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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.


Man arrested after officers seize suspected Class A drugs following proactive stop

15 August 2025
Man arrested after officers seize suspected Class A drugs following proactive stop

Man arrested after officers seize suspected Class A drugs following proactive stop

15 August 2025

A man has been arrested after officers seized suspected Class A drugs following a proactive stop last night (Thursday).


House blaze in Mortimer Common

15 August 2025
House blaze in Mortimer Common

House blaze in Mortimer Common

15 August 2025

Firefighters tackled a house blaze in Mortimer Common yesterday (Thursday).


Wife of alleged knife attacker tells jury: ‘He was insane’

15 August 2025
Wife of alleged knife attacker tells jury: ‘He was insane’

Wife of alleged knife attacker tells jury: ‘He was insane’

15 August 2025

A wife has told jurors how her raging husband held a knife to her neck after accusing her of infidelity.


Classic vehicles drive crowds to showgrounds

14 August 2025
Classic vehicles drive crowds to showgrounds

Classic vehicles drive crowds to showgrounds

14 August 2025

The West Berks Classic Vehicle Club’s Classic Vehicle Show delighted visitors who went along to marvel at the cars at Newbury Showground.


Deranged chef planned to act out cannibal fantasies and plotted town massacre, jury told

14 August 2025
Deranged chef planned to act out cannibal fantasies and plotted town massacre, jury told

Deranged chef planned to act out cannibal fantasies and plotted town massacre, jury told

14 August 2025

A deranged pub chef, obsessed with cannibal serial killers, was plotting a town centre massacre, a jury has heard.


Man in custody on heroin and crack cocaine charges

14 August 2025
Man in custody on heroin and crack cocaine charges

Man in custody on heroin and crack cocaine charges

14 August 2025

An alleged drug dealer has been sent, in custody, to the crown court.


A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

14 August 2025
A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

14 August 2025

Our reporters and photographer will be at schools across West Berkshire today getting the results and reactions.


Appeal to prevent the risk of wildfires in hot and dry conditions

14 August 2025
Appeal to prevent the risk of wildfires in hot and dry conditions

Appeal to prevent the risk of wildfires in hot and dry conditions

14 August 2025

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to reduce the risk of wildfires during the summer months.


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