- Jonathan Ashby

Missing 15-year-old boy found safe

He had been last seen in Bollington, Cheshire.

Village Co-op targeted by thieves again

Village Co-op targeted by thieves again

A Co-op store has been struck by burglars for the second time.

Firefighters tackle 'out of control' bonfire

01 May 2022

Firefighters tackle 'out of control' bonfire

01 May 2022

Tadley Fire Station has issued a safety reminder over bonfires after being mobilised for one that had spread “out of control” in Brimpton Common.

Lines reopen after person hit by train

Lines reopen after person hit by train

The rail lines between Taunton and Reading have now reopened after a person was hit by a train, Great Western Railway has confirmed.

Classic car TS2, the first right hand TR sports car, visits Newbury

Classic car TS2, the first right hand TR sports car, visits Newbury

Classic car enthusiasts had a day to remember as the first original Triumph TR sports car appeared in Newbury as part of a tour around the country.

Rail services cancelled or delayed after person hit by train

Rail services cancelled or delayed after person hit by train

Train services running between Taunton in Somerset and Reading have been cancelled or delayed after a person was hit by a train.

Bramley Conservative candidate - Simon Mahaffey

Bramley Conservative candidate - Simon Mahaffey

Simon Mahaffey, the Conservative incumbent in Bramley hoping to retain his seat, said he was determined to continue protecting the local countryside.

Bramley Alliance for Democracy and Freedom candidate - Sarah Packman

Bramley Alliance for Democracy and Freedom candidate - Sarah Packman

Sarah Packman, the Alliance for Democracy and Freedom (ADF) candidate, said she was compelled to get involved in order to “save our democracy”.

Bramley Basingstoke and Deane Independent candidate - Tony Durrant

Bramley Basingstoke and Deane Independent candidate - Tony Durrant

The third candidate in the Bramley ward, Tony Durrant, will be standing for the Basingstoke and Deane Independent (BDI) group.

Man sought in connection with sexual assault in Newbury

Man sought in connection with sexual assault in Newbury

Do you recognise this man?

'Harper's Law' comes into force after bill receives Royal Assent

'Harper's Law' comes into force after bill receives Royal Assent

A law which will give mandatory life sentences to the killers of emergency workers has become statute after receiving Royal Assent.

Evingar Conservative candidate - Sam Carr

Evingar Conservative candidate - Sam Carr

Sam Carr, the Tory councillor hoping to retain his Evingar seat, has said the alternative to Tory rule would be a “ramshackle coalition of chaos”.

Evingar Hampshire Independents candidate - Phil Heath

Evingar Hampshire Independents candidate - Phil Heath

Former Conservative borough and county councillor Phil Heath is standing for the Hampshire Independents in the Evingar ward.

Evingar Liberal Democrat candidate - Pauleen Malone

Evingar Liberal Democrat candidate - Pauleen Malone

The Liberal Democrat candidate for the Evingar ward, Pauleen Malone, said a vote for her would be a vote for less “tribal” politics.

Care home on a mission to save traditional hobbies and skills

Care home on a mission to save traditional hobbies and skills

A care home in Newbury has joined a nationwide campaign to save older hobbies from being forgotten.

A339 reopens in Newbury after closure

A339 reopens in Newbury after closure

The A339 between the Burger King roundabout and the retail park was closed this morning due to what was believed to be a fear for welfare incident.

Firefighters respond to 'unsafe' town centre building

27 April 2022

Firefighters respond to 'unsafe' town centre building

27 April 2022

Firefighters came to the rescue in Newbury town centre to remove a large piece of lead that was threatening to fall on the street below.

Newbury Racecourse launches new initiative to host UK's first on-course female race caller

26 April 2022

Newbury Racecourse launches new initiative to host UK's first on-course female race caller

26 April 2022

The first female commentator at Newbury Racecourse has been named as part of a new initiative.

Tadley North, Kingsclere and Baughurst Conservative candidate - Maria Higson

Tadley North, Kingsclere and Baughurst Conservative candidate - Maria Higson

Maria Higson, the Tory candidate for Tadley North, Kingsclere and Baughurst, says a vote for her is “for someone with energy to fight local issues”.

Tadley North, Kingsclere and Baughurst Liberal Democrat candidate - Kerry Morrow

Tadley North, Kingsclere and Baughurst Liberal Democrat candidate - Kerry Morrow