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Major gas works to partially shut high street

High street businesses are facing 10 weeks of disruption from roadworks.

Print and Sip, a night of tapas, wine and printmaking

Kickstart a creative new year and embrace a different type of screen time with Berkshire Printmakers.

How rising food prices, angry rural workers and a broken social care system was tackled in Newbury – 230 years ago

Cost-of-living issues today hail back to a conversation between the equivalent of local council leaders 230 years ago in a Newbury pub.

Man charged with public order offence

A man has been excluded from a housing estate pending a court case.

Robinson discusses trio of Hungerford reinforcements following New Year’s Day win

‘There’s so many factors… people don’t see how much hard work it is to run a football club’

Critical incident declared at two hospitals for second time in space of a month

Two hospitals have declared a critical incident this morning (Tuesday), meaning they have no capacity to admit further patients at this time.

Barry Stone of Hungerford Camera Club captures iconic Icicle Refrozen image

Hungerford Camera Club member Barry Stone was up early to snap this hot air balloon soaring over Donnington Castle.

Hungerford neighbourhood police team: monthly update

Police are investigating an incident in which a male smashed up a vehicle with a hammer near a retirement complex.

Will it or won’t it get the go ahead this week? Kennet Centre plans up before council

The redevelopment of the Kennet Centre comes up at West Berkshire Council later this week.

Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

UPDATED: A crash caused severe delays on the M4 this morning.

A34 reopens after earlier traffic alert

UPDATED: National Highways has issued a travel alert for the A34 this morning, Tuesday.

Village woman died drug-related death

A woman was found dead in her kitchen with a large bruise on her head.

County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

Hampshire County Council will decide this week if it wishes to be one of the first local authorities to secure devolution for the county.

Plans to demolish pub approved

A disused pub will be demolished despite strong objections.

Casting call for Edinburgh Fringe

As Newbury Youth Theatre moves to a new home, they are inviting 14-19-year-olds to join their exciting new project.

My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

This picture of Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill was taken by Edward McNaghten on a walk above Burghclere.

Man spent Christmas in jail for defying domestic violence order

A man who defied a domestic violence protection order (DVPO) was jailed over Christmas.

More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

Further alerts for snow and ice have been issued for the area over the next few days, with a yellow warning coming into force from 5pm today.

Stags centre of attention as Newbury Blues frozen off

All eyes turned to Stags for the weekend’s rugby action

Challow Hurdle winner The New Lion sold to JP McManus

Previous owner, Darren Yates, announced his decision to leave racehorse ownership.