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Our top picks of what’s on this week

Our top picks of what’s on this week

Our top picks of what’s on this week

06 February 2025

Bounders, cads and adrenaline junkies on the bill.


Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

Government approves Hampshire for fast-track devolution scheme

06 February 2025

The government has announced that Hampshire and the Solent region will be part of the devolution fast-track initiative.


One of our finest modern bluesmen plays Newbury this weekend

One of our finest modern bluesmen plays Newbury this weekend

One of our finest modern bluesmen plays Newbury this weekend

06 February 2025

Mississippi MacDonald is recognised in the US as one of the next generation of great blues guitarists hailing from UK.


Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

Newbury reacts to new Kennet Shopping centre redevelopment plans

06 February 2025

Newbury residents have had their say on the new proposals to redevelop Newbury’s Kennet Shopping centre.


Violent offender likely headed to prison for strangulation offence after all, court told

Violent offender likely headed to prison for strangulation offence after all, court told

Violent offender likely headed to prison for strangulation offence after all, court told

06 February 2025

A man who strangled a woman until she passed out has apparently blown his chance of avoiding prison.


Shortlist announced for best Newbury town centre business

Shortlist announced for best Newbury town centre business

Shortlist announced for best Newbury town centre business

06 February 2025

The shortlist has been announced for the final category in the NWN Best in Business Awards 2024/25


Satirists Ian Hislop & Nick Newman world premiere opens in Newbury tomorrow

Satirists Ian Hislop & Nick Newman world premiere opens in Newbury tomorrow

Satirists Ian Hislop & Nick Newman world premiere opens in Newbury tomorrow

06 February 2025

The Autobiography of a Cad launches at The Watermill.


Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

06 February 2025

Town and parish councils have lodged their responses to the proposed main modifications to the district Local Plan for review.


Textile acquisition for museum celebrates arts foundation’s 50th anniversary

Textile acquisition for museum celebrates arts foundation’s 50th anniversary

Textile acquisition for museum celebrates arts foundation’s 50th anniversary

06 February 2025

We have gathered a wonderful collection of excellent and outstanding art says Foundation for Art vice chair, local sculptor Johannes von Stumm.


Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

Council’s £16m cash plea to government

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council is asking for a £16m handout from government to stave off going in to debt.


Which month is the best to sell your home? Rightmove reveals the answer

Which month is the best to sell your home? Rightmove reveals the answer

Which month is the best to sell your home? Rightmove reveals the answer

05 February 2025

Data released by the property website shows the ideal time to list our homes - and how long they take to sell.


Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

Man jailed after stealing dog food and £20 cash from parked car

05 February 2025

A man has been jailed for eight weeks after pleading guilty to smashing a car window and stealing dog food and £20 in cash from inside.


Motorist drank almost FOUR times legal limit

Motorist drank almost FOUR times legal limit

Motorist drank almost FOUR times legal limit

05 February 2025

A motorist was caught behind the wheel after drinking almost four times the legal limit.


End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

05 February 2025

Signage has been now changed after confusing drivers at a busy junction.


Estate drug dealer, Callum Brown, caught with cocaine, LSD and wads of cash

Estate drug dealer, Callum Brown, caught with cocaine, LSD and wads of cash

Estate drug dealer, Callum Brown, caught with cocaine, LSD and wads of cash

05 February 2025

A drug dealer caught with quarter kilo of cocaine and doses of LSD has been told to expect a lengthy jail term.


Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

05 February 2025

A special educational needs school has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report after opening just over a year ago.


VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

VIDEO: Former Park House head runs 60 miles over two days to raise money for charity

05 February 2025

A former secondary school headteacher ran 60 miles over two days to celebrate his 60th birthday and has raised over £2,400 for charity in the process.


Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

Council ‘has some of the lowest reserves in the country’

05 February 2025

West Berkshire Council’s finances have been described as having ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditor KPMG.

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Superlatives for new Base exhibition by Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare

Superlatives for new Base exhibition by Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare

Superlatives for new Base exhibition by Turner Prize nominee Yinka Shonibare

05 February 2025

To have an exhibition of this calibre on Newbury’s doorstep is a rare privilege.


All smiles as outdoor learning gets a boost

All smiles as outdoor learning gets a boost

All smiles as outdoor learning gets a boost

05 February 2025

A TV presenter has returned to his old school to unveil a new outdoor learning space for children with physical disabilities.

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