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Back to be boss at auctioneers

18 October 2018
Back to be boss at auctioneers

Back to be boss at auctioneers

18 October 2018

Dreweatts’ MD first started with company as a porter Nearly three decades after he first worked at Dreweatts as a porter, Jonathan Pratt has returned…


A multi-currency first for Ticketer

09 October 2018
A multi-currency first for Ticketer

A multi-currency first for Ticketer

09 October 2018

Hungerford company's ticketing technology processes its first euro contactless payment Hungerford-based Ticketer has processed its first contactless euro…


M4 opening delayed until 1973 and carnival fun in Hungerford in 1958

09 October 2018
M4 opening delayed until 1973 and carnival fun in Hungerford in 1958

M4 opening delayed until 1973 and carnival fun in Hungerford in 1958

09 October 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Hungerford Carnival procession welcomed thousands of visitors in 1958, with no fewer than six…


Matt’s passion to share a lifelong love of learning

26 September 2018
Matt’s passion to share a lifelong love of learning

Matt’s passion to share a lifelong love of learning

26 September 2018

West Berkshire Training Consortium chief on his career Matt Garvey knew he wanted to work in education. But after a term teaching he also knew he didn’t…


The Newbury Cricket team of the 1950s

25 September 2018
The Newbury Cricket team of the 1950s

The Newbury Cricket team of the 1950s

25 September 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives This picture of the Newbury cricket team was taken at Northcroft in the early 1950s. It was sent…


Nationals for Newbury duo

25 September 2018
Nationals for Newbury duo

Nationals for Newbury duo

25 September 2018

St Bartholomew's School pupils represent Newbury at the National Swimming Championships Newbury District Swimming Club duo of Kaleb Fox-Jones and Freya…


Masters enjoy Slovenia championships

25 September 2018
Masters enjoy Slovenia championships

Masters enjoy Slovenia championships

25 September 2018

Newbury swimmers take part in the European Masters Championships There were a number of top 10 finishes as Newbury’s swimmers took to the pool in…


Heavy rain leads to flood of complaints in 1968

21 September 2018
Heavy rain leads to flood of complaints in 1968

Heavy rain leads to flood of complaints in 1968

21 September 2018

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Flooded roads and traffic chaos, water pouring into houses and submerged railway tracks were the…


Greenham Control Tower opens its doors to the public

15 September 2018
Greenham Control Tower opens its doors to the public

Greenham Control Tower opens its doors to the public

15 September 2018

From Cold War relic to cafe, exhibition space and viewing gallery IT has lain dormant for more than 25 years, but last Friday Greenham Common’s…


New man at the helm of Dreweatts 1759

13 September 2018
New man at the helm of Dreweatts 1759

New man at the helm of Dreweatts 1759

13 September 2018

Jonathan Pratt returns to Newbury to take up role at auction house Dreweatts is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Pratt as Managing Director…


A sneak peak at Priscilla

11 September 2018
A sneak peak at Priscilla

A sneak peak at Priscilla

11 September 2018

Video: See the video preview of Nomads Musical Theatre's latest production Rehearsals are well underway for this year's Nomads Musical Theatre show. The…


Hundreds of Cub Scouts enjoy a jubilee party at Newbury's Corn Exchange in 1976

06 September 2018
Hundreds of Cub Scouts enjoy a jubilee party at Newbury's Corn Exchange in 1976

Hundreds of Cub Scouts enjoy a jubilee party at Newbury's Corn Exchange in 1976

06 September 2018

Buried settlement uncovered by archaeologists during survey at Highclere Castle 25 years ago More than 500 Cub Scouts from 22 local packs filled the Corn…


Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Theale

06 September 2018
Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Theale

Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Theale

06 September 2018

Man arrested in what police describe as a 'domestic incident' A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Theale. A…


Black magic fears after an effigy is found on Snelsmore Common in the summer of '68

05 September 2018
Black magic fears after an effigy is found on Snelsmore Common in the summer of '68

Black magic fears after an effigy is found on Snelsmore Common in the summer of '68

05 September 2018

Tennis star opens new St Bart's courts in 1996, while a Newtown sow is in the limelight 150 years ago Tennis star Jeremy Bates opened the new tennis courts…


Baby bicep curls

22 August 2018
Baby bicep curls

Baby bicep curls

22 August 2018

The idea of exercise when you’ve got a baby may seem challenging, but Vicki Brown has devised a workout routine that could suit you perfectly Having a…


Where the wild things are

22 August 2018
Where the wild things are

Where the wild things are

22 August 2018

Plantlife charity needs your help to preserve Britain's flora Wild flowers, plants and fungi are the life support for all our wildlife and their colour…


Newbury becomes the perfect picnic spot for day-trippers in 1973

22 August 2018
Newbury becomes the perfect picnic spot for day-trippers in 1973

Newbury becomes the perfect picnic spot for day-trippers in 1973

22 August 2018

Thatcham man's quick thinking saves girl from choking 25 years ago Just the perfect place for a picnic. Members of the Derby and Joan Club from Birches…


Kamal brings a taste of Nepal to Newbury

21 August 2018
Kamal brings a taste of Nepal to Newbury

Kamal brings a taste of Nepal to Newbury

21 August 2018

Former Gurkha tells how he opened successful town centre restaurant Serving in the Gurkhas first brought him to England more than 30 years ago and now…


Countdown to the Royal County of Berkshire Show

21 August 2018
Countdown to the Royal County of Berkshire Show

Countdown to the Royal County of Berkshire Show

21 August 2018

All you need to know about this year's event


Get your bins out by 6am

24 July 2018
Get your bins out by 6am

Get your bins out by 6am

24 July 2018

Early bin collections this week to ensure workers avoid the heat of the day West Berkshire's bin collections will start an hour earlier this week as the…


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