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

10 June 2019
Rugby 'world cup' for young players 24 years ago, while fire breaks out at the railway station in 1919

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

10 June 2019

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

10 June 2019
Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the South East

Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the South East

10 June 2019

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

06 June 2019
Series of M4 weekend closures begins tomorrow

Series of M4 weekend closures begins tomorrow

06 June 2019

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

06 June 2019
Remembering our part in Operation Overlord

Remembering our part in Operation Overlord

06 June 2019


Tractor trouble for Streatley pub

03 June 2019
Tractor trouble for Streatley pub

Tractor trouble for Streatley pub

03 June 2019

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

03 June 2019
Attempted raid at Sainsbury's

Attempted raid at Sainsbury's

03 June 2019

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

24 May 2019
Best in Business Awards - enter now

Best in Business Awards - enter now

24 May 2019

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

23 May 2019
Ex-police officer Jo’s business is going swimmingly

Ex-police officer Jo’s business is going swimmingly

23 May 2019

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

23 May 2019
Victoria’s putting businesses in picture with style

Victoria’s putting businesses in picture with style

23 May 2019

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

21 May 2019
What the judges will want to see

What the judges will want to see

21 May 2019

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”

20 May 2019
“If there was a word bigger than thank you I would be saying it”

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

20 May 2019

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

17 May 2019
Still time to enter this year's NWN Best in Business Awards

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

17 May 2019

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

15 May 2019
Best in Business – the low-down on the awards

Best in Business – the low-down on the awards

15 May 2019

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

12 May 2019
Last chance to enter NWN Young Photographer of the Year awards

Last chance to enter NWN Young Photographer of the Year awards

12 May 2019

£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

09 May 2019
Entries open for this year's best of the best businesses

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

09 May 2019

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?

07 May 2019
Could you be the NWN Young Photographer of the Year?

Could you be the NWN Young Photographer of the Year?

07 May 2019

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

02 May 2019
Luna owner Caroline is still dancing under stars

Luna owner Caroline is still dancing under stars

02 May 2019

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…


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…


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