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Woman died from drugs combination, inquest told

A woman described by friends as a ‘one in a million’ died after taking prescription drugs and cocaine.

Cerebal palsy won’t stop aspiring teen journalist going for his dream

Cerebal palsy won’t stop aspiring teen journalist going for his dream

Jake Parsons, 17, has spent the summer interviewing the big leagues of darts.

Cole’s double sinks Scorpions

Cole’s double sinks Scorpions

THE Hooker (Celia Hooker and Jamie Cole) outgunned Thatcham Scorpions, (Simon Barter and Lee Calcutt) in Division 1 of the Newbury Summer League.

Humphries seeks glory Down Under

Humphries seeks glory Down Under

Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will make their World Series of Darts debuts Down Under on Friday at the 2024 Australian Darts Masters.

Licensee is moving on after 10 years behind the bar at town centre pub

Licensee is moving on after 10 years behind the bar at town centre pub

A town centre licensee has announced he is moving on to pastures new.

Town centre publican to say farewell after a decade

Town centre publican to say farewell after a decade

A town centre licensee has announced he is moving on to pastures new.

Man faces child sex charges

Man faces child sex charges

A man has been sent to the crown court on child sex charges.

Annual Battle Proms spectacular draws thousands to Highclere Castle

Annual Battle Proms spectacular draws thousands to Highclere Castle

Thousands attended the 23rd annual Battle proms at Highclere Castle on Saturday, August 3.

Police officer who botched child sex abuse probe guilty of gross misconduct

Police officer who botched child sex abuse probe guilty of gross misconduct

A Newbury police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for botching an historic sexual abuse case.

Cannabis dealer awaits sentence

Cannabis dealer awaits sentence

A man is awaiting sentence for drug dealing.

It’s the 31st West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Show

It’s the 31st West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Show

Petrolheads were in heaven at the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Show on Sunday.

Town sex assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Town sex assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Police have appealed for witnesses to a sexual assault.

My Newbury: Barnum at The Watermill

My Newbury: Barnum at The Watermill

This My Newbury picture of “a very well deserved standing ovation” for The Watermill’s latest production, Barnum, was taken by Tracey Godsmark.

Man admits assaulting emergency worker

Man admits assaulting emergency worker

A man assaulted a female emergency care assistant.

Let them entertain you!

Let them entertain you!

West Berkshire leisure centres are hosting an array of free activities this summer, as well as free school meals for eligible children.

Man caught with child sex images

Man caught with child sex images

A man caught with indecent images of children is awaiting sentence.

Readers’ views: ‘A senseless and unnecessary destruction of our precious flowers’

Readers’ views: ‘A senseless and unnecessary destruction of our precious flowers’

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

Man caught with cannabis

04 August 2024

Man caught with cannabis

04 August 2024

A man has been sentenced for cannabis possession.

TVP ‘fully prepared to respond to any disorder which may arise’ if violent protests erupt

TVP ‘fully prepared to respond to any disorder which may arise’ if violent protests erupt

Thames Valley’s police chief has responded to violent disorder in the wake of the Southport knife killings.

Man forced his way into near neighbour’s home

Man forced his way into near neighbour’s home