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The best of the West

The best of the West

West Berkshire Community Champions are recognised for their inspirational work INSPIRATIONAL people from across West Berkshire have been recognised for…


Three West Berkshire banks set to close next year

Three West Berkshire banks set to close next year

NatWest says closures are in response to changes in banking habits THREE NatWest branches in West Berkshire are set to close next year.  Branches…


Christmas cheats

Christmas cheats

Quick and easy ideas to take the fuss out of festive fare Christmas equals stress for cooks. Especially if you have hordes of family and friends to cater…


College rowers make indoor mark

College rowers make indoor mark

Rossiter claims bronze at Velodrome PANGBOURNE College’s Edward Digby won a gold medal at the British Indoor Rowing Championships at the Olympic…


“Sleep tight beautiful, shine bright, you’ll forever be in our hearts”

“Sleep tight beautiful, shine bright, you’ll forever be in our hearts”

Family pay tribute to "amazing" Janine Bowater The family of Janine Bowater, whose body was found in Thatcham on Tuesday morning, have paid tribute to…


Celebrating marvellous macarons

Celebrating marvellous macarons

Three years of the Real Macaron Company The Real Macaron Company , based in Newtown Road, Newbury, celebrated its third anniversary on Saturday, November…


Gig economy and Uber drivers

Gig economy and Uber drivers

Legal Review with Charles Lucas & Marshall, part of Coffin Mew IN a recent high-profile case on employment status, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT)…


Free parking and late night shopping in Newbury tonight

Free parking and late night shopping in Newbury tonight

Certain car parks in town will be offering an early festive treat SHOPPERS will be able to take advantage of free parking in certain car parks in Newbury…


In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

In this week's Newbury Weekly News...

IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, tributes have been paid to a young Thatcham woman whose body was found on Tuesday morning. In other news, the…


Schoolteacher banned from profession for life

Schoolteacher banned from profession for life

Former Cheam master who downloaded indecent images served with prohibition order A FORMER Cheam School teacher who was convicted of making indecent…


M4 weekend closures cancelled

M4 weekend closures cancelled

Work finishes early on scheme HIGHWAYS England has sent some good news to motorists before Christmas as planned weekend closures of the M4 have been cancelled. Work…


Man charged in connection with murder of Thatcham woman

Man charged in connection with murder of Thatcham woman

32-year-old to appear in court today (Thursday) A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Thatcham woman. John Wright, aged 32, was charged…


Donnington pub re-opens after refurbishment

Donnington pub re-opens after refurbishment

The Castle 'overwhelmed' by support from locals DONNINGTON’S The Castle pub has re-opened after being closed since February.  The pub, in Oxford…


'Don't let things stop you doing what you dream of'

'Don't let things stop you doing what you dream of'

Businesswoman tells of cancer battle while starting firm This year saw one Thatcham businesswoman take on the toughest challenge of her life – cancer.…


Appeal to find missing Thatcham man

Appeal to find missing Thatcham man

Steve Holland was last seen in Newbury on Friday Police are concerned for the welfare of a Thatcham man who was last seen on Friday. Steve Holland was…


Murder investigation launched in Thatcham

Murder investigation launched in Thatcham

Woman died in Park Avenue this morning (Tuesday) A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Thatcham. Police were called…


Anne's memory honoured at Volunteer Centre

Anne's memory honoured at Volunteer Centre

Room named after volunteer who dedicated three decades to charity VOLUNTEER Centre West Berkshire has named its interview room in memory of a special…


Raiders foiled in attack on store

Raiders foiled in attack on store

Owner tells of terrifying late-night incident in village shop THE owner of Woolton Hill Stores has spoken out after two men broke into his shop in the…


Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Well-known former town policeman, Shane Cooke, dies

Friends and family bid farewell to 'The Sheriff' FRIENDS and family are mourning the passing of a well-known and long-serving, former Newbury police officer. Shane…


Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Mary Hare pupils to star on TV this week

Channel 4 documentary will explore lives of deaf teenagers PUPILS at a Snelsmore school for deaf children will be featured in a new TV documentary on…


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