IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News a Newbury man is beginning a five-year jail term after being convicted of a brutal and “senseless” fatal attack. Simon…
FUNDING has been secured to complete the first phase of repair works to the oldest building in Thatcham. The trust at the Old Bluecoat School has announced…
THE A34 has reopened following a crash which left motorists stranded for several hours today (Weds). At about 1.20pm, a lorry overturned between the Wash…
DRIVERS are currently stuck in major queues following an accident on the A34. The A34 is closed and there is queueing traffic northbound between the Wash…
THATCHAM could soon have an indoor climbing centre, if plans are approved. Donnington-based Chris Strang Associates on behalf of Reach Indoor Climbing…
THE final countdown has started for Thatcham’s new firework display, which is set to take place on Saturday (9). The event will be the only display in…
A GROUP of youngsters from Thatcham raised more than £250 for two charities during their summer break. Siblings Harry, Will and Florence Stephens, aged…
Residents have been joined by Thatcham Town Council in objecting to plans for a proposed housing development on the A4 Bath Road. The council’s planning…
A NEWBURY man was today (Mon) jailed for five years for manslaughter after a 'senseless' attack. Simon Velvick (pictured), aged 42, of Newtown Road, Newbury,…
COUNCILLORS are taking speeding into their own hands, by using a speed indicator device to make drivers more aware. Thatcham town councillors Brian Barnes…
VISITORS to Boots at Newbury Retail Park today (Sat) will be able to have their cancer questions answered by a Macmillan specialist. Anyone with a question…
THATCHAM’S mayor has called on the town to work on the positive ideas that came out of an event that focussed on extremism. The Peace and IntegrationForum…
THE wife of a Kingsclere man who suffers from multiple sclerosis has praised his carer for helping save his life. Billie Mitchell was at home with her…
NEIGHBOURS of a proposed housing development have called the firm behind it greedy for attempting to increase the number of properties allowed to be built…
ONE of the longest serving members of staff at Dogs Trust Newbury has retired after 31-years with the charity. Rehoming centre manager Maureen Iggleden,…
THE wife of a Kingsclere man who suffers from multiple sclerosis has praised his carer for helping save his life. Billie Mitchell was at home with her…
THE Dogs Trust, Newbury is hoping someone can make 11-year-old crossbreed Joshua, a keepsake in their home. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, Jenny…
KENNET radio, serving the Newbury and Thatcham communities, was launched on Saturday morning. Local dignitaries, including the mayor of Thatcham, Mike…
RADIO enthusiasts were clearly working on the same wavelength last week, as they helped make one woman’s nostalgic return to a south Atlantic island more…
A TIRELESS fundraiser from West Berkshire this week handed over £20,000 to a local hospital - taking the total he has helped raise in 18 years for babycare…
