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Hot off his incredible Oasis summer tour, Richard Ashcroft is announced as first Englefield 2026 headliner

Hot off his incredible Oasis summer tour, Richard Ashcroft is announced as first Englefield 2026 headliner

Hot off his incredible Oasis summer tour, Richard Ashcroft is announced as first Englefield 2026 headliner

29 September 2025

He will be joined by Shed Seven, Kasabian’s Tom Meighan and The Kairos.


George Brown breaks 11 world and 16 British speed records on Greenham Common

George Brown breaks 11 world and 16 British speed records on Greenham Common

George Brown breaks 11 world and 16 British speed records on Greenham Common

29 September 2025

Andy Kempe’s play When Nero Burnt Down the Common to be broadcast on radio this week.


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Here’s how to sign up to read our weekly news, views, reviews and previews

Here’s how to sign up to read our weekly news, views, reviews and previews

28 September 2025

Our free feelgood arts & entertainment newsletter dropped every Thursday to your inbox.


Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Alan Turing was arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century.

Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Alan Turing was arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century.

Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Alan Turing was arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century.

28 September 2025

Breaking the Code: a new epilogue speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.


Belter of a tribute to Phil Collins

Belter of a tribute to Phil Collins

Belter of a tribute to Phil Collins

27 September 2025

‘There were plenty of fans in the sold-out auditorium who knew every word of every song and wanted to belt them out along with the band’.


The Rheingans Sisters: devilishly good! The review is in

The Rheingans Sisters: devilishly good! The review is in

The Rheingans Sisters: devilishly good! The review is in

27 September 2025

The two sisters swept onto the stage in flowing gossamer capes and striking headwear - ‘It deserved to sell-out’ says reviewer Stephen Ottner.


What’s the word? Find out at the Corn Exchange tomorrow

What’s the word? Find out at the Corn Exchange tomorrow

What’s the word? Find out at the Corn Exchange tomorrow

26 September 2025

Robert Harris tops the day-long festival in aid of the Old Library campaign.


Are you ready to go to the edge of abstraction?

Are you ready to go to the edge of abstraction?

Are you ready to go to the edge of abstraction?

25 September 2025

Artist Robert Fitzmaurice and potter Kevin Akhurst explore the mysteries of the hand, flame and brush at their new exhibition at The Base.


What’s on this week: your community listings in and around Newbury

What’s on this week: your community listings in and around Newbury

What’s on this week: your community listings in and around Newbury

25 September 2025

If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email brief details.


What’s on in West Berks

What’s on in West Berks

What’s on in West Berks

25 September 2025

This week’s pick of arts and entertainment.


Brooklyn’s Annie Keating rocks sweet and edgy

Brooklyn’s Annie Keating rocks sweet and edgy

Brooklyn’s Annie Keating rocks sweet and edgy

25 September 2025

BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris rates her songs ‘Wonderful, heartfelt and real’. Catch her autumn tour at ACE Space.


Meet award-winning film director and author of new tween sci-fi novel Leon Mitchell at Saturday’s Festival of Words

Meet award-winning film director and author of new tween sci-fi novel Leon Mitchell at Saturday’s Festival of Words

Meet award-winning film director and author of new tween sci-fi novel Leon Mitchell at Saturday’s Festival of Words

24 September 2025

With his cinematic vision Leon masterfully shifts from screen to page with Felicity Fire - And the Forever Key.


In pictures: James Bay wraps up summer music series at the Racecourse

In pictures: James Bay wraps up summer music series at the Racecourse

In pictures: James Bay wraps up summer music series at the Racecourse

24 September 2025

His soulful vocals and chart-toppers, including Hold Back the River and Let It Go, captivated the crowd at the final after-race Party in the Paddock.


Exciting new choral reimagining of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

Exciting new choral reimagining of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

Exciting new choral reimagining of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

24 September 2025

Newbury’s Cecilia Consort one of 55 choirs worldwide to commission this new work.


‘Beautifully written’ new work by Inkpen author Nicola Chester

‘Beautifully written’ new work by Inkpen author Nicola Chester

‘Beautifully written’ new work by Inkpen author Nicola Chester

23 September 2025

Nicola’s own farming dreams woven into the true story of Miss Julia White, a single woman who modernised a derelict farm in Inkpen in the 1940s.


Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox. 41 short films in 41 days.

Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox. 41 short films in 41 days.

Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox. 41 short films in 41 days.

22 September 2025

Actors from Creation Theatre will be bringing the novel’s characters to life and filming each of the 41 letters from September 22 to November 1.


The Long Farewell – folk legends Blowzabella will disband on their 50th anniversary

The Long Farewell – folk legends Blowzabella will disband on their 50th anniversary

The Long Farewell – folk legends Blowzabella will disband on their 50th anniversary

22 September 2025

Folk legends send their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support over the years.


Amdram group in trouble, but it’s Curtain Up!

Amdram group in trouble, but it’s Curtain Up!

Amdram group in trouble, but it’s Curtain Up!

21 September 2025

Tickets now on sale for Aldermaston Players’ comedy in two acts.


A cunning plan has been hatched…

A cunning plan has been hatched…

A cunning plan has been hatched…

20 September 2025

‘A page-turner full of historical intelligence, wit and heart’, Tony Robinson coming to talk about his debut novel.


Sensational tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh on a rare British visit

Sensational tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh on a rare British visit

Sensational tabla maestro Bickram Ghosh on a rare British visit

20 September 2025

One World brings together world-class musicians from India and the UK in a dazzling fusion of rhythm, melody and cultural synergy.


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