We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.
A child sex offender who complained he was unable to get work was rebuked by a judge.
A man who made threats has been jailed.
Police are hunting for a man with connections to Newbury.
Thames Valley Police says action on knife crime is yielding results as offences drop by nine per cent
The ravages of heroin addiction - including limb amputation and heart infection - were starkly outlined in a courtroom.
Dermatologists and suncare experts reveal how much you should really spend on SPF this summer.
A woman is waiting to be sentenced for a serious assault on another female.
Firefighters have battled two blazes in West Berkshire this past week.
A disgraced former headteacher has been permanently disbarred from the profession.
A Thatcham property has been fully sealed by court order due to antisocial behaviour.
A man led police on a high speed chase through country roads in a stolen vehicle before crashing and overturning outside a village pub.
This picture of bluebells in woods in Hampstead Norreys was taken by Marian Mears.
A man has been sent to the crown court charged with strangling and seriously assaulting a woman.
A trial to extend the hours that Newbury is pedestrianised begins today.
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Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.
A sex offender failed to notify police of his new address.
A motorist has been banned from the roads for being unfit to drive through drugs.
There was barely a dry eye in the barn as legendary dog trainer Colin Thomas retired.
The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from music to motorways.
