Nostalgia

The mayor of Thatcham is calling for keen crafters to get in touch to be a part of a town-wide royal art project.

An unseen photograph of Urquhart has recently been discovered ahead of a blue plaque unveiling in his name.

When a new shopping complex opened in the early 1980s it transformed the look of the town centre and plans are in place to change it once again.

West Berkshire Council is bracing itself for a round of cuts.

King Charles III's connection to this area goes back to his childhood.

86-year-old Gwen Otey flew over from her home in Virginia and met with Lady Carnarvon to relive some of her memories of her stay at the castle.

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, look back at the multiple times she visited Newbury throughout her 70-year reign.

Amidst the national state of mourning for her late Majesty the Queen, communities far and wide reflect on their own royal connections.

Do you have any memories from the Thatcham Memorial Hall?

Newbury Town Hall is opening its doors to the public next month as part of England’s Heritage Open Days.

As the country swelters in temperatures 30°C we have delved into the archives and found some cooling pictures from Newbury's outdoor pool.

The Newbury summer carnival was always an excuse to dress up, wave at the crowds and raise money for good causes.

The fascination with our heritage and discovering our personal history is something which interests many people, but where do you start?

Motorists ignored the daytime vehicle ban imposed in Northbrook Street in 1998 leading to pedestrian rage and the installation of electronic bollards.

In September 1994, the Northcroft Leisure Centre held a star-studded open day following a major refurbishment.

The Queen has been a frequent visitor to Newbury Racecourse meeting trainers and jockeys and enjoying successes with her own horses winning key races.

Platinum Jubilee party planners are being warned to not put bunting across the roads in West Berkshire.

On May 26, 1972, Queen Elizabeth II arrived by train at Newbury Racecourse Station, for her first visit to the town centre.

The Newbury Weekly News archives reveals some pictures of a popular town centre venue that was demolished to make way for an office building.

In 1988 a new store opened in town and and the honour of cutting the ribbon fell to Coronation Street actress Helen Worth.