care provider salutes unsung local carers

A home care provider has surprised 40 of its customers’ loved ones with flowers and wine to recognise the care they deliver as part of Carers Week.


Residents reminisce Queen's coronation in Jubilee celebration

Residents reminisce Queen's coronation in Jubilee celebration

Residents indulged in some sweet treats and reminisced royal events from the Queen’s 70 year reign.


The magic of Douai

The magic of Douai

Reading Bach Choir choose a cappella evening with new conductor and musical director Daniel Mahoney.


Man did attack woman, court rules

Man did attack woman, court rules

A man who denied attacking a woman has been convicted following a trial.


Thornford Park hospital acts on poor rating

Thornford Park hospital acts on poor rating

Thornford Park hospital in Crookham Hill says it has improved after a damning report from health watchdog the Care Quality Commission.


Hannington Country Fair to return after Covid-enforced absence

Hannington Country Fair to return after Covid-enforced absence

The Hannington Country Fair will return next weekend after a long three years away.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of June 13

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of June 13

The latest number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in the district.


Hungerford man denies assault at Newbury rail station

Hungerford man denies assault at Newbury rail station

A Hungerford man has pleaded not guilty to attacking a man at a railway station.


Thatcham enjoys Platinum Jubilee celebration fit for a queen

Thatcham enjoys Platinum Jubilee celebration fit for a queen

There was plenty of family fun over the weekend as Thatcham came together to celebrate a once in a lifetime event fit for a queen.


15km diversion for A4 roadworks

15km diversion for A4 roadworks

The A4 through part of Newbury is shut throughout this week.

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