Enjoy arts, plays & workshops this half-term at Corn Exchange Newbury and The Base Greenham. Events for kids of all ages! Newbury & Greenham: Half Term Fun with Arts, Plays and Workshops Local places offer many activities. These include plays and workshops. “Four Seasons,” a family play, happens soon. It runs February 21 to February…
West Berkshire Council confirms Ashampstead Road closure by Bradfield College affecting Newbury area through most of 2025. Ashampstead Road Closure Near Newbury Confirmed for Most of 2025 A road closure will affect a village in West Berkshire. Work on Ashampstead Road in Bradfield will take nearly a year. West Berkshire Council confirmed closure dates and…
Lochailort unveils new Old Town plan for Newbury, featuring mews houses and enhanced security measures. Newbury Old Town Plan Submitted to Replace Kennet Shopping Centre A new plan appeared at the same time as an appeal. The appeal challenges the council’s rejection; the council blocked “Eagle Quarter” earlier. It was a large apartment complex with…
A34 closure due to a coach fire & crashes led to traffic chaos in West Ilsley. Residents seek HGV restrictions. A34 Closure: Coach Fire and Crashes Cause Traffic Chaos in West Ilsley A local councillor is concerned about traffic. A recent A34 road closure caused problems. Traffic jammed up the village of West Ilsley. This…
Gary Smith pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend in Newbury, causing bodily harm. He claims self-defense. Gary Smith Admits Newbury Attack on Girlfriend Causing Bodily Harm A man battered his girlfriend. She sobbed to the police on the phone. The court heard this information. Gary Smith followed Chloe Withers, and he hit her repeatedly with…
Beckie Hamilton crashed her bicycle due to a pothole in Newbury, suffering injuries and fearing for her life. Cyclist Feared Death After Pothole Crash in Newbury at High Speed Beckie Hamilton had an accident. It happened in October when she cycled; a pothole caused her to fall off near oncoming traffic. She was cycling on…
Letters discuss Kennet Centre plans, shop needs, floor limits, and icy bridge concerns in Newbury. Reader Views on Newbury Development, Kennet Centre, and Winter Services Market Place felt lively before. Cars could park there for thirty minutes, and a taxi rank sat by the Corn Exchange. Shops filled the space, not just restaurants. Now, someone…
Stay ahead of travel disruptions in West Berkshire. Learn about closures, diversions, and expected delays. West Berkshire Roadworks: Closures, Diversions and Delays This Week Lots of road work is happening this week. Knowing the locations helps you avoid delays. Pinchington Lane stays closed until March 7. Bridge repairs at the M4 Theale Interchange continue. Expect…
The charity will remain at Hambridge Lane, with Swift Logistics aiding in the search for a new permanent home. Newbury Soup Kitchen Stays Put Thanks to Swift Logistics Support A homeless charity avoids becoming homeless. They thought they’d leave their place back in March. Newbury Soup Kitchen is at 1 Hambridge Lane now. Swift Logistics…
Newbury Job Fair at West Berkshire Council connects jobseekers with twenty employers. Newbury Job Fair Connects Over 180 Jobseekers with Local Employers The Newbury Job Fair happened January 31st. It took place in West Berkshire Council Chambers. Jobseekers and employers came together there. Twenty employers from different areas attended. West Berkshire Council and Newbury Job…