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Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

15 May 2025
Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

Guilty: Paedophile who tried to blame his victim, aged eight

15 May 2025

A paedophile who tried to brand his victim an attention seeker has been locked up to await sentencing.


Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

15 May 2025
Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

Man denies sending obscene or menacing message

15 May 2025

A man is to go on trial accused of sending an obscene or menacing message.


Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

14 May 2025
Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

Man stabbed in stomach during fight in Newbury

14 May 2025

A man was stabbed in the stomach during a fight involving four people in Newbury.

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David Harman installed as mayor of Newbury

14 May 2025
David Harman installed as mayor of Newbury

David Harman installed as mayor of Newbury

14 May 2025

The torch has been passed at Newbury’s mayor making 2025 ceremony.


Two thefts reported in Thatcham

14 May 2025
Two thefts reported in Thatcham

Two thefts reported in Thatcham

14 May 2025

Two thefts have been reported in Thatcham.


Nurse charged in connection with death in police custody

14 May 2025
Nurse charged in connection with death in police custody

Nurse charged in connection with death in police custody

14 May 2025

A nurse working for Thames Valley Police has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a death in custody.


A34 closed overnight this weekend for major road resurfacing

14 May 2025
A34 closed overnight this weekend for major road resurfacing

A34 closed overnight this weekend for major road resurfacing

14 May 2025

A series of closures are planned on the A34 for £1.7m of planned works – starting this weekend.


Villagers successfully block paedophile’s return to area

14 May 2025
Villagers successfully block paedophile’s return to area

Villagers successfully block paedophile’s return to area

14 May 2025

A paedophile who broke court orders has been sent to prison - because villagers objected to him living among them.


New takeaway plans approved

13 May 2025
New takeaway plans approved

New takeaway plans approved

13 May 2025

West Berkshire Council has approved plans for a new takeaway and flats in Theale High Street.


Motorbike stolen in Thatcham

13 May 2025
Motorbike stolen in Thatcham

Motorbike stolen in Thatcham

13 May 2025

A motorbike has been stolen in Thatcham.


Motorist fined for no insurance offence

13 May 2025
Motorist fined for no insurance offence

Motorist fined for no insurance offence

13 May 2025

A motorist was caught driving without a valid licence or insurance.


My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

13 May 2025
My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

13 May 2025

Here is a picture of an irregular hexagonal pillbox dug into the chalky landscape of the West Berkshire downs.


‘It’s all about big smiles and bringing good vibes’

12 May 2025
‘It’s all about big smiles and bringing good vibes’

‘It’s all about big smiles and bringing good vibes’

12 May 2025

What a reception! Why service with a smile is seen as the ultimate hotel upgrade


Do not pass go: thief sent straight back to prison

12 May 2025
Do not pass go: thief sent straight back to prison

Do not pass go: thief sent straight back to prison

12 May 2025

It’s back to prison for a convicted thief caught trying to steal cars.


John Rankin academy change – What we know so far

12 May 2025
John Rankin academy change – What we know so far

John Rankin academy change – What we know so far

12 May 2025

It has been over two months since newburytoday revealed the Department for Education intervened to turn John Rankin Junior School into an academy.


Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

12 May 2025
Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

Readers’ views: ‘I am excited to start the trial pedestrianisation extension’

12 May 2025

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


Roads ban for drug-driver

11 May 2025
Roads ban for drug-driver

Roads ban for drug-driver

11 May 2025

A motorist had consumed cannabis before getting behind the wheel.


Roads ban for drink-driver

11 May 2025
Roads ban for drink-driver

Roads ban for drink-driver

11 May 2025

A motorist has been caught drink-driving.


Man faces assault charge

10 May 2025
Man faces assault charge

Man faces assault charge

10 May 2025

A man has been accused of assaulting a woman and damaging her property.


Concerns dispelled over incinerator facility

10 May 2025
Concerns dispelled over incinerator facility

Concerns dispelled over incinerator facility

10 May 2025

Concerns have been dispelled about a new incinerator facility in West Berkshire that will create energy by burning waste.


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