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When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

13 July 2021
When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

13 July 2021

The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in the night sky during July as it orbits the Earth.


Looking out for the bees

13 July 2021
Looking out for the bees

Looking out for the bees

13 July 2021

Bees’ Needs Week, July 12-18, is an annual event coordinated by Defra.


Warning about toxic houseplants

06 July 2021
Warning about toxic houseplants

Warning about toxic houseplants

06 July 2021

Sales of houseplants have increased during the last 18 months due to lockdown, but some of the most popular variety are toxic to pets.


World UFO Day European survey findings revealed

02 July 2021
World UFO Day European survey findings revealed

World UFO Day European survey findings revealed

02 July 2021

Ireland tops the list in Europe for most alien visits, according to a survey carried out by PsychicWorld for World UFO Day.


Catch that pigeon!

25 June 2021
Catch that pigeon!

Catch that pigeon!

25 June 2021

People from across the area have been visited by some friendly pigeons this week, after thousands of the prized birds went missing mid-flight.


Out & About magazine

24 June 2021
Out & About magazine

Out & About magazine

24 June 2021

The summer edition of Out & About magazine is available from today, Thursday, free from outlets in and around Newbury.


Full Strawberry Moon in June

23 June 2021
Full Strawberry Moon in June

Full Strawberry Moon in June

23 June 2021

Stargazers and night sky watchers should be in for a lunar treat on Thursday, June 24, when June's Strawberry Full Moon reaches its peak.


Collision on A34 at Chieveley Services

21 June 2021
Collision on A34 at Chieveley Services

Collision on A34 at Chieveley Services

21 June 2021

The A34 southbound entry slip at Chieveley Services has been closed due to a road traffic collision.


Summer Solstice celebrations

20 June 2021
Summer Solstice celebrations

Summer Solstice celebrations

20 June 2021

Following the Government announcement that lockdown restrictions are to be extended, English Heritage has cancelled the planned celebrations for 2021.


Video farewell to vaccination centre

18 June 2021
Video farewell to vaccination centre

Video farewell to vaccination centre

18 June 2021

The vaccination hub at Newbury Racecourse closed down this week and one of the volunteers has produced a video summing up its six months in action.


Mystery wedding pictures discovered

18 June 2021
Mystery wedding pictures discovered

Mystery wedding pictures discovered

18 June 2021

Calling all brides and grooms, do you recognise yourself in these photographs?


Delays on A34

15 June 2021
Delays on A34

Delays on A34

15 June 2021

A collision is causing delays on the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A339 and the A4.


Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

10 June 2021
Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

10 June 2021

Clouds did their best to obscure the partial solar eclipse, but Newbury Weekly News photographer Phil Cannings managed to get some pictures.


Solar Eclipse 2021

09 June 2021
Solar Eclipse 2021

Solar Eclipse 2021

09 June 2021

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Thursday, June 10.


Traffic congestion on A34

04 June 2021
Traffic congestion on A34

Traffic congestion on A34

04 June 2021

A broken down vehicle on the northbound carriageway of the A34 is causing significant delays.


Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

02 June 2021
Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

02 June 2021

Graham Mabbatt has been nominated as Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week.


Visit Stockcross House gardens

02 June 2021
Visit Stockcross House gardens

Visit Stockcross House gardens

02 June 2021

The National Garden Scheme is up and running for 2021 and this weekend visitors can view the two-acre garden at Stockcross House, Newbury.


Closure order on Newbury address

28 May 2021
Closure order on Newbury address

Closure order on Newbury address

28 May 2021

Thames Valley Police have been granted a partial house closure order for an address in Newbury.


Call for litter pickers

27 May 2021
Call for litter pickers

Call for litter pickers

27 May 2021

Thatcham Litter Pickers will be out collecting rubbish on Saturday, May 29, from 10am to 11am.


Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

26 May 2021
Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week

26 May 2021

Newbury Vaccination Centre's Volunteer of the Week is Sally Miles – 'a real gem'.


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