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Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

Traffic returning to normal after rush hour jams

UPDATED: A crash caused severe delays on the M4 this morning.


A34 reopens after earlier traffic alert

A34 reopens after earlier traffic alert

UPDATED: National Highways has issued a travel alert for the A34 this morning, Tuesday.


Village woman died drug-related death

Village woman died drug-related death

A woman was found dead in her kitchen with a large bruise on her head.


County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

Hampshire County Council will decide this week if it wishes to be one of the first local authorities to secure devolution for the county.


Plans to demolish pub approved

Plans to demolish pub approved

A disused pub will be demolished despite strong objections.


Casting call for Edinburgh Fringe

Casting call for Edinburgh Fringe

As Newbury Youth Theatre moves to a new home, they are inviting 14-19-year-olds to join their exciting new project.


My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

This picture of Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill was taken by Edward McNaghten on a walk above Burghclere.


Man spent Christmas in jail for defying domestic violence order

Man spent Christmas in jail for defying domestic violence order

A man who defied a domestic violence protection order (DVPO) was jailed over Christmas.


More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

More snow forecast to hit West Berkshire this week

Further alerts for snow and ice have been issued for the area over the next few days, with a yellow warning coming into force from 5pm today.


Stags centre of attention as Newbury Blues frozen off

Stags centre of attention as Newbury Blues frozen off

All eyes turned to Stags for the weekend’s rugby action


Challow Hurdle winner The New Lion sold to JP McManus

Challow Hurdle winner The New Lion sold to JP McManus

Previous owner, Darren Yates, announced his decision to leave racehorse ownership.


Win this £4m house along with £250,000 in cash

Win this £4m house along with £250,000 in cash

One lucky winner will get their hands on the keys to a historic manor house in the Omaze January draw


Major retrospective of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke’s art collaborations with Stanley Donwood

Major retrospective of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke’s art collaborations with Stanley Donwood

More than 120 works will be on display in Oxford next year, including many of the paintings, drawings and digital art created for Radiohead.


Beauty spot will shut this week as diseased trees are felled

Beauty spot will shut this week as diseased trees are felled

Work to fell diseased trees at a West Berkshire beauty spot will begin today.


M4 roadworks continue, with overnight closures planned until March

M4 roadworks continue, with overnight closures planned until March

The next phase of roadworks at a junction on the M4 begins today.


Rainforest opens new display of unusual ‘water banana’ plants

Rainforest opens new display of unusual ‘water banana’ plants

A new display of unusual plants has been created at an indoor rainforest.


Readers’ views: ‘The law should apply to everybody and not just car drivers’

Readers’ views: ‘The law should apply to everybody and not just car drivers’

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


Sweet brother and sister duo looking for a loving home

Sweet brother and sister duo looking for a loving home

The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


Snowfall in Newbury

Snowfall in Newbury

Here are some magical pictures of last night’s snow in Newbury.

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Boost your business with an award win in 2025

Boost your business with an award win in 2025

Here’s how to enter the NWN Best in Business Awards 2025.


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