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Watch live: NASA and SpaceX Dragon Crew joint venture carrying 4 astronauts to the International Space Station

15 November 2020
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX Dragon Crew joint venture carrying 4 astronauts to the International Space Station

Watch live: NASA and SpaceX Dragon Crew joint venture carrying 4 astronauts to the International Space Station

15 November 2020

The three-man one-woman crew's take-off could still be hampered by bad weather WATCH live from the Kennedy Space Centre, at 27 minutes past midnight,…


Trading Standards order seats outside Greenham Common Control Tower café to be removed

13 November 2020
Trading Standards order seats outside Greenham Common Control Tower café to be removed

Trading Standards order seats outside Greenham Common Control Tower café to be removed

13 November 2020

Popular takeaway service used by walkers Greenham Common Control Tower has been ordered to remove its outdoor seating by Trading Standards. The tables…


Warning to West Berkshire bird owners after Government declares a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

13 November 2020
Warning to West Berkshire bird owners after Government declares a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

Warning to West Berkshire bird owners after Government declares a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone

13 November 2020

Public Protection Partnership says it is to 'prevent the risk of the disease spreading' Following outbreaks of bird flu in Hereford, Cheshire and Kent,…


Video: Thomas Forrester brings gavel down at £66k for a diamond ring sold at Special Auction Services Newbury

13 November 2020
Video: Thomas Forrester brings gavel down at £66k for a diamond ring sold at Special Auction Services Newbury

Video: Thomas Forrester brings gavel down at £66k for a diamond ring sold at Special Auction Services Newbury

13 November 2020

8 carat dazzler sparks online bidding war A diamond ring fetched £66k which is a record price for a jewellery item sold at Special Auction Services…


Thames Valley Police issue warning after increase in reported burglaries on Kennet & Avon Canal

12 November 2020
Thames Valley Police issue warning after increase in reported burglaries on Kennet & Avon Canal

Thames Valley Police issue warning after increase in reported burglaries on Kennet & Avon Canal

12 November 2020

Boat owners and towpath users are asked to remain vigilant THAMES Valley Police have put out a warning to West Berkshire boat owners following an increase…


Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a searing account of human frailty set in the Biafran War

12 November 2020
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a searing account of human frailty set in the Biafran War

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a searing account of human frailty set in the Biafran War

12 November 2020

The book has been crowned Winner of Winners from 25 years of the Women's Prize-winning books Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just…


What will West Berkshire be doing for BBC Children in Need?

12 November 2020
What will West Berkshire be doing for BBC Children in Need?

What will West Berkshire be doing for BBC Children in Need?

12 November 2020

Let us know if you are fundraising for the annual event ARE you holding an event for BBC Children in Need? The annual fundraiser returns tomorrow (Friday,…


Police carry out sweeps in Newbury's parks as part of #OpSceptre - a national campaign against knife crime

12 November 2020
Police carry out sweeps in Newbury's parks as part of #OpSceptre - a national campaign against knife crime

Police carry out sweeps in Newbury's parks as part of #OpSceptre - a national campaign against knife crime

12 November 2020

Thames Valley Police say you may be stopped and searched The Thames Valley Police Neighbourhood teams carried out sweeps of local parks in Newbury yesterday,…


Police looking for owner of bike stolen from Skyllings, Newbury

11 November 2020
Police looking for owner of bike stolen from Skyllings, Newbury

Police looking for owner of bike stolen from Skyllings, Newbury

11 November 2020

17-year-old arrested in connection with the incident Do you recognise this bike?   Thames Valley Police is trying to trace the owner after a potential…


Win some amazing prizes in the Christmas Guide supplement in the Newbury Weekly News, Thursday, November 12

11 November 2020
Win some amazing prizes in the Christmas Guide supplement in the Newbury Weekly News, Thursday, November 12

Win some amazing prizes in the Christmas Guide supplement in the Newbury Weekly News, Thursday, November 12

11 November 2020

20 competitions including vouchers, hampers and meals out THE Newbury Weekly News tomorrow, November 12, includes a 24-page Christmas supplement with…


M4 closed eastbound between Maidenhead and Slough due to emergency re-surfacing

10 November 2020
M4 closed eastbound between Maidenhead and Slough due to emergency re-surfacing

M4 closed eastbound between Maidenhead and Slough due to emergency re-surfacing

10 November 2020

200 litre spillage of diesel has damaged the road The M4 in Berkshire is closed eastbound between J8/9 and J6 near Slough due to a two-vehicle collision…


M4 closed following multi-vehicle collision

10 November 2020
M4 closed following multi-vehicle collision

M4 closed following multi-vehicle collision

10 November 2020

Police have warned road will be shut for some time UPDATE: The motorway is now open. The M4 is currently closed eastbound between junction 7 and junction…


Basingstoke Rural Police looking for owner of stolen bike found in Tadley

10 November 2020
Basingstoke Rural Police looking for owner of stolen bike found in Tadley

Basingstoke Rural Police looking for owner of stolen bike found in Tadley

10 November 2020

Appeal for owner to come forward Is this your bike? Basingstoke Rural Police recovered this bicycle from the Tadley area and suspect it may have been…


West Berkshire Community Baby Bank helping families in lockdown

09 November 2020
West Berkshire Community Baby Bank helping families in lockdown

West Berkshire Community Baby Bank helping families in lockdown

09 November 2020

'When lockdown came, we were a lifeline for many shielding and vulnerable families in particular' A YEAR ago, Kayleigh Powell noticed the rise in posts…


Englefield Estate Gardens open to public every Monday during lockdown 2

06 November 2020
Englefield Estate Gardens open to public every Monday during lockdown 2

Englefield Estate Gardens open to public every Monday during lockdown 2

06 November 2020

'We ask that visitors act with kindness and consideration to those around them and please only visit us if you are feeling well' THE Englefield Estate…


Blenheim Palace marks Remembrance Day with 200 silhouetted soldiers

05 November 2020
Blenheim Palace marks Remembrance Day with 200 silhouetted soldiers

Blenheim Palace marks Remembrance Day with 200 silhouetted soldiers

05 November 2020

Visitors can book to view the installation Two hundred life-size Armistice Day soldier silhouettes have been assembled at Blenheim Palace ahead of Remembrance…


A34 shut between Highclere and Bullington Cross following collision

03 November 2020
A34 shut between Highclere and Bullington Cross following collision

A34 shut between Highclere and Bullington Cross following collision

03 November 2020

Emergency services on the scene and diversions in place The A34 in Hampshire is closed southbound between the A343 (Highclere) and the A303 (Bullington)…


Newbury market to continue during lockdown

03 November 2020
Newbury market to continue during lockdown

Newbury market to continue during lockdown

03 November 2020

Only 'essential goods' will be available NEWBURY market will continue to operate on Thursday and Saturday in the Market Place during lockdown, but will…


National Trust West Berkshire and Hampshire sites are to stay open for local access to parks and gardens during lockdown

03 November 2020
National Trust West Berkshire and Hampshire sites are to stay open for local access to parks and gardens during lockdown

National Trust West Berkshire and Hampshire sites are to stay open for local access to parks and gardens during lockdown

03 November 2020

'We know how important access to green space, nature and fresh air are to people' THE National Trust has released a statement to say it will do everything…


Will we see the rare Halloween full blue moon over West Berkshire?

31 October 2020
Will we see the rare Halloween full blue moon over West Berkshire?

Will we see the rare Halloween full blue moon over West Berkshire?

31 October 2020

More than 70 years since it last happened on October 31 The second full moon of October - and therefore a full blue moon - will appear tonight, Halloween,…


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