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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.

Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

12 June 2025
Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

Police appeal after £40,000 digger is stolen in string of rural crimes

12 June 2025

A digger worth £40,000 has been stolen near Kingsclere.


Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

12 June 2025
Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

Tour de 4 for Newbury man with terminal prostate cancer

12 June 2025

A Newbury man battling terminal prostate cancer is preparing for a Scottish cycling challenge.


Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

11 June 2025
Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

Endangered binturong cubs born at West Berkshire wildlife park

11 June 2025

A West Berkshire wildlife park is celebrating two new, rare arrivals.


Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

10 June 2025
Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

Full list of summer overnight closures on the M4

10 June 2025

Roadworks are continuing to cause disruptions on the M4 this week.


Lorry fire shuts A34

09 June 2025
Lorry fire shuts A34

Lorry fire shuts A34

09 June 2025

The A34 is currently closed after a lorry fire overnight.


Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

08 June 2025
Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

Beautiful Bagheera has ‘a heart as big as his playful spirit’

08 June 2025

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


Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

06 June 2025
Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

Events cancelled as warning issued for 9 hours of storms

06 June 2025

Heavy rain and thunder is due to batter the district for most of tomorrow.


Tea at the Palace

06 June 2025
Tea at the Palace

Tea at the Palace

06 June 2025

A Newbury College manager has spent a day at Buckingham Palace – and even got to see the King and Queen.


Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

05 June 2025
Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

Free family day in Newbury a huge hit

05 June 2025

Hundreds of people enjoyed some fun in the sun as Newbury hosted a successful Family Day.


Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

03 June 2025
Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

Pupil safety a priority as new School Streets scheme begins

03 June 2025

A new road scheme is now in place around a school to ensure the safety of its pupils.


Pupils breaking new ground

01 June 2025
Pupils breaking new ground

Pupils breaking new ground

01 June 2025

Pupils from a North Hampshire school helped marked the official start of construction of a new housing development.


HGVs fined for weight restriction breaches

31 May 2025
HGVs fined for weight restriction breaches

HGVs fined for weight restriction breaches

31 May 2025

Two heavy goods vehicle drivers have been fined after breaching weight restrictions in West Berkshire.


New menu as Newbury restaurant turns 1

29 May 2025
New menu as Newbury restaurant turns 1

New menu as Newbury restaurant turns 1

29 May 2025

This month has seen one Newbury business celebrating its first birthday with a party, a rebrand and a new menu.


Lockkeepers vote to strike over safety concerns

28 May 2025
Lockkeepers vote to strike over safety concerns

Lockkeepers vote to strike over safety concerns

28 May 2025

Lockkeepers and weir operators along the River Thames have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, voicing serious safety concerns.

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Going quackers for Newbury good causes

28 May 2025
Going quackers for Newbury good causes

Going quackers for Newbury good causes

28 May 2025

Thousands of people flocked to Newbury to enjoyed the annual duck race - and raised more than double last year’s total for a good cause.


Future of Newbury’s Dogs Trust decided

27 May 2025
Future of Newbury’s Dogs Trust decided

Future of Newbury’s Dogs Trust decided

27 May 2025

A consultation into changes at the UK’s biggest dog charity has ended.


Game on as school unveils new 3G pitch

27 May 2025
Game on as school unveils new 3G pitch

Game on as school unveils new 3G pitch

27 May 2025

A new 3G artificial pitch has been opened at a North Hampshire school.


Gorgeous Lulu is one to ‘shout’ about

25 May 2025
Gorgeous Lulu is one to ‘shout’ about

Gorgeous Lulu is one to ‘shout’ about

25 May 2025

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


New specialist dementia service opens

25 May 2025
New specialist dementia service opens

New specialist dementia service opens

25 May 2025

A new specialist service for people with dementia has opened in Newbury.


23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23 May 2025
23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23 May 2025

A research project has seen 23,000 rare eels transferred into the River Kennet.


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