District's villages highlighted in Elizabethan map

Giant tapestry goes on display in Oxford for the first time in centuries The Elizabethan names of towns and villages across the district have been highlighted…

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms

Storms could hit West Berkshire this afternoon Flooding and travel disruption are expected across the south east this afternoon as the area is hit by…

Inkpen Church

Correction: This photograph was incorrectly credited previously. We would like to apologise for the mistake and thank Peter Towndrow for sending…

Rugby 'world cup' for young players 24 years ago, while fire breaks out at the railway station in 1919

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives In June, 1995, Kennet School hosted a rugby world cup, as pupils from eight schools throughout the…

Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the South East

Met Office warns of disruption to this evening's rush hour The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings as storms hit the South East today. There…

Series of M4 weekend closures begins tomorrow

Severe delays expected as junction 13 is shut for carriageway repairs The first in a series of weekend closures of the M4 at Junction 13 will begin tomorrow. Surface…

Remembering our part in Operation Overlord

Tractor trouble for Streatley pub

Road closed as structural engineers assess the damage The chimney of a 15th century pub has collapsed after it was struck by hay bales when a trailer…

Attempted raid at Sainsbury's

Newbury store was targeted last night Raiders targeted Newbury's Sainsbury's store overnight. The front door and tobacco kiosk area of the Hectors Way…

Best in Business Awards - enter now

In the last of our series we look at the final two categories in this year's awards Here they are; the final two categories in this year’s NWN Best…

Ex-police officer Jo’s business is going swimmingly

New owner of GR Swimming Schools on her rationale When Jo Lay retired from the police force after 18 years, she intended to spend more time with her children.…

Victoria’s putting businesses in picture with style

Photographic flair to corporate work Victoria Tapper’s love of photography was ignited after she stole her sister’s camera as a schoolgirl. She…

What the judges will want to see

Continuing our series, find out more about each award here Here is the low-down on the next three award categories at this year's NWN Best in Business…

“If there was a word bigger than thank you I would be saying it”

Public rally round to help soulmates marry Planning your wedding should be the happiest time of your life, but for one Thatcham woman it is also proving…

Still time to enter this year's NWN Best in Business Awards

Find out what the judges will be looking for in each category As summer appears to have ended before it began, we’re sure you are looking for something…

Best in Business – the low-down on the awards

Still wondering which categories to enter? Over the coming days we will tell you all you need to know Still wondering which category to enter in this…

Last chance to enter NWN Young Photographer of the Year awards

£100 Amazon voucher up for grabs for winner of each category THERE’S less than a week to go to get your entries in for this year’s Newbury…

Entries open for this year's best of the best businesses

Download an application form for any of the nine categories today Still wondering which category to enter in this year’s NWN Best in Business Awards?…

Could you be the NWN Young Photographer of the Year?

Entries are now open for the 2019 competition There are just 10 days left to go to get your entry in for this year's Newbury Weekly News Young Photographer…

Luna owner Caroline is still dancing under stars

Journey from beach bar in Cape Town to four successful fashion boutiques Returning to the area where she went to school was never in the plan for Caroline…