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Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

Veteran war chronicler Sir Max Hastings to talk in Hungerford on Sword: D-Day Trial by Battle

07 May 2025

Sir Max’s latest book offers a searching analysis of why British troops did not reach Caen on June 6, as Montgomery had promised Churchill.


Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

Corn Exchange announces two fantastic events at 101 Outdoor Arts, exploring sound art in outdoor spaces

07 May 2025

Project comes with new partnership with The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and their new Centre for Performance, Technology and Equity.


What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

What it is like to be brown, Indian and Muslim in Britain where the power structures, whether political or sporting, are predominantly white

07 May 2025

Cricket play Duck, which came to the Corn Exchange last week, reviewed


French memorial unveiled, featuring Bradfield pilot who died after crash in 1940

French memorial unveiled, featuring Bradfield pilot who died after crash in 1940

French memorial unveiled, featuring Bradfield pilot who died after crash in 1940

06 May 2025

A French memorial featuring the name of a Bradfield pilot killed in the Second World War has been inaugurated.


Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

Former Berkshire High Sheriff and ‘leading light’ dies, aged 72

06 May 2025

Hundreds have mourned a former High Sheriff who wholeheartedly dedicated her life to public service.


Woolton Hill marks VE Day 80

Woolton Hill marks VE Day 80

Woolton Hill marks VE Day 80

06 May 2025

A commemorative service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day was held at St Thomas’ Church in Woolton Hill on Sunday, May 4.


Guilty: paedophile lorry driver convicted of child sex abuse

Guilty: paedophile lorry driver convicted of child sex abuse

Guilty: paedophile lorry driver convicted of child sex abuse

06 May 2025

A jury has convicted a paedophile lorry driver of sexually abusing children aged six to 15 years.


Newbury company director took his own life after experiencing ‘money troubles’, coroner rules

Newbury company director took his own life after experiencing ‘money troubles’, coroner rules

Newbury company director took his own life after experiencing ‘money troubles’, coroner rules

06 May 2025

A Newbury company director was found hanged after experiencing ‘money troubles’, a coroner has ruled.


West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

West Berkshire Local Plan is ‘legally sound’ says planning inspector

06 May 2025

West Berkshire Council has received the planning inspector's report on the Local Plan Review 2022-2039.

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Roundup: VE Day 80 events planned across the district

Roundup: VE Day 80 events planned across the district

Roundup: VE Day 80 events planned across the district

06 May 2025

This month marks 80 years since the Second World War ended.


Local young people’s photography, paintings, prints, drawings on show in theatre foyer

Local young people’s photography, paintings, prints, drawings on show in theatre foyer

Local young people’s photography, paintings, prints, drawings on show in theatre foyer

06 May 2025

CHALLENGES! exhibitors at New Era Theatre are all from local schools.


My Newbury: Grazing pals in Beenham

My Newbury: Grazing pals in Beenham

My Newbury: Grazing pals in Beenham

06 May 2025

This picture was taken by Marian Mears in Beenham.


Take a listen to Granny’s Attic then grab a ticket

Take a listen to Granny’s Attic then grab a ticket

Take a listen to Granny’s Attic then grab a ticket

06 May 2025

Described by Folk Radio as one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now this outstanding trio plays ACE Space.


School bridges age divide to support environment

School bridges age divide to support environment

School bridges age divide to support environment

05 May 2025

A Newbury primary school has taken part in a new initiative with a Brazilian charity to bring pupils and care home residents together.


Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

05 May 2025

Thatcham Town Council has appointed Scofell Commercial Landscapes to maintain its public spaces.


Women’s Institute unveils huge poppy display for VE Day 80

Women’s Institute unveils huge poppy display for VE Day 80

Women’s Institute unveils huge poppy display for VE Day 80

05 May 2025

A Women’s Institute has worked tirelessly to unveil a waterfall of poppies on the village green for the 80th anniversary commemorations of VE Day.


Man admits GBH assault

Man admits GBH assault

Man admits GBH assault

05 May 2025

A man has been convicted of assault causing grievous bodily harm.


New board installed to support non-verbal children in play park

New board installed to support non-verbal children in play park

New board installed to support non-verbal children in play park

05 May 2025

A new communications board has been installed to support non-verbal children in Thatcham.


Motorist drank more than three times alcohol limit

Motorist drank more than three times alcohol limit

Motorist drank more than three times alcohol limit

05 May 2025

A motorist was caught behind the wheel after drinking more than three times the legal limit.


Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

Readers’ views: ‘Why such short notice of such a major disruption?’

05 May 2025

Here are a selection of letters to the editor of the Newbury Weekly News.


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