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Sandleford plans back in spotlight
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build thousands of homes at a Newbury beauty spot are back in the spotlight this week.
Firefighters rescue newborn calf from lock
FIREFIGHTERS reunited a new born calf with its mother after it wandered into the Kennet and Avon Canal and got stuck.
Police re-open A339 after elderly pedestrian hurt in crash
POLICE have reopened the A339 dual carriageway near Greenham Road Retail Park after an elderly man was struck by a car this morning (Thursday).
A GRANDFATHER whose heart stopped when he collapsed during a 900 mile cycle challenge last year is back on his bike to complete the final stretch.
Gareth sets a new Bayer 10k record
THE SUN shone on hundreds of colourful runners as they transformed Newbury's streets in the Bayer 10k on Sunday.
Unattended ironing sparks kitchen fire
FIREFIGHTERS are warning people to avoid storing items on top of their cookers after an oven blaze today (Wednesday).
Football club to donate cash to Alexander Devine appeal
BERKSHIRE charity Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service is urging local sports teams to hold a fundraising event in 2012 and help raise £20,012 towards building a much needed hospice.
Witnesses sought after man punched in tax rank assault
POLICE are hunting witnesses who could hold vital clues into a late night assault at a Newbury taxi rank.
Man hurt after late night attack at taxi rank
POLICE are hunting witnesses who could hold vital clues into a late night assault at a Newbury taxi rank.
Get ready to taste the best of British
RACEGOERS will have their thirst quenched at The Best of British Beer Festival later this month.
Impressive insight into studios
SCULPTURES, paintings, textiles and woodwork were among the artwork admired by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey at the opening of a new exhibition.
UPDATE: Horse show car parks open all weekend
CAR parks for the Royal Windsor Horse Show will be open as normal all weekend.
£1m forefit for illegal dump boss
AN ORGANISED crime boss who ran an illegal landfill dump and is serving the longest ever prison sentence handed out for waste offences has been ordered to forfeit a record sum of almost £1m.
Braving the rain to hit the water with crafty crafts
COMPETITORS refused to let the rain dampen their spirits on Monday when they battled the drizzle for this year's Crafty Craft race.
Drough drags on but tougher restrictions watered down
PLANS for a full blown drought order have been watered down after a month of record rainfall.
UPDATE: Horse show car parks re-open
CAR PARKS for Royal Windsor Horse Show have been reopened this morning after being forced to close due to torrential rain.
Get out in the street to cheer on runners
HUNDREDS of colourful runners will transform the streets on Sunday when they pound the pavements in Newbury's Bayer 10k.
UPDATE: Rain closes horse show car park
TORRENTIAL rain has forced organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show to keep the main car park closed this evening.
Choose a charity to benefit from store
A SUPERMARKET will donate a year of fundraising to support a West Berkshire charity.
Leader unveils council line up
A NEW chairman will take the reins of West Berkshire Council tonight when a fresh look front bench is unveiled.
Lucky Jubilee party guests are picked
THE LUCKY few destined to join The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at next month's Diamond Jubilee Garden Party were selected today.
Man denies murder of teenager in 1960s
A MAN has denied murdering a teenager in the village of Beenham more than 45 years ago.
Man who died in house fire named
A MAN who died in a blaze at his Midgham home has been named as David Woodley.
Thatcham Co-op evacuated after fire
A THATCHAM shop was evacuated last night after a chiller cabinet caught fire.
Pupils get off to flying start with Jonnie Rocket
YOUNG schoolchildren learned the importance of road safety with the help of a cartoon character.
A fine festival on the horizon
MUSICIANS and music lovers from across the country are gearing up for one of the biggest arts festivals on the calendar.
Makeovers for West Berkshire's gyms
FITNESS fans can enhance their workouts with a series of makeovers at West Berkshire's leisure centres.
EMERGENCY procedures to handle the aftermath of a radioactive leak from Berkshire's atom bases have been branded "vague and very disturbing" by a nuclear safety analyst.
Abandoned pet found tied to rehoming centre gate post
THIS LOVEABLE pooch was abandoned at the gates of a dog rescue centre in Hamstead Marshall when her owners could no longer look after her.
A TROUBLED auctioneers has suspended trading - with bosses blaming bad publicity and a police probe into the activities of a former employee.
Don't miss the Reading FC Souvenir special!
WERE you in the crowd for Sunday's Reading FC victory parade? Or at the Mad Stad? Then don't miss this week's Reading Chronicle Souvenir special. Loads of pix of fans - are you one of them? Keep this special souvenir of an amazing day packed with photos of the team and the crowds and interviews.
CRIME across West Berkshire fell by more than 1,400 offences over the last year.
BERKSHIRE Media Group is giving readers the chance to snap up an exclusive offer for the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
RAIDERS broke into a Thatcham building under renovation and stole workmen's tools worth thousands of pounds.
Thieves target workmen's tools
THIEVES broke into a Thatcham building that was being renovated and stole workmens' tools.
ORGANISERS are urging runners to snap up the final places for Newbury's Bayer 10k before the closing date on Sunday.
THE MAN who died at Headley when his car was swept away in flood water at a notorious ford was named tonight as Jonathan Gammon.
THE ENVIRONMENT Agency issued flood warnings for rivers across Berkshire today as the torrential rain showed no sign of letting up.
