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POLL: Do you think the trial of extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury town centre is working?

POLL: Do you think the trial of extended pedestrianisation hours in Newbury town centre is working?

What is your view on the trial of pedestrianised hours in Newbury town centre between 10am and 11am?


Kind of a big dill: Picklefest's resounding success

Kind of a big dill: Picklefest's resounding success

Newbury’s inaugural PickleFest drew crowds from far and wide to celebrate the art of all things pickled.


Knife and cannabis found in county lines police raid on house

Knife and cannabis found in county lines police raid on house

Officers carried out eight warrants and arrested 12 people during County Lines Intensification Week in Basingstoke and Hart and Rushmoor.


Blue-green algae poses serious danger to dogs

Blue-green algae poses serious danger to dogs

Following concerns of an increase in blue-green algae, Dogs Trust is urging dog owners to take care.


Back in the day

Back in the day

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Man charged with assaulting police by canal

Man charged with assaulting police by canal

A man has been charged with numerous offences, including outraging public decency and assaulting police.


Residents want speed limits cut

Residents want speed limits cut

Three petitions asking the West Berkshire Council to help with speeding motorists were lodged at council last night (Thursday).


Crews save cow stuck in underground water tank

Crews save cow stuck in underground water tank

Emergency services have saved a cow stuck in an underground water tank.


Loud and proud for Newbury Pride

Loud and proud for Newbury Pride

Newbury’s annual Pride event returned to the town centre and Victoria Park on Saturday.

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Multi academy trust chosen for struggling Newbury school

Multi academy trust chosen for struggling Newbury school

A multi academy trust has been chosen to improve a struggling Newbury school.

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Suspended sentence for offender who sent obscene image to woman

Suspended sentence for offender who sent obscene image to woman

A man has been given a suspended jail term for sending an obscene image.

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Plan to convert Boots into food store approved

Plan to convert Boots into food store approved

An application to convert a Boots outlet into a food store has been given the go-ahead.


Students celebrate as nature reserve reopens

Students celebrate as nature reserve reopens

St Bartholomew’s School held a green ribbon event to officially reopen its nature reserve.


Daisy's Dream Wellbeing Walk & Cream Tea raises almost £1,500 for bereaved children and families

Daisy's Dream Wellbeing Walk & Cream Tea raises almost £1,500 for bereaved children and families

Daisy's Dream held a wellbeing walk and cream tea to raise money for bereaved children and families.


Now a hosepipe ban for 1 million Hampshire residents

Now a hosepipe ban for 1 million Hampshire residents

Southern Water has become the latest company to issue a temporary use ban.


Serial shoplifter back in court

Serial shoplifter back in court

A serial shoplifter has been given a suspended prison sentence.

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New look, new name, same great Newbury Real Ale Festival

New look, new name, same great Newbury Real Ale Festival

After 20 years of incredible success, there’s a new look for a favourite Newbury event.


Hosepipe ban for 1.1 million Thames Water customers

Hosepipe ban for 1.1 million Thames Water customers

Thames Water will implement a hosepipe ban next week.


Clients try new exercise machines at therapy centre

Clients try new exercise machines at therapy centre

New powered-exercise therapy equipment has been installed at West Berkshire Therapy Centre in Thatcham.


Man allegedly exposed himself before kicking woman into canal

Man allegedly exposed himself before kicking woman into canal

A man allegedly exposed himself before kicking a woman into the canal in Newbury.


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