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Missing Hungerford area man ‘has been found’

18 August 2025
Missing Hungerford area man ‘has been found’

Missing Hungerford area man ‘has been found’

18 August 2025

A man who was the subject of a missing persons appeal has reportedly been found.


Firefighters tackle bonfire which spread to gardens

18 August 2025
Firefighters tackle bonfire which spread to gardens

Firefighters tackle bonfire which spread to gardens

18 August 2025

Firefighters were called when a bonfire got out of control and spread to nearby gardens.


Man felled victim in GBH pub attack

18 August 2025
Man felled victim in GBH pub attack

Man felled victim in GBH pub attack

18 August 2025

A man broke a rival’s cheekbone in a pub attack.


Waltz your way to the dancefloor for Racing Come Dancing

18 August 2025
Waltz your way to the dancefloor for Racing Come Dancing

Waltz your way to the dancefloor for Racing Come Dancing

18 August 2025

Newbury Racecourse is set to open the dance floor for a come dancing event with the charity Racing Welfare.


Readers’ views: ‘We call on council to urgently rethink its decision to withdraw this vital bus service’

18 August 2025
Readers’ views: ‘We call on council to urgently rethink its decision to withdraw this vital bus service’

Readers’ views: ‘We call on council to urgently rethink its decision to withdraw this vital bus service’

18 August 2025

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


Man charged with dealing ecstasy and ketamine

17 August 2025
Man charged with dealing ecstasy and ketamine

Man charged with dealing ecstasy and ketamine

17 August 2025

A man has been sent to the crown court charged with dealing drugs.


Chef who ‘plotted Newbury massacre’, blamed actions on cannabis

17 August 2025
Chef who ‘plotted Newbury massacre’, blamed actions on cannabis

Chef who ‘plotted Newbury massacre’, blamed actions on cannabis

17 August 2025

A chef who fantasized about torturing and murdering victims blamed his derangement on cannabis use.


Open morning for Newbury u3a club helping retirees live life to the full

17 August 2025
Open morning for Newbury u3a club helping retirees live life to the full

Open morning for Newbury u3a club helping retirees live life to the full

17 August 2025

Newbury u3a is holding an open morning to bring in new members to the club and showcase the range of opportunities available.


Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

17 August 2025
Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

17 August 2025

A rare opportunity to explore the summer gardens of a historic Berkshire estate is coming next month – in support of a life-changing charity.


Distinguished gent, Grandpa Ben, is looking for his forever home

17 August 2025
Distinguished gent, Grandpa Ben, is looking for his forever home

Distinguished gent, Grandpa Ben, is looking for his forever home

17 August 2025

Welcome to this week’s Dog of the Week.


Man, 19, arrested after another teenager dies in head-on collision

16 August 2025
Man, 19, arrested after another teenager dies in head-on collision

Man, 19, arrested after another teenager dies in head-on collision

16 August 2025

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving after another teenager died in a fatal head-on collision in Great Shefford.


Plans for new fast food outlet in town

16 August 2025
Plans for new fast food outlet in town

Plans for new fast food outlet in town

16 August 2025

Planners are considering a proposal to open a fast food outlet in Hungerford.


Newbury ranks seventh in the UK’s top TV show locations

16 August 2025
Newbury ranks seventh in the UK’s top TV show locations

Newbury ranks seventh in the UK’s top TV show locations

16 August 2025

Newbury has been ranked seventh in the UK’s top filming locations


A reason to rally together – community ping pong table

16 August 2025
A reason to rally together – community ping pong table

A reason to rally together – community ping pong table

16 August 2025

A crowdfunder has been organised to raise money for a permanent outdoor ping pong table in Shaw-cum-Donnington.


Careless driver caused victim serious injury

16 August 2025
Careless driver caused victim serious injury

Careless driver caused victim serious injury

16 August 2025

A motorist has been sentenced for causing a serious injury accident by his careless driving.


Step up for your local hospital at Walk for Wards 2025

16 August 2025
Step up for your local hospital at Walk for Wards 2025

Step up for your local hospital at Walk for Wards 2025

16 August 2025

Royal Berks Charity is inviting the community to come together for Walk for Wards fundraising event.


Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

16 August 2025
Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

16 August 2025

Road signs, science and stadiums: Have a go at answering our 13 general knowledge questions.


Newbury Caledonians to celebrate 70th anniversary with Scottish tea dance

16 August 2025
Newbury Caledonians to celebrate 70th anniversary with Scottish tea dance

Newbury Caledonians to celebrate 70th anniversary with Scottish tea dance

16 August 2025

Local Scottish dance group Newbury Caledonians is celebrating its 70th anniversary this October with a tea dance.


Back in the day

16 August 2025
Back in the day

Back in the day

16 August 2025

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


Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

16 August 2025
Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

Can you score top marks in this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz?

16 August 2025

Road signs, science and stadiums: Have a go at answering our 13 general knowledge questions.


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