Newbury Reporter

Tadley man’s challenge for Parkinson’s

A Tadley man will take on 30 different sports in 30 days to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s UK.

My Newbury: St Mary's Church at Marlston

My Newbury: St Mary's Church at Marlston

This picture of St Mary's Church at Marlston was taken by Annette Calow.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police searching for a missing man have found a body.

Motorist admits causing death by careless driving

Motorist admits causing death by careless driving

A driver who struck and killed a dog walker had been distracted by her car music system.

Owner sentenced for dog neglect

Owner sentenced for dog neglect

A man has been sentenced for having a dangerously out-of-control dog.

Readers’ views: ‘The River Lambourn is in need of some serious TLC’

Readers’ views: ‘The River Lambourn is in need of some serious TLC’

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

Man is guilty of harassing woman

Man is guilty of harassing woman

A man is waiting to be sentenced for harassing a woman.

Man in custody on strangulation charge

Man in custody on strangulation charge

A man has been locked up to await trial on a non-fatal strangulation charge.

Coroner to probe claims that man’s rural address contributed to care issues

Coroner to probe claims that man’s rural address contributed to care issues

A grieving son told an inquest that medical services failed his father, partly because he lived in a rural area.

Friendship Month opens the door to new friendships with Oddfellows

Friendship Month opens the door to new friendships with Oddfellows

Reading Oddfellows is inviting local residents to a series of special taster events designed to bring people together.

Newbury mayor to welcome visitors to Newbury Apple Day

Newbury mayor to welcome visitors to Newbury Apple Day

The Newbury mayor will be in the Market Place inviting people to take part in Newbury Apple Day.

Repeat offender sent to prison

Repeat offender sent to prison

A serial offender has been jailed for more than eight months.

Man awaits sentencing for stalking offence

Man awaits sentencing for stalking offence

A man has admitted stalking a woman.

Gotcha! Police nab fleeing suspect in Victoria Park, Newbury

Gotcha! Police nab fleeing suspect in Victoria Park, Newbury

This was the moment police caught a suspect who had tried to give them the slip.

Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

Four HGVs fined for ignoring weight restrictions in West Berks

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

Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

Hungry Holidays 2025: Early delivery despite soaring demand

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

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

All hail to the ale – it’s fun in the sun at The Hungerfdord Club’s beer bash

All hail to the ale – it’s fun in the sun at The Hungerfdord Club’s beer bash

The multi-award-winning Hungerford Club hosted its hugely popular, annual beer festival at the bank holiday weekend.

Thatcham’s KidsFest is pure dino-mite

Thatcham’s KidsFest is pure dino-mite

Thatcham town centre was transformed into a prehistoric playground as KidsFest returned for its second year yesterday (Thursday).

Rawlin has great expectations

Rawlin has great expectations