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West Berkshire in top 50 best places to live

31 January 2020
West Berkshire in top 50 best places to live

West Berkshire in top 50 best places to live

31 January 2020

District ranked 41st in survey WEST Berkshire has been named in the top 50 best places to live in Britain in 2020, according to an annual survey. The…


Kingsclere Sustainable Living Market a success

31 January 2020
Kingsclere Sustainable Living Market a success

Kingsclere Sustainable Living Market a success

31 January 2020

Event promoted environmentally-friendly shopping alternatives KINGSCLERE’S first Sustainable Living Market proved to be a resounding success –…


Snowdrop in to Welford Park

29 January 2020
Snowdrop in to Welford Park

Snowdrop in to Welford Park

29 January 2020

Home of Great British Bake Off opens its doors for annual charity event WELFORD Park is welcoming visitors to its popular annual snowdrops display, which…


Council supports plans for Newbury football ground redevelopment

23 January 2020
Council supports plans for Newbury football ground redevelopment

Council supports plans for Newbury football ground redevelopment

23 January 2020

Community group has taken plans to re-open the ground to appeal WEST Berkshire Council has given its support to a community group’s bid to redevelopment…


Kingsclere library future in doubt

21 January 2020
Kingsclere library future in doubt

Kingsclere library future in doubt

21 January 2020

Facility may have to opt for independence The future of Kingsclere Community Library has been thrown into doubt – with Hampshire County Council…


The Hurst answers charity plea

20 January 2020
The Hurst answers charity plea

The Hurst answers charity plea

20 January 2020

School hosted Christmas jumper non-uniform day THE Hurst Community College in Baughurst has raised £200 for Wessex Cancer Trust. The charity made…


Swift toy appeal renamed in memory of Louise

19 January 2020
Swift toy appeal renamed in memory of Louise

Swift toy appeal renamed in memory of Louise

19 January 2020

She had been a director of the company since 2011 NEWBURY-based Swift Logistics Group will rename its annual Christmas toy appeal in memory of company…


Tribute paid to Newbury war veteran Norman Fox

16 January 2020
Tribute paid to Newbury war veteran Norman Fox

Tribute paid to Newbury war veteran Norman Fox

16 January 2020

Death of Royal British Legion standard bearer and Legion d'Honneur Chevalier, aged 95 A SECOND World War veteran who worked in Newbury for more than 40…


Highclere Christmas walk organisers hand over to new team after 35 years

16 January 2020
Highclere Christmas walk organisers hand over to new team after 35 years

Highclere Christmas walk organisers hand over to new team after 35 years

16 January 2020

Group have raised more than £10,000 for local causes THE organisers of the Highclere Christmas walk have decided to step down after 35 years of arranging…


Firework thrown at Tadley mother

15 January 2020
Firework thrown at Tadley mother

Firework thrown at Tadley mother

15 January 2020

Incident happened on Sunday A MOTHER was left “terrified” after a firework was thrown at her while she was walking her dog in Tadley. The…


Farm plans run into stiff AONB opposition

14 January 2020
Farm plans run into stiff AONB opposition

Farm plans run into stiff AONB opposition

14 January 2020

East Woodhay development 'for benefit of community' says applicant CONTROVERSIAL plans for a multi-purpose development in East Woodhay have been objected…


'Still smiling and laughing' on Atlantic row

14 January 2020
'Still smiling and laughing' on Atlantic row

'Still smiling and laughing' on Atlantic row

14 January 2020

Finish line is in sight for Ocean5 team IT has been almost five weeks since Kevin Gaskell and his Ocean5 team set off on their epic challenge to row across…


Robert Sandilands 'Good' Ofsted rating

10 January 2020
Robert Sandilands 'Good' Ofsted rating

Robert Sandilands 'Good' Ofsted rating

10 January 2020

'Inspectors also noted how well behaved the pupils are throughout the school' ROBERT Sandilands Primary and Nursery School in Newbury has again been rated…


New waste recycling scheme for Hampshire

10 January 2020
New waste recycling scheme for Hampshire

New waste recycling scheme for Hampshire

10 January 2020

New permit scheme now active Hampshire residents must register their vehicles for continued automatic free access to Hampshire household waste recycling…


Overturned vehicle on M4 eastbound

09 January 2020
Overturned vehicle on M4 eastbound

Overturned vehicle on M4 eastbound

09 January 2020

Delays of more than 30 minutes expected One lane is blocked eastbound on the M4 between junction 13 for Newbury and junction 12 for Theale. This is due…


Death of broadcaster and writer Mary Craig

08 January 2020
Death of broadcaster and writer Mary Craig

Death of broadcaster and writer Mary Craig

08 January 2020

Prolific author of bestselling memoir Blessings AUTHOR and broadcaster Mary Craig – known for her best-selling memoir Blessings and her books on…


Alison appointed to lead LEP

05 January 2020
Alison appointed to lead LEP

Alison appointed to lead LEP

05 January 2020

She will take over from Tim Smith in March ALISON Webster has been appointed the new chief executive of Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership…


Enthusiastic Speen choir raises £900

04 January 2020
Enthusiastic Speen choir raises £900

Enthusiastic Speen choir raises £900

04 January 2020

Crowd enjoyed festive singalong SPEEN residents were treated to a feast of festive tunes as the Sing for Fun Community Choir performed at the Majendie…


Second man arrested following Lambourn assault

03 January 2020
Second man arrested following Lambourn assault

Second man arrested following Lambourn assault

03 January 2020

Both men released under investigation A SECOND man has been arrested following an assault in Market Place, Lambourn. The man, aged 25, from Lambourn,…


Team BRIT scoops motor racing award

31 December 2019
Team BRIT scoops motor racing award

Team BRIT scoops motor racing award

31 December 2019

Award recognised the team's innovative hand controls for disabled drivers A DISABLED motor racing team founded by a Newbury man has been recognised with…


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