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M4 westbound reopens near Hungerford after accident

M4 westbound reopens near Hungerford after accident

All three lanes were closed.


New member appointed to West Berkshire Council's executive committee

New member appointed to West Berkshire Council's executive committee

There has been a reshuffle on West Berkshire Council’s Executive Committee


Don't cut the grass during No Mow May

Don't cut the grass during No Mow May

More people are letting their lawns grow wild according to leading nature charity Plantlife.

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Classic vehicle show could become annual event

Classic vehicle show could become annual event

Hundreds of enthusiasts for classic and vintage vehicles enjoyed a treat at the weekend, thanks to Hungerford Rotary Club.


Jubilee party street closure deadline looms in West Berkshire

Jubilee party street closure deadline looms in West Berkshire

The deadline for applying to close a road for a street party in West Berkshire for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee closes this Friday


POLL: Will you be celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee?

POLL: Will you be celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee?

Are you planning to celebrate the monarch's 70 years on the throne next month?


Village community shop targeted by thieves again

Village community shop targeted by thieves again

'It’s gutting, absolutely gutting'


Battle not over yet for controversial solar farm

Battle not over yet for controversial solar farm

The company behind plans to build a huge solar farm between Silchester and Bramley have refused to rule out an appeal after the scheme was rejected.


Savills to be Watermill’s first e-ticket sponsor

Savills to be Watermill’s first e-ticket sponsor

Move has been driven by the theatre’s sustainability aims.


Men's Shed hoped to be set up in Mortimer

Men's Shed hoped to be set up in Mortimer

A Mortimer man is hoping to set up a community group for retired and working men.


Here's how villages are celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

Here's how villages are celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

Preparations for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June are well under way across North Hampshire towns and villages.


Thatcham to light beacon for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Thatcham to light beacon for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Thatcham Town Council will be taking part in the national Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting festivities on June 2.


Driver denies fleeing crash scene

Driver denies fleeing crash scene

A motorist has been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident and failing to report it to police.


Police appeal after thieves break into Co-op

Police appeal after thieves break into Co-op

Police are appealing for witnesses after the Hermitage Co-op was broken into in the early hours of this morning.


Newbury man shares experience delivering aid in Ukraine

Newbury man shares experience delivering aid in Ukraine

Former soldier and performance poet John Learoyd flew out to Poland at the end of March.


Missing 15-year-old boy found safe

Missing 15-year-old boy found safe

He had been last seen in Bollington, Cheshire.


Village Co-op targeted by thieves again

Village Co-op targeted by thieves again

A Co-op store has been struck by burglars for the second time.

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Postal service in crisis, says whistleblower

Postal service in crisis, says whistleblower

A former postal worker has claimed the service in West Berkshire is in crisis.

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Mysterious incident on Glastonbury Tor leads to author's book series

Mysterious incident on Glastonbury Tor leads to author's book series

Fil Reid, historical romance author of the Guinevere novels, is local to Newbury.


Free range eggs return to shelves as lockdown for chickens ends

Free range eggs return to shelves as lockdown for chickens ends

After months of strict avian flu restrictions bird keepers can now let flocks outside – a move that should also see free range eggs back on sale.


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