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Serious car and motorbike accident causes road closure on A4 — Serious car and motorbike accident causes road closure on A4

The road is now closed on the A4 Westbound from Speen towards Hungerford.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest lab-confirmed cases as of December 6

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest lab-confirmed cases as of December 6

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest lab-confirmed cases as of December 6

The latest number of lab-confirmed cases in the district.

Probe announced into Colby Lawton baby murder case background

Probe announced into Colby Lawton baby murder case background

Probe announced into Colby Lawton baby murder case background

A probe is being launched into how a known violent offender was able to torture and kill his infant son.

POLL: Vote for Thatcham's Christmas best dressed window

POLL: Vote for Thatcham's Christmas best dressed window

POLL: Vote for Thatcham's Christmas best dressed window

The Newbury Weekly News partners with Thatcham Town Council for another Christmas window competition.

On sale every Thursday — only £1.20

Coronavirus Stats

Trades Services

Weather warning for West Berkshire as Storm Barra approaches — Weather warning for West Berkshire as Storm Barra approaches

Prepare for another week of strong winds and rain as the second storm of the winter, Storm Barra, approaches.

Banksy's £10m pledge to buy Reading Gaol — Banksy's £10m pledge to buy Reading Gaol

Graffiti artist supports plan to transform prison into arts hub.

Santa will tour Hungerford on his sleigh next week — Santa will tour Hungerford on his sleigh next week

Santa will tour Hungerford on his sleigh this month - for the first time in 15 years.

MOST READ

M4 reopens after earlier accident

M4 reopens after earlier accident

M4 reopens after earlier accident

UPDATE: The M4 has now fully reopened between junctions 13 and 14.

Traffic alert: Delays on A34

Traffic alert: Delays on A34

Traffic alert: Delays on A34

UPDATE: Incident cleared - An accident is causing long delays on the A34 this morning.

SPORT

Georgie and Olive aim for more success

Georgie and Olive aim for more success

Jake Exelby spoke to the mother and daughter before the start of the new season.

Pangbourne College pupil selected for 'prestigious tournament' in Sweden

Pangbourne College pupil selected for 'prestigious tournament' in Sweden

Each year, around 1,700 teams from 80 nations take part, playing 4,500 matches on 110 pitches.

Team Kennet juniors hit top form in cross country event

Team Kennet juniors hit top form in cross country event

A total of 44 Team Kennet members took part in the recent cross country event in Aldershot.

Drama at Bulpit Lane as Hungerford lose to Oxford

Drama at Bulpit Lane as Hungerford lose to Oxford

There were three red cards, a first-half brawl and a late winner at Bulpit Lane on Saturday.

Ashton powers to victory once more

Ashton powers to victory once more

The Thames Valley ABC boxer was competing at the Leigh Park Working Men's club open show.

BUSINESS

Newbury firm takes on Movember

Newbury firm takes on Movember

The Newbury pub was the venue for the Donnington New Homes ‘Grand Shave Off’ at the end of Movember.

National award for Newbury firm Dream Doors

National award for Newbury firm Dream Doors

Renaissant Newbury offers French cuisine

Renaissant Newbury offers French cuisine

Is Primark coming to Newbury?

Is Primark coming to Newbury?

Tiny Café Newbury offers a big welcome

Tiny Café Newbury offers a big welcome

Lifestyle

Banksy's £10m pledge to buy Reading Gaol

Banksy's £10m pledge to buy Reading Gaol

Graffiti artist supports plan to transform prison into arts hub.

Were you there? Newbury bitten by Mad Dog

Were you there? Newbury bitten by Mad Dog

Makers from the Hood @ Whitchurch Silk Mill

Makers from the Hood @ Whitchurch Silk Mill

'It's the time that every Santa has a ball....'

'It's the time that every Santa has a ball....'

Royal opening for Marlborough cinema

Royal opening for Marlborough cinema

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