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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.

West Berkshire remembers

10 November 2025
West Berkshire remembers

West Berkshire remembers

10 November 2025

Thousands of people bowed their heads in silent remembrance as the district paid tribute to the Fallen at churches and war memorials on Sunday.


Soup kitchen founder honoured at Windsor Castle

06 November 2025
Soup kitchen founder honoured at Windsor Castle

Soup kitchen founder honoured at Windsor Castle

06 November 2025

The founder of a Newbury charity has spoken of the “truly wonderful, amazing” day she had for her investiture at Windsor Castle.


Newbury Society champion steps down

30 October 2025
Newbury Society champion steps down

Newbury Society champion steps down

30 October 2025

After eight years, David Peacock has stepped down as chairman of the Newbury Society, the town’s civic society.


All go for NWN Over-80s’ Parcel Fund – now in its 128th year!

29 October 2025
All go for NWN Over-80s’ Parcel Fund – now in its 128th year!

All go for NWN Over-80s’ Parcel Fund – now in its 128th year!

29 October 2025

This year’s Newbury Weekly News Over 80s’ Parcel Fund, sponsored by Greenham Trust, has officially launched.


The light fantastic at Welford Park

23 October 2025
The light fantastic at Welford Park

The light fantastic at Welford Park

23 October 2025

A West Berkshire estate has launched its light spectacular for the third successive year.


Volunteer for Spooktacular and get a free family ticket

11 October 2025
Volunteer for Spooktacular and get a free family ticket

Volunteer for Spooktacular and get a free family ticket

11 October 2025

With just three weeks to go, organisers of Newbury’s annual fireworks display are putting out an urgent plea for volunteer stewards.


Man left with life-threatening injuries after weekend crash

07 October 2025
Man left with life-threatening injuries after weekend crash

Man left with life-threatening injuries after weekend crash

07 October 2025

A motorcyclist has sustained life-threatening injuries after a crash.


Hill climb makes history

01 October 2025
Hill climb makes history

Hill climb makes history

01 October 2025

British cycling history was made in West Berks as the area hosted the UK's first combined Cycling Time Trials and British Cycling hill climb event.


Body found in search for missing Newbury man

30 September 2025
Body found in search for missing Newbury man

Body found in search for missing Newbury man

30 September 2025

A body has been found in the search for a man reported missing from Newbury at the weekend.


Community festival gets bigger and better

30 September 2025
Community festival gets bigger and better

Community festival gets bigger and better

30 September 2025

The Wash Common Community Festival proved to be more popular than ever when it returned to Falkland Cricket Club at the weekend.


Motorcyclist, 70, dies in Newbury crash

25 September 2025
Motorcyclist, 70, dies in Newbury crash

Motorcyclist, 70, dies in Newbury crash

25 September 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash.


Cheeky Charlie is looking for a lively home to call his own

21 September 2025
Cheeky Charlie is looking for a lively home to call his own

Cheeky Charlie is looking for a lively home to call his own

21 September 2025

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


Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Sunday

20 September 2025
Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Sunday

Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Sunday

20 September 2025

Organisers of this year’s Newbury Show are promising it will be “bigger and better than ever before”.


Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Saturday

19 September 2025
Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Saturday

Newbury Show 2025: What to see and do on Saturday

19 September 2025

Organisers of this year’s Newbury Show are promising it will be “bigger and better than ever before”.


‘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.


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