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Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

04 August 2025
Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

Upcoming roadworks in Thatcham, Hungerford and surrounding areas

04 August 2025

More roadworks are planned for the following two weeks, causing local disruption.

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Readers’ views: ‘Recycling is rubbish in West Berkshire’

04 August 2025
Readers’ views: ‘Recycling is rubbish in West Berkshire’

Readers’ views: ‘Recycling is rubbish in West Berkshire’

04 August 2025

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

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Man sentenced for assault on woman

03 August 2025
Man sentenced for assault on woman

Man sentenced for assault on woman

03 August 2025

A man has been made subject to a restraining order after assaulting a woman.


Suspended sentence for repeat drug-drive offender

03 August 2025
Suspended sentence for repeat drug-drive offender

Suspended sentence for repeat drug-drive offender

03 August 2025

A motorist took cocaine before driving a goods vehicle using false number plates.

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Closure order extended in Newbury

03 August 2025
Closure order extended in Newbury

Closure order extended in Newbury

03 August 2025

Closure order extended on Newbury property due to anti-social behaviour.

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Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

03 August 2025
Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

03 August 2025

Westwood Farm Schools’ Complex Needs Resource enjoys first ever day out at Beale Wildlife Park.


Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

02 August 2025
Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

02 August 2025

Four heavy goods vehicles have been fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berkshire.


Woman assaulted police

02 August 2025
Woman assaulted police

Woman assaulted police

02 August 2025

A woman has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer.


Was Coca-Cola once green? See if you can get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz

02 August 2025
Was Coca-Cola once green? See if you can get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz

Was Coca-Cola once green? See if you can get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz

02 August 2025

Have a crack at this week’s Saturday Social general knowledge quiz.


Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

02 August 2025
Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

02 August 2025

A major food support initiative in West Berkshire has finished seven days ahead of schedule, delivering supplies to children.


All you need to know about the summer of festivals

02 August 2025
All you need to know about the summer of festivals

All you need to know about the summer of festivals

02 August 2025

As the summer holidays hit us, so do the festivals with thousands enjoying a weekend of fun, here’s a quick guide to three of them!


Hampshire police and crime commissioner role to remain until 2027

02 August 2025
Hampshire police and crime commissioner role to remain until 2027

Hampshire police and crime commissioner role to remain until 2027

02 August 2025

The powers of the Hampshire police and crime commissioner will not be transferred to the new mayor’s office in May 2026.


Back in the day

02 August 2025
Back in the day

Back in the day

02 August 2025

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


Man tells jury that sex attack accuser was a woman scorned

01 August 2025
Man tells jury that sex attack accuser was a woman scorned

Man tells jury that sex attack accuser was a woman scorned

01 August 2025

A man who denies groping a sleeping woman has told jurors she accused him out of anger - because he stopped.


Driver had drunk more than three times limit

01 August 2025
Driver had drunk more than three times limit

Driver had drunk more than three times limit

01 August 2025

A woman drank more than three times the legal limit before driving.


Burghclere and Newtown Summer Flower Show tomorrow (Saturday)

01 August 2025
Burghclere and Newtown Summer Flower Show tomorrow (Saturday)

Burghclere and Newtown Summer Flower Show tomorrow (Saturday)

01 August 2025

Burghclere and Newtown Summer Flower Show will have lots on display, with fun entertainment throughout the day.


Upcoming roadworks in Newbury

01 August 2025
Upcoming roadworks in Newbury

Upcoming roadworks in Newbury

01 August 2025

Here’s where road works will be taking place in Newbury in the next two weeks.


Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

01 August 2025
Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

01 August 2025

Burney Bit has been rated outstanding in all areas during its first-ever inspection.


Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

01 August 2025
Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

Traveller father pleads with council not to evict his family

01 August 2025

A dad has made a desperate plea for his family to be able to stay in a mobile home on land he owns.


Italian car show roars to life in town centre

01 August 2025
Italian car show roars to life in town centre

Italian car show roars to life in town centre

01 August 2025

Newbury Lions brought the show to Northbrook Street, with a host of Italian sports cars.


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