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Phil has been taking photos for the Newbury Weekly News for 27 years and has been employed at the paper for 24 years. In that time Phil has won several awards including Local Newspaper Photographer of the Year at the Picture Editors Awards. If Phil isn’t at a community event taking photos you'll find him out walking his dog Tilly around Greenham Common.

Drivers facing delays on M4 following collision

31 October 2025
Drivers facing delays on M4 following collision

Drivers facing delays on M4 following collision

31 October 2025

Motorists are facing long delays on the M4 westbound this afternoon (Friday) following a road traffic collision


Lane closed on M4 eastbound following collision

14 October 2025
Lane closed on M4 eastbound following collision

Lane closed on M4 eastbound following collision

14 October 2025

One lane is currently closed on the M4 eastbound following a road traffic collision earlier this morning (Tuesday).


M4 closed eastbound after vehicle fire

14 October 2025
M4 closed eastbound after vehicle fire

M4 closed eastbound after vehicle fire

14 October 2025

Drivers are facing long delays on the M4 this morning after a vehicle fire closed the eastbound carriageway.


Road closure on Hambridge Road

13 October 2025
Road closure on Hambridge Road

Road closure on Hambridge Road

13 October 2025

Hambridge Road has been closed to traffic this morning


Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to assault and dangerous driving

25 September 2025
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to assault and dangerous driving

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to assault and dangerous driving

25 September 2025

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault and dangerous driving incident at Chieveley Services, off the M4, in Berkshire.


Appeal for witnesses following public order incidents and assault

25 September 2025
Appeal for witnesses following public order incidents and assault

Appeal for witnesses following public order incidents and assault

25 September 2025

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following three incidents, which are believed to be linked, in Newbury


Road closed in both directions at Newtown following serious collision

24 September 2025
Road closed in both directions at Newtown following serious collision

Road closed in both directions at Newtown following serious collision

24 September 2025

A serious road traffic collision has led to the closure of the A339 in both directions near Newtown, close to the junction with the B4640.


Your Photos – Krazy Races brings the fun to Newbury

28 August 2025
Your Photos – Krazy Races brings the fun to Newbury

Your Photos – Krazy Races brings the fun to Newbury

28 August 2025

Take a look at our reader photos, capturing the excitement of this year’s Newbury BID Krazy Races.


Delays on M4 eastbound due to lane closure

05 August 2025
Delays on M4 eastbound due to lane closure

Delays on M4 eastbound due to lane closure

05 August 2025

One lane is currently closed on the M4 eastbound.


Two lanes closed on M4

28 July 2025
Two lanes closed on M4

Two lanes closed on M4

28 July 2025

Two lanes are currently closed on the M4 at Junction 12


Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thatcham

20 July 2025
Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thatcham

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thatcham

20 July 2025

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Thatcham.


Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

13 July 2025
Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

13 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

12 July 2025
Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

12 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Get out for the count!

11 July 2025
Get out for the count!

Get out for the count!

11 July 2025

Residents across West Berkshire and North Hampshire are being urged to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.


Kennet School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

06 July 2025
Kennet School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Kennet School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

06 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Trinity School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

05 July 2025
Trinity School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Trinity School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

05 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Kennet School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

04 July 2025
Kennet School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Kennet School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

04 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


St Gabriel’s School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

03 July 2025
St Gabriel’s School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

St Gabriel’s School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

03 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


A sparkling finale at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa

03 July 2025
A sparkling finale at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa

A sparkling finale at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa

03 July 2025

English Wine Week ended on a high note at The Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Stockcross at the weekend.


Appeal for witnesses after collision on M4

02 July 2025
Appeal for witnesses after collision on M4

Appeal for witnesses after collision on M4

02 July 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the M4 today (Wednesday).


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