Alert
Co-op Wash Common raided a second time in a month.
We wake this morning (Wednesday 18th December) to the Monument Close Co-op once again have been the victim of criminal activity during the hours of yesterday evening and this morning. This is the second time within a month that the Monument Close Co-op has been broken into. The target seems to have been the cash […]
West Berkshire Council activate their severe weather protocol to help rough sleepers.
West Berkshire Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) so that rough sleepers are able to access warm, safe accommodation at Two Saints as well as wider support and advice where appropriate. SWEP helps the small number of people who are not normally eligible for services, choose to sleep rough or have previously […]
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting – 12th August
The next Neighbourhood Watch Meeting is being held on Monday 12 August 2019 at 7.30 pm in West Berkshire Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury. The programme including the usual updates from the Police and Fire Services will include a talk by Dr Nick Young on “A tour around Newbury through the camera using old photographs.” The […]
Low-Cost Loans Scam
Action Fraud has received numerous reports about a scam in which fraudsters target people with offers of “low cost” loans or “free” government grants. What the victims aren’t told is that the money they’ll receive is actually an advance payment for Universal Credit. The criminals use the personal information they’ve obtained under false pretences to […]
Late Night Traveller Encampment In Victoria Park
Latest Update: 11:30 am – The traveller encampment has begun leaving Victoria Park. 11:00 am – Two larger vehicles have left the park. NewburyTC have confirmed stepped up Security at other sites across the town. 09:00 am: A Traveller encampment was set up late last night in Victoria Park. Access to the park, made by […]