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Bloodhound Project launches in Thatcham

Bloodhound Project launches in Thatcham

Kennet School hosts take-off of national science and engineering project A RACE to find the engineers of the future was launched at Thatcham’s Kennet…


Happy birthday Queen Elizabeth II

Happy birthday Queen Elizabeth II

Longest reigning monarch turns 90 HAPPY birthday ma’am. The Queen has been a frequent visitor to West Berkshire during her 64-year reign, attending…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

In this week's Newbury Weekly News......

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, an Inkpen woman has relived the horrifying moment she was stabbed seven times in the neck and…


Shoplifting addict 'was user at 13 years'

Shoplifting addict 'was user at 13 years'

Addict shoplifter was not reformed after all A HEROIN-addicted shoplifter has been using drugs since he was 13 years old, Newbury magistrates heard. Carl…


Woman taken to hospital after falling in river

Woman taken to hospital after falling in river

Emergency services called to Northcroft A WOMAN was pulled from the water after she fell into the River Kennet at Northcroft in Newbury. The drama happened…


Police confirm attempted abduction of eight-year-old girl in Shaw

Police confirm attempted abduction of eight-year-old girl in Shaw

Woman grabbed girl from her bike and tried to force her into a car THAMES Valley Police has confirmed there was an attempted abduction of an eight-year-old…


Lorry overturns on A339 South Newbury

Lorry overturns on A339 South Newbury

Emergency services currently at scene A lorry overturned on the A339 this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services were called to the scene…


Lorry overturns on A339 South Newbury

Lorry overturns on A339 South Newbury

Emergency services currently at scene A lorry has overturned on the A339 this morning (Wednesday). Emergency services are currently at…


Denham at the double

Denham at the double

Tadley win again and Town sign off with three points Tadley Calleva 3 Romsey Town 1 TADLEY CALLEVA are still in the chase for a top two finish in the…


Play-off place assured after Histon win

Play-off place assured after Histon win

Brown double leads Hungerford into end of season promotion deciders Histon 0 Hungerford Town 3 HUNGERFORD will go into next week’s Evo Stik League…


Calls for Thatcham bypass to cope with future housing

Calls for Thatcham bypass to cope with future housing

Poor decisions have resulted in 'planning nightmare' THATCHAM needs its own bypass to cope with an increasing amount of traffic on the A4 and from future…


Newbury MP defends David Cameron after tax leaks

Newbury MP defends David Cameron after tax leaks

But Richard Benyon will not reveal his own tax returns The Conservative MP for Newbury has leapt to the defence of David Cameron and his family after…


Objections raised over Theale primary school replacement

Objections raised over Theale primary school replacement

Lack of information over 'urgently needed' school leads to Parish council objection A LACK of information, too many assumptions and contradictory statements…


Soroptimists' charter lunch

Soroptimists' charter lunch

£1,500 presented to Newbury and Thatcham Hospital Building Trust SOROPTIMIST International Newbury and District held its 60th Charter Lunch at the on…


Spike in deaths of over-75s across West Berkshire

Spike in deaths of over-75s across West Berkshire

District sees the largest rise across the whole of Berkshire WEST Berkshire has seen the largest increase in deaths in people aged older than 75 out of…


Thatcham nursery plans for a full house

Thatcham nursery plans for a full house

Proposals to turn Beenham pub into centre for 120 children A WEST Berkshire nursery is hoping to convert Beenham’s Winning Hand pub. Tigers Day…


Work to replace Ufton Nervet level crossing starts

Work to replace Ufton Nervet level crossing starts

Survivors of 2004 rail tragedy speak of their "relief" SURVIVORS of the 2004 Ufton Nervet rail tragedy have spoken of their relief after work to replace…


Chef's top tips for children's charity

Chef's top tips for children's charity

Youngsters taught the tricks of the trade at Michelin star restaurant YOUNGSTERS from a Newbury children’s charity will be able to pick up some…


Delay in announcing new cancer care unit

Delay in announcing new cancer care unit

Planned centre tangled in red tape A PLAN to transform cancer care in West Berkshire with a state-of-the-art, advanced care facility in Newbury appears…


Expansion plans for Henwick Worthy playing fields unveiled

Expansion plans for Henwick Worthy playing fields unveiled

BMX track, all-weather pitch and increased parking feature in proposals DRASTIC changes to the Henwick Worthy playing fields are being proposed including…


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