Coronavirus

'Newbury Racecourse will enable us to scale up the operation to meet the demand' A MEALS on wheels hub has been set up at Newbury Racecourse…

Pupils now using virtual learning environment THE headteacher of Trinity School, Newbury, has spoken of how pupils, parents and staff have adapted to…

Special care hub being set up in Newbury There are now 107 confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Berkshire as of 9am this morning (Tuesday), according…

'I would urge the people of West Berkshire – do NOT underestimate the importance of social isolation’ CHRISTOPHER Hopson has been a very busy man over…

A VILLAGE pub has said it is doing everything it can to stay alive, despite the impact of coronavirus hitting it “like a brick”. The Spotted Dog…

'Providing nutritious food to the homeless and vulnerable is our number one priority' CHARITIES, groups and council staff have pulled together to accommodate…

The Prime Minister is currently being treated in St Thomas's Hospital BORIS Johnson, 55, is in intensive care at St Thomas's Hospital in London it has…

Children on their daily walk have fun spotting cuddly toys in house windows IF you go out for a walk today you're sure of a big surprise - houses across…

US President Donald Trump allows ship to dock following Covid-19 deaths A COUPLE who were trapped on a cruise ship amid coronavirus fears are back home. They…

Special care hub being set up in Newbury West Berkshire has 92 confirmed coronavirus cases, official figures from Public Health England show.  The…

Chain has store in Newbury's Parkway Shopping centre DEBENHAMS has confirmed it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. The struggling…

'These hubs will be specifically for patients who have or are likely to have coronavirus' A special Primary Care Hub is being set up at Newbury Racecourse…

There’s plenty of jobs for stable lads and lasses to complete at Seven Barrows SEVEN Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson says that there is plenty of work…

Praise for 'wonderful ' volunteer groups who have stepped forward VOLUNTEER groups that have sprung up across West Berkshire to help their communities…

Almost 5,000 deaths nationally There are now 80 confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Berkshire, as of 9am this morning (Sunday.) This is a rise of six…

Eight Bells for Mental Health receives donation from Alcatel A NEWBURY mental health charity is continuing to support its members and has received tech…

Increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in the district The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire now stands…

Stay home save lives NEWBURY Town Council is urging residents to continue following Government restrictions this weekend as warm weather sweeps over the…

Update on item and customer limits Sainsbury's has announced new measures to keep its staff and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.  Items…

Laura Farris writes for the NWN on the importance of the current restrictions I WRITE this article knowing that the next few weeks may be among the hardest…