- Mirek Gosney

UPDATE: Council blasts ‘illegal’ roadworks

UPDATE: A utility company has been accused of illegally occupying a main travel route.

Historic battle commemorated 381 years on

Historic battle commemorated 381 years on

Commemorations were paid last week to those lost at the First Battle of Newbury 381 years ago.

School governor retires after 46 years

School governor retires after 46 years

A school governor has retired after 46 years at the village school which she and her family attended.

Christmas season starts at garden centre

Christmas season starts at garden centre

Thatcham Garden Centre has announced its new Christmas store will be opening on October 5.

School PTA celebrates top sum

School PTA celebrates top sum

Kennet School's Parent Teacher Association has raised £30,000 to fund key improvements across the school.

Dementia-friendly Vintage Adventure marks 3rd birthday

Dementia-friendly Vintage Adventure marks 3rd birthday

An inclusive and dementia-friendly community group has marked its third birthday with homemade cake, drinks and music.

Newbury Show: What’s been going on in the Countryside Area?

Newbury Show: What’s been going on in the Countryside Area?

There’s been lots going on the first day of Newbury Show this weekend.

Youth charity asks schools to ‘wear blue’ to support its vital work

Youth charity asks schools to ‘wear blue’ to support its vital work

A youth charity is encouraging West Berkshire secondary schools to wear blue as part of its latest fundraising drive.

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

20 September 2024

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

20 September 2024

A Newbury woman battling a rare form of blood cancer is joining a charity fundraiser to raise awareness about her condition.

Fourth community cricket match played in Newbury

Fourth community cricket match played in Newbury

A community organisation committed to bringing ethnically diverse communities together held its fourth charity cricket match on Sunday.

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

Paralympian visits new gym in Newbury

A Paralympian athlete fresh from victory in France has visited Newbury’s newest gym, writes Ollie Basham.

School Eco Club wins Green Flag Award again

School Eco Club wins Green Flag Award again

The Downs School & Sixth Form has won its latest award only a week into the new term.

Summer show triumph despite wet weather

Summer show triumph despite wet weather

One of the district’s oldest annual summer shows and plant sales returned on Saturday.

Retro Roadshow to hold charity fundraiser

Retro Roadshow to hold charity fundraiser

Thatcham residents and businesses have teamed up with Newbury's Premier Retro Roadshow to raise money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Newbury Real Ale Festival turns 20 in style

Newbury Real Ale Festival turns 20 in style

Thousands flocked to Northcroft Park at the weekend to join the Newbury Real Ale Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Acting CEO appointed for multi-academy trust

Acting CEO appointed for multi-academy trust

A multi-academy educational trust has appointed a new acting CEO.

Video: Police open day shows how officers train to fight crime

Video: Police open day shows how officers train to fight crime

Last week, Thames Valley Police opened its Sulhamstead Training Centre to the media for a rare look at how its officers train to fight crime.

Charity workers to brave 5k inflatable challenge event

Charity workers to brave 5k inflatable challenge event

A group of charity workers are taking on an 5k inflatable challenge in aid of the young people they support.

Vets praised by Strictly Come Dancing star after pet falls ill

Vets praised by Strictly Come Dancing star after pet falls ill