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Race worker good as new after horror at Windsor 100 years ago

27 September 2019
Race worker good as new after horror at Windsor 100 years ago

Race worker good as new after horror at Windsor 100 years ago

27 September 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The partygoers pictured above were dressed to the nines in Thatcham in 1947. The revellers were…


Kennet and Avon Canal in Hungerford

25 September 2019
Kennet and Avon Canal in Hungerford

Kennet and Avon Canal in Hungerford

25 September 2019

Thanks to Ken Rayner of Hungerford for this My Newbury photograph. It was snapped last Sunday on the footbridge over the Kennet and Avon Canal, in Hungerford.


Delays to rail services after heavy rain causes flooding at train station

24 September 2019
Delays to rail services after heavy rain causes flooding at train station

Delays to rail services after heavy rain causes flooding at train station

24 September 2019

Downpours cause havoc across the area and are expected to continue throughout the day Torrential rain overnight and this morning has led to flooding at…


Richie has a taste for growing a sustainable business

20 September 2019
Richie has a taste for growing a sustainable business

Richie has a taste for growing a sustainable business

20 September 2019

Work/life balance important to chef Everyone strives for a perfect work/life balance, but one Newbury man created his business to ensure he could achieve…


It's Show-time

20 September 2019
It's Show-time

It's Show-time

20 September 2019

Your guide to the annual show More than 60,000 people are expected to attend the Royal County of Berkshire Show this weekend. Now in its 110th year, the…


15 years to travel 12 miles - the letter that took a while to arrive

09 September 2019
15 years to travel 12 miles - the letter that took a while to arrive

15 years to travel 12 miles - the letter that took a while to arrive

09 September 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives All was quiet in Northbrook Street, Newbury, back in 1947. Stradlings Motorworks is in the foreground…


Gadwall ducklings in Newbury

09 September 2019
Gadwall ducklings in Newbury

Gadwall ducklings in Newbury

09 September 2019

This My Newbury photograph of what is believed to be a gadwall duck and ducklings, was taken by Lesley Taylor, near the Salvation Army charity shop in…


Tap into knowledge of bathrooms

06 September 2019
Tap into knowledge of bathrooms

Tap into knowledge of bathrooms

06 September 2019

Newbury Bathrooms’ enthusiastic pair talk about their plans for the business after working their way to the top From butchery to bathrooms, Mike Mitchell’s…


Running bathroom firm with military precision

09 August 2019
Running bathroom firm with military precision

Running bathroom firm with military precision

09 August 2019

Couple outline secrets of their success and talk about their Ripples showroom The beautifully elegant showroom of Ripples Newbury is a far cry from where…


Newbury pair face pride of England

08 August 2019
Newbury pair face pride of England

Newbury pair face pride of England

08 August 2019

While youngster prepares to take on the Biathle Worlds Newbury's swimmers have finished the season in spectacular style with five youngsters qualifying…


Police and ambulance at Brimpton incident

04 August 2019
Police and ambulance at Brimpton incident

Police and ambulance at Brimpton incident

04 August 2019

Emergency services are currently in attendance Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Brimpton. Police and ambulance crews have…


Thatcham surgery leads the way in diabetes control

02 August 2019
Thatcham surgery leads the way in diabetes control

Thatcham surgery leads the way in diabetes control

02 August 2019

GP launches new way of working for patients with type 2 diabetes Last month saw the launch of a new service aimed at decreasing the number of people with…


Queen's Award for Thatcham business

31 July 2019
Queen's Award for Thatcham business

Queen's Award for Thatcham business

31 July 2019

Environmental analysis company presented with award by Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire A Thatcham environmental analysis business has been recognised for…


This is us

29 July 2019
This is us

This is us

29 July 2019

The past, present and future of the Newbury Weekly News


Strictly Oti

22 July 2019
Strictly Oti

Strictly Oti

22 July 2019

Dancer and choreographer, Oti Mabuse, talks to us ahead of the opening night of Kiss Me, Kate


Nostalgia: Racing stables hit by flu outbreak 50 years ago

12 July 2019
Nostalgia: Racing stables hit by flu outbreak 50 years ago

Nostalgia: Racing stables hit by flu outbreak 50 years ago

12 July 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Newbury town centre has changed dramatically in recent years. And nowhere more so than Park…


Can Tilly the Wonderdog predict England's World Cup result?

02 July 2019
Can Tilly the Wonderdog predict England's World Cup result?

Can Tilly the Wonderdog predict England's World Cup result?

02 July 2019

Our photographer's dog returns to show off her psychic skills The NWN's Tilly the psychic wonderdog is back. As England's women prepare for one of the…


Leaky pool given £1.5m refit in 1994

25 June 2019
Leaky pool given £1.5m refit in 1994

Leaky pool given £1.5m refit in 1994

25 June 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Northcroft Leisure Centre’s indoor swimming pool had a £1.5m refit in 1994. It…


Top gymnasts join club’s celebrations

23 June 2019
Top gymnasts join club’s celebrations

Top gymnasts join club’s celebrations

23 June 2019

GB athletes at 40th anniversary evening Two top gymnasts were the guests of honour as Newbury Gymnastics Club celebrated its 40th anniversary recently. The…


Don't forget the M4 closures this weekend

21 June 2019
Don't forget the M4 closures this weekend

Don't forget the M4 closures this weekend

21 June 2019

Junction 13 as carriageway repairs continue Motorists are being reminded that carriageway repairs are continuing on the M4 this weekend, meaning more…


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