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Former IT expert amassed more than 2,000 indecent images of children aged two years and up

A paedophile pensioner amassed more than 2,000 indecent images of children, some as young a two years old.

Motorist convicted of drug-driving

Motorist convicted of drug-driving

A drug-driver had both cannabis and cocaine in his system when stopped by police.

Former youth leader sentenced for child sex images

Former youth leader sentenced for child sex images

A former town councillor and youth charity stalwart can today be exposed as a paedophile.

Man stole lamb from Thatcham store

02 October 2024

Man stole lamb from Thatcham store

02 October 2024

A man has taken food from a Thatcham store.

Drink-driver failed to stop after crash

Drink-driver failed to stop after crash

A drink-driver failed to stop after an accident.

Windows smashed in Thatcham

Windows smashed in Thatcham

A case of criminal damage has been reported in Thatcham.

POLL: Who would you most like to be the next leader of the Conservative Party?

POLL: Who would you most like to be the next leader of the Conservative Party?

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Man denies strangulation offence

Man denies strangulation offence

A man accused of non fatal, intentional strangulation has elected crown court trial.

My Newbury: Ploughing match at Mayridge Farm, Englefield

My Newbury: Ploughing match at Mayridge Farm, Englefield

This picture of a vintage tractor and plough at a recent ploughing match held at Mayridge Farm, Englefield, was taken by Tina Alder from Beenham.

Drug-driving charge is dismissed

Drug-driving charge is dismissed

A woman has been cleared of drug-driving.

Readers’ views: ‘Being hit at 20mph has a much better outcome than 30mph’

Readers’ views: ‘Being hit at 20mph has a much better outcome than 30mph’

A selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.

Man bombarded woman with sexual messaging

29 September 2024

Man bombarded woman with sexual messaging

29 September 2024

A man bombarded a woman with sexually explicit messages in an online marketplace.

Two admit charges involving violence and damage

Two admit charges involving violence and damage

Two men are awaiting sentence for assault and criminal damage.

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.

The latest commercial property news for West Berkshire

The latest commercial property news for West Berkshire

Quintons Commercial Property Agents is reporting a dwindling supply of property with a waiting list of purchasers and tenants keen to take space.

Thatcham’s OneBanx machine – three months on

Thatcham’s OneBanx machine – three months on