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Parkrun Newbury celebrates 100th run today

14 December 2013
Parkrun Newbury celebrates 100th run today

Parkrun Newbury celebrates 100th run today

14 December 2013

THE organiser of a popular running event is encouraging new people to come along and help them celebrate its 100th run in Newbury this weekend.The event,…


Last chance to have a say on council cuts

13 December 2013
Last chance to have a say on council cuts

Last chance to have a say on council cuts

13 December 2013

WEST Berkshire residents have until today (Friday) to have their say on how they could be affected by the council’s proposals to cut £11m from its budget…


Newbury woman heartbroken by theft of late father's rings

12 December 2013
Newbury woman heartbroken by theft of late father's rings

Newbury woman heartbroken by theft of late father's rings

12 December 2013

A heartbroken Newbury woman has described how her “world has been shattered” by cruel burglars who stole two gold rings left by her late father. Devastated…


Amnesty offered to "mean spirited" Christmas wreath thief

12 December 2013
Amnesty offered to "mean spirited" Christmas wreath thief

Amnesty offered to "mean spirited" Christmas wreath thief

12 December 2013

A Kintbury resident is offering an amnesty to “mean spirited” thieves to return the Christmas wreath that was stolen from his front door last weekend…


Man treated for injuries after Ufton Nervet crash

08 December 2013
Man treated for injuries after Ufton Nervet crash

Man treated for injuries after Ufton Nervet crash

08 December 2013

A male driver was taken to hospital after the Vauxhall Astra van he was driving flipped onto its roof after losing control in Ufton Nervet yesterday evening…


Firefighters called to tackle Furze Hill blaze

07 December 2013
Firefighters called to tackle Furze Hill blaze

Firefighters called to tackle Furze Hill blaze

07 December 2013

FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze in Furze Hill, Newbury this afternoon (Sat).Two pumps from Newbury and another from Reading attended the portacabin…


One woman taken to hospital following three-car collision on M4

07 December 2013
One woman taken to hospital following three-car collision on M4

One woman taken to hospital following three-car collision on M4

07 December 2013

ONE lady was taken to hospital following a three-car collision on the M4 last night.The crash, between junctions 11 and 12 at around 10pm, caused the…


Many festive events today in West Berkshire

07 December 2013
Many festive events today in West Berkshire

Many festive events today in West Berkshire

07 December 2013

GET into the Christmas spirit this weekend by attending one of the many festive events going on throughout the district.Father Christmas himself will…


Footballing legend among the ranks at grand opening of Bar Sport

28 November 2013
Footballing legend among the ranks at grand opening of Bar Sport

Footballing legend among the ranks at grand opening of Bar Sport

28 November 2013

FORMER England and Southampton footballing legend Matt Le Tissier was the star guest as a new American-style sports bar had its grand VIP opening in Newbury…


Council poor on potholes but better in other areas says survey

25 November 2013
Council poor on potholes but better in other areas says survey

Council poor on potholes but better in other areas says survey

25 November 2013

WEST BERKSHIRE Council was highlighted as the fourth worst performing unitary authority in terms of satisfaction of the condition of highways, but fared…


Lollipop lady thanks public after more than 270 sign petition

25 November 2013
Lollipop lady thanks public after more than 270 sign petition

Lollipop lady thanks public after more than 270 sign petition

25 November 2013

A lollipop lady facing possible redundancy as part of West Berkshire Council’s proposals to save £11m has thanked the public for their “overwhelming support”.More…


Lord Carnarvon brands arts cuts 'short-sighted'

25 November 2013
Lord Carnarvon brands arts cuts 'short-sighted'

Lord Carnarvon brands arts cuts 'short-sighted'

25 November 2013

LORD Carnarvon is leading the criticism of West Berkshire Council’s proposals to cut £170,000 from the Corn Exchange’s funding over the next two years,…


Hungerford Rugby Club to appear live on BT Sport today (Sun)

24 November 2013
Hungerford Rugby Club to appear live on BT Sport today (Sun)

Hungerford Rugby Club to appear live on BT Sport today (Sun)

24 November 2013

HUNGERFORD ‘Hurricane’ Rugby Club will be in front of the cameras today after being selected to appear live on BT Sport.The players will be at BT Sport’s…


More disruption for motorists as A34 northbound closes this weekend

22 November 2013
More disruption for motorists as A34 northbound closes this weekend

More disruption for motorists as A34 northbound closes this weekend

22 November 2013

WEST Berkshire motorists still reeling from last weekend's delays and closures will be hit with yet more disruption on the A34 this weekend.From 10pm…


Pop-up market for Newbury businesses this Christmas

21 November 2013
Pop-up market for Newbury businesses this Christmas

Pop-up market for Newbury businesses this Christmas

21 November 2013

SMALL businesses in the Newbury area will get the chance to showcase their products and services in the run-up to Christmas when a new indoor pop-up market…


Newbury couple celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

19 November 2013
Newbury couple celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

Newbury couple celebrate 60 years of wedded bliss

19 November 2013

SINCE they married in 1953, man has landed on the moon, England have lifted the World Cup and Great Britain has seen 13 prime ministers. Now, six decades…


Park House hosts Iraqi education chiefs

19 November 2013
Park House hosts Iraqi education chiefs

Park House hosts Iraqi education chiefs

19 November 2013

A TOTAL of 20 teachers and three senior education officials from Iraq visited Park House, Newbury, last week as part of a three-year long education programme.…


Petition to 'save' lollipop lady facing redundancy receives more than 250 signatures

18 November 2013
Petition to 'save' lollipop lady facing redundancy receives more than 250 signatures

Petition to 'save' lollipop lady facing redundancy receives more than 250 signatures

18 November 2013

“CHILDREN could die without her” is the warning from parents who are campaigning to save a lollipop lady from possible redundancy as part of West Berkshire…


A34 'safe road' claim "defies all sensible logic," says councillor

16 November 2013
A34 'safe road' claim "defies all sensible logic," says councillor

A34 'safe road' claim "defies all sensible logic," says councillor

16 November 2013

An East Ilsley parish councillor has described claims that the A34 is a ‘safe road’ as “totally beyond all sensible logic”.The Road Safety Foundation…


Plenty to keep all entertained in West Berkshire today

16 November 2013
Plenty to keep all entertained in West Berkshire today

Plenty to keep all entertained in West Berkshire today

16 November 2013

ARE you looking for something to do in West Berkshire? Wrap up warm and get over to one of the many events happening in the district today.After last…


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