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Newbury labelled 'fatberg' hotspot

14 July 2017
Newbury labelled 'fatberg' hotspot

Newbury labelled 'fatberg' hotspot

14 July 2017

New campaign launched to reduce number of sewer blockages THAMES Water engineers clear at least one major blockage from Newbury’s sewers every fortnight,…


Mencap staff tried to save woman who choked on food, inquest hears

13 July 2017
Mencap staff tried to save woman who choked on food, inquest hears

Mencap staff tried to save woman who choked on food, inquest hears

13 July 2017

Accidental death of 50-year-old with Down's syndrome A CORONER has ruled the death of a woman at West Berkshire Mencap’s Newbury offices last December…


Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery

12 July 2017
Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery

Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery

12 July 2017

Police release CCTV image of man who may hold vital information POLICE are appealing for information after three statues worth £11,000 were stolen…


Hungerford town mayor defends judicial review action

12 July 2017
Hungerford town mayor defends judicial review action

Hungerford town mayor defends judicial review action

12 July 2017

Civic leader says councilllors are not NIMBYs HUNGERFORD Town Council came under fire from critics in the letters pages of last week’s Newbury Weekly…


Neighbours object to Newbury holiday park plans

11 July 2017
Neighbours object to Newbury holiday park plans

Neighbours object to Newbury holiday park plans

11 July 2017

Ecology and safety issues cited against 65 lodges off Lower Farm PLANS for a 65-lodge holiday park in the Newbury countryside would lead to a dangerous…


Newbury pre-school pride at 'good' rating

11 July 2017
Newbury pre-school pride at 'good' rating

Newbury pre-school pride at 'good' rating

11 July 2017

St John's is handed a glowing report after Ofsted inspection CHILDREN and staff at St John’s Pre-school in Newbury are celebrating after receiving…


Final phase of Racecourse development gets underway

10 July 2017
Final phase of Racecourse development gets underway

Final phase of Racecourse development gets underway

10 July 2017

Move will deliver much needed affordable housing in Newbury WORK to deliver  is set to get under way as the final phase of the Newbury Racecourse…


Newbury man arrested on suspicion of grooming under-age girl

09 July 2017
Newbury man arrested on suspicion of grooming under-age girl

Newbury man arrested on suspicion of grooming under-age girl

09 July 2017

Arrest is in relation to incident in Hereford yesterday morning (Saturday) A TAXI driver from Newbury was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of meeting…


Firefighters tackle woodland fire in Mortimer

09 July 2017
Firefighters tackle woodland fire in Mortimer

Firefighters tackle woodland fire in Mortimer

09 July 2017

Warning issued over wildfires during hot, dry conditions FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to the public after tackling a large blaze in Mortimer Woods…


Newbury College students help to highlight signs of child sexual exploitation

09 July 2017
Newbury College students help to highlight signs of child sexual exploitation

Newbury College students help to highlight signs of child sexual exploitation

09 July 2017

Young filmakers work with police to create awareness DVD A GROUP of Newbury teenagers have been working with Thames Valley Police to help raise awareness…


Teen suffers head injury after being 'glassed' in Newbury pub

08 July 2017
Teen suffers head injury after being 'glassed' in Newbury pub

Teen suffers head injury after being 'glassed' in Newbury pub

08 July 2017

Police release CCTV to trace man who may have vital information POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man is thought to have been glassed in…


Cyclists and scooter drivers urged to slow down in town

08 July 2017
Cyclists and scooter drivers urged to slow down in town

Cyclists and scooter drivers urged to slow down in town

08 July 2017

Share the Space campaign launched in Newbury A CAMPAIGN to encourage mobility scooters and cyclists to slow down through Newbury town centre was recently…


What's on today (Saturday)

08 July 2017
What's on today (Saturday)

What's on today (Saturday)

08 July 2017

There is plenty to keep you occupied in West Berkshire and beyond this weekend. Here's a handy list of the events and activities on today and tomorrow:  Open…


Newbury college rated 'Good' by Ofsted

07 July 2017
Newbury college rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Newbury college rated 'Good' by Ofsted

07 July 2017

College shares a 'culture of high expectations' say inspectors NEWBURY College has once again been rated ‘good’ following a recent visit from…


West Berkshire sees rise in number of people in temporary accommodation

07 July 2017
West Berkshire sees rise in number of people in temporary accommodation

West Berkshire sees rise in number of people in temporary accommodation

07 July 2017

More families now staying in hostels and B&Bs despite recorded fall in homlessness THE number of people living in temporary accommodation has increased…


Missing Tilehurst teen found

05 July 2017
Missing Tilehurst teen found

Missing Tilehurst teen found

05 July 2017

Police issue thanks to public for help in tracing Makeda Wynter A TEENAGE girl who went missing from Tilehurst area has been located, police have…


Death of Thatcham father-of-three was suicide, coroner rules

05 July 2017
Death of Thatcham father-of-three was suicide, coroner rules

Death of Thatcham father-of-three was suicide, coroner rules

05 July 2017

Inquest hears how 36-year-old kept true state of mind hidden from family and friends A FATHER-of-three from Thatcham was found hanged just hours after…


Plans for new Victoria Park changing facility submitted

05 July 2017
Plans for new Victoria Park changing facility submitted

Plans for new Victoria Park changing facility submitted

05 July 2017

Newbury Town Council looking to add changing block as part of ongoing schedule of improvements PLANS for a new changing facility in Newbury’s Victoria…


Police appeal to help trace missing Tilehurst teen

04 July 2017
Police appeal to help trace missing Tilehurst teen

Police appeal to help trace missing Tilehurst teen

04 July 2017

Makeda Wynter has not been seen since yesterday (Monday) POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing teen from Tilehurst. Makeda Wynter, aged 15,…


Traffic light fault at Streatley now repaired

04 July 2017
Traffic light fault at Streatley now repaired

Traffic light fault at Streatley now repaired

04 July 2017

Power failure caused significant delays THE fault with the traffic lights at Streatley crossroads has now been repaired. Drivers had been…


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