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Special limited offer at Indigobay

Special limited offer at Indigobay

Indigobay Indian Restaurant "Our food is prepared with the finest fresh ingredients" If you are an Indian food lover, why not enjoy our award winning…


Alarm at knife hidden by children's play area

Alarm at knife hidden by children's play area

Police urging public to be vigilant after large blade found in plastic bag in park A LARGE kitchen knife has been found hidden in a plastic bag near a…


Downs School's 'After 18' Day

Downs School's 'After 18' Day

Event dedicated to empowering sixth formers The Downs School, Compton, has hosted another annual After 18 day, aimed at helping sixth form pupils…


Appeal for witnesses to crossbow attack in Thatcham

Appeal for witnesses to crossbow attack in Thatcham

Man in 20s in stable condition A man was shot with a crossbow bolt in Thatcham on Friday. The victim, a man in his twenties, sustained life-threatening…


RC Smallbone celebrates 60 years of funeral care

RC Smallbone celebrates 60 years of funeral care

Family firm based in Pound Street has been serving Newbury community since 1959 RC Smallbone Funeral Directors, Newbury, celebrated its 60th anniversary…


Clive in driving seat for firm’s commercial team

Clive in driving seat for firm’s commercial team

Ex-West Berks Council man aims to maximise bus company’s synergies in district Transport specialist Clive Tombs has been appointed to a new role with…


Sport down the years

Sport down the years

We look at the unforgettable sporring moments from 50, 25 and 10 years ago 50 years ago - July 3, 1969 Hungerford’s pavilion opens Hungerford…


UPDATE: A4 through Thatcham open

UPDATE: A4 through Thatcham open

Thames Water assessing damage following leak yesterday THE A4 through Thatcham has re-opened after a burst water pipe flooded the road yesterday. Water…


Wellington Arms best pub for food

Wellington Arms best pub for food

Baughurst pub wins national accolade for its social sourcing THE Wellington Arms in Baughurst has been named the Best Pub for Food in the Sawday’s…


Major water main burst in Thatcham

Major water main burst in Thatcham

Diversions in place as road cracks up under pressure; warning of reduced supply in homes A MAJOR water mains burst has brought Thatcham town centre to…


Young Duke needs a home to call his own

Young Duke needs a home to call his own

DUKE is a three-year-old gentle giant who is hoping for a home he can call his own. Dogs Trust Newbury rehoming centre manager  Nicki Barrow…


Council asks for residents’ views on economic strategy

Council asks for residents’ views on economic strategy

Online consultation will run through to July 31 West Berkshire Council is seeking the opinions of local residents and businesses on a new Economic Development Strategy for…


Newbury Racecourse gets green light for 76-bed hotel

Newbury Racecourse gets green light for 76-bed hotel

District council approves plans for three-storey extension to The Lodge NEWBURY Racecourse has been granted permission to turn The Lodge into a permanent…


Race to the cakes

Race to the cakes

Gardner Leader's fundraising Bike Off Bake Off bags £658 AWARD-winning law firm Gardner Leader recently challenged staff to cycle and bake to raise money…


Vineyard's Romain Bourger wins the Taittinger UK Sommelier of the year

Vineyard's Romain Bourger wins the Taittinger UK Sommelier of the year

THE Vineyard’s Romain Bourger has been awarded the title of The Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2019. The awards are widely regarded…


The sky's the limit for daredevil Joe

The sky's the limit for daredevil Joe

25-year-old with Down's syndrome raises £3,000 through charity skydive A NEWBURY man has raised more than £3,000 for the Down’s Syndrome Association…


'Stabbing incident' in Thatcham

'Stabbing incident' in Thatcham

Police cordon off area as scenes of crime officers investigate POLICE have cordoned off an area in Thatcham following unconfirmed reports of a stabbing. Scenes…


The Only Fools and Horses comedy dinner show comes to Chequers Hotel!

The Only Fools and Horses comedy dinner show comes to Chequers Hotel!

The Only Fools and Horses comedy dinner show comes to Chequers Hotel!   On 27th July, enjoy a fabulous dinner whilst the side splitting antics of…


Nostalgia: Racing stables hit by flu outbreak 50 years ago

Nostalgia: Racing stables hit by flu outbreak 50 years ago

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Newbury town centre has changed dramatically in recent years. And nowhere more so than Park…


Bucklebury Farm Park - So Much Fun

Bucklebury Farm Park - So Much Fun

Bucklebury Farm Park So Much Fun Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park offers a magical experience and a great value day out in the countryside whatever…


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