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'Disgusting' attack as another swan shot in West Berkshire

'Disgusting' attack as another swan shot in West Berkshire

Horrific incident is third in four months ANOTHER swan has been shot in West Berkshire, again in Newbury. The swan was discovered yesterday on the Kennet…


Follow the official advice and enjoy family summer fun in the South East

Follow the official advice and enjoy family summer fun in the South East

Sponsored Article A SAFE SUMMER OF FUN Summer is here and people from across the region can enjoy the many attractions that we have on our doorstep,…


Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service: House damaged in early morning crash

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service: House damaged in early morning crash

No injuries in car versus house incident There was an early morning call out for firefighters today, when they rushed to attend a car versus house incident. Luckily…


Some Newbury Spring Festival treats for the weekend

Some Newbury Spring Festival treats for the weekend

Live performance streaming While Newbury Spring Festival wasnn't able to present the usual fortnight of world-class music in May, not everything has come…


Coronavirus: Thatcham Town Council expecting £22,000 loss per quarter

Coronavirus: Thatcham Town Council expecting £22,000 loss per quarter

Councillors will make case for funding from district and government THE coronavirus pandemic is expected to cost Thatcham Town Council £22,000…


Happy birthday to Stella as Newbury resident turns 100

Happy birthday to Stella as Newbury resident turns 100

Second World War lorry driver receives special card from the Queen STAFF and residents at a care home came together to celebrate a socially-distanced…


Petition launched on Hampshire tip decision

Petition launched on Hampshire tip decision

Hants residents’ anger at end of access to Newbury facility A PETITION has been launched by a North Hampshire resident hoping to overturn Hampshire County…


Coronavirus: latest official figures for West Berkshire and UK

Coronavirus: latest official figures for West Berkshire and UK

Two new cases recorded in district since yesterday The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in West Berkshire is now 477, an increase of two since…


West Berkshire set to be hotter than Hawaii

West Berkshire set to be hotter than Hawaii

Warmer weather predicted for the weekend Forecasters are expecting the return of high temperatures this weekend. West Berkshire could see a blistering…


Firefighters from Newbury, Tilehurst and Wantage attend crash on A338

Firefighters from Newbury, Tilehurst and Wantage attend crash on A338

Collision involved a car and a lorry A man was taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry on Tuesday.  Firefighters had to cut…


How to join the Big Butterfly Count in West Berkshire

How to join the Big Butterfly Count in West Berkshire

Nationwide survey to assess the health of the environment begins tomorrow We are all being urged to help take nature’s pulse by joining in the Big…


Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man charged with possessing child sex photos

Reading Magistrates' Court: Newbury man charged with possessing child sex photos

Eight images 'in Category A' - the most extreme A NEWBURY man has been charged with possessing indecent images of children. On Tuesday, July 7, Reading…


Appeal to find missing Thatcham woman

Appeal to find missing Thatcham woman

Officers becoming increasingly concerned for 87-year-old's welfare Thames Valley Police is appealing for help in locating a missing woman from Thatcham. Rosemary…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

On sale now In this week's Newbury Weekly News, Newbury FC could have to relocate to Thatcham. Also in this week's paper, salons, libraries and the West…


Newbury firefighters rescue kitten trapped in tree

Newbury firefighters rescue kitten trapped in tree

Crew says it was a 'purr-fect' ending Newbury firefighters carried out the purr-fect end to their shift after rescuing a kitten stuck up a tree.  Willow…


Welcome to The Spare Wheel in Newbury

Welcome to The Spare Wheel in Newbury

New pub restaurant opens doors in town centre tonight THE hospitality industry may be struggling during the coronavirus crisis – but Newbury…


St Mary's Church, Kintbury: Here comes the bride...on horseback

St Mary's Church, Kintbury: Here comes the bride...on horseback

'It was a wonderful sight' says vicar WHEN horse-mad bride-to-be Natasha Bloodworth got wed there was no doubt about how she would arrive. As her…


Thatcham to host MonsterHero Safari

Thatcham to host MonsterHero Safari

Game aims to bring a boost to high streets MONSTERS will be springing up around Thatcham from tomorrow (Friday) as part of an ambitious new project to…


Thatcham teenager walking to Reading's Madejski Stadium for Mind and Forbury Gardens victims

Thatcham teenager walking to Reading's Madejski Stadium for Mind and Forbury Gardens victims

Teenager says charity is close to his heart A THATCHAM teenager and Reading Football Club fan will be raising funds for a mental health charity and paying…


Missing boy from Newbury found

Missing boy from Newbury found

14-year-old safe and well A boy from Newbury who has been missing for a week has been found safe and well. Matthew Hannah, 14, was last seen in Newbury…


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