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My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

25 February 2025
My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

25 February 2025

This lovely picture of horses on the hill above Seven Barrows, Lambourn, was taken by Sara Bartlett.


UPDATE: Missing boy found

24 February 2025
UPDATE: Missing boy found

UPDATE: Missing boy found

24 February 2025

UPDATE: A missing boy from Birmingham has been found.


Rochelle Humes showcases the 'Rethink New' message at London Fashion Week

24 February 2025
Rochelle Humes showcases the 'Rethink New' message at London Fashion Week

Rochelle Humes showcases the 'Rethink New' message at London Fashion Week

24 February 2025

TV star Rochelle Humes looked effortlessly chic as she showcases positive change at Roksanda show


Accused is cleared of stalking

24 February 2025
Accused is cleared of stalking

Accused is cleared of stalking

24 February 2025

A man accused of stalking has had the charge dismissed - but has been convicted of making threats.


Trekker scales his latest - ‘and last’ - African peak

24 February 2025
Trekker scales his latest - ‘and last’ - African peak

Trekker scales his latest - ‘and last’ - African peak

24 February 2025

Go Geordie!


Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

24 February 2025
Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

Your views: ‘On a more difficult subject, we have been asked what we are doing with the Eagle Quarter’

24 February 2025

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


Man admits serious motoring offences

23 February 2025
Man admits serious motoring offences

Man admits serious motoring offences

23 February 2025

A motorist has been caught driving while disqualified.


Man denies strangulation offence

23 February 2025
Man denies strangulation offence

Man denies strangulation offence

23 February 2025

A man has been sent to the crown court charged with an offence of intentional strangulation.


Three year roads ban for drink-driver

22 February 2025
Three year roads ban for drink-driver

Three year roads ban for drink-driver

22 February 2025

A motorist who had denied drink-driving changed his plea.


Teen denies trying to rape girl

22 February 2025
Teen denies trying to rape girl

Teen denies trying to rape girl

22 February 2025

A teenager is to go on trial charged with attempted rape and other sex offences.


Back in the day

22 February 2025
Back in the day

Back in the day

22 February 2025

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


Man abused police

21 February 2025
Man abused police

Man abused police

21 February 2025

A man has been convicted of abusing police officers.


Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

21 February 2025
Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

Police successfully apply for stalking protection order against 80-year-old

21 February 2025

Magistrates have granted an interim stalking protection order against a pensioner.


Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

20 February 2025
Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

Man in hospital after dog attack in Thatcham

20 February 2025

A man has been attacked by a dog in Thatcham.


‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

20 February 2025
‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

‘Brilliant physical comedy with a punchy script to match’

20 February 2025

Our reporter waited 10 years to see the award-winning Play That Goes Wrong — but was this slapstick whodunit worth the wait?


Man accused of serious domestic violence

19 February 2025
Man accused of serious domestic violence

Man accused of serious domestic violence

19 February 2025

A man has been locked up on serious domestic violence charges.


Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

18 February 2025
Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

Man awaits sentence for ‘zombie’ knife offence

18 February 2025

A man has been caught with an illegal ‘zombie’ knife.


Police successfully apply for home closure order

18 February 2025
Police successfully apply for home closure order

Police successfully apply for home closure order

18 February 2025

A court has granted a home closure order following complaints of antisocial behaviour.


Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

18 February 2025
Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

Mayor visits 118-home Speen housing development

18 February 2025

The mayor of Newbury has paid a visit to view the progress of a major Speen housing project.


British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

18 February 2025
British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

British Gas to carry on paying energy bills for thousands of customers who need help

18 February 2025

Help for hard-up householders with energy debt as multi-million-pound scheme is extended.


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