Pilot escaped injury in failed take-off A PILOT escaped injury when his aircraft crashed into a crop field after overrunning the runway at Brimpton Airfield,…
Junior school welcomes author to celebrate opening PUPILS at a Burghfield school recently celebrated the opening of their new library, which they designed…
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, an electrician from Newbury is sentenced for kicking his ‘friend’ to death then taunting him…
1881 census, maps and other documents and will also be open for viewing LECKHAMPSTEAD Church will host a unique evening of music and memories from 7pm…
Building sells at second attempt The Plough in Thatcham has been sold at auction. The Grade II-listed building in Chapel Street sold for £345,000…
32-year-old charged in connection with death of Simone Grainger A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 30-year-old woman in Calcot. Steven…
Calls continue to improve appearance of six-storey "eyesore" A TOWN councillor has vowed to continue her quest to see Newbury’s BT Telephone Exchange…
Parking concerns among the reasons for planners turning down scheme PLANS to build a new centre for West Berkshire’s Muslim community have been…
Kingsclere launched their Poppy Appeal in style THE launch of Kingsclere’s Poppy Appeal took place on Saturday – and was marked with…
Thatcham Rainbow scoops new Guiding presentation honouring former leader THE memory of a long-serving Thatcham GirlGuiding member has been passed on to…
Alessandro Fasoli awarded by The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts THE general manager of The Woodspeen has received the UK’s highest culinary and…
Former Newbury electrician Gary Crossan must serve at least 14 years AN electrician from Newbury who brutally murdered his friend of 10 years in a row…
The Newbury Mayor's coffee morning raises money for the NWN's over 80s parcel fund THE Newbury mayor’s coffee morning has raised £405.68…
Owners are promising authentic Malaysian food A NEW restaurant serving authentic Malaysian street food will open its doors in Newbury today. The restaurant,…
More work needed before Pamber council makes decision PAMBER Heath Parish Council will delay giving its view on proposals to construct 12 affordable…
Adults with mental health issues going more than 12 months without reviews, according to council figures DOZENS of adults with learning difficulties and…
“I’m just so angry that a member of the public can do this” TWO vulnerable adults were left fearing for their safety after a callous thug threw a tin…
Man remains in police custody on suspicion of murder THE family of Simone Grainger, who died in Calcot on Saturday, say they have been torn apart by the…
Crossing scheduled to re-open today will remain shut People travelling through Kintbury will have to allow extra time for journeys today, owing to over-running…
Alton hit back to halt Calleva's league charge Alton Town 3 Tadley Calleva 2 TADLEY blew a two-goal interval lead to suffer their second defeat of the…
