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Sarah was one of the journalists who set up Newburytoday nearly 20 years ago and now heads up our teams in Newbury, Stratford and New Milton. She is an award-winning journalist with 25 years of experience in both local and national media. When she’s not working you will find her watching or playing some kind of sport.

‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

16 September 2025
‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

‘Financial and external factors’ blamed as popular restaurant shuts with immediate effect

16 September 2025

A popular West Berkshire restaurant – which features in this year’s prestigious Michelin Guide – has closed for the last time.

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Flooding shut major route between Newbury and Thatcham this morning

15 September 2025
Flooding shut major route between Newbury and Thatcham this morning

Flooding shut major route between Newbury and Thatcham this morning

15 September 2025

A busy road was closed this morning due to flooding.


It’s all Good at Burghclere Primary

15 September 2025
It’s all Good at Burghclere Primary

It’s all Good at Burghclere Primary

15 September 2025

A village primary school is celebrating after a successful Ofsted highlighted the improvements it has made.


AWE technology uncovers the past

15 September 2025
AWE technology uncovers the past

AWE technology uncovers the past

15 September 2025

Cutting edge technology has been helping a town council uncover its past.


A charming chap looking for a loving companion

14 September 2025
A charming chap looking for a loving companion

A charming chap looking for a loving companion

14 September 2025

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Warning as strong winds look to batter district

13 September 2025
Warning as strong winds look to batter district

Warning as strong winds look to batter district

13 September 2025

Strong winds are expected to batter the district this weekend.


Donations to cancer charity hit £234,000 after this year’s classic vehicle show

11 September 2025
Donations to cancer charity hit £234,000 after this year’s classic vehicle show

Donations to cancer charity hit £234,000 after this year’s classic vehicle show

11 September 2025

More than £13,000 was raised for a cancer charity thanks to another successful annual Newbury event.


Tri stars take the plunge

11 September 2025
Tri stars take the plunge

Tri stars take the plunge

11 September 2025

Hundreds of athletes have taken to the water, road and paths of West Berkshire for the much-loved annual Newbury Triathlon.


Opening the doors to town’s history

11 September 2025
Opening the doors to town’s history

Opening the doors to town’s history

11 September 2025

Old buildings across Newbury will open their doors to the public this weekend as part of the largest heritage festival in the country.


Community’s thanks to emergency services

10 September 2025
Community’s thanks to emergency services

Community’s thanks to emergency services

10 September 2025

A “heart-warming display of gratitude” for the emergency services was on display at a special service in Newbury.


West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

10 September 2025
West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

10 September 2025

A West Berkshire MP has been made a minister in a government shake-up.


A week in the life of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance - and how your donations help the charity

09 September 2025
A week in the life of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance - and how your donations help the charity

A week in the life of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance - and how your donations help the charity

09 September 2025

A third of people don’t realise the air ambulance is a charity, latest research shows.


Arrests made after Newbury ‘rave’

06 September 2025
Arrests made after Newbury ‘rave’

Arrests made after Newbury ‘rave’

06 September 2025

Two men have been arrested in connection with an unlicensed music event in Newbury overnight.


Pub reopens after months of renovations – with a new name and new owners

05 September 2025
Pub reopens after months of renovations – with a new name and new owners

Pub reopens after months of renovations – with a new name and new owners

05 September 2025

A refurbished pub will open its doors to the public again today.


Partying in the paddock with Clean Bandit and Björn Again

20 August 2025
Partying in the paddock with Clean Bandit and Björn Again

Partying in the paddock with Clean Bandit and Björn Again

20 August 2025

Thousands of music lovers and racegoers have been enjoying the second weekend of partying in the paddock at Newbury.


Crash causes long delays on M4

18 August 2025
Crash causes long delays on M4

Crash causes long delays on M4

18 August 2025

An overturned vehicle caused long delays on the M4 this afternoon.


‘I can honestly say it was one of the most delicious puddings I have ever had the pleasure of eating’ - We review The Bell at Ramsbury

04 August 2025
‘I can honestly say it was one of the most delicious puddings I have ever had the pleasure of eating’ - We review The Bell at Ramsbury

‘I can honestly say it was one of the most delicious puddings I have ever had the pleasure of eating’ - We review The Bell at Ramsbury

04 August 2025

At the heart of a quaint Wiltshire village, just a short drive outside of the bustle of Hungerford, sits a grand white building.


A Weekend to Remember in September

04 August 2025
A Weekend to Remember in September

A Weekend to Remember in September

04 August 2025

Highclere Castle will throw open its gates for a special A Weekend to Remember celebration in September.


Woman charged with wasting police time

01 August 2025
Woman charged with wasting police time

Woman charged with wasting police time

01 August 2025

A woman has been charged with wasting police time.


Woman left with serious life-changing injuries after collision between car and pedestrian

30 July 2025
Woman left with serious life-changing injuries after collision between car and pedestrian

Woman left with serious life-changing injuries after collision between car and pedestrian

30 July 2025

A woman in her 80s has been left with ‘serious life-changing injuries’ after a crash yesterday.


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