One of the best small festivals just got bigger TRUCK Festival, “the Godfather of the small festival scene”, is one of the UK’s longest-running…
James Wan takes North London haunting to the edge in TheConjuring2. The Conjuring2 (15) Running time 2hr 14 min Rating *** DIRECTOR James Wan is…
Topics of multiculturalism and refugees on curriulum A BURGHCLERE secondary school recently welcomed an award-winning author during a week when the topic…
Officers used incapacitant spray A THIEF high on drugs was so addled “it was like he was on another planet”, according to his own solicitor. In…
Town to commemorate centenary with a series of talks EMINENT historians will deliver a series of talks in Newbury, marking 100 years since the Battle…
IN this week’s Newbury Weekly News, West Berkshire is reeling after voting to remain in the EU despite the country backing Brexit. We spoke…
Town and parish council's seeking alternatives A VITAL service for West Berkshire communities will come to an end today, while plans to replace it have…
"I believe serious times call for a serious candidate," Alok Sharma says THE MP for Reading West, Alok Sharma, is backing Home Secretary Theresa May to…
IT’S prom night – a time for GCSE and A-level pupils across West Berkshire to celebrate the end of the school year. The Newbury Weekly News…
Ill health forces show cancellation THE elder statesman of English alt country, Hank Wangford, has been forced to cancel a gig on Friday, July 1, due…
Paramedics scrambled to medical episode A DEATH at the scene was declared after an air ambulance was scrambled to a built-up area of north east Newbury…
'Too drunk to understand' A MAN banned from a town centre pub was so drunk that, when he tried to gain entry, he was unable to grasp what people were…
District in top third in England for black sky at night WEST Berkshire’s skies are becoming better for stargazing and are in the top third of darkest…
'At the heart of their community' SIX local businesses have been named as winners in the lifestyle blog Muddy Stilettos awards. The awards ‘celebrate…
Wayne Angell, 29, died in A339 collision in January A FATHER-of-two from Newbury was killed when he was thrown from his car during a crash on the A339,…
Concerns over rare birds, additional housing and replacement bridge OBJECTIONS have been pouring in against proposals for floating homes near Theale. Berfield…
Vigil and concert to be held to mark centenary THATCHAM will pay tribute to the men who fell at the Battle of the Somme, when it falls silent to commemorate…
Tadley firefighters called to scene A PROPANE gas cylinder leak at a Silchester home was tackled by Tadley firefighters yesterday (Mon) eve. One fire…
Basingstoke and Deane votes to leave the EU THE LEADER of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has pledged that racism will not be tolerated, after condemning…
Staff and customers at Stanford Dingley pub raise money in memory of former employee STAFF and customers from The Bull Inn at Stanford Dingley have raised…
