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Singing in the rain: It’s carnival time in Hungerford

22 July 2025
Singing in the rain: It’s carnival time in Hungerford

Singing in the rain: It’s carnival time in Hungerford

22 July 2025

It may have rained on Hungerford’s carnival parade - but the town’s spirits are not easily dampened!


Pensioner assaulted police officers

22 July 2025
Pensioner assaulted police officers

Pensioner assaulted police officers

22 July 2025

A pensioner is waiting to be sentenced for a public order incident in which several police officers were assaulted.


65 years of wedded bliss after meeting on a blind date in 1958

22 July 2025
65 years of wedded bliss after meeting on a blind date in 1958

65 years of wedded bliss after meeting on a blind date in 1958

22 July 2025

A Newbury couple are celebrating an incredible 65 years of marriage after first meeting on a blind date.


Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

22 July 2025
Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

22 July 2025

Two students are raising £5,000 each for a volunteering programme in Cambodia.


My Newbury: Flowers at the market

22 July 2025
My Newbury: Flowers at the market

My Newbury: Flowers at the market

22 July 2025

This picture of sunflowers on a market stall in Newbury was taken by Marian Mears.


Bike thief is locked up

21 July 2025
Bike thief is locked up

Bike thief is locked up

21 July 2025

A thief who targeted high value bikes has been remanded in custody.


Undeveloped film uncovers a love story 70 years on

21 July 2025
Undeveloped film uncovers a love story 70 years on

Undeveloped film uncovers a love story 70 years on

21 July 2025

Recent film enthusiast, Mark Merryweather, took a gamble on an undeveloped film roll from the 50s and uncovered a beautiful love story.

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Man admits public order offence

21 July 2025
Man admits public order offence

Man admits public order offence

21 July 2025

A man has been ordered to compensate those he threatened.


Readers’ views: ‘Why is there a consultation despite public already coming out against pedestrianisation?’

21 July 2025
Readers’ views: ‘Why is there a consultation despite public already coming out against pedestrianisation?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why is there a consultation despite public already coming out against pedestrianisation?’

21 July 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.

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Antiques & Anecdotes with Thomas Forrester in aid of Swings & Smiles charity

20 July 2025
Antiques & Anecdotes with Thomas Forrester in aid of Swings & Smiles charity

Antiques & Anecdotes with Thomas Forrester in aid of Swings & Smiles charity

20 July 2025

The Retreat Elcot Park is hosting an afternoon event with Thomas Forrester, in support of Swings & Smiles a Newbury-based charity.


Senior pup adoption success

20 July 2025
Senior pup adoption success

Senior pup adoption success

20 July 2025

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Owner neglected dog which was dangerously out of control

20 July 2025
Owner neglected dog which was dangerously out of control

Owner neglected dog which was dangerously out of control

20 July 2025

A man has admitted having a dangerously out-of-control dog.


Man admits ABH assault on woman

20 July 2025
Man admits ABH assault on woman

Man admits ABH assault on woman

20 July 2025

A man is awaiting sentence for seriously assaulting a woman.


Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

20 July 2025
Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

20 July 2025

A consultation will be launched to seek residents’ views over Hampshire County Council’s preferred option for a major shake-up to local government.


POLL: Do you think the trial of extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury town centre is working?

19 July 2025
POLL: Do you think the trial of extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury town centre is working?

POLL: Do you think the trial of extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury town centre is working?

19 July 2025

What is your view on the trial of pedestrianised hours in Newbury town centre between 10am and 11am?

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Kind of a big dill: Picklefest's resounding success

19 July 2025
Kind of a big dill: Picklefest's resounding success

Kind of a big dill: Picklefest's resounding success

19 July 2025

Newbury’s inaugural PickleFest drew crowds from far and wide to celebrate the art of all things pickled.


Crufts, cycling and cooking: Can you score top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

19 July 2025
Crufts, cycling and cooking: Can you score top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Crufts, cycling and cooking: Can you score top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

19 July 2025

The Saturday Social, the toughest online quiz has just got harder.


Knife and cannabis found in county lines police raid on house

19 July 2025
Knife and cannabis found in county lines police raid on house

Knife and cannabis found in county lines police raid on house

19 July 2025

Officers carried out eight warrants and arrested 12 people during County Lines Intensification Week in Basingstoke and Hart and Rushmoor.


Blue-green algae poses serious danger to dogs

19 July 2025
Blue-green algae poses serious danger to dogs

Blue-green algae poses serious danger to dogs

19 July 2025

Following concerns of an increase in blue-green algae, Dogs Trust is urging dog owners to take care.


Back in the day

19 July 2025
Back in the day

Back in the day

19 July 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


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