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From Bradfield College to England Test hero

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

10 September 2024

Having made his Test match debut for England only three months ago, Gus Atkinson has quickly become the country’s newest cricketing star.


Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

10 September 2024

A Newbury headteacher – who refused to initially let Ofsted into her school – has given her reaction to the government’s planned changes.


Schools row sees special council meeting convened

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

04 September 2024

The ongoing row between schools in West Berkshire being told to give ‘surplus’ cash back to the council takes another turn this week.


Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

02 September 2024

Staff at a Newbury nursery are celebrating after an Ofsted inspection judged them to be ‘Outstanding’.


Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

02 September 2024

A Newbury history group is looking for new members to join and support its research.


American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

31 August 2024

An American filmmaker who has interviewed thousands of Second World War veterans is planning to visit Newbury.


‘I had chips with Jimi Hendrix’: Blue plaque unveiled for historic concert venue

‘I had chips with Jimi Hendrix’: Blue plaque unveiled for historic concert venue

‘I had chips with Jimi Hendrix’: Blue plaque unveiled for historic concert venue

30 August 2024

A blue plaque has been installed to commemorate a historic concert venue in Newbury.


New primary school principal announced

New primary school principal announced

New primary school principal announced

23 August 2024

Meet the new headteacher at Hungerford Primary School.


Live blog: GCSE results day

Live blog: GCSE results day

Live blog: GCSE results day

22 August 2024

Good luck to everyone picking up their GCSE results today.


GCSE grades explained

GCSE grades explained

GCSE grades explained

22 August 2024

Students across Newbury and West Berkshire will collect their GCSE results today and here’s what the numbers mean.


Male incontinence bins installed around Thatcham

Male incontinence bins installed around Thatcham

Male incontinence bins installed around Thatcham

19 August 2024

Male incontinence bins have been installed at various locations around Thatcham.


Live blog: A-level results day

Live blog: A-level results day

Live blog: A-level results day

14 August 2024

Good luck to everyone picking up their A-level results today.


Let them entertain you!

Let them entertain you!

Let them entertain you!

05 August 2024

West Berkshire leisure centres are hosting an array of free activities this summer, as well as free school meals for eligible children.


Scout helping out in East Africa

Scout helping out in East Africa

Scout helping out in East Africa

30 July 2024

A Thatcham scout has travelled to East Africa to help communities in need.


Brookfields head demands answers from council over clawing back reserve cash

Brookfields head demands answers from council over clawing back reserve cash

Brookfields head demands answers from council over clawing back reserve cash

29 July 2024

Brookfields School in Tilehurst has sent a letter to parents with a blistering attack on West Berkshire Council


School’s Wild West Summer Fete a blast

School’s Wild West Summer Fete a blast

School’s Wild West Summer Fete a blast

27 July 2024

A school fete raised more than £1,500 earlier this month.


School rocks the bandstand

School rocks the bandstand

School rocks the bandstand

26 July 2024

A Newbury school held its annual concert at Victoria Park this month.


Council doubles down on cash clawback from schools

Council doubles down on cash clawback from schools

Council doubles down on cash clawback from schools

25 July 2024

West Berkshire Council has doubled down on its decision to clawback more than £2m from schools in the district.

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Crowds enjoy fun in the sun at school fete

Crowds enjoy fun in the sun at school fete

Crowds enjoy fun in the sun at school fete

25 July 2024

A Compton school welcomed the whole community for its annual fete last week.


Crunch talks on council finances, as high needs education black hole could send authority under

Crunch talks on council finances, as high needs education black hole could send authority under

Crunch talks on council finances, as high needs education black hole could send authority under

25 July 2024

West Berkshire Council will tonight (Thursday) peg out how it will avoid going bankrupt.


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