09 October 2019
HURRAH, there’s finally a café at Snelsmore Common. Imagine the collective cheer that went up when Tracy Foster first opened the doors -…
22 August 2019
Out & About visits a popular town centre independent pub with good food, an inviting roof terrace and its own gin distillery ASK owner of The Newbury…
15 August 2019
SAMANTHA WHITTAKER enjoys a light lunch in the idyllic country setting of The Red House NOT many sights are more joyous than the Berkshire countryside,…
23 July 2019
IF you’re looking for a coffee stop away from the town centre, then just a short walk across Victoria Park and into Faraday Road will lead you to…
17 July 2019
THE Hog & Hedge is a café that offers a different experience in Northbrook Street, in the centre of Newbury. The artisan café is brimming…
30 April 2019
GERALDINE GARDNER visited Balwinder to find out more – and try a bit of delicious homemade spicy dahl Balwinder Kapila loves to cook, particularly the…
24 April 2019
A group of ladies sit in the corner catching up after the weekend, a businessman sits at his laptop deep in conversation about a meeting and another customer…
08 April 2019
When you're greeted with a basket of hot water bottles on the counter with a sign saying 'if you're feeling chilly please help yourself....
07 January 2019
Debbie Studart took over the running of the Pineapple cafe in April 2017 and her only regret is that she didn't do it sooner.
22 December 2018
JAMES Priddy took over Weavers Coffee Shop, with the view of maybe running it for four years or so. That was just over 30 years ago and he hasn't...
21 December 2018
Chocolate indulgence made in the heart of Newbury – JOHN HERRING went along to meet Ben Marshall who specialises in luxury, handmade chocolates under…
12 December 2018
A few more festive fun treats to make with the kids - and then enjoy... SEASON'S PIZZAS you can create any shape you like with pizzas but here are two…
11 December 2018
Just a few ingredients, simple to put together and simply delicious THE GRINCH Almost healthy You need: small white marshmallows (you can buy packets…
15 November 2018
T: 01488 71011Open: Seven days a week: 8am-4pm THE Honesty Group of cafés each reflect the company ethos, but also put their own personal stamp…
15 November 2018
We took some festive-flavoured Walkers crisps out and about for people to try and this was their verdict LOVE them or hate them, Brussel sprouts are a…
02 November 2018
HILARY SCOTT visits a very chic, refurbished Oxford Street Kitchen and Bar at the Chequers Hotel IT'S not often in Newbury that you can imagine you are…
29 October 2018
T: 01635 202642 Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (shop open until 7pm); Saturday 8am-4pm; Sunday 9am-noon SINCE it was runner-up in Channel 4’s Village…
18 October 2018
T: 01635 226420 Open 8am until 3pm Monday to Saturday DENZIL Carlton runs a café with a difference. After opening earlier this year, Monkey…
18 September 2018
Tickle your young ones tastebuds with this simple recipe You will need Sword Loin (available from all supermarkets) Bell Pepper Tomatoes Lime Onion Paprika Sugar Soy…
18 September 2018
It might not seem so simple, but Simon Rhodes says persevere with serving up tasty fish recipes and you really could be helping to boost your children's…