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New leadership for Rotary Club

New leadership for Rotary Club

A Rotary Club has chosen its new leaders at its annual handover ceremony.


Seddon’s century in vain as Falkland lose to Slough

Seddon’s century in vain as Falkland lose to Slough

The Kiwi hit 100 on Saturday


Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

Police have confirmed a teenager missing from Aldermaston has been found.


Early signs that Newbury pedestrian scheme is working

Early signs that Newbury pedestrian scheme is working

West Berkshire Council has doubled down on extending pedestrianisation hours in Newbury, saying there are ‘positive signs’.


Serial shoplifter who judge freed on appeal is back in court

Serial shoplifter who judge freed on appeal is back in court

A serial shoplifter who successfully appealed against a jail sentence has been back in the dock - for more theft offences.


Blue plaque for champion of the arts

Blue plaque for champion of the arts

Newbury will unveil its 20th blue plaque at the end of the month for a woman who helped shape amateur dramatics and dance in the town.


Readers’ views: ‘Square root of zero letters of support for longer pedestrianisation’

Readers’ views: ‘Square root of zero letters of support for longer pedestrianisation’

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


Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

Not long now until the big outdoor party weekend - tickets are still available.


Great British Bake Off wedding venue plans blocked by council’s tree team

Great British Bake Off wedding venue plans blocked by council’s tree team

West Berkshire Council has slapped a tree preservation order across a whole woodland.


Kennet School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here
PREMIUM

Kennet School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


Famous faces return to school for new arts centre opening

Famous faces return to school for new arts centre opening

A school’s performing arts centre has been officially opened by some famous former pupils.


Beautiful Valencia needs her forever home

Beautiful Valencia needs her forever home

Dog of the Week: The latest dogs looking for their forever homes from Newbury Dogs Trust.


In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

‘Cheers! No one went home disappointed, apart from the dog’.


Man locked up on ‘revenge porn’ charge

Man locked up on ‘revenge porn’ charge

A man was remanded in custody after admitting a ‘revenge porn’ offence.


Hurst pupils make a difference for charity that helps young people

Hurst pupils make a difference for charity that helps young people

Year 8 students at The Hurst School, Tadley, have raised more than £800 for charity.


Beware a woman scorned

Beware a woman scorned

Director and writer Nick Thomas’ The Myth of Medea reviewed by Jon Lewis.


Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

Thatcham Research to host practical assessments for prestigious awards

Thatcham Research has announced an evolution in its partnership with Bodyshop Magazine’s prestigious annual awards programme.


Man charged with GBH attack

Man charged with GBH attack

A man has been sent to the crown charged charged with a grievous bodily harm attack.


Missing man found dead

Missing man found dead

The body of a West Berkshire man missing since Monday has been found.


Free advice clinics on dementia being held in Newbury next week

Free advice clinics on dementia being held in Newbury next week

Dementia UK is holding three free day-long advice clinics in Newbury next week.


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