IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, a respected councillor plundered the life savings of an elderly Newbury woman with Alzheimer’s Disease, a jury heard…
A HOSPITAL, which looks after people in West Berkshire, is the fastest in the country for heart attack treatment for the second year in a row. Statistics…
NETWORK RAIL has objected to plans for an indoor climbing centre near the town’s level crossing because it claims it would lead to an increase in traffic.…
A NEW initiative, to try to encourage community food growing, was launched in Thatcham recently. Edible Thatcham, which aims to promote community, education…
AS part of its annual programme of restoration and repairs to historic waterways across the country, the Canal and River Trust is undertaking essential…
TWO of Newbury’s well-established firms of solicitors, Gardner Leader and Charles Hoile, have announce a joint restructuring of their services. Gardner…
OBJECTIONS have been raised by Thatcham Town Council over plans for residential units in the town centre and the loss of part of a shop. Creative Planning…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make four-year-old Alaskan Malamute, Rex, a keepsake in their home. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury,…
WITNESSES are being sought after a man exposed himself to a woman in Cold Ash yesterday (Thurs). At 11.58am, a 25-year-old woman was waiting at the bus…
THE former head of religious broadcasting for the BBC is about to publish his latest and 42nd book. Thatcham man, David Winter aged 84, will launch his…
THE leader of Thatcham Town Council has said he hopes the decision to redevelop an “eyesore” could bring in new business to the town and help to eradicate…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make Lhasa Apso cross Yorkie Jack, a keepsake in their home. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny…
AN appeal has been launched to get people to come forward and help protect Thatcham against future flooding. The appeal comes as Thatcham Flood Forum…
STAFF at Thatcham lighting maintenance and electrical services provider Quicklight raised £14,000 at its annual charity ball and auction. The Las Vegas-themed…
It might be a far cry from Banksy, but Newbury bus station is looking a lot more colourful now it has been adorned with 24 posters. The posters are the…
PROBATION staff from Newbury walked out of work at midday on Tuesday for a 24-hour strike. The strike, called by the National Association of Probation…
A FLORIST is hoping to brighten up Thatcham Broadway after opening her first shop last week. Leanne Corcoran, aged 30, was joined by her partner Alex…
THERE’s lots on in and around West Berkshire for sports fans today (Sat). In hockey, Newbury take on Ramgarhia at Henwick, Newbury take on Holyport in…
NEWBURY’S latest cafe is due to open its doors today (Friday). Pret A Manger will open in Northbrook Street, creating 18 new jobs.General manager Martin…
LAMBOURN trainer Nicky Henderson has lead the tributes to Tony McCoy who today clinched the 4,000th winner of his career. The 39-year-old bagged the 4,000th…
