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Williams founder and former West Berkshire resident Sir Frank Williams has died

Williams founder and former West Berkshire resident Sir Frank Williams has died

"He showed the world that if you’re passionate and driven, there isn’t anything you can’t do.”

Nine Below Zero in Newbury on Thursday

Nine Below Zero in Newbury on Thursday

Nine Below Zero in Newbury on Thursday

80s rhythm ‘n’ blues stars gig at Arlington Arts.

New Government measures against Omicron

New Government measures against Omicron

New Government measures against Omicron

From Tuesday, November 30, face coverings will be mandatory in shops and on public transport; travellers returning to the UK will require PCR testing.

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland

Autumn is drawing to a close on a snowy note in West Berkshire.

Traffic alert: Lane blocked on the A34

Traffic alert: Lane blocked on the A34

Traffic alert: Lane blocked on the A34

UPDATE: Normal traffic conditions are not expected to return for several hours as traffic delays continue on the A34.

Thatcham's 'Warming up to Christmas'...

Thatcham's 'Warming up to Christmas'...

Thatcham's 'Warming up to Christmas'...

The three-day celebration will begin with the light switch on event on Friday, December 3.

Job options highlighted for pupils

Job options highlighted for pupils

Job options highlighted for pupils

Students in Newbury were given the chance to consider their future professions, at their school’s first careers fair.

Ice weather warning for West Berkshire as freezing conditions continue

Ice weather warning for West Berkshire as freezing conditions continue

Ice weather warning for West Berkshire as freezing conditions continue

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in West Berkshire as the country continues to be in the grips of an Arctic blast.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 28, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 28, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 28, 2021

The latest number of lab-confirmed cases in the district.

Woman convicted of harassing man in domestic context

Woman convicted of harassing man in domestic context

Woman convicted of harassing man in domestic context

A woman has been convicted of harassing a man in a domestic context.

Boundary Players murder with more twists and turns than a corkscrew

Boundary Players murder with more twists and turns than a corkscrew

Boundary Players murder with more twists and turns than a corkscrew

Thriller at the William Penney Theatre is not all it seems.

Proposal for 15-metre high 5G mast in village rejected

Proposal for 15-metre high 5G mast in village rejected

Proposal for 15-metre high 5G mast in village rejected

Plans for a 5G mast in Woolton Hill – which threatened to “completely destroy the visual amenity” of the local community – have been turned down.

Make a Christmas wreath at Sandham

Make a Christmas wreath at Sandham

Make a Christmas wreath at Sandham

Expert Shelagh Thompson will show you how on Friday.

Compton: a man dead, his wife shot him, courtroom drama

Compton: a man dead, his wife shot him, courtroom drama

Compton: a man dead, his wife shot him, courtroom drama

Players are back with a bang.

Winter appeals launched to help residents in need get through colder months

Winter appeals launched to help residents in need get through colder months

Winter appeals launched to help residents in need get through colder months

Two appeals have been launched by the Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) this week to help those in need get through the winter.

Boris Johnson announces tightening of coronavirus rules after Omicron reaches UK

Boris Johnson announces tightening of coronavirus rules after Omicron reaches UK

Boris Johnson announces tightening of coronavirus rules after Omicron reaches UK

New coronavirus rules will be introduced after two cases of the concerning new Omicron variant were detected in the UK.

Celebrity who's who at Ladbrokes Winter Carnival

Celebrity who's who at Ladbrokes Winter Carnival

Celebrity who's who at Ladbrokes Winter Carnival

Comedian Jimmy Carr was one of several celebrities who appeared at Newbury Racecourse today on day two of the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 27, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 27, 2021

Coronavirus West Berkshire: latest confirmed cases as of November 27, 2021

The latest lab-confirmed cases in the district.

Man sought in indecent exposure investigation in Newbury

Man sought in indecent exposure investigation in Newbury

Man sought in indecent exposure investigation in Newbury

Police are appealing for help in locating this man.

StreetSafe UK event in Newbury

StreetSafe UK event in Newbury

StreetSafe UK event in Newbury

Thames Valley Police West Berkshire are in Newbury town centre this morning (Saturday) to raise awareness of StreetSafe UK.

Controversial plan for nearly 100 'affordable' homes withdrawn

Controversial plan for nearly 100 'affordable' homes withdrawn

Controversial plan for nearly 100 'affordable' homes withdrawn

Plans to build almost 100 homes at the end of a 12-house cul-de-sac in Tadley have been withdrawn – but the battle isn’t over yet.

Leacock happy with recent Thatcham performances

Leacock happy with recent Thatcham performances

Leacock happy with recent Thatcham performances

The Kingfishers picked up two points in their recent two games to extend their unbeaten record.
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