Home   News   Archive

Subscribe Now

NEWS

Newbury elects its new mayor

Newbury elects its new mayor

Newbury has its new mayor for the year.


Police arrest 25-year-old from Thatcham for drugs and driving offences

Police arrest 25-year-old from Thatcham for drugs and driving offences

A man has been arrested in connection with a drugs and driving offence investigation in Newbury.


Rising cost of baby milk is driving parents to ‘unsafe’ alternatives

Rising cost of baby milk is driving parents to ‘unsafe’ alternatives

Parents unable to afford the rising cost of baby formula could be forced into unsafe alternatives that’ll harm their child’s health fear charities.


West Berkshire pupils flourish in new climate debate competition

West Berkshire pupils flourish in new climate debate competition

Three schools entered for the chance to win a £300 cash prize.


Vodafone to axe 11,000 jobs

Vodafone to axe 11,000 jobs

Vodafone is set to cut thousands of jobs, the new CEO has revealed.

2

Trailblazing young saxophonist a big hit at festival

Trailblazing young saxophonist a big hit at festival

Jess Gillam is a force of nature with an uncanny ability to connect with her audience.


Drug-driver was already banned from the roads

Drug-driver was already banned from the roads

A motorist was caught behind the wheel after taking cocaine...while already banned from the roads.


Red robes passed on in Thatcham mayor-making ceremony

Red robes passed on in Thatcham mayor-making ceremony

The mayoral chains have been passed on in Thatcham as a new councillor prepares to become the face of the town.


Five Open Studios artists at Greenham Control Tower

Five Open Studios artists at Greenham Control Tower

Drawings, paintings, ceramics and traditional craft on show.


Newbury road to close for crane to lift accommodation units for NHS staff

Newbury road to close for crane to lift accommodation units for NHS staff

A Newbury road will be closed later this month so accommodation units for NHS staff can be put in place.


Council approves new bar and restaurant plans at former village pub

Council approves new bar and restaurant plans at former village pub

West Berkshire Council has approved a redevelopment at the former The Bell Inn at Boxford.


Sun shines on village fun run

Sun shines on village fun run

Fortunately, the sun was shining throughout the day for the 380 runners who took part in the 21st Silchester Fun Run on Saturday.


Man accused of serious sex offences

Man accused of serious sex offences

A man has been sent to the crown court charged with serious sex offences.


Country pub reopens under new management

Country pub reopens under new management

The Foinavon pub, in Compton High Street, has reopened under new management after closing earlier this year.


Why could the drug known as monkey dust be reclassified?

Why could the drug known as monkey dust be reclassified?

A probe has been launched into a drug that reportedly makes people want to eat glass, jump off buildings and violently attack others.

1

It’s all coming up roses at Hungerford Rotary Club’s plant sale

It’s all coming up roses at Hungerford Rotary Club’s plant sale

Gardeners turned up in droves to grab a bargain at the Hungerford Rotary Club's annual bring-and-buy plant sale.


Internet sensation Zoe visits Newbury British Sugarcraft Guild

Internet sensation Zoe visits Newbury British Sugarcraft Guild

Zoe of Fancy Cakes fame demonstrates how to make a mermaid.


Grandparents taking on more family roles, finds study

Grandparents taking on more family roles, finds study

Three in ten grandparents in the south west now help with the children’s school run, a study has found.


Hants am dram group already on the search for panto people

Hants am dram group already on the search for panto people

Kingsclere Players running summer panto days for people of all ages to get involved in Peter Pan.


Graffiti damage done to village sports pavilion

Graffiti damage done to village sports pavilion

A village sports pavilion was vandalised last week by an offender or offenders who sprayed graffiti on several pieces of public property.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More