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‘Medical incident’ shuts part of A4 during Monday morning rush hour

‘Medical incident’ shuts part of A4 during Monday morning rush hour

A ‘medical incident’ has shut part of the A4 this morning.


Man charged with strangulation offence

Man charged with strangulation offence

A man has been sent to the crown court charged with strangling and seriously assaulting a woman.


Man jailed after making death threat

Man jailed after making death threat

A man who made a death threat has been jailed.


Extended pedestrianisation hours trial begins

Extended pedestrianisation hours trial begins

A trial to extend the hours that Newbury is pedestrianised begins today.


Our reporter gives blood after urgent NHS plea for donors to refill vital stocks

Our reporter gives blood after urgent NHS plea for donors to refill vital stocks

The NHS has issued an urgent plea for blood donors as four Bank Holidays in just six weeks threaten to impact vital supplies.


Rising Kolkata sarod star Debasmita Bhattacharya gives soul-stirring performance at Newbury Spring Festival

Rising Kolkata sarod star Debasmita Bhattacharya gives soul-stirring performance at Newbury Spring Festival

Newbury rings to the celestial sounds of the sarod during an extraordinary evening of Indian classical music.


Jesus Christ Superstar to rock the Watermill this summer

Jesus Christ Superstar to rock the Watermill this summer

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary rock opera will spill out of the theatre into the gardens.


Readers’ views: ‘We should all ask for a partial council tax refund’

Readers’ views: ‘We should all ask for a partial council tax refund’

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


Tickets on sale to see James Blake perform at Solstice at Wasing 2025

Tickets on sale to see James Blake perform at Solstice at Wasing 2025

Now reimagined as a weekend festival, this magical event will take place from Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 Juneat The Woodland at Wasing.


School celebrates rising stars and annual games

School celebrates rising stars and annual games

A secondary school in Thatcham has hosted its much-loved annual games bringing together children with disabilities throughout the district.


Who wouldn’t want a snuggle buddy like Amber?

Who wouldn’t want a snuggle buddy like Amber?

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Sex offender back in court

Sex offender back in court

A sex offender failed to notify police of his new address.


Apollo Big Band in different guises plus surprises

Apollo Big Band in different guises plus surprises

Jazz@Stockcross delivers up big band standards from an array of the big band ‘greats’.


Kingsclere am drams can laugh at themselves

Kingsclere am drams can laugh at themselves

If you’ve ever been involved with amateur dramatics, are curious about how it all works, or just want a good laugh – Play On is a great night out.


Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

Care home residents sail away in first of many boat trips

Care home residents sailed into paradise recently after starting the first of their many planned canal boat trips.


Motorist was unfit through drugs

Motorist was unfit through drugs

A motorist has been banned from the roads for being unfit to drive through drugs.


Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

Children’s disability charity secures £25k of assistive technology

A children’s disability charity in Thatcham will receive £25,000 of life-changing assistive technology.


Legendary dog trainer retires

Legendary dog trainer retires

There was barely a dry eye in the barn as legendary dog trainer Colin Thomas retired.


Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from music to motorways.


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