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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.

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

14 January 2025
Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

14 January 2025

A teenage girl who went missing from Tilehurst on Saturday has been found.


Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

13 January 2025
Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

Film sharing Newbury family’s heartbreaking story bids for national award

13 January 2025

A Newbury family has shared their story of loss, in a bid to raise awareness of the charity that supported them through their darkest days.


Ruby’s search for a loving retirement home

12 January 2025
Ruby’s search for a loving retirement home

Ruby’s search for a loving retirement home

12 January 2025

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


New year, new man at the top for college

09 January 2025
New year, new man at the top for college

New year, new man at the top for college

09 January 2025

The start of the new year brings a new man at the top for Newbury College.


More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire tonight

08 January 2025
More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire tonight

More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire tonight

08 January 2025

A weather warning for snow - in place today - has been extended north and now covers the whole of West Berkshire and North Hampshire.


Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

07 January 2025
Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

07 January 2025

UPDATED: A crash caused severe delays on the M4 this morning.


More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

06 January 2025
More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

06 January 2025

Further alerts for snow and ice have been issued for the area over the next few days, with a yellow warning coming into force from 5pm today.


Beauty spot will shut this week as diseased trees are felled

06 January 2025
Beauty spot will shut this week as diseased trees are felled

Beauty spot will shut this week as diseased trees are felled

06 January 2025

Work to fell diseased trees at a West Berkshire beauty spot will begin today.


M4 roadworks continue, with overnight closures planned until March

06 January 2025
M4 roadworks continue, with overnight closures planned until March

M4 roadworks continue, with overnight closures planned until March

06 January 2025

The next phase of roadworks at a junction on the M4 begins today.


Sweet brother and sister duo looking for a loving home

05 January 2025
Sweet brother and sister duo looking for a loving home

Sweet brother and sister duo looking for a loving home

05 January 2025

The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Just a reminder that the road will shut for 9 weeks from Monday

04 January 2025
Just a reminder that the road will shut for 9 weeks from Monday

Just a reminder that the road will shut for 9 weeks from Monday

04 January 2025

A busy Newbury road will be shut for nine weeks from Monday.

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Here’s how to volunteer in West Berkshire in 2025

04 January 2025
Here’s how to volunteer in West Berkshire in 2025

Here’s how to volunteer in West Berkshire in 2025

04 January 2025

More than 50 organisations will be hoping to encourage new helpers at West Berkshire’s largest volunteer recruitment event.


Mum in ‘high spirits’ despite still struggling with pain after crash

03 January 2025
Mum in ‘high spirits’ despite still struggling with pain after crash

Mum in ‘high spirits’ despite still struggling with pain after crash

03 January 2025

Dashcam footage shows the moment a woman’s new car was completely wrecked – just hours after she sold her old vehicle.


Beauty spot will shut next week as diseased trees are felled

02 January 2025
Beauty spot will shut next week as diseased trees are felled

Beauty spot will shut next week as diseased trees are felled

02 January 2025

Work to fell diseased trees at a West Berkshire beauty spot will begin next week.


The locals recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025

30 December 2024
The locals recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025

The locals recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025

30 December 2024

Community champions and unsung heroes are among those recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list.


Here’s when your bin will be collected this Christmas and which roads to avoid

21 December 2024
Here’s when your bin will be collected this Christmas and which roads to avoid

Here’s when your bin will be collected this Christmas and which roads to avoid

21 December 2024

When your bin will be collected and what the busiest roads will be over Christmas – here’s all you need to know about the festive period.


Christmas trees sparkle for good causes

21 December 2024
Christmas trees sparkle for good causes

Christmas trees sparkle for good causes

21 December 2024

A Newbury church has once again been illuminated with twinkling lights as it prepares for Christmas.


Sycamore Gap ‘Tree of Hope’ coming to Newbury

19 December 2024
Sycamore Gap ‘Tree of Hope’ coming to Newbury

Sycamore Gap ‘Tree of Hope’ coming to Newbury

19 December 2024

One of just 49 saplings grown from the Sycamore Gap tree, will be planted in Newbury.


Family’s Christmas lunch date with the Queen

18 December 2024
Family’s Christmas lunch date with the Queen

Family’s Christmas lunch date with the Queen

18 December 2024

A Newbury family joined the Queen for lunch and helped her to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House.


Watch as festive lanterns light up town centre

15 December 2024
Watch as festive lanterns light up town centre

Watch as festive lanterns light up town centre

15 December 2024

Thousands of twinkling lanterns transformed Newbury town centre into a dazzling display of light.


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