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Corn Exchange asking for donations as it battles council cuts

25 March 2016
Corn Exchange asking for donations as it battles council cuts

Corn Exchange asking for donations as it battles council cuts

25 March 2016

Newbury theatre launches fundraising appeal NEWBURY’S Corn Exchange theatre is asking its supporters to donate £10 to help it ‘fill…


Council votes through £6m second round of cuts

25 March 2016
Council votes through £6m second round of cuts

Council votes through £6m second round of cuts

25 March 2016

Two libraries set to close as a result of decision TWO libraries are set to close and car parking charges will increase after West Berkshire Council approved…


Council set to vote through second round of cuts tonight (Thurs)

24 March 2016
Council set to vote through second round of cuts tonight (Thurs)

Council set to vote through second round of cuts tonight (Thurs)

24 March 2016

Two libraries could close if plans are approved DESPITE the ‘stay of execution’ for some libraries, bus services and theatres, West Berkshire…


Newbury residents "deserve better" admits mayor

24 March 2016
Newbury residents "deserve better" admits mayor

Newbury residents "deserve better" admits mayor

24 March 2016

Howard Bairstow, who is also a Tory councillor, says he is 'angry and upset' at council cuts THE mayor of Newbury has conceded that Newbury residents…


Countdown is on for this year's West Berkshire Business Awards

23 March 2016
Countdown is on for this year's West Berkshire Business Awards

Countdown is on for this year's West Berkshire Business Awards

23 March 2016

Launch event attended by members of business community THE countdown to the biggest night in West Berkshire’s business calendar has officially started. The…


Cuts "won't have impact on wider economy" says leading councillor

23 March 2016
Cuts "won't have impact on wider economy" says leading councillor

Cuts "won't have impact on wider economy" says leading councillor

23 March 2016

Alan Law says £17.5m cuts will have 'no measurable impact' A LEADING West Berkshire councillor said that making £17.5m of cuts next year will have…


Fight goes on to save village pub

23 March 2016
Fight goes on to save village pub

Fight goes on to save village pub

23 March 2016

Hamstead Marshall residents rally round in a bid to stop White Hart from being sold HAMSTEAD Marshall residents are continuing their fight to save their…


Beautiful blanket of snowdrops in bloom

22 March 2016
Beautiful blanket of snowdrops in bloom

Beautiful blanket of snowdrops in bloom

22 March 2016

NWN reader captures stunning sight in Newbury park A BEAUTIFUL blanket of snowdrops in bloom is the focus of this week’s My Newbury photo. The splendid…


Council 'needs to do more to generate income'

22 March 2016
Council 'needs to do more to generate income'

Council 'needs to do more to generate income'

22 March 2016

Shadow finance member criticises council for 'not being innovative enough' WEST Berkshire Council is not doing enough to look at ways of generating long-term…


Newbury MP calls for business rates debate

22 March 2016
Newbury MP calls for business rates debate

Newbury MP calls for business rates debate

22 March 2016

Richard Benyon says 'perverse' actions of the Valuations Office Agency is costing district council millions NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon has asked the leader…


Kintbury residents rally round to save Jubilee Centre from closure

21 March 2016
Kintbury residents rally round to save Jubilee Centre from closure

Kintbury residents rally round to save Jubilee Centre from closure

21 March 2016

Volunteer group will take over running of centre from April 1 KINTBURY villagers have stepped in to save the village’s Jubilee Centre from closure. The…


Newbury Town Council staff don bandanas for brain tumour charity

19 March 2016
Newbury Town Council staff don bandanas for brain tumour charity

Newbury Town Council staff don bandanas for brain tumour charity

19 March 2016

Team were inspired after fellow employee Caroline Edmunds made full recovery from illness NEWBURY Town Council staff donned their bandanas to raise vital…


Libraries being kept open because council told it has to

17 March 2016
Libraries being kept open because council told it has to

Libraries being kept open because council told it has to

17 March 2016

Government tells council it would be acting illegally if it had pressed ahead with plans to close eight libraries WEST Berkshire Council is only keeping…


More car crime in Newbury

17 March 2016
More car crime in Newbury

More car crime in Newbury

17 March 2016

BMW stolen and other cars scratched A BMW has been stolen and several cars scratched over the past two days in Newbury. Between 10pm on March 15 and 8am…


Temporary reprieve for six libraries facing closure

16 March 2016
Temporary reprieve for six libraries facing closure

Temporary reprieve for six libraries facing closure

16 March 2016

West Berkshire Council says £475,000 will 'help' keep some libraries open - for now - but two still set to close SIX of the district's libraries are set…


Newbury man arrested after teenage boy sexually assaulted

16 March 2016
Newbury man arrested after teenage boy sexually assaulted

Newbury man arrested after teenage boy sexually assaulted

16 March 2016

A 55-year-old man is arrested in connection with incident in public toilets A 55-year-old man has been arrested following a sexual assault in Newbury. At…


VIDEO - Police officers join in Saturday night fun in Newbury

15 March 2016
VIDEO - Police officers join in Saturday night fun in Newbury

VIDEO - Police officers join in Saturday night fun in Newbury

15 March 2016

Reveller films officers pushing each other around in a trolley POLICE officers found a new way of patrol-leying the streets of Newbury on Saturday night…


Newbury MP absent from crucial government funding vote

15 March 2016
Newbury MP absent from crucial government funding vote

Newbury MP absent from crucial government funding vote

15 March 2016

Richard Benyon didn't take part in debate on whether to cut funding to local councils NEWBURY MP Richard Benyon chose not to participate in a crucial…


Teenagers arrested after Greenham drugs raid

14 March 2016
Teenagers arrested after Greenham drugs raid

Teenagers arrested after Greenham drugs raid

14 March 2016

Two men aged 16 and 19 arrested after MKat and cannabis found in property TWO teenagers have been arrested after a drugs raid in Greenham. M-Kat, cannabis,…


Newbury men arrested after police find 33 bags of cannabis

14 March 2016
Newbury men arrested after police find 33 bags of cannabis

Newbury men arrested after police find 33 bags of cannabis

14 March 2016

A 25-year-old and 36-year-old arrested on suspicion of intent to supply drug TWO Newbury men have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent…


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