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Thames Water receives 139 complaints for every 10,000 customers – the worst in the country

Thames Water receives 139 complaints for every 10,000 customers – the worst in the country

Thames Water receives 139 complaints for every 10,000 customers – the worst in the country

03 October 2024

Thames Water has been labelled the worst when it comes to customer complaints, receiving more than any other supplier in the country


POLL: Who would you most like to be the next leader of the Conservative Party?

POLL: Who would you most like to be the next leader of the Conservative Party?

POLL: Who would you most like to be the next leader of the Conservative Party?

01 October 2024

Who do you want to be the next Tory leader? Vote now in our poll.


Romeo backs young Thatcham Town side following Mousehole defeat

Romeo backs young Thatcham Town side following Mousehole defeat

Romeo backs young Thatcham Town side following Mousehole defeat

30 September 2024

‘I’m putting a lot on them, considering their ages’


Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

Councillors get allowance increase – we ask if they should

30 September 2024

Local Democracy reporter Niki Hinman puts the case for a better deal for locally-elected politicians.


Readers’ views: ‘Being hit at 20mph has a much better outcome than 30mph’

Readers’ views: ‘Being hit at 20mph has a much better outcome than 30mph’

Readers’ views: ‘Being hit at 20mph has a much better outcome than 30mph’

30 September 2024

A selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

Public meeting in Enborne ‘stokes fear’ about Zippo’s plans

25 September 2024

The owner of the travelling showpeople site in Enborne, proposed for expansion, has accused objectors of being both ignorant and prejudiced.


157 new households ask for foodbank help

157 new households ask for foodbank help

157 new households ask for foodbank help

24 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ seems a distant reach for many in West Berkshire.


Daniel Kübler discusses another season of progress, explaining analytical approach

Daniel Kübler discusses another season of progress, explaining analytical approach

Daniel Kübler discusses another season of progress, explaining analytical approach

23 September 2024

‘Fundamental to training horses is really understanding each animal’


Readers’ views: ‘It was always an accident waiting to happen, and unfortunately it happened to me’

Readers’ views: ‘It was always an accident waiting to happen, and unfortunately it happened to me’

Readers’ views: ‘It was always an accident waiting to happen, and unfortunately it happened to me’

23 September 2024

A selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News

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Meet Callum Hughes, winner of the 2024 Newbury Triathlon

Meet Callum Hughes, winner of the 2024 Newbury Triathlon

Meet Callum Hughes, winner of the 2024 Newbury Triathlon

20 September 2024

‘With 400 metres to go, you're full of elation’


Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

Newbury cancer sufferer supporting charity, one step at a time

20 September 2024

A Newbury woman battling a rare form of blood cancer is joining a charity fundraiser to raise awareness about her condition.


Squash squeezed out: Councillors approve makeover to Newbury leisure centre which sees sport quashed

Squash squeezed out: Councillors approve makeover to Newbury leisure centre which sees sport quashed

Squash squeezed out: Councillors approve makeover to Newbury leisure centre which sees sport quashed

20 September 2024

A makeover to a Newbury leisure centre which will see squash courts removed has been approved.


Farm once visited by the King given permission to move barn and rebuild farmhouse

Farm once visited by the King given permission to move barn and rebuild farmhouse

Farm once visited by the King given permission to move barn and rebuild farmhouse

19 September 2024

A makeover to a farm site once visited by the then Prince Charles will go ahead despite calls to refuse the proposal.


Plan for 79 homes in Newbury town centre gets approval

Plan for 79 homes in Newbury town centre gets approval

Plan for 79 homes in Newbury town centre gets approval

19 September 2024

New homes will be coming to Newbury town centre after councillors approved a scheme to replace a builders’ merchant


Seven marathons in seven days – Newbury man runs to Lincoln for charity

Seven marathons in seven days – Newbury man runs to Lincoln for charity

Seven marathons in seven days – Newbury man runs to Lincoln for charity

19 September 2024

Greg Watson raised over £3k for two charities


Sunday League Spotlight: The Crickets AFC

Sunday League Spotlight: The Crickets AFC

Sunday League Spotlight: The Crickets AFC

19 September 2024

The Thatcham side were the league’s only new entrants this summer


Vodafone: ‘Merger with Three would benefit every school, community and hospital in the country’

Vodafone: ‘Merger with Three would benefit every school, community and hospital in the country’

Vodafone: ‘Merger with Three would benefit every school, community and hospital in the country’

19 September 2024

One of Newbury’s biggest employers says its plans for a merger would benefit every school, community and hospital in the country.

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Plans to build 79 homes in Newbury town centre expected to be approved by councillors

Plans to build 79 homes in Newbury town centre expected to be approved by councillors

Plans to build 79 homes in Newbury town centre expected to be approved by councillors

18 September 2024

A former builders’ merchants in Newbury town centre is expected to be demolished and converted into housing.


Squash could be squeezed out if Newbury leisure centre gets makeover approval

Squash could be squeezed out if Newbury leisure centre gets makeover approval

Squash could be squeezed out if Newbury leisure centre gets makeover approval

18 September 2024

One of Newbury’s leisure centres could be given a new look if councillors approve plans for a makeover – but it could mean squash is squeezed out.

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‘No’ to Berkshire regional mayor

‘No’ to Berkshire regional mayor

‘No’ to Berkshire regional mayor

17 September 2024

Council leaders across Berkshire have said that they don’t want a regional mayor as part of potential devolution plans.


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