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Bouncy fun in Newbury this weekend

Bouncy fun in Newbury this weekend

Bouncy castles and huge inflatables will be popping up again in Newbury this weekend.


Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

A staggering £2.6bn of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7 million people last year. Could you be entitled?


The latest commercial property news

The latest commercial property news

Quintons Commercial Property Agents runs through the latest deals and reveals what's on the market.


Newbury's new gallery 'brightens up a drab road'

Newbury's new gallery 'brightens up a drab road'

Artist Claire Howarth showcases local work.


'Pram Rebellion' marches through Newbury in climate protest

'Pram Rebellion' marches through Newbury in climate protest

Local climate activists took the streets of Newbury on Saturday.


'Unambitious' masterplan needs more pedestrianisation, say councillors

'Unambitious' masterplan needs more pedestrianisation, say councillors

NEWBURY town councillors have labelled a draft masterplan on the improvement of the town centre “unambitious” and accused it of ignoring “two elephants in the room”.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 14, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 14, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the district.


Uncommon techniques displayed at stitchers exhibition

Uncommon techniques displayed at stitchers exhibition

An exhibition by Newbury Creative Stitchers at Greenham Control Tower.


'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb

'A shocking month for drivers' as fuel prices rocket and staycation costs climb

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.


Can I leave my child home alone?

Can I leave my child home alone?

With hundreds of children off school in isolation and six weeks of holiday coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision.


Council budgets £12,000 to challenge development traffic claims

Council budgets £12,000 to challenge development traffic claims

Thatcham Town Council has set aside £12,000 to challenge claims that building 2,500 homes in the town will have no impact on local roads.


East Ilsley's big thank you to pandemic volunteers

East Ilsley's big thank you to pandemic volunteers

East Ilsley Parish Council marked the first national Thank You Day with a special event.


Councillor threatens to quit politics in planning policy row

Councillor threatens to quit politics in planning policy row

A district councillor claims he has been punished by his own Conservative colleagues for taking a principled stand in a row over planning policy.


Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 13, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: Confirmed cases as of July 13, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in West Berkshire.


Anger over Hungerford traffic lights chaos

Anger over Hungerford traffic lights chaos

Three-way traffic lights at a Hungerford housing development are causing chaos – with no immediate end in sight.


Book review: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

Book review: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

A great summer read, American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins has been both praised and villified, but it is still a gripping thriller.


Wigmore Hall commission

Wigmore Hall commission

Former Kennet School and Maestros student one of 16 winners of Wigmore Hall Lockdwn competition.


When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in the night sky during July as it orbits the Earth.


Do you recognise these men?

Do you recognise these men?

Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of two men officers would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Lambourn in December.


Road closed due to police incident

Road closed due to police incident

Drivers heading west on the M4 today are being warned to expect delays after a police incident close to junction 15 at Swindon.


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