- Newbury Reporter

Drink-driver banned from the roads

A motorist was caught behind the wheel after drinking almost twice the legal limit.

Back in the day

Back in the day

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

Is September too early to turn the heating on?

Is September too early to turn the heating on?

Experts reveal their best budgeting and heating tips to keep your home warm this autumn

Voyeur who set up ‘child porn’ ring for paedophiles gets suspended sentence

Voyeur who set up ‘child porn’ ring for paedophiles gets suspended sentence

A paedophile caught with many thousands of child sex images also filmed unsuspecting adult males in public toilets.

Biryani Challenge to help landslide victims

Biryani Challenge to help landslide victims

Money has been raised by a Newbury organisation to support an Indian community affected by devastating landslides.

Exploring and celebrating our rich history

Exploring and celebrating our rich history

West Berkshire Museum celebrated Heritage Open Days at the weekend.

Parkway to be sold?

Parkway to be sold?

The company which owns Newbury’s Parkway Shopping centre is reportedly in talks to sell up.

Paedophile army officer jailed for sharing indecent images of children

Paedophile army officer jailed for sharing indecent images of children

A paedophile army officer has been kicked out of the armed forces and jailed for distributing indecent images of children.

Man goes on trial for rape

Man goes on trial for rape

A woman who was allegedly raped by a man she trusted asked afterwards: “Do you realise what you have just done?”

Pub darts marathon raises around £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Pub darts marathon raises around £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

A darts marathon at a pub has raised a whopping sum for cancer care.

Your community needs you

Your community needs you

A volunteer centre is making a plea for more volunteers to help keep it thriving – for another 50 years.

Crash and roadworks cause delays on A34

Crash and roadworks cause delays on A34

A crash has caused delays on the A34 on the same day as two weeks of roadworks begins.

Time’s up for town centre chain bar

Time’s up for town centre chain bar

A popular town centre bar will close early next year.

School’s woodland adventure

School’s woodland adventure

A primary school has kicked off the year in style, with the official opening of its new woodland playground.

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

Having made his Test match debut for England only three months ago, Gus Atkinson has quickly become the country’s newest cricketing star.

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

A Newbury headteacher – who refused to initially let Ofsted into her school – has given her reaction to the government’s planned changes.

Drug-driver took to the roads while banned

Drug-driver took to the roads while banned

A motorist was caught driving while disqualified – after taking cocaine.

My Newbury: A cormorant at the Wharf in Newbury

My Newbury: A cormorant at the Wharf in Newbury