Greenham Road will be closed for urgent sewer repairs from Tuesday 29th May to Friday 1st June. The depth of the excavation means it cannot be done under traffic lights. The works have been planned for the school half term. The work area will be in the vicinity of number 7 Pyle Hill (Between Racecourse […]
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Travellers on Stroud Green
Last night a group of ten travellers’ caravans pulled onto Stroud Green in Greenham, despite the wooden posts that surround the Green. Local councillor Julian Swift-Hook was in touch with the Police straight away, and the Police attended promptly last night. Specialist officers from West Berkshire Council (the landowner) visited the illegal encampment early this morning […]
Local Crime Alert Update (7th-13th May 2018)
If you have any information about the incidents below please contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 quoting the reference number shown. Wednesday Theft – Wharf Street, Newbury Ref 43180137026 Between 1.30pm and 1.40pm on 07/05, offender(s) stole a handbag in Wharf Street, Newbury. Theft from Person – Northbrook Street, Newbury Ref 43180136954 […]
Newbury Ladies Development Team vs Barton Rovers Royals – Match Report, 6th May
Newbury Ladies Development Team vs Barton Rovers Royals Thames Valley Counties League Division Two South Sunday 6th May 2018 RESULT: 2 – 1 Last Sunday, the Newbury Ladies Development Team played their last fixture of their Division Two South campaign in the Thames Valley Counties Women’s League for Season 2017/18. Although Newbury were the home […]
Victoria Park Family Day – 13th May 2018
Newbury Town Council will be holding a second Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 13 May from 10:30am to 4pm, following the success of last year’s event. There will be entertainment throughout the day, which will include traditional Punch & Judy shows, face painting, Morris Dancing with the ‘Garston Gallopers’, dancing and singing on […]
Kingsclere Ladies vs Newbury Ladies Development Team – Match Report, 29th April
Kingsclere Ladies vs Newbury Ladies Development Team Thames Valley Counties League Division Two South Sunday 29th April 2018 RESULT: 0 – 2 Last Sunday, the Newbury Ladies Development Team travelled to one-time league leaders, Kingsclere Ladies in Division Two South of the Thames Valley Counties Women’s League. Buoyed by their superb victory of the previous […]
I Spy on the Home Front – An author has an intriguing story to tell
Born in Devizes in 1938, Jeremy Dix experienced the war time years in rural Wiltshire, growing up in Bishop’s Canning’s where his father was headmaster of the village school. During this period, he witnessed the arrival of American troops, the construction of the Devizes prisoner of war camp and the intensity of military activity – […]
Bench Refurbishment in Victoria Park, Newbury
Newbury Town Council has recently worked together with new Premier Inn employees to keep Victoria Park looking beautiful by helping to renovate the benches which are very popular with users of the Park throughout the year. Around 30 Premier Inn staff worked for over 3 hours, sanding and oiling the benches as part of their […]
Product Recall – BOL Foods recalls BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry because of milk and barley
7 years ago
BOL Foods is recalling BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry because it contains milk and barley which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents or an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten. Product Details BOL Caribbean […]
Theft in The Market Place Newbury
At 7.35pm on 26/04, offender(s) stole a backpack containing various items including a Lenovo laptop in The Market Place, Newbury. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101 (Ref 43180125813)