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Drug dealer breaks vow to judge…but still stays out of jail

21 March 2025
Drug dealer breaks vow to judge…but still stays out of jail

Drug dealer breaks vow to judge…but still stays out of jail

21 March 2025

A drug dealer given a ‘last chance’ promised a judge: “I won’t let you down” - then did exactly that.


Am I just rundown and tired or is it long Covid?

20 March 2025
Am I just rundown and tired or is it long Covid?

Am I just rundown and tired or is it long Covid?

20 March 2025

If you believe you have long Covid you are not alone - one in 10 people think the same.


Assistant headteacher barred from profession in drink-drive crash scandal

20 March 2025
Assistant headteacher barred from profession in drink-drive crash scandal

Assistant headteacher barred from profession in drink-drive crash scandal

20 March 2025

A school boss fled the scene after injuring a sleeping couple by crashing into their ground floor bedroom.


Man sentenced for assault

19 March 2025
Man sentenced for assault

Man sentenced for assault

19 March 2025

A man has been ordered to compensate an assault victim.


Man allegedly exposed himself to woman in Thatcham

19 March 2025
Man allegedly exposed himself to woman in Thatcham

Man allegedly exposed himself to woman in Thatcham

19 March 2025

A man has allegedly exposed himself to a woman in Thatcham.


Man arrested in connection with shoplifting offence

19 March 2025
Man arrested in connection with shoplifting offence

Man arrested in connection with shoplifting offence

19 March 2025

A man has been arrested in connection with a shoplifting offence in Thatcham.


It’s back to prison for serial shoplifter

19 March 2025
It’s back to prison for serial shoplifter

It’s back to prison for serial shoplifter

19 March 2025

A serial shoplifter who targets stores in Hungerford and Newbury has been sent back to prison.


Man suffered ‘life changing injuries’ after being run over during affray

19 March 2025
Man suffered ‘life changing injuries’ after being run over during affray

Man suffered ‘life changing injuries’ after being run over during affray

19 March 2025

A man sustained devastating injuries after he was run over by a car during an affray.


Council approves 72 flats on flood plain

18 March 2025
Council approves 72 flats on flood plain

Council approves 72 flats on flood plain

18 March 2025

A proposal to convert offices into 72 flats on a flood plain has been approved.


‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

18 March 2025
‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

18 March 2025

Government funding slammed as cost of repairing pothole-plagued roads edges towards £17bn


Man in custody on public order charge

18 March 2025
Man in custody on public order charge

Man in custody on public order charge

18 March 2025

A man charged with a public order offence has been locked up.


Willkommen! Cut-price West End tickets to see Billy Porter in Cabaret

18 March 2025
Willkommen! Cut-price West End tickets to see Billy Porter in Cabaret

Willkommen! Cut-price West End tickets to see Billy Porter in Cabaret

18 March 2025

Snap up discounted tickets to see the multi-award-winning revival of Cabaret starring Pose actor Billy Porter.


Man locked up on charges of suffocation and coercive control

18 March 2025
Man locked up on charges of suffocation and coercive control

Man locked up on charges of suffocation and coercive control

18 March 2025

A man has been sent to the crown court in custody charged with a catalogue of cruelty towards his partner.


My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

18 March 2025
My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

18 March 2025

This picture was taken at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre by Marian Mears.


Alleged dealer accused of possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply others

17 March 2025
Alleged dealer accused of possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply others

Alleged dealer accused of possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply others

17 March 2025

An alleged drug dealer will have his case heard at the crown court.


Police arrest paedophile at supermarket workplace

17 March 2025
Police arrest paedophile at supermarket workplace

Police arrest paedophile at supermarket workplace

17 March 2025

A paedophile was arrested as he prepared for a work shift at a supermarket.


Paedophile accused of breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

17 March 2025
Paedophile accused of breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Paedophile accused of breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

17 March 2025

A convicted paedophile has been accused of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).


Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

17 March 2025
Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

Readers’ views: ‘Bring road maintenance back into council hands’

17 March 2025

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


Man faces ‘revenge porn’ charge

16 March 2025
Man faces ‘revenge porn’ charge

Man faces ‘revenge porn’ charge

16 March 2025

A man has been charged with stalking and a ‘revenge porn’ offence.


Man sentenced for assaults

15 March 2025
Man sentenced for assaults

Man sentenced for assaults

15 March 2025

A man has been convicted of violence and public order offences.


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