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Ralph Webb joined the Newbury Weekly News in 2014. He previously worked as a senior journalist and on the sports desk of the Reading Evening Post for 22 years.

Kennet Valley companies team up for Flat season

24 March 2025
Kennet Valley companies team up for Flat season

Kennet Valley companies team up for Flat season

24 March 2025

All Angels and Kennet Valley Syndicates have announced a new sponsorship deal for the upcoming Flat racing season.


Thatcham game off after floodlight fire

26 February 2025
Thatcham game off after floodlight fire

Thatcham game off after floodlight fire

26 February 2025

THATCHAM Town’s fixture with Bideford on Tuesday was postponed after a fire broke out in a floodlight at Waterside Park shortly before kick-off.


Promotion fight continues for Newbury & Thatcham Hockey

13 February 2025
Promotion fight continues for Newbury & Thatcham Hockey

Promotion fight continues for Newbury & Thatcham Hockey

13 February 2025

Luke Morley produced a man-of-the-match display


Harry’s a hat-trick hero

04 February 2025
Harry’s a hat-trick hero

Harry’s a hat-trick hero

04 February 2025

NEWBURY and Thatcham Men's 1st XI stepped up their South Central League Division 1 North promotion challenge with a thumping win over Yateley.


Doug’s double brings a new lease of life

27 January 2025
Doug’s double brings a new lease of life

Doug’s double brings a new lease of life

27 January 2025

NEWBURY & Thatcham men’s 1st XI revitalised their promotion campaign in South Central League Division 1 North.


Countdown begins to farmland survey

26 January 2025
Countdown begins to farmland survey

Countdown begins to farmland survey

26 January 2025

A census is to be held next month to help reverse the decline in the UK’s bird population.


A sky full of birds on the move

07 December 2024
A sky full of birds on the move

A sky full of birds on the move

07 December 2024

All sorts of animals migrate, from hoverflies to whales, but it’s birds that really bring migration to life.


All the action from the weekend’s Newbury Netball League fixtures

17 October 2024
All the action from the weekend’s Newbury Netball League fixtures

All the action from the weekend’s Newbury Netball League fixtures

17 October 2024

Reports and photos from the weekend’s games


Blues are quick out of the blocks

14 August 2024
Blues are quick out of the blocks

Blues are quick out of the blocks

14 August 2024

NEWBURY Blues kicked off their pre-season in style with a crushing win in a friendly at Gosport and Fareham on Saturday.


Crusaders come out fighting

14 August 2024
Crusaders come out fighting

Crusaders come out fighting

14 August 2024

HUNGERFORD Town bounced back from a nightmare start to get their Southern League campaign up and running on Tuesday night.


Lawler stays positive after cup exit

08 August 2024
Lawler stays positive after cup exit

Lawler stays positive after cup exit

08 August 2024

TADLEY Calleva manager Joe Lawler is still full of confidence, despite seeing his side knocked out of the FA Cup in their season opener on Saturday.


Crusaders’ injury setback

07 August 2024
Crusaders’ injury setback

Crusaders’ injury setback

07 August 2024

HUNGERFORD Town have been handed an injury blow on the eve of the new Southern League Premier South season.


Falkland’s title dream still alive

06 August 2024
Falkland’s title dream still alive

Falkland’s title dream still alive

06 August 2024

FALKLAND are just five games away from reclaiming their place in the Home Counties Premier Cricket League.


Tooze is spot on for Thatcham

05 August 2024
Tooze is spot on for Thatcham

Tooze is spot on for Thatcham

05 August 2024

KYLE Tooze made a sensational return to Thatcham Town on Saturday.


Pair in 18-hole shootout for Newbury and Crookham Medal

23 May 2024
Pair in 18-hole shootout for Newbury and Crookham Medal

Pair in 18-hole shootout for Newbury and Crookham Medal

23 May 2024

ONE of the oldest trophies at Newbury & Crookham Golf Club, dating back to 1874 was played for over the weekend


Deasy excited by England Hockey call-up

17 May 2024
Deasy excited by England Hockey call-up

Deasy excited by England Hockey call-up

17 May 2024

Olly Deasy is looking forward to leading England out in the Over-35 Hockey World Cup in South Africa later this year.


Thrilling climax to junior pairs

13 May 2024
Thrilling climax to junior pairs

Thrilling climax to junior pairs

13 May 2024

TWENTY pairs took part in the Newbury and District Junior tournaments held at Elstree School.


Blues cruise to Shield glory

13 May 2024
Blues cruise to Shield glory

Blues cruise to Shield glory

13 May 2024

GEORGE Robinson-Slater played a starring role as Newbury Blues lifted the Papa Johns Cup South Shield in Bristol on Sunday.


Newbury pair hit double top

09 May 2024
Newbury pair hit double top

Newbury pair hit double top

09 May 2024

TWO under-18 boys – Alex James and Chris Hill from Newbury Volleyball Club – won the men’s annual indoor doubles volleyball tournament.


Blues back from the brink

07 May 2024
Blues back from the brink

Blues back from the brink

07 May 2024

NEWBURY Blues head coach James McAvoy went through the whole range of emotions before seeing his side reach the final of the Papa Johns Cup.


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