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A very different use for Newbury Racecourse in 1914 and Turnpike turmoil 25 years ago

23 April 2019
A very different use for Newbury Racecourse in 1914 and Turnpike turmoil 25 years ago

A very different use for Newbury Racecourse in 1914 and Turnpike turmoil 25 years ago

23 April 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Newbury Racecourse was requisitioned by the War Office in August 1914 and turned into a prisoner-of-war…


Shipla joins the Gardner Leader team

23 April 2019
Shipla joins the Gardner Leader team

Shipla joins the Gardner Leader team

23 April 2019

Law firm Gardner Leader has marked the start of spring with the additional appointment of Shipla Khanum to its growing corporate and commercial team. Recruited…


Newbury schoolgirls charity triathlon

23 April 2019
Newbury schoolgirls charity triathlon

Newbury schoolgirls charity triathlon

23 April 2019

St Bart's trio help sponsor sixth guide dog A TRIO of Year 7 students from St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury, have been swimming, running and cycling…


Easter egg appeal

08 April 2019
Easter egg appeal

Easter egg appeal

08 April 2019

Newbury restaurant asks for chocolate donations to go to children in care A Newbury restaurant is appealing to the public to help boost its Easter Egg…


A new clock for Hungerford High Street

03 April 2019
A new clock for Hungerford High Street

A new clock for Hungerford High Street

03 April 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives There was no excuse for not knowing the time in Hungerford High Street in the 1860s. In June 1862,…


50 years ago - Anger as rent rates look set to rise by more than 100%

01 April 2019
50 years ago - Anger as rent rates look set to rise by more than 100%

50 years ago - Anger as rent rates look set to rise by more than 100%

01 April 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives This aerial shot of Newbury was taken 16 years ago in 2003. The main change is on the left…


Breakfast launch for Best in Business

29 March 2019
Breakfast launch for Best in Business

Breakfast launch for Best in Business

29 March 2019

NWN Best in Business Awards 2019 is officially launched today This year’s NWN Best is Business Awards enjoyed its official launch today (Friday). Business…


A different view of Northbrook Street and how Newbury Racecourse's new stand split opinion

20 March 2019
A different view of Northbrook Street and how Newbury Racecourse's new stand split opinion

A different view of Northbrook Street and how Newbury Racecourse's new stand split opinion

20 March 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Here's a picture of Northbrook Street in the 1920s, looking towards the Clock House. On the left…


Uncertain future for Newbury store

20 March 2019
Uncertain future for Newbury store

Uncertain future for Newbury store

20 March 2019

Office Outlet goes into administration The future of a Newbury store is in doubt after Office Outlet went into administration this week. The company has…


A bustling market day in Newbury in the 80s

13 March 2019
A bustling market day in Newbury in the 80s

A bustling market day in Newbury in the 80s

13 March 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives NEWBURY has always been a traditional market town. The market was first established in the Middle…


Young entrepreneurs showcase their wares

06 March 2019
Young entrepreneurs showcase their wares

Young entrepreneurs showcase their wares

06 March 2019

Kennet Centre hosts annual Young Enterprise Trade Fair this weekend More than 50 pupils from schools across the district will be plying their wares at…


Hardly a car in sight....the difference a few decades makes

06 March 2019
Hardly a car in sight....the difference a few decades makes

Hardly a car in sight....the difference a few decades makes

06 March 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The first thing you notice about old photographs of the town is the lack of traffic. These days,…


Eloise is a record-breaker

12 February 2019
Eloise is a record-breaker

Eloise is a record-breaker

12 February 2019

Newbury swimmer romps to new best in breaststroke at county championships NEWBURY swimmer Eloise Wade broke an age group record on her way to gold at…


When the circus came to town

07 February 2019
When the circus came to town

When the circus came to town

07 February 2019

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Motorists in Newbury were fuming last week after roadworks snarled up traffic in town. Flashback…


Founders pass two famous Newbury businesses to next generation

05 February 2019
Founders pass two famous Newbury businesses to next generation

Founders pass two famous Newbury businesses to next generation

05 February 2019

Sarah Bosley talks to the owners of Newbury Electronics and the Highnett Group about their succession planning Two long-standing Newbury businesses have…


Mark has big plans for the Herongate Club

05 February 2019
Mark has big plans for the Herongate Club

Mark has big plans for the Herongate Club

05 February 2019

Director outlines vision for community-based, not-for-profit leisure facility 2018 was quite a busy year for one local man. And he has big plans for this…


Newbury from the sky in 1988

19 December 2018
Newbury from the sky in 1988

Newbury from the sky in 1988

19 December 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives This is a bird’s eye view of Newbury back in 1988. Although much of the town centre has remained…


‘Individual service we offer helps set us apart’

11 December 2018
‘Individual service we offer helps set us apart’

‘Individual service we offer helps set us apart’

11 December 2018

Sue Hobbs of Mik’s Paints talks about the growth of her interiors business Inside a small, unassuming unit on Mill Lane, Newbury, is an Aladdin’s…


"To the splendour of their devotion and courage we owe all that we are and all we yet shall be" - the armistice is celebrated in 1918

28 November 2018
"To the splendour of their devotion and courage we owe all that we are and all we yet shall be" - the armistice is celebrated in 1918

"To the splendour of their devotion and courage we owe all that we are and all we yet shall be" - the armistice is celebrated in 1918

28 November 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives There were street parties across the UK to celebrate the coronation of George VI on May 12,…


Joe’s travels in the world of digital marketing

14 November 2018
Joe’s travels in the world of digital marketing

Joe’s travels in the world of digital marketing

14 November 2018

Generate UK boss on core values of his firm When he was travelling many years ago, Joe Baily noticed that there were a number of families enjoying the…


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