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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.


Man denies sexually assaulting woman as she slept

01 August 2025
Man denies sexually assaulting woman as she slept

Man denies sexually assaulting woman as she slept

01 August 2025

A woman awoke, horrified to find she was being sexually assaulted, a court has heard.


Camellia Club officially opens for dementia respite in Newbury

01 August 2025
Camellia Club officially opens for dementia respite in Newbury

Camellia Club officially opens for dementia respite in Newbury

01 August 2025

Fair Close Centre’s ‘Camellia Club’ officially opened its doors with a welcome event for its trustees and other valued guests.


80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

01 August 2025
80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

01 August 2025

‘Revenge or reconciliation: After war, what next?’ event will act as a “comradely reflective discussion” in commemoration of VJ Day.


Court grants antisocial behaviour closure order for town home

31 July 2025
Court grants antisocial behaviour closure order for town home

Court grants antisocial behaviour closure order for town home

31 July 2025

Police have successfully applied for a closure order on a town home.


‘Not guilty’ – jury clears man of child sex assault charges

31 July 2025
‘Not guilty’ – jury clears man of child sex assault charges

‘Not guilty’ – jury clears man of child sex assault charges

31 July 2025

A jury has returned not guilty verdicts on a man accused of sexually assaulting a child.


Here’s when you can meet Titan the Robot in Newbury

31 July 2025
Here’s when you can meet Titan the Robot in Newbury

Here’s when you can meet Titan the Robot in Newbury

31 July 2025

Titan the Robot will take centre stage in Newbury this week.


MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

30 July 2025
MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

MP meets triumphant Lionesses at 10 Downing Street

30 July 2025

A West Berkshire MP was lucky enough to be among the welcoming party when the England Lionesses arrived in Downing Street this week.

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MP goes on the beat with town centre police

30 July 2025
MP goes on the beat with town centre police

MP goes on the beat with town centre police

30 July 2025

Newbury’s MP was given an insight into the challenges facing the police when he went out on foot patrol in the town centre.


Villagers showcase imaginative method to combat speeding motorists

30 July 2025
Villagers showcase imaginative method to combat speeding motorists

Villagers showcase imaginative method to combat speeding motorists

30 July 2025

Meet one village’s unique method of controlling motorists’ speed on their streets…the SAMs.


Drink-driver is banned from the roads

29 July 2025
Drink-driver is banned from the roads

Drink-driver is banned from the roads

29 July 2025

A drink-driver was caught behind the wheel without a valid licence.


Woman sentenced for drug-driving

29 July 2025
Woman sentenced for drug-driving

Woman sentenced for drug-driving

29 July 2025

A woman took cocaine before getting behind the wheel of a car.


‘It’s that antisocial’: Thames Valley Police continues crackdown

29 July 2025
‘It’s that antisocial’: Thames Valley Police continues crackdown

‘It’s that antisocial’: Thames Valley Police continues crackdown

29 July 2025

Thames Valley Police is tackling antisocial behaviour head-on with a specialised campaign.


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