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Watership Academy aims to 'serve the community musically'

10 July 2018
Watership Academy aims to 'serve the community musically'

Watership Academy aims to 'serve the community musically'

10 July 2018

Free initiative to encourage young brass and percussion players to play with Watership Brass Watership Brass is launching an initiative to encourage young…


Johnny Morris opens pet show in 1980, while local Boy Scout uncovers hidden Germans 100 years ago

05 July 2018
Johnny Morris opens pet show in 1980, while local Boy Scout uncovers hidden Germans 100 years ago

Johnny Morris opens pet show in 1980, while local Boy Scout uncovers hidden Germans 100 years ago

05 July 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The annual pet show organised in Newbury by the RSPCA in 1980 was opened by television personality…


Classy Kelli strikes gold

05 July 2018
Classy Kelli strikes gold

Classy Kelli strikes gold

05 July 2018

Newbury swimmer picks up two medals in British Masters Championships Newbury swimmer Kelli Jannaway has been crowned a British Masters champion. Kelli,…


Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally

29 June 2018
Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally

Amateur enthusiasts tune in to Newbury radio rally

29 June 2018

Nearly 1,000 amateur radio enthusiasts descended on Newbury Showground NEARLY 1,000 amateur radio enthusiasts descended on Newbury Showground…


There's a buzz about town

26 June 2018
There's a buzz about town

There's a buzz about town

26 June 2018

Bee swarm collected from Market Place


Helping people to make most of their money in retirement

20 June 2018
Helping people to make most of their money in retirement

Helping people to make most of their money in retirement

20 June 2018

Partners in expanding financial planning business discuss their plans A desire to not be ‘the man from the Pru’ set Michael Roberts on a path…


Roadworks round-up

19 June 2018
Roadworks round-up

Roadworks round-up

19 June 2018

The latest road closures from around the district Mead Lane, Basildon is currently closed for the installation of fibre optic cables by Gigaclear. It…


Phil 'The Power' Taylor turns his hand to cricket, while councillors look at £50k piano for Corn Exchange in 1993

19 June 2018
Phil 'The Power' Taylor turns his hand to cricket, while councillors look at £50k piano for Corn Exchange in 1993

Phil 'The Power' Taylor turns his hand to cricket, while councillors look at £50k piano for Corn Exchange in 1993

19 June 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives World darts champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor found life much tougher at the wicket than…


Vote for your Young Photographer of the Year

14 June 2018
Vote for your Young Photographer of the Year

Vote for your Young Photographer of the Year

14 June 2018

You can now view all entries online and help pick the winner Voting is now open for our Young Photographer of the Year competition. And if you missed…


Cows on patrol

14 June 2018
Cows on patrol

Cows on patrol

14 June 2018

Hungerford Common Reader Ken Rayner captured this shot of the cows on patrol on Hungerford Common


Suffering from hay fever hell this summer?

14 June 2018
Suffering from hay fever hell this summer?

Suffering from hay fever hell this summer?

14 June 2018

New research from the Met Office and NHS shows pollen levels are unusually high this year The Met Office has today confirmed what everyone’s sneezing,…


Super silver for Freya

12 June 2018
Super silver for Freya

Super silver for Freya

12 June 2018

Newbury swimmers qualify for regional championships Newbury District Swimming Club’s Freya Barlow posted a personal best as she scooped a silver…


The day the All Blacks came to Newbury, and how a cold snap wreaks havoc 125 years ago

07 June 2018
The day the All Blacks came to Newbury, and how a cold snap wreaks havoc 125 years ago

The day the All Blacks came to Newbury, and how a cold snap wreaks havoc 125 years ago

07 June 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives New Zealand perform the Haka before their group game against Australia in the IRB under-21 World…


Is this your cat?

05 June 2018
Is this your cat?

Is this your cat?

05 June 2018

Youngsters search for friendly feline's owners Youngsters in Newbury are searching for the owners of a cat they've found close to their home. The children…


Greenham Common and a thundery sky

04 June 2018
Greenham Common and a thundery sky

Greenham Common and a thundery sky

04 June 2018

A thundery sky above Greenham Common.


A snowy scene from 1988 and tradesmen argue they should be allowed to attend the Odd Fellows fete in 1868

04 June 2018
A snowy scene from 1988 and tradesmen argue they should be allowed to attend the Odd Fellows fete in 1868

A snowy scene from 1988 and tradesmen argue they should be allowed to attend the Odd Fellows fete in 1868

04 June 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives There's snow on the rooftops of buildings in Newbury in the winter of 1988. The picture was taken…


Everyone was having wheely good fun at Newbury's new skatepark in 1977, while villagers mop up after Lambourn floods 50 years ago

04 June 2018
Everyone was having wheely good fun at Newbury's new skatepark in 1977, while villagers mop up after Lambourn floods 50 years ago

Everyone was having wheely good fun at Newbury's new skatepark in 1977, while villagers mop up after Lambourn floods 50 years ago

04 June 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Skateboarders took advantage of the new skatepark in Newbury in December 1977. Experienced skateboarders…


Triangle scoops travel 'Oscar'

25 May 2018
Triangle scoops travel 'Oscar'

Triangle scoops travel 'Oscar'

25 May 2018

From lions to loungers - travel blog with Triangle Travel's Jessica Munday Well, what can I say! So very pleased to announce Triangle Travel has won have…


Royal visitor for Newbury Spring Festival

18 May 2018
Royal visitor for Newbury Spring Festival

Royal visitor for Newbury Spring Festival

18 May 2018

Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the concert at Shaw church last night Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attended last night's Newbury Spring Festival…


Celebrating 60 years of royal winners at Newbury

18 May 2018
Celebrating 60 years of royal winners at Newbury

Celebrating 60 years of royal winners at Newbury

18 May 2018

A display at Newbury Racecourse will highlight the royal triumphs over the years A display of regal runners will go on show at Newbury Racecourse this…


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