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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.

5 ways to spend the Summer Solstice

21 June 2025
5 ways to spend the Summer Solstice

5 ways to spend the Summer Solstice

21 June 2025

Today is the longest day of the year, with more hours of daylight to enjoy the beautiful area we live in.


Ambulance service campaign after 3,000 fall-related calls a month

19 June 2025
Ambulance service campaign after 3,000 fall-related calls a month

Ambulance service campaign after 3,000 fall-related calls a month

19 June 2025

South Central Ambulance Service has announced a month-long campaign to raise awareness of falls and frailty in older people.


Hundreds jumping to remember Highclere chef in marathon fundraiser

19 June 2025
Hundreds jumping to remember Highclere chef in marathon fundraiser

Hundreds jumping to remember Highclere chef in marathon fundraiser

19 June 2025

Hundreds of people will jump into action this weekend in memory of a local chef, a year on from his death.


Racing for everyone’s lives

19 June 2025
Racing for everyone’s lives

Racing for everyone’s lives

19 June 2025

It was just another manic run day, as more than £45,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK at an annual charity fun run in Newbury.


Jones Robinson team tackle ultra-marathon charity swim

18 June 2025
Jones Robinson team tackle ultra-marathon charity swim

Jones Robinson team tackle ultra-marathon charity swim

18 June 2025

A group of colleagues is embarking on an ultra-marathon swim today in aid of five local charities.


Celebrating honours

17 June 2025
Celebrating honours

Celebrating honours

17 June 2025

As the good news continues to sink in across the district, we have been catching up with some of those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.


This little old boy is looking for a loving retirement home

15 June 2025
This little old boy is looking for a loving retirement home

This little old boy is looking for a loving retirement home

15 June 2025

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


Newbury charity founder among those on King’s Honours List

13 June 2025
Newbury charity founder among those on King’s Honours List

Newbury charity founder among those on King’s Honours List

13 June 2025

The founder of a Newbury charity has said she is ‘incredibly honoured’ to have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.


St Bart’s entrepreneurs praised for innovation

13 June 2025
St Bart’s entrepreneurs praised for innovation

St Bart’s entrepreneurs praised for innovation

13 June 2025

Budding young entrepreneurs are celebrating after their company secured a regional innovation award.


Thunderstorm warning issued

13 June 2025
Thunderstorm warning issued

Thunderstorm warning issued

13 June 2025

A heavy thunderstorm is expected to hit West Berkshire later today.


Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

12 June 2025
Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

12 June 2025

A digger worth £40,000 has been stolen near Kingsclere.


Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

12 June 2025
Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

12 June 2025

A Newbury man battling terminal prostate cancer is preparing for a Scottish cycling challenge.


Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

11 June 2025
Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

11 June 2025

A West Berkshire wildlife park is celebrating two new, rare arrivals.


Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

10 June 2025
Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

10 June 2025

Roadworks are continuing to cause disruptions on the M4 this week.


Lorry fire shuts A34

09 June 2025
Lorry fire shuts A34

Lorry fire shuts A34

09 June 2025

The A34 is currently closed after a lorry fire overnight.


Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

08 June 2025
Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

08 June 2025

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


Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

06 June 2025
Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

06 June 2025

Heavy rain and thunder is due to batter the district for most of tomorrow.


Tea at the Palace

06 June 2025
Tea at the Palace

Tea at the Palace

06 June 2025

A Newbury College manager has spent a day at Buckingham Palace – and even got to see the King and Queen.


Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

05 June 2025
Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

05 June 2025

Hundreds of people enjoyed some fun in the sun as Newbury hosted a successful Family Day.


Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

03 June 2025
Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

03 June 2025

A new road scheme is now in place around a school to ensure the safety of its pupils.


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