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Thatcham experience difficult night against Bracknell

Thatcham experience difficult night against Bracknell

The Kingfishers suffered a heavy defeat to their league rivals at the Stacatruc Stadium.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Tuesday, September 14

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of Tuesday, September 14

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire has increased overnight.


Overnight closures on M4-Westbound between Junctions 6 and 10

Overnight closures on M4-Westbound between Junctions 6 and 10

There are expected road closures on the M4- Westbound tonight.


Full road closure on Fir Tree Lane for next 6 to 10 days

Full road closure on Fir Tree Lane for next 6 to 10 days

There will be a full road closure on Fir Tree Lane, in Newbury, which could last up to 10 days.


Newbury Town Council says plans for sports hub will limit Newbury FC ambitions

Newbury Town Council says plans for sports hub will limit Newbury FC ambitions

Newbury Town Council rejects 'ludicrous' sports hub plans


Police incident on M4 Eastbound between Junction 10 and Junction 11

Police incident on M4 Eastbound between Junction 10 and Junction 11

UPDATE: Incident cleared - A police incident on the M4 Eastbound has caused lane closures between Junction 11 and Junction 10.


'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

The Health Secretary has set out a 'plan b' if his blueprint to life with Covid does not work.


Seventeen left in for Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury

Seventeen left in for Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury

An exciting field is expected to line up for the G2 race this weekend.


Cash from crime for community groups in West Berkshire

Cash from crime for community groups in West Berkshire

One hundred thousand pounds is up for grabs - and comes from the proceeds of the sale of items seized from criminals


Suspect package alert at train station

Suspect package alert at train station

Police were called to a suspicious package at Newbury Railway Station early this morning - but it turned out to be a discarded takeaway.


Weather warning for West Berkshire

Weather warning for West Berkshire

A weather warning remains in place for West Berkshire until midnight tonight.


Man who sexually tortured victim locked up to protect public

Man who sexually tortured victim locked up to protect public

A man who forced a woman to swallow dog faeces during a shocking torture session has been locked up to protect the public.


Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

The government says there are no guarantees there will not be empty shelves at Christmas as shortage of lorry drivers continues to hit supply chains.


Supermarket carrier bag price rise trialled

Supermarket carrier bag price rise trialled

Shoppers could be charged 50p for carrier bags in a bid to end single-use plastic.


6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

It's spider mating season and thousands of arachnids are on the move. Here's six ways to keep them at bay using things you've got at home:


Newbury Showground will not be sold

Newbury Showground will not be sold

Newbury Showground will not be sold following a showdown between the board and membership of the Newbury and District Agricultural Society.


Speen's fete a hit for village

Speen's fete a hit for village

Friends and residents of Speen were drawn together for the community's fete on Saturday.


Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Supermarket Sainsbury's has confirmed it will keep closed all stores on Boxing Day, including its Argos branches, to give staff a festive break.


Swarm of bees spotted on Englefield gravestone

Swarm of bees spotted on Englefield gravestone

On Sunday morning, former Newbury MP Lord Benyon posted a photo on Twitter of bees swarming a gravestone in Englefield.


Vehicle fire at Junction 13 Chieveley

Vehicle fire at Junction 13 Chieveley

A vehicle fire on the eastbound slip road of the M4 at Junction 13 is causing delays.


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